The Scrumpy Dog is a pub in the West Country of England, in Glastonbury.
Overview[]
A longtime favorite of locals and tourists alike, Scrumpy Dog is one of the most convivial pubs in the West Country. Though its vegetarian dishes and whole-grain baked goods are always in demand, a local cocktail known as "Hair of the Dog" has become legendary. Reportedly a mixture of the potent local apple brandy, cloves and a splash of cream, it goes down smooth but packs a real punch. The local ciders and scrumpy are on tap for the more timid of heart.
A mug of lentil stew or loaf of freshly baked bread with honey butter seems to take the chill off even the coldest winter evening, and the bread pudding with wild strawberry sauce served in summer is known throughout the Isles. Members of Bride's Lodge are sometimes seen relaxing here at the end of the day, and will often engage interested travelers in discussions of the local legends.
On some weekend evenings, local bands play here; the performances are usually acoustic, though exceptions have been made under certain circumstances, provided the music is of a traditional sort. Even those more used to the sounds of techno and tribal beats often find the music here to be to their liking. Other nights are given over to poetry and "spoken word" concerts, or simply good conversation over a mug of cider.
References[]
- CTD. Isle of the Mighty, pp. 42-43.