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Calling All Dog Owners - Doggy Barkfast is Back! All in Aid of the Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home -


The award-winning, dog-friendly, and family-owned bar & restaurant, The Mercat Grill in East Lothian has its first charity doggy event for 2024 happening on Saturday 2nd March, and has released dates for the upcoming events for owners and their four-legged friends throughout this year.  All proceeds will go to the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home charity.   


The Doggy Barkfast takes place on Saturday 2 March, from 9:30 am to 11 am, and for only £7.50 includes a tea or coffee, a hot filled roll, and a treat for the dog!  The dog-friendly venue will then run Doggy Barkfast on the first Saturday of every month.  Future dates are; 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, and 2 November.  Then in December - the hugely popular festive doggy event – Santa Paws will take place (date/time to be confirmed nearer the time).     


Graham Blaikie, owner of the Mercat Grill in the village of Whitecraig, near Musselburgh, said: “Our charity doggy events give people the chance to catch up with fellow fido owners, whether they meet up with old friends or come and meet new people. 
“Everyone is welcome and it’s a great opportunity for the dogs and people to socialise!  And gives us a great opportunity to raise vital funds for the Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home.” 

To book a place, simply call 0800 124 4112 or email info@mercatgrill.com.


The Mercat Grill | 10 Whitecraig Road | Whitecraig | East Lothian | EH21 8PG |www.mercatgrill.com |



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