What’s On | The Last London Dog Events Of 2018!

Forget the office Christmas Party, save the date for the Smith & Whistle Dog Christmas Party on Friday 14th December!  Smith & Whistle are inviting owners and the best pals to the bar for a Christmas Jumper Party! Owners and dogs can don their best festive gear and come along for festive drinks and treats for both human and pup.

Book your pup place by contacting Smith & Whistle or on 02074996321.

The Smith & Whistle Dog Christmas Party will be from 2pm – 5pm so plenty of time to pop-up over to Green Park first and then finish off Friday with a doggy Christmas Party.

Plus the ‘Quarter Hounder’ is back!  London’s very first burger entirely for canine consumption. The dish will be exclusively available from Monday 10th December until Sunday 16th December.

The Quarter Hounder is a unique collaboration between Smith & Whistle’s talented chef team and David Jackson, a specialist canine nutritionist, carefully constructed to be nutritionally valuable as well as a taste bud tickling for the tail-waggers. The Quarter Hounder will feature cooked sweet potato slices as the bun – a much healthier alternative to bread for dogs – and lean chicken breast as the meat. Healthy extras such as kale and tomato will also be included, with an optional addition of cheese.

Photo: Smith & Whistle

Christmas has gone to the dogs at Duke On The Green, Parson’s Green or at it will be on Saturday 15th December.

Being a very dog-friendly pub, Duke On The Green wanted to make sure our four-legged friends could join in on the festive fun this year.

So what are you waiting for? Dogs should don their best outfit, and get ready to strut their stuff on the dog walk.

There will be a panel of judges deciding who is the best dressed doggy with prizes on offer for pooch and owner. Will you be crowned Top Christmas Dog?

Stay up to date on the Facebook Event.

Resident greyhounds Stag & Harper at Peckham’s invite you to the Christmas edition of Club Puppicana; the Brunch Club for families, friends and doggos on December 15th!

Humans and hounds can come together to celebrate Christmas at Club Puppicana for a scrumptious brunch courtesy of WEST Wine Kitchen who will be serving up vegan, veggie and meat options with coffee and tea, as well as UNLIMITED Mimosas and Bloody Marys for 2 hours.

Four our four-legged friends there will be Pawsecco (or Bum Sniffer ‘Beer’), unlimited doggy treats & more.

You can also persuade the human to buy you a pressie or two from, stallholders Barc London luxury dog accessories, Neoh & Nobo artisan treats, Florence & Ottie pawtraits & more!

Club Puppicana – Santa Paws is coming to Town Tickets are £32pp or £14.00 for non drinkers (+ booking fee) for a two hour sitting starting at 1-3pm or 2- 4pm, get yours here.

Join the pawty on the 6th floor of Peckham Levels.

Join the Canary Woof team on Saturday for the ‘unofficial Canary Woof Christmas Lunch‘ at Brewdog, Canary Wharf’s newest and most Dog Friendly restaurant.

While seated at the large banquet table, you can enjoy ordering from the a la carte menu while our dogs are spoilt rotten by the Brewdog team.

There will also be a prize for the best dressed Christmas pooch!

You can book for the Canary Woof Christmas Lunch by phoning Brewdog on 020 7513 2417 and requesting your seat at the Canary Woof table or email lesley@canarywoof.com

Dachshund lovers, your day has come with Daisy’s Dachshund Christmas in a Winery on 16th December!

For one day only, come and join Daisy Sausage (@daisysausage) for her Dachshund Christmas Party at Vagabond Battersea.

Personalised goody bags containing treats from luxury dog brands such as: Neoh & Nobo, Maisonette Le Loe, The Furry Chef and more, will be given to your short-legged friends, alongside a Puppuccino.  Plus there will be an opportunity to capture the moment in our Christmas photo booth!

Humans will enjoy a treat of their own with a Vagabond Christmas sharing lunch accompanied by a glass of Vagabond exclusive NV Scandolera Prosecco.

**Please be aware that this event is for Dachshunds only**

The event will run between 3pm and 6pm on Sunday 16th December.

Daisy’s Dachshund Christmas Tickets are £32 and can be purchased here. Upon booking you will be sent a confirmation email and tips for the day and also to confirm your menu pick and dietary requirements.

