In writing this ongoing series of articles on funny and quirky-named bars, restaurants, pubs and taverns in and around Maryland, how could I not eventually do a feature on Naughty Dogs Restaurant, Pub and Grill in Bel Air? It IS a restaurant and a pub. And it’s got one of the most memorable names for an eating and drinking establishment in the state.
Owner John