The best pug pub you'll ever visit in leamington.

 Our Story So Far

Henri

The Fat Pug

In 2010 we embarked on a mission to discover a welcoming pub for dog lovers. Failing to find a decent one, we were inspired to create our own! A dog-friendly pub that served great smiles, drinks & food, one that would echo the genuine hospitality, warmth & camaraderie we sought.

In honour of our beloved, pleasantly plump pug, Henrietta, we decided to bring our vision to life & open a charming establishment in 2012 namely The Fat Pug. A Pub that not only welcomes four-legged friends but also pays homage to the delightful spirit Henri embodies!

The Pug Pub brand has continued to grow over the years. We are now up to a pug count of 6! We look forward to meeting you soon.

See You in The Pub!

This is Our Grumble

A "grumble" of pugs is a delightful term used to describe a group of pugs! Just like a "pack" of dogs or a "pride" of lions, a "grumble" is the collective noun specifically for pugs. The term is fitting because pugs often make grumbling noises, especially when they're excited or trying to get attention. So, when you see a bunch of pugs together, you can say you’re looking at a grumble!

 
 
 

JOIN THE PACK!

We are a growing group of six pubs. we are all about brilliant beer, food trends, passion for coffee and the perfect atmosphere. Each site is full of its own individual character yet still keeps consistency through the brand.

We are a fun, friendly and adventurous group who are constantly getting involved in the community and adapting our business to keep up with new trends. We love what we do! Creating the best experiences and building lasting rapport with customers is what we are about.

We’d love to hear from you! Please apply for your role below: 🐾

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What The Papers Say…

 
 

Beer & Coffee Company to open the Lost Pug

The Warwickshire-based bar and restaurant group behind venues including pubs the Royal Pug, the Fat Pug and the Black Pug in Warwick, and the Lazy Pug in Shipston is continuing to expand with plans for a new Pug venue.

Beer & Coffee Company plans to open the Lost Pug in the village of Northend in south-east Warwickshire this year.

It follows the launch of its latest Pug venue, the Micro Pug in Leamington Spa, which opened in December 2023 in the site that was formerly Beer & Coffee Company’s Procaffeinate coffee shop.

Company opens two stylish new food and drink venues in Leamington - one with a six-seat cinema in its basement

Beer & Coffee Company has opened the cheese and cocktail bar Katoi, which features a six-seat cinema in its basement, in Tavistock Street and The Micro Pug, which is a small pub with a space for street food vendors, in Clemens Street

Two stylish new venues have been opened in Leamington by a company which already owns several businesses in the town.

The back end of 2023 was a busy one for Matt and Alex Crowther’s Beer & Coffee Company. They opened the cheese and cocktail bar Katoi – Greek for cellar – in Tavistock Street, in December. And they also opened The Micro Pug – a small pub with space for a street food vendor – in Clemens Street.

Pugstock aiming to score again for cancer charity

FOOTBALL fans are set to help score even more for childhood cancer support charity Shine a Light at the annual Pugstock festival in Leamington.

It takes place in and around the Fat Pug on Guys Cliffe Road on Sunday (June 16) and is set to be the biggest ever thanks to the addition of a Fanzone where festival-goers can watch England’s first match of the Euros on a big screen.

Before kick-off there will be live music from bands from across the county as well as street food vendors, children’s entertainers, stalls and even a drum tuition tent.

Pugstock has generated over £2k for Shine a Light so far, and it is aiming to raise a further £1k this year.

It is organised by husband and wife Matt and Alex Crowther who run six pug pubs across Warwickshire.

 

Warwickshire’s Pug Pubs to launch Greek restaurant in Leamington Spa

The launch of Taverna Meraki follows the success of Matt and Alex Crowther's Greek food delivery business, which was launched during the Coronavirus lockdown.

The offer will include gyros, souvlaki and a number of other 'authentic' Greek dishes alongside Greek beers, wines and spirits.

A former Café Rouge, the 1,553 sq ft site is in the town centre on Regent Street in a prominent location next to the entrance of Royal Priors Shopping Centre.

"I'd always had ambitions of opening some sort of Greek restaurant as I'd worked there for four years and loved the food," Matt says.

Warwickshire pub given six-figure makeover

Pugs Pubs was launched by Matt Crowther in 2012 when the Fat Pug was set-up in Leamington Spa.

That was followed two years later by the Royal Pug in Leamington Spa and the Procaffeinate coffee shop in the town in 2016.

In 2019, the Black Pug was established in Warwick as the Beer and Coffee Company continued to grow in Warwickshire, employing a total of 108 members of staff.

The Challenge

A pub, B&B, restaurant and coffee house became available in Church Street in Shipston-on-Stour that was in need of investment.

It was different to the others in the group since there were five ensuite bedrooms with a bar and restaurant but it needed a total refurbishment.

Channel 4’s Four in a Bed to feature Shipston pub.

How to watchThe Lazy Pug, in Shipston, will appear on the next episode of Channel 4’s Four in a Bed.

The show sees bed and breakfast owners take turns staying with each other as they compete to be crowned the best hosts.

On Monday, viewers will get to see Ash Maugham and Rosie Love represent the Church Street establishment.

Matt Crowther, director of Pug Pubs which owns the B&B, said: “We are very excited to see The Lazy Pug on Channel 4 this week!

“Not only to showcase all the hard work the team have put into our latest project at Pug Pubs, but also to showcase Shipston-on-Stour and our beautiful county of Warwickshire and the Cotswolds.

“Gav our general manager, both Martins, Ash, Rosie and the whole team gave it their all. Fingers crossed for a win!”

Warwick pub to host 'Pugtoberfest' event - with live music, German foods and Bavarian beers

A pub in Warwick is set to host its first 'Pugoberfest' next month.

The Black Pug, which is in Coten End, will be hosting event over Friday October 1 and Saturday October 2.On the Saturday the pub will be holding the “Pugtoberfest Games”, where guests can compete in events as the sausage toss and the beer stein relay to win prizes.

Ben Pavey, bar supervisor and event organiser, said: "Myself and the team at Pug Pubs couldn’t be happier to be bringing Pugtoberfest to Warwick.

"We spent a long time discussing the best way to showcase our beer garden and try something a bit different as we move out of summer and into the autumn

Sustainability

Recycle & Upcycle

Its not just pubs we love we’re precious about protecting our planet too, whether it’s through the stuff we buy or how we run our pubs. Our team are great at separating recyclables from general waste and food.

If you’re grabbing coffee to go, our takeaway cups are 100% compostable and made from sustainable sources. We also love it when you bring your own cup, and we’re always happy to refill your water bottle.

We’re big on reducing food waste and love to showcase seasonal ingredients, so you’ll always find something new on our specials board. By cooking using British ingredients whenever we can, we’re doing our bit to cut down on our climate impact while supporting local farmers.

Green Pints

What is a Green Pint you ask? Well, by choosing a draught beer or cider from a Green Pint Pub you will receive a real SUPER PINT! A pint that helps save water & save CO2; & what’s more, tastes SO amazing every time.

Heineken SmartDispense® was designed with efficiency in mind. Saving time and money whilst supporting the environment through reducing the usage and waste of water, chemicals and beer.

Shine Bright, Use Less

We’re cutting greenhouse gases in style by swapping out old light fittings for energy-saving LED lamps in almost all of our fittings. But we’re not stopping there—we’re constantly on the hunt for innovative new ways to slash our energy use, from smart timers to motion sensors.

The Wall Of Fame

Send us a picture of your pug in the pub and we post it to our Wall Of Fame!

Send your pictures to ash@beerandcoffee.co