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The Old School House

Stony Stratford

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Warning: Closed on Wednesday 11 November 2026Closed for Tihar, the Nepali festival of lights.

Opening hours
Bar hours
Mon - Thu 12 pm - 11 pm · Fri - Sat 12 pm - midnight · Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
Kitchen hours
Monday to Friday 12 pm - 3 pm and 5 pm - 10 pm, Saturday 12 pm - 10 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 9 pm

Dog-friendly pub

A dog-friendly pub stop in Stony Stratford.

Dogs are welcome in the bar, the front garden and the private courtyard, but not in the dining area, so a pint or an outside table with the dog is easy to plan.

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Bring the dog along

A dog-friendly pub visit works best when the setting already suits a slower stop.

Dogs are welcome in the bar, the front garden and the private courtyard at The Old School House, but not in the dining area. The pub is simple to find on London Road.

Front garden with wooden seating
Dogs are welcome in the front garden, an outdoor pub option that is easy to work into a walk, a catch-up, or a slower drink in town.
The bar, for a pint with the dog
Dogs are welcome in the bar as well as outside, so a pint with the dog is easy to plan.
The private courtyard, for a quieter seat
Dogs are welcome in the private courtyard behind the pub too, a quieter outdoor spot away from the roadside.
Easy London Road location
Right in Stony Stratford, with a small car park on site and town-centre parking around it, the pub is straightforward to plan around.

What makes it work

It is still a proper pub visit, not just a quick water-bowl stop.

If you are heading out with the dog, it helps when the pub also has the food, drinks, and atmosphere to keep the rest of the group happy too.

Good for drinks or a longer stay
The bar, the front garden and the courtyard make it easy to turn a quick stop with the dog into a proper pub visit if the day opens up.
Not in the dining area
Dogs are not allowed in the dining area. The bar, the front garden and the private courtyard are the places to settle with the dog.

Plan ahead

Get the table sorted now if the plan is already set.

Dogs are welcome in the bar, the front garden and the private courtyard, not the dining area.

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Busier evenings and Sundays are easiest to plan when you book ahead. Need to check timing, group size, or food details first? Give the pub a ring.

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Dog-friendly FAQs

A few quick answers before you set off with the dog.

Most dog-friendly pub visits only need a little planning to run smoothly.

Is The Old School House dog-friendly?

Yes. Dogs are welcome in the bar, the front garden and the private courtyard, but not in the dining area.

Do I need to book if I am bringing the dog?

Dogs are welcome in the bar, the front garden and the private courtyard, not the dining area. If you plan to visit at a busy time, call the pub to check space in the bar or outside.

What is the best next step before I visit?

Book a table if the plan is already set. With the dog, plan to sit in the bar, the front garden or the courtyard, as dogs are not allowed in the dining area.

Next step

Book the table or plan the route over.

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The Old School House is easy to work into a day in Stony Stratford, whether you are stopping for a drink or a longer catch-up. Dogs are welcome in the bar, the front garden and the private courtyard, not the dining area.