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Our award-winning, dog-friendly and family-owned bar & restaurant, The Mercat Grill in the village of Whitecraig will host our first charity doggy event for 2023 happening on Saturday 4th March and we have released dates for the upcoming events for owners and their four-legged friends throughout this year. All proceeds go to the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
Yappy Hour will take place on Saturday 4th March, from 4-5:30pm. For £12.50pp&pp (per person and per pooch), there will be a drink (small glass of wine/bottle of beer or soft/hot drink) and a small tapa to enjoy! Plus of course, a dog treat! Going forward, Yappy Hour will take place every other month, on the first Saturday of the month (6 May, 1 July, 2 September & 4 November).
For those that prefer a morning get together, the Doggy Coffee Mornings, take place from (9:30-11:30am) and for £7.50 this includes a tea/coffee, breakfast roll and treat for the dog! The first one will be Saturday 1 April, then run every alternate month to Yappy Hour, as follows; 3 June, 5 August and 7 October. Then on the first weekend of December (Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd) – the hugely popular festive doggy event – Santa Paws will take place (times, to be confirmed nearer the time).
Graham Blaikie, owner of the Mercat Grill 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, for whom last year, through our events, we raised over £1400.”
To book a place, simply call 0800 124 4112 or email info@mercatgrill.com.
On Sunday 12th Feb, we will be showing the Super Bowl to local fans – as two of the top NFL teams play in the final for the winning title in this massively popular US sporting competition!
At 10pm, local American football fans can gather here at the Mercat Grill for a hearty main meal, accompanied with wine and watch the game when it kicks off at 11:30pm.
Rihanna is the headliner act for the halftime show, adding fuel to the sparks of excitement that are already flickering over the big game!
Graham Blaikie, owner of the Mercat Grill and huge NFL fan said: “The Super Bowl is an incredible match and we are one of the few venues that show the game in our area and make it into a real, fun fuelled social and sporting event!
“It’s great for die hard American football fans and those that want to know more about this superb game. I’m always happy to share my knowledge of American football. As well as the main meal, we’ll have nibbles throughout the match to keep people going into the wee small hours of the morning! Please do come and join us.”
Tickets cost £25pp. Please email info@mercatgrill.com to book your place. Places are limited and will be done on a first come first served basis.
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As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we will be closed on 19 September, allowing our team to also pay tribute and commemorate the life and service of Her Majesty the Queen. May she rest in peace.
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We’ve got two new doggy events for charity coming up, giving owners and their dogs a chance to socialise with other pooch loving people whilst raising vital funds for the Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home.
On Saturday 6th August bring your best-four-legged friend to ‘Yappy Hour’ where owners can indulge in a little drink and small tapas from 4-5:30pm. And on Saturday 3rd September, the Doggy Coffee Morning will be on from 10-11:30am.
Both events give the chance to catch up with fellow fido owners and are now a regular, monthly fixture on our calendar – with the Doggy Coffee Morning running every alternate month to Yappy Hour – and always on the first Saturday of the month. The next Yappy Hour will be on 1 October and 5 November for the Doggy Coffee Morning.
The Doggy Coffee Morning is £7.50 per person and this includes a tea/coffee and breakfast roll. The Yappy Hour is £12.50 per person and everyone will get a drink (small glass of wine/bottle of beer or soft/hot drink) and a small tapa to enjoy!
Graham Blaikie, owner of the Mercat Grill in the village of Whitecraig, near Musselburgh said: “Come and enjoy our popular doggy events, with all the money raised, going to the Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home. I’ll have my own, new pups aka the Haggis Hunters, coming along to socialise too! We love dogs here at the Mercat Grill and they’ll be in for a treat too!
“We also have our refurbished, beer garden area – where you can sit and enjoy your drinks outside with your dog and the rest of the dog loving fraternity.”
To book a place, simply call 0800 124 4112 or email info@mercatgrill.com.
