Time to pause with the paws. Bring your furry friends to see us in our beer garden and bar area. Feel free to pop in for a rest on your next dog walk.

Where to find us 

Bring your

Ensure no one is left behind when you visit the pub. Your dogs are welcome to join you in the bar or beer garden every day of the week.

Furry Friends 

No community is complete without dogs, which is why we’re happy to welcome your four-legged friends into The Stepping Stones in Ashbourne, so come along!

Dog Friendly - The Stepping Stones

Looking forward to a festive gathering? The Stepping Stones is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious feast surrounded by loved ones.
We&#8217;ve crafted a Christmas season filled with delicious delights! Explore our Christmas Day, Boxing Day and festive menus, guaranteed to make your celebrations extra special.
Secure your festive booking today and let&#8217;s make Christmas 2024 sparkle.

Discover our

An Early Gift

We&#8217;re here to make your Christmas planning even more rewarding, book your festive feast at The Stepping Stones before 31st October* and you&#8217;ll receive a £10 voucher to spend on a future visit with us to say thank you!
To get your vouchers, your booking must be for one of our Festive, Christmas Day or Boxing Day set menus.
*Terms and conditions apply.

From Us

Breakfast with Santa

This December, join us for our family favourite event, Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet the jolly man himself and create lasting memories with the whole family.
Spaces fill up fast so book ahead to secure your spot!

New Year's

Toast to the New Year at The Stepping Stones with celebrations by enjoying delicious food, refreshing drinks and plenty of fun for everyone! Extend the festivities with a heartwarming family feast on New Year&#8217;s Day to make the most of the holiday season.
Secure your seat today!
&nbsp;

Celebrations

A Special

Give the gift of precious time together with a Love My Locals eGift Card. If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect gift for your friends and family this festive season, then look no further.
Whether it’s a catch-up over something delicious, a special celebration, or a Sunday well spent, the choice is theirs to use at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK.
Order yours in a few clicks from the Love My Locals site today and they&#8217;ll be delivered directly to their inbox!

Christmas Gift

From October 14th to November 11th, join us at The Stepping Stones as we celebrate and honour our veterans.
Throughout the month, we&#8217;ll be hosting a variety of events and fundraising activities for the whole family to get involved with, all in support of our veterans and the Royal British Legion during this poppy appeal to show our appreciation for their service.
Check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesteppingstonespub/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook page</a> to view our events and find out more.
We&#8217;re honoured to showcase our remembrance wall this month. This dedicated space at The Stepping Stones is for you to leave a photo or write a message of remembrance for loved ones who have served past and present. We&#8217;re proud of our veterans, so be sure to join us and share your tributes.
Marston’s is dedicated to supporting the veteran community, and in February 2023 re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, symbolising a continued commitment to supporting veterans and their families through employment opportunities. Several Marston’s pubs are currently being ran or staffed by ex-serving veterans. 
Come together for catch-up&#8217;s, cosy outings, family get togethers and make this a month to remember.

Get ready to raise a glass&#8230; Purchase a limited-edition glass to keep and say cheers all year.
Available from October 26th, we&#8217;re proud to offer our limited-edition poppy glasses in collaboration with the Royal British Legion. Half pint glass will cost £2 and pint glass will cost £2.50.  Purchase one of these stylish glasses and keep it as a lasting reminder of your support for our Armed Forces community. 100% of the profit, which is £0.47 from half pint and £0.97 from pint glass sales will be paid to the Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives its taxable profits to the Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279).
It&#8217;s the only glass we want you to take home this remembrance month!

Our Dog Friendly Pub

Dogs

Welcome

Furry Friends