The Welcome Stranger

26/05/2026

Exciting news 🥰

🐾 THE START OF WELCOME WALKIES 🐾

This photo was taken almost 3 years ago, standing in a field with an idea I was so excited about… creating a secure dog field for local dogs and owners to enjoy. ❤️

Somewhere between then and now, the field was enclosed with 6ft deer fencing, plans were made, ideas grew… and then life got in the way, I had unfortunate health issues, my motivation disappeared and the project was put on hold.

Honestly, I nearly gave up on it completely.

But over the last 3 weeks, family, friends and our beloved loyal customers have given me a boost of inspiration and something sparked again, so I’ve thrown myself back into creating what I originally imagined — a fun, safe and secure dog field that not only dogs can enjoy, but that also helps support our family-run partnership pub, Welcome Stranger, during difficult times for local businesses.

As many people know, pubs across the UK are struggling, and we want to do everything we can to continue growing, adapting and supporting our amazing team and community. ❤️

Animals have always been a huge passion of mine, so bringing Welcome Walkies to life finally feels like the right step forward.

This won’t be a perfect polished launch — and I want to be honest about that from the start. It’s still a work in progress, but every day we’re getting closer.

Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing the full journey:
🐾 field progress
💦 the dog splash zone
🌿 obstacles coming to life
👨‍👩‍👧 future family-friendly plans
🐶 and hopefully lots of very happy dogs
📆 opening June 2026

Thank you already to everyone supporting, encouraging and following along. It genuinely means more than you know.

Here’s to finally bringing Welcome Walkies to life. 🐾

25/05/2026

🌞 Bank Holiday Monday at The Welcome Stranger 🌞

Make the most of the long weekend with us!

Serving our main menu until 20:00, we’ll have also have our delicious 2 meat roast lunch available with a choice of beef or pork — subject to availability, so get in early if you fancy one 🍽️

The bouncy castle will be up for the kids, the beer garden will be open, and we’ll have some background music playing to keep those bank holiday vibes going 🍻🎶

And of course, we’re dog friendly, so your four-legged friends are welcome too 🐾

Relax, eat, drink and enjoy the last bit of the bank holiday weekend with us.

📞 To book: 01626 821224
📍 The Welcome Stranger, Liverton
www.welcomestrangerliverton.com

20/05/2026

May Bank Holiday Weekend at the Welcome Stranger, Liverton🌞

Looking for somewhere relaxed and family-friendly this bank holiday weekend?

Our garden will be ready for plenty of fun, with the bouncy castle, children’s play area, football goal and space for the kids to enjoy themselves while the grown-ups sit back with a drink and something tasty to eat.

Good honest pub grub, cold drinks, real ales and hopefully a bit of sunshine too!

Come for lunch, stay for the afternoon and make the most of the long weekend with us.

📍 The Welcome Stranger, Liverton
📞 01626 821224
🌐 welcomestrangerliverton.com

Bouncy castle weather permitting.

14/05/2026

Two pubs a day are closing. and need support to get through the cost of living crisis.

We need a for pubs & . Other European nations back their hospitality businesses with lower VAT.

This is the simplest & most effective way to support pubs, restaurants, hotels, cafés, live music venues & clubs.

Email your MP here ⬇️

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06/05/2026

🍷 Wine Down Wednesday at Welcome Stranger 🍷

Midweek just got a little better…

Join us every Wednesday and enjoy a bottle of white, red or rosé for just £15 — perfect with good food, good company, or just because you deserve a little midweek treat.

Food served all day, so why not make an evening of it?

📞 Book your table: 01626 821224
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.welcomestrangerliverton.com

03/05/2026

And that’s a wrap! ✅

The painting is finished, the new signage is up, and the Welcome Stranger facelift is officially complete.

We’re so pleased with how it’s all come together — fresh, tidy, and looking much more like the pub we’ve been picturing in our heads for months.

Now to stand back, admire it for approximately five minutes… and then move on to the next task 😂

Thank you as always for all the lovely comments and support 💚

📍 The Welcome Stranger, Liverton
📞 01626 821224
🌐 welcomestrangerliverton.com

29/04/2026

A little heartfelt post from me today ❤️

Over the last two weeks, we’ve been giving the Welcome Stranger a much-needed facelift — and today, our brand-new signage has finally gone up.

Taking on the job of painting the pub ourselves has been a mammoth task, and there have definitely been a few moments where I wondered what on earth we’d started! But I genuinely couldn’t have done it without the help, hard work and patience of my family!

We took on The Welcome Stranger four years ago, on 22nd April, following in the footsteps of a well-known and respected landlord — and we always knew we had big shoes to fill. So this feels like the perfect way to start the beginning of our fifth year here.

It’s been a journey, with plenty of challenges along the way, but we’re so proud of how far the pub has come. We’re also incredibly grateful for our amazing team, who work so hard day in, day out, and for our loyal customers who continue to support us and make the pub what it is.

Special thanks to Ken White signs.

Here’s to the next chapter at The Welcome Stranger 🍻

Vicki & family x