The Crown & Greyhound

The Dog: Dulwich's Beloved Village Pub

The Crown & Greyhound — known universally in Dulwich as "the Dog" — is the village's central pub, a large and handsome building with one of the best pub gardens in south London. It is a dog-friendly pub that serves as the unofficial headquarters of Dulwich's considerable dog-walking community, and on weekend mornings the garden and bar fill with an impressive cross-section of breeds and their owners. For dog owners in south London, The Crown & Greyhound is an institution.

What Makes The Crown & Greyhound Dog-Friendly?

Dogs are welcome in the bar area and the large garden, which is the main draw for dog owners. Water bowls are provided and the pub is so well used to dogs that they are simply part of the daily scene. The bar has a fire and traditional character. The dining room is dog-free, but the bar area is spacious and the bar menu provides a solid food offering. Tie-up points are available in the garden.

Food and Drink

The Crown & Greyhound serves a dependable menu of pub classics and seasonal specials. Sunday roasts are extremely popular and booking is advisable. Real ales are well kept and the wine list suits Dulwich's demographic. The food is reliable and consistently good.

The Setting

The pub is an imposing Victorian building on Dulwich Village's main street, with the garden stretching behind. The garden is large, leafy and well maintained — easily one of the biggest pub gardens in this part of London. Inside, the bar is warm and traditional with a fire and comfortable seating. Dulwich Village retains a genuine village atmosphere with independent shops and galleries.

Nearby Dog Walks

Dulwich Park is a two-minute walk and offers 72 acres of parkland, a lake and tree-lined avenues. Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Woods provide ancient woodland walking. The Dulwich Picture Gallery grounds are pleasant for a shorter stroll.

Good to Know

Street parking in Dulwich Village is limited. North Dulwich and West Dulwich stations are both within walking distance. The pub is very busy on sunny weekends — the garden fills by late morning. Sunday lunch should be booked.