After spending two decades in Middlegate, Newark, the popular business Strays moved into its current location at The Ossington, where it is everything from a coffee shop to a restaurant and a cocktail bar to a live music location. Best known for its tasty menu and relaxing jazz, the venue has been thriving since its move into the historic Grade II listed building.
It wasn't long until staff members started popping over to say hi to Bear and give him some fuss, as because of his giant size he's hard to miss. He also had a cheeky smile on his face as I told him he'd be getting a treat. We sat down by the window and had a lovely view of Newark Castle, and if we sat on the other side we would have had a great view of the River Trent.
Meanwhile, I decided to order Bear each of the three treats on the dog menu, which were Boar, Rabbit and Venision, and all 100 per cent natural chews that are high in protein and grain-free. The packaging was very nice, and it felt like an actual treat for Bear, rather than just a basic biscuit. The whole time we were there customers and staff members said hello to him, and he was a bit cheeky now and then wanting to have a look at people passing by, but everyone was lovely and it truly was such a dog-friendly location, I could not recommend enough.