Dog Friendly Dublin - MartCade in Rathmines

Bones and I visited Martcade in Rathmines on Friday while I was waiting for my bike to be fixed by Think Bike.  If you are looking for a bike repair shop I don't think you can go wrong with this crowd.  They have friendly staff and seem to be very efficient at what they do.  They took my bike in and had the puncture fixed within 40 minutes on a Friday afternoon.  I was delighted - I had thought that I would have to pick it up in a few days.  And then to top it all it cost a very reasonable €13.  Happy days!

I was going to chill out along the canal while waiting for my bike but on my way passed by Martcade.  Ciaran had told me about this place and it sounded pretty cool so I decided to go here instead.  When I ordered my toasted sandwich I discovered I could bring my dog inside.  I was really pleased about this as even though there was a nice seating area outside it was extremely hot and I was afraid Bones was overheating.  When I brought him in the staff very kindly pointed out a water bowl for him.

Options to eat seem to be pies or toasties.  And seating is very ad hoc and casual!

I chose "Le Petit Melt" which was pulled pork with caramelized onion and melted cheese - very good indeed!

When Ciaran returned on Saturday he had the Petit Melt too!

And in other good news, friends have offered us their dog carrier as they no longer use is due to their dog getting too large for it - I can't wait to use it, I am beyond excited!

It saddens me to see how sanitized and dog unfriendly Ireland has become.  In the past there was always dogs in bars and there was no issue.  Dogs are great company for old people and as we ban dogs from pubs, restaurants (and now even parks!) we limit opportunities for old people to socialise and mingle with others.  Very sad indeed.