Menu

Veggie Sharing Board:

• Sun-dried tomato, mozzarella arancini
• Aubergine caponata
• Roasted beetroot, mozzarella salad
• Pumpkin hummus, chilli garlic oil
• Padrón peppers
• Fries
• Sourdough bread

Meat + Fish sharing board:

• Pumpkin hummus, chilli garlic oil
• Prosciutto croquettes
• Chorizo in red wine
• Braised lamb sliders
• Whitebait
• Padrón peppers
• Fries

Tails are a-wagging in Fulham the home of Hugo & Otto for month of December for the Hugo & Otto Christmas Pop-up Shop.

Stretch out your paws & say hello at The very beautiful destination store “The Show Room Presents”. The Fabulous Hugo & Otto Christmas Pop Up Shop is located in the stunning showroom of The Showroom Presents in Effie Road Fulham just opposite the El Metro Spanish Tapas Restaurant and across the road from the Fulham Broadway Tube Station.

The Hugo & Otto Christmas Pop-up Shop will be open from 10am-6pm daily to showcase the beautiful Hugo & Otto dog bed collections made with British fabrics and handmade in England.

Deck the Howls is the Christmas market and doggy get-together raising funds for dogs in need! With stalls, a Raffle, live pet illustration and more fun on 15th December!

Deck The Howls are delighted to have the support of Portrait Pals, Lead the Walk, PawPost, Shoreditch Dog House, ByBenji and Growlees on the day.

There will be a #properfundraising table for the charities and a Raffle on the day to raise extra funds!

The event starts at midday and ends at 3pm. Humans can get a tasty vegan lunch from the pub, contact the Blacksmith and Toffeemaker for table bookings.

100% of the proceeds raised on the day will be going back to the chosen charities below:

Cinque Ports Rescue are a team of volunteers based in Kent, rescuing and rehoming dogs (and occasionally other animals!) in the South East of England. All their dogs are all kept in foster homes. Donations can make a big difference this time of year when the rate of abandonment is sure to rise.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue are a registered charity run by a team of dedicated volunteers. They work closely with the police, social services and various pounds throughout the UK to help save abandoned and neglected dogs in need. They always run at full capacity to help unwanted Staffies and they rely entirely on public donations to fund their rescue work.

After the great success of their last visit to The London Dog House, Animalia Pet Studio will be back for a Christmas photoshoot at The London Dog House on Sunday 16th December!

The photoshoot is free, and you will get a free 10x15cm print (watermarked with our partner logos).
Each session is 10 minutes and you will be able to select your images with our photographer assistant right after the shoot.

Extra purchase of products and merchandise such as larger prints, Christmas cards, frames, mugs, key rings and more will be available from £10.

Please note, sessions for the Christmas Photoshoot at The London Dog House are by BOOKING ONLY so schedule now your appointment on the website now at https://www.animaliastudio.co.uk.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Dog House Balham Doggy Christmas Shopping Evening will be a fabulous, festive evening of doggy Christmas cheer, mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas carols and doggy treats galore! And of course great gift ideas and festive fun!

Meet Diane Kasperowicz the respected dog trainer and behaviorist who will be signing copies of her book Beyond the bowl and answering any questions you may have.

Have your picture taken with your pup by Adrienne Hammill the creator of Winston the Dog greeting cards!

You can get all your four-legged Christmas shopping done and The Dog House Balham Doggy Christmas Shopping Evening will also be collecting for DOTS (Dogs on the Streets).

Brighten up your winter evenings with a visit to After Dark Chiswick House and Gardens, where a brand new night walk and light display is transforming the historic property and its grounds.

A series of modern light installations will illuminate the 18th century gardens and architecture, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a very different park after dark.

Walk the trail that weaves through the grounds and see Chiswick House brought to life with a projected light show set to a curated soundtrack. Treat yourself to a bite to eat from one of the food traders in the walled garden and, if you’re looking for something extra special, book a table at our exclusive Supper Club.

