AIBU to think dogs should not be toileting in restaurants?

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sally037 · 04/05/2026 19:58

Just seen this about a dog being allowed to use a restaurant as a toilet at one of Gordon Ramsay’s Pizzeria…

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/gordon-ramsays-pizza-restaurant-dog-toilet-backlash-b1280987.html

I might be biased because I really can’t stand dogs in restaurants, coffee shops, etc, but has it not got a bit ridiculous now? We’re at the point where a restaurant manager is actually allowing a dog to piss and shit inside.

At least before, there was usually some expectation that dogs would behave or that staff would step in. This feels like that’s gone out the window and it’s just being accepted.

Customer claims dog 'allowed to use toilet' in London restaurant

Customer Giselle Cade, who was dining with her husband, said the alleged incident was ‘beyond disgusting’

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/gordon-ramsays-pizza-restaurant-dog-toilet-backlash-b1280987.html

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Jc2001 · 04/05/2026 20:03

Noshadowsinthedarkness · 04/05/2026 20:02

There is no excuse. Absolutely disgusting.

Don’t take the puppy/dog out to a restaurant if it has some kind of issue going to the toilet.

Or. Even better. Don't take a dog or puppy into a restaurant unless it's some sort of assistance dog.

There's no need for it.

TheGreatDownandOut · 04/05/2026 20:03

Yeah that’s ridiculous. I’m not totally against dogs in pubs or cafes but people need to be more sensible about it. I wouldn’t take a dog that was nervous or reactive or not toilet trained in to a cafe!

Noshadowsinthedarkness · 04/05/2026 20:02

There is no excuse. Absolutely disgusting.

Don’t take the puppy/dog out to a restaurant if it has some kind of issue going to the toilet.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 04/05/2026 20:01

I saw the tiktok

I feel like maybe the owners were just having a mare with their puppy - the tiktoker came across as a bit of a dick tbh

Still, its unhygienic and shouldn't be standard practice ofc!

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