Doggie Pubs (v. 1.3) Разработано Pete Bennett |
Find pubs in the UK where you and your best friend are welcome to share a good meal and a pint.
Drawing on the extensive database of pubs from http://doggiepubs.org.uk, allows you to quickly find and map dog-friendly pubs near your current location or to search for and do the same for any other location within the UK.
- shows an easy to browse summary of all the pubs within about a 12 mile radius of your chosen location including a star rating and a description
- where a website is provided allows one-click browsing to see more details
- integrates with Google Maps and Google Navigation so that you can easily locate and navigate to the pub of your choice
- includes a one-click telephone option to enable you to contact the pub and make a reservation for yourself and your four legged friend
- provides a link to the Doggie Pubs website to allow you to submit new pubs from your phone
NOTE: since February 2011 (and since v0.8 beta), I am no longer officially associated with doggiepubs.org.uk. I have therefore removed any branding associated with their site. I have continued to use public URLs from the website to obtain data. As I have significantly updated the functionality of this app for my personal use and it seems to have a degree of popularity, I have taken the decision to release these updates to existing users. You should be aware that doggiepubs.org.uk informed me when we parted company at the beginning of the year that they were working on a new official Android app and you may wish to check their website for news of its availability (http://www.doggiepubs.org.uk/mobile/).
-- More detailed change history
v1.2/3
- 1.2 introduced issues, 1.3 is the same as 1.1
v1.1
- added to Market for devices without phone and/or GPS support (e.g. tablets)
v1.0
- no changes except version
v0.91 beta
- fixed niggle where you had to double click Find Pubs button
v0.9 beta
- added a request for users to rate and review the application with detailed instructions
- added ability to show distances in miles or kilometers (see Settings under menu)
- added a link to the Doggie Pubs website to allow submission of new pubs from your phone
- tidied up layout, fonts, colours, etc...
v0.85 beta
- fixed bug where the wrong info would appear in a slowly loading list of pubs
- tidied up code and committed to local SVN
v0.8 beta
- all negative comments from reviews of v0.7 beta have been addressed and fixed
- streamlined
- pubs ordered by distance from search location
- pubs displayed with details in a single scrollable list
- integration with
Google Maps and Navigation
Internet Browser
Phone
- lots of bug and quality fixes
- doggiepubs branding removed
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[2013-07-10] A Google User: Fantastic Such a godsend for those who like to take our dogs out with us. Would like to see an optional light 'theme' as the dark blue on black links are very hard to read. Adding suggestions would be good too - there's at least 4 local pubs not listed who allow dogs. Would love to see something like this for dog friendly b&bs/hotels too. |
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[2013-06-18] A Google User: Didn't work Just told me to make sure I gave an Internet connection. (which as you can see, I do) |
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[2013-06-04] A Google User: Good app, nice idea Love the app, brilliant idea and good execution, however it would be nice to be able to leave you feedback on specific pub entries as it appears one near me has closed down! |
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[2013-05-31] A Google User: Disappointing Search function doesn't work, rendering the whole application unusable. Possibly just my phone, but it's very disappointing as I was really excited to find this app. |
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[2013-05-16] A Google User: Doesn't work Can't get past the search facility - thinks I have no Internet connectivity (error 'IOException')...but I do. Doesn't work on WiFi or 3G. Shame. Used to be good.. |
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[2013-04-28] A Google User: Lunch with the dog Good app. Nice features to help you along with planning lunch with the dog |
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[2013-04-07] A Google User: Easy to use |
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[2013-04-05] A Google User: It works Just been in a lovely old pub with my minature Schnauzer. Fab. |
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[2013-03-31] A Google User: Love Doggie Pubs I've been using their website for years & so glad they have made a great app to go with it. Thanks for all the help on holidays you have offered us. |
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[2013-03-08] A Google User: Great holiday and travel accessory Wonderful app, simple to use and great to read peoples comments on each place. We caravan, and the app (which we use on my phone) is invaluable if we fancy a trip to a pub in the location we're staying. Thanks Pete, great idea! |
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[2013-02-26] A Google User: Brilliant Really useful, just like the website. Would be great to submit suggestions on new additions or rate (assume comments need moderating which is a pain) existing venues. Maybe consider adding B&Bs? |
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[2013-02-24] A Google User: Dog's love it Great app you can plan a meal & a pint when out in a strange area especially if the weathers bad |
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[2013-02-16] A Google User: Great app! Beer and Dogs - what could be better?! Really useful app - I love my dogs and I love my beer, so this is the app for me! I travel throughout the UK with my dogs so this will be a great bonus for me. Have checked my local area and I have immediately added a couple of dog friendly pubs not listed. Only problem was that the "add pub" link from that app didn't work. Brilliant app, thanks a lot. |
