Spotted Dog Pub
A pub on the site of what is now 38 High Road in Willesden Green existed by 1762, according to early records and maps.
The Spotted Dog’s original building at the same location was demolished and rebuilt in 1881, designed by H.W. Sexton. It offered a famous pleasure garden, a ticketed outdoor space holding events and activities, including dancing, eating and music.
Further alterations in the beginning of the 20th century included the addition of a motor car house, a billiards room and a dance hall.
Spotted Dog pub prior to its closure in 2006
After its conversation to a residential complex in 2014
H.W. Sexton’s Designs for 1881. Courtesy: Brent Museum and Archives
After a long history as a pub, it closed in 2006. Two years later it was almost totally demolished, with retention of Sexton’s original Georgian façade and part of the side wall and is now a block of 44 flats and retail units, but the famous dogs head can still be seen above the entrance.
It is the only ‘grey brick’ building within the Conservation Area of Willesden Green.
The Spotted Dog mascot remains above at the buildings entrance