At the heart of the After Dark experience is a trail of contemporary lighting installations that weaves an enchanting night walk through the award-winning Chiswick House and Gardens. Chiswick House will be  turned into the canvas for a light show set to a bespoke and exclusive track curated by singer and songwriter of Kasabian, Sergio Pizzorno. Sergio’s classic score, inspired by electronic music, will be played as the backdrop of world-renowned lighting designer, Nick Gray’s brand new vibrant light display, which will see classical architecture meet modern technology.

After Dark will be running every Thursday to Sunday until 30th December 2018, and everyone’s welcome – including dogs (on leads)!

After Dark Chiswick House & Gardens Event Info: Tickets can be booked on the After Dark website and are from £14 + booking fee for General Entry. Please note, the only entrance to the event is from Dukes Avenue off the Great West Road. Check out the After Dark Insta too!

One for the list of things to do with your dog in London this Christmas!

Due to popular demand & the success of the last The Photo Academy (TPA) photowalk, they are doing a Christmas Lights Photowalk with Dogs! TPA photowalks are open to everyone and are family friendly so you can join even if you don’t have a dog!

TPA will be discovering the best Christmas lights around central London together with instagram influencer, Eva Thompson will be hosting the walk alongside her dog Amelia to give you tips on how to capture the best Christmas pictures in the low light.

Dressing up is optional but if you’re in the mood, put on a Christmas outfit for you and your pup and get ready to take lots of Christmassy pictures.

The Christmas Lights Photowalk with Dogs will end in Covent Garden where the group will head for a festive tipple!

Brighten up your winter evenings with a visit to After Dark Chiswick House and Gardens, where a brand new night walk and light display is transforming the historic property and its grounds.

A series of modern light installations will illuminate the 18th century gardens and architecture, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a very different park after dark.

Walk the trail that weaves through the grounds and see Chiswick House brought to life with a projected light show set to a curated soundtrack. Treat yourself to a bite to eat from one of the food traders in the walled garden and, if you’re looking for something extra special, book a table at our exclusive Supper Club.

At the heart of the After Dark experience is a trail of contemporary lighting installations that weaves an enchanting night walk through the award-winning Chiswick House and Gardens. Chiswick House will be  turned into the canvas for a light show set to a bespoke and exclusive track curated by singer and songwriter of Kasabian, Sergio Pizzorno. Sergio’s classic score, inspired by electronic music, will be played as the backdrop of world-renowned lighting designer, Nick Gray’s brand new vibrant light display, which will see classical architecture meet modern technology.

After Dark will be running every Thursday to Sunday until 30th December 2018, and everyone’s welcome – including dogs (on leads)!

After Dark Chiswick House & Gardens Event Info: Tickets can be booked on the After Dark website and are from £14 + booking fee for General Entry. Please note, the only entrance to the event is from Dukes Avenue off the Great West Road. Check out the After Dark Insta too!

One for the list of things to do with your dog in London this Christmas!

Newham Dog Community are excited to announce a special festive get together, the Hermit Park Dog Walk Festive Special on Saturday 22nd December at Hermit Road Park.

The meeting point will be by the main Hermit Road entrance at 2pm. Festive fancy dress (humans and dogs) optional, but there will be a prize for best dressed human and also best dressed dog!

The group will be by the entrance for a few minutes, but then will start to walk anti-clockwise around the park – so as not to block it. If you’re late just join in where you can. The walk will end in the enclosed dog section, where we will can enjoy a cup of mulled wine (or coffee!), mince pies and festive gifts for the dogs.

Look forward to seeing you then… ho ho ho.

Brighten up your winter evenings with a visit to After Dark Chiswick House and Gardens, where a brand new night walk and light display is transforming the historic property and its grounds.

A series of modern light installations will illuminate the 18th century gardens and architecture, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a very different park after dark.

Walk the trail that weaves through the grounds and see Chiswick House brought to life with a projected light show set to a curated soundtrack. Treat yourself to a bite to eat from one of the food traders in the walled garden and, if you’re looking for something extra special, book a table at our exclusive Supper Club.

At the heart of the After Dark experience is a trail of contemporary lighting installations that weaves an enchanting night walk through the award-winning Chiswick House and Gardens. Chiswick House will be  turned into the canvas for a light show set to a bespoke and exclusive track curated by singer and songwriter of Kasabian, Sergio Pizzorno. Sergio’s classic score, inspired by electronic music, will be played as the backdrop of world-renowned lighting designer, Nick Gray’s brand new vibrant light display, which will see classical architecture meet modern technology.