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[2013-02-02] A Google User: Great app for a dog owner The app I have been waiting for! |
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[2013-01-10] A Google User: The only one Brilliant app. I have looked at a few apps claiming to do what this does but this one actually does! This should be the mainstay of all dog owners everywhere. Thank you for making me and my boy welcome wherever we go...and thank you pub owners for submitting keeping it up to date. |
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[2013-01-09] A Google User: Simple but effective I checked out quite a few entries near to me and they seemed accurate. Basic but fits what it says on the tin! |
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[2013-01-08] A Google User: Extremely useful to me I holiday in the UK on purpose to be able to enjoy the holiday with my dogs. I can't tell you how many times I have had to stop off at loads of places to see if they do food and if they do will they allow us in with dogs. I am also am bemused at the amount of places that do not allow dogs. It's as if we in the UK don't want to make money out of a service industry that is tailored to meet the requirements of it's customers. Love this app. Have tried the app out on my home location and found the reviews to be spot on. Looking forward to not having to do much in the way of research the next time I holiday - just rock up and do a location search! Oh, and I promise to update the database - after all this app will be more useful to me and others if we all did that. |
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[2013-01-05] A Google User: Useful app Hope the content is up to date haven't had the opportunity to try it out yet. |
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[2013-01-02] A Google User: Very Useful If you like beer and have a dog then this is the app for you. Previously I have used the website so it is great to have a mobile version and I am finding it to be excellent on my travels |
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[2012-12-09] A Google User: Doesn't even search When I open the app, it just says 'searching for current location', and when I try to put in my postcode it tells me something about 'no connection', even though I'm connected to my home WiFi with full signal. Complete waste of time. |
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[2012-12-04] A Google User: Worth the cost - It's Free!!! Bloody good app, take the dog for a walk to the nearest pub!! |
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[2012-11-01] A Google User: htc one s 01/11/2012 fantastic app just been on holiday to dorset used it 3 times and came up good everytime really pleased i found it |
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[2012-10-27] A Google User: Living on a narrowboat We are always in a new area and use the app to plan walks, days out etc. where a good pint and lunch can be enjoyed with our dogs. We love it and use the place name or postcode search all the time (I don't know why Merlin had a problem). Sometimes the distances seem a bit odd but they are accurate enough to use happily. Jill |
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[2012-10-20] A Google User: Simple & effective Simple to use and works very well. Only improvement I can think of would be to be able to submit your own suggestions through the app, as well as your own reviews for those pubs already listed. |
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[2012-09-28] A Google User: Fantastic idea for dog owners that like a pint. If you like your pup fayre to come with a bowl of water for your canine companion then this app is a potential godsend. A little bit limited in features but great for finding a pub near you that is dog friendly. Works great on my Galaxy SII |
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[2012-09-21] A Google User: I like it So far it has shown sensible pub suggestions whenever I have used the application. |
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[2012-09-15] A Google User: Really useful Great app. I use it on my phone and tablet whenever I take my dog on holiday and it always comes up with lots of suggestions. Obviously, it is only as good as its database but I have yet to visit an out-of-date listing. A big thanks to anyone who has submitted a pub via the website since every submission improves this app. |
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[2012-09-06] A Google User: Good stuff Ideal for finding friendly pubs. |
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[2012-08-13] A Google User: Works well Easy to use. Fast and a good list of venues. |
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[2012-07-01] A Google User: Excellent Very accurate |
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[2012-06-29] A Google User: Can only search on current location. Has the option to search on post code or location but returns no network connection to server error. Search on current location works OK. |
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[2012-06-16] A Google User: Will be very useful Was told about this app by a friend. Having 3 dogs this will come in very handy. There are pubs very close to me that i didnt know were dog friendly. |
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[2012-05-31] A Google User: Brilliant Great app really useful with good info & love the way users can add to it Only criticism is it needs a way to sort - ideally by distance from either where you are or a location But otherwise brilliant |
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[2012-05-29] A Google User: Brilliant! So quick and informative! Would be great if there's an equivalent one for hotels, b&b, etc. |
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[2012-05-08] A Google User: Doesn't want to work for me! Can't get it to work on my phone. Shame as I love the website. |
