Black Dog Pub — Restaurant in Fort Wayne

The absolute worst service in my 59 years of eating out. Had a table of 15 people, we were served the wrong food, and in some cases never received the food. Served flat beer and when we asked to send it back we were told that they would have to charge half price for the beer sent back and then full price for the replacement beer. Asked to speak with a manager and they referred me to the bartender. She apologized but did not fix the problem of not receiving the food that we ordered. When I asked to speak with the owner, he was sitting at the end of the bar drinking with his buddies. When I explained the situation to him he proceeded to make a scene in front of everyone having us raise our hands in front of everyone in the dining room if we received bad serviced or bad food! How embarrassing! Very unprofessional. In the mean time the server proceeds to blame a 16 year old boy in our group for accepting the wrong order that he was served. He was so upset he would not eat. When I asked the owner if we could get the food that we ordered because it was getting late and we needed to get home, at this point our service or the lack of had went on for over two hours and it was 9:30pm at night. Some of us just wanted to get home so we could get some sleep before we had to get up in the morning to get to work. After requesting to get our food to go and our checks the owner proceeded to cuss and drop the "F" Bombs all the while poking me in the chest. It was like he wanted to fight me. All we wanted was our food. He then takes it to another level by following me out to my car and taking pictures of my license plate and threatens to come to my place of employment to complain. This childish response was ridiculous and embarrassing. I would never recommend to visit this establishment unless you want to have one of the worst experiences of your life! very upsetting. I can only pray that this business closes soon or assumes new ownership. No one should be...

I was told in no uncertain terms (by a Hoosier) that I had to try a pork tenderloin while visiting Fort Wayne. 'Black Dog Pub' came up quite frequently in my research for a good one, so I figured I'd get an adaquate representation of the dish there... and I'm happy to report that my choice was justified!

Black Dog had a great vibe- its divided into two sections, the pub itself and a family room adjacent to it for little ones. It was a Friday night, so the bar was packed, but I was able to slip onto one of the many side booths. It had a good mix of crowd there, from chatty 20-somethings to a few old timers, all talking and watching the game. The service was attentive and quick, and the hostess was cfriendly, welcoming, and kept refills coming.

I tried both the Hot Hoochie Mama Chili (what a name) and a Big A** Sandwich, and they were both delicious.

I love chili, so I was excited to try their recipe. It was fantastic! It had a perfect blend of balanced flavor (heady, sweet, spicy) and very warming but not overwhelming amount of heat, which sits pleasantly at the back of the throat. The menu said it took years to perfect, and you taste that loving effort in each spoonful. What else can I say, it's d**n good chili. It was my favorite part of dinner, and I highly recommend it. Comes with optional cheese and onions.

The pork tenderloin sandwich was juicy and delicious. This 'Big A**' variety is true to its name (about 7-8 inches in diameter), and comes with a well-toasted bun and a side of homemade potato chips. You could probably pick it up with both hands, but I'm not sure anyone would look down at you for using a fork and knife.

I'd recommend Black Dog Pub to anyone visiting Fort Wayne, and frankly, I can't wait to get back there so I can have another...

ICONIC FORT WAYNE PUB Staff: Very friendly and prompt. Most of the staff has been there +8-10 years. Hands down, some of the best bartenders in the city - very attentive, professional, and they can manage a large crowd effectively. If super busy, a server will come in and back up. They have a great system.

Atmosphere: It is everything you’d expect from a small pub and doesn’t disappoint. Reminds me of pubs I’ve been to in Boston. One could describe it as a “country club for locals”. Great place to watch sports. When packed, you will rub elbows. Everyone is generally polite and considerate. It is “The Dog”, but barking and biting is prohibited (so is dancing).

Patrons: Hundreds frequent weekly. Blue to White Collar. Friendly. Loud at times - especially during a big game. A lot of banter across the rail. How to become a patron: just keep showing up and talk to people.

Beer/Liquor: 19 on-tap - IPA’s to Light Beer | Liquor yes

Food: Better than just “bar food”. They take pride in their dishes and they’re reasonably priced.

Pay Options: Tap, Card, Cash + ATM.

Bathrooms: Small, clean.

Seating (Bar): The Rail = +/- 18 stools; 1 high top table = 8 seats; 1 high top table = 6 seats; 3 booths = 4 seats (each). Standing = +/-20 around rail and in back. [Just wedge your way up to bar and grab a drink. Seats will open up].

Business Meetings: Absolutely a great place for that. I suggest non-peak hours.

Smoking/Vaping: No inside | No patio | Yes outside (designated area).

Pets: No inside | Yes patio

Games: 2 Pull Tabs Machines (Nevada Gold).

Music: Yes - Rock | Alt-Rock | Country (No Jukebox). DJ’s: The Bartender on shift (No requests).

Other bars patrons frequent: AJ’s, Chevy’s, Summit, Don Hall’s - Coventry, Mitchell’s, Country Clubs, Wings etc....