After Dark will be running every Thursday to Sunday until 30th December 2018, and everyone’s welcome – including dogs (on leads)!

After Dark Chiswick House & Gardens Event Info: Tickets can be booked on the After Dark website and are from £14 + booking fee for General Entry. Please note, the only entrance to the event is from Dukes Avenue off the Great West Road. Check out the After Dark Insta too!

One for the list of things to do with your dog in London this Christmas!

Resident pub dog Max will be hosting the annual Windmill Clapham Dog Christmas Jumper Competition on Sunday 30 December.

Festive pups should head down to the pub wearing his/her best Christmas jumper to be in with a chance to take home the ultimate doggy Christmas jumper pup prize.

And if your human feels like joining in, there will be bonus points for matching owner-dog outfits…twinning is winning after all!

All participants will take home a prize but there will be one overall winner.

Entry into the Windmill Clapham Dog Christmas Jumper Competition is £5. Read all about last year’s competition here.

Keep up to date with the Facebook Event too.

The folks at GQ are hosting a dog-friendly cinema for the evening with a FREE special Christmas screening of Pooches & Popcorn Love Actually at Gipsy Queen on 19th December!

Get into the Christmas spirit and indulge on this cinema favourite whilst snuggling up by our warm open fire , munching on free bottomless popcorn and sipping on mulled cider!

Dogs of course are the special guests of the evening so grab your four legged furry friend for some festive fun!

Pooches & Popcorn Love Actually at Gipsy Queen starts at 8.30pm and tickets are free but limited so add yourself to the guest list to avoid disappointment!

There is also a special offer – 2 for 1 on all food, mulled wine & mulled cider plus free doggy treats!

Clapham Picturehouse Dog-friendly Cinema is back on 30th December with ‘Mary Poppins Returns, one of our favourite childhood movies and now we can take the dog too!

Clapham Picturehouse says: You are welcome to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you’re welcome without a dog too). Here’s what you need to know:

• If you attend this screening with a dog, you’ll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor.
• During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen.
• We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack.
• Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual.
• We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema.
• Get your tickets here.

Mary Poppins Returns Film Synposis

Nearly three decades after her first visit to London, the enigmatic Mary Poppins (Blunt) soars back into the capital to look after the Banks children in their time of need.

The now grown-up Jane (Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Whishaw) are living in the same house on Cherry Tree Lane, along with Michael’s three children and their housekeeper Ellen (Walters).

The family are in danger of losing their home, and Michael is struggling after a personal loss, but the practically perfect nanny returns just in time to rekindle the fun and wonder missing from their lives – with a little help from street lamplighter Jack (Miranda) and her eccentric cousin Topsy (Streep).

Boasting wonderful songs, classic 2D animation and cameos from some familiar faces, this is a delightful reunion for all to enjoy, whether you grew up with the magic or are discovering it for the first time.

The much-loved Picturehouse Central Dog-friendly Cinema is back on 31st December with ‘Mary Poppins Returns, one of our favourite childhood movies and now we can take our dogs too!

Picturehouse Central says: You are welcome to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you’re welcome without a dog too). Here’s what you need to know:

• If you attend this screening with a dog, you’ll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor.
• During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen.
• We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack.
• Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual.
• We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema.
• Get your tickets here.

Dog-friendly Cinema Mary Poppins Returns Film Synposis

Nearly three decades after her first visit to London, the enigmatic Mary Poppins (Blunt) soars back into the capital to look after the Banks children in their time of need.

The now grown-up Jane (Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Whishaw) are living in the same house on Cherry Tree Lane, along with Michael’s three children and their housekeeper Ellen (Walters).

The family are in danger of losing their home, and Michael is struggling after a personal loss, but the practically perfect nanny returns just in time to rekindle the fun and wonder missing from their lives – with a little help from street lamplighter Jack (Miranda) and her eccentric cousin Topsy (Streep).

Boasting wonderful songs, classic 2D animation and cameos from some familiar faces, this is a delightful reunion for all to enjoy, whether you grew up with the magic or are discovering it for the first time.