From the giant bowl of free dog treats at the entrance and the ‘kids table of fun’ in the dining area, to the over-18s zone in the terraced garden, it’s evident that owner Phil Sutton and his wife Oonagh McCormack are keen for everyone to feel that the Perry Hill Pub is theirs, whether they’re popping in for a pint mid dog-walk; eating a Sunday roast with the family, or enjoying a rare date night.
From the start
When acquiring the pub under the Doghouse Pub Company in 2020, Sutton spotted a gap in the market for a local that would appeal to the growing number of families residing nearby and he has made it his mission to cater for them ever since – from the Sweet Child O’Mine parent club offering discounts to members, to the sell-out annual school summer holiday closing party.
There’s an inexhaustible list of regular family-friendly events: Baby quizzes for new parents; a cowboy shindig; Caninival dog show; pumpkin carving and trick or treat disco; and a Christmas market and tree sale, to name a few. The pub is also the evacuation spot for two local nurseries.
24 hour party people
Well-honed kids party packages put this pub at top of the family-friendly league: Held in a marquee at the rear of the garden next to the children’s play area, with balloons, a buffet, candy floss and karaoke included, it’s perhaps unsurprising to learn that the venue hosts eight parties in an average weekend.
It’s not just the kids having the fun: The introduction of new wedding packages and the ability to cordon off areas for private parties, means the Perry Hill is somewhere customers of all ages can celebrate.