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[2012-05-08] A Google User: Absolutely brilliant This app is so useful. I travel a lot with my mutt and it's handy to know where I can stop off for some food without having to leave him in the car. It seems pretty comprehensive - I tried it out for my local area and it found all the dog friendly pubs I know and a couple that I didn't. Very easy to use. |
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[2012-05-02] A Google User: Great, very fast |
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[2012-04-09] A Google User: Very useful app Very useful app for any pub loving dog owner! |
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[2012-04-01] A Google User: Out & About with man's Best Friend This app is brilliant! Fast, full of info. Every dog owner needs this! Wish I'd had it when we went on hols to North Wales ... They are most dog UNfriendly over there! |
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[2012-03-26] A Google User: Massively improved app Very useful app, great location, map and phone tools. Only thing missing is price guidance (££) and food ratings (****) |
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[2012-03-26] A Google User: Brilliant This is just fantastic. Thank you |
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[2012-03-23] A Google User: Brilliant! Excellent app, very user friendly. Makes use of the best dog friendly pub database there is. Works fine on my Samsung galaxy nexus. |
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[2012-03-02] A Google User: Thanks Fantastic app and website. Thank you |
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[2012-02-20] A Google User: Just installed First try gave local known pubs plus a couple of others.looks good |
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[2012-01-02] A Google User: Nice idea, rubbish app for Cardiff. It sent us to the wrong High St, and two other venues didn't appear to exist! Waste of time & fuel. |
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[2012-01-02] Michael: Nice idea, rubbish app for Cardiff. It sent us to the wrong High St, and two other venues didn't appear to exist! Waste of time & fuel. |
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[2011-12-08] A Google User: Hey Pete, update required totally missed The Village Inn, Thurlestone, Devon. (even when I searched Thurlestone!) But it showed pubs I didn't know! |
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[2011-12-08] Wayne: Hey Pete, update required totally missed The Village Inn, Thurlestone, Devon. (even when I searched Thurlestone!) But it showed pubs I didn't know! |
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[2011-11-12] A Google User: Cool It knew of pubs locally but yet to try away from home. Galaxy s 2. |
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[2011-11-12] Anonymous: Cool It knew of pubs locally but yet to try away from home. Galaxy s 2. |
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[2011-10-09] A Google User: Great app for people who travel with dogs Great app, searches work really well and unlike some websites has an extensive list for each area that I've searched. Has helped me find a good pint and nice food within munites of my location when I'm away from home with the dogs. Would recommend. |
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[2011-10-09] Neil: Great app for people who travel with dogs Great app, searches work really well and unlike some websites has an extensive list for each area that I've searched. Has helped me find a good pint and nice food within munites of my location when I'm away from home with the dogs. Would recommend. |
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[2011-09-28] A Google User: Lovely and US Would Be Nice I very much liked this application. It worked well in my searches and I found it informative overall. Well done. |
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[2011-09-28] Monica: Lovely and US Would Be Nice I very much liked this application. It worked well in my searches and I found it informative overall. Well done. |
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[2011-09-12] A Google User: Us us places would be great...then 5 star |
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[2011-09-12] Michelle: Us us places would be great...then 5 star |
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[2011-09-01] A Google User: This is a great app but it no longer allows submission of newly found doggie pubs. |
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[2011-09-01] cebab: This is a great app but it no longer allows submission of newly found doggie pubs. |
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[2011-07-21] A Google User: Having been on holiday with 3 dogs we found this app really useful. Uses GPS to locate nearby pubs or enter town name instead. It is not exhaustive. |
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[2011-07-21] Fran: Having been on holiday with 3 dogs we found this app really useful. Uses GPS to locate nearby pubs or enter town name instead. It is not exhaustive. |
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[2011-07-19] A Google User: Okay. Would be better if results were sorted by distance. Also map view would be good. |
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[2011-07-19] Marek: Okay. Would be better if results were sorted by distance. Also map view would be good. |
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[2011-05-07] Manju: The location search doesn't work and it doesn't give pub previews in the first area search, unlike the website. Uninstalled. |
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[2011-01-10] A Google User: Good, but would be 5 stars if it sorted results by distance from location |
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[2011-01-10] Neil: Good, but would be 5 stars if it sorted results by distance from location |
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