A TOWN centre Wye Valley pub has earned the prestigious title of the best dog-friendly pub in Wales. 

The Punch House is leading the pack among pubs in Wales, standing out as a canine haven, with every detail designed with dog-lovers in mind according to Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care and its expert Tavern Testers, who have meticulously inspected over 110 pubs up and down the country. 

From a designated doggie menu to spare leads and first-aid kids, to even offering pets and their paw parents an overnight stay in one of their newly renovated, dog-friendly rooms. The historic inn is ‘raising the bar-k’ for dog-friendly hospitality in the UK, making it one of the nation’s ulti-mutt destinations for pups and their people alike.

Rover’s Tavern Tester’s in-depth reviews judged pubs on a range of factors including their booking systems, pup accessibility, welcoming atmosphere, staff communication, doggie facilities, pet safety, dog behaviour policies and overall experience.

Rover's Dog-Friendly Pub Awards celebrate the establishments that truly go above and beyond in creating a welcoming and homely environment for four-legged friends. The awards come as new research from Rover reveals that dogs aren't just welcome in pubs – they’re becoming an essential part of pub culture with 43% of Brits believe dogs are integral to the pub experience.