The Barking Dog

Purpose built in 1939, this iconic former post office has been respectfully refurbished and was opened as a pub in June 2017. With inspiration taken from Manchester's Northern Quarter and Chorlton, local owner, Mark Rackham, has created a high quality yet traditional feeling pub featuring many of the original post office features across a main bar area, an outside seating area and a snug (perfect for private dining or private parties up to 20 people). Head Chef Steven Crawley (ex Head Chef from Albert's Shed) cooks up a menu of home-made pub classics using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and specialising in pies. We pride ourselves on serving only the best quality cask ales (we are featured in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide), mostly local, as well as craft beers, world lagers, scrumpy and cider, premium gins, fine wines and Prosecco cocktails. The tempo is casual dining with a friendly service style, no stiffness, no pretentiousness. We are family friendly and dog friendly. We look forward to serving you soon. Cheers. Covid Security We have installed a React Air Purifying system that has shown in tests to kill up to 92% of airborne viruses, including Covid, in about 15 minutes. We have strict hygiene protocols and always go above an beyond guidance to ensure your safety without it infringing on your enjoyment. Please click on the links here to read our full Covid Secure Risk Assessment, or to find out more about the air purifying system..  

Christine Scholes
5 Star
We booked the snug for a family get together. The service was excellent. Food was good. The younger member of our family enjoyed the table games and toys provided.
Wednesday 25th May 2022

RevFrL B
4 Star
Old Post Office building. Good beer range, can get busy. Outside seating area good!
Sunday 27th February 2022

Lucia Hawalewicz
5 Star
Very helpful. Great staff. Food delicious. Nice to see so many people enjoying themselves. Thank you.
Friday 11th February 2022

imdannydean
5 Star
Great place. Food is select but delicious. Roasts rock. Plenty of seats. A nook eith games for the kids and adults too with free hire!
Sunday 22nd May 2022

John Ashurst
4 Star
Great atmosphere, nice and relaxed but always busy. Had a pie and it was really good, I'd recommend this place!
Saturday 16th April 2022