The Laird and Dog

The Laird and Dog pub in the village of Lasswade has a long and interesting history. The first pub was established on the premises in 1740 and was known as the Lasswade Inn.

In the late eighteenth century permission was granted for a well to be built, which we believe was used for the purposes of brewing or distilling. The well was only rediscovered in 1999 during the construction of our new conservatory. In 2009 the well was restored and some of the artefacts found in the well are now proudly displayed at the entrance to the conservatory. On entering the restaurant customers walk across the well, now covered in glass, which is known as the ‘Walk of Faith’.

‘According to legend, before there was a bridge, a sturdy local girl, called Jenny, would wade across the river carrying travellers on her back, including a laird and his dog!’

Our walls in the conservatory also carry a stunning mosaic which tells the story of how the village of Lasswade got its name. According to legend, before there was a bridge, a sturdy local girl, called Jenny, would wade across the river carrying travellers on her back, including a laird and his dog! Thankfully a bridge was built in the eighteenth century. Today the pub offers good food, a great selection of wines and ales and we are also a member of CAMRA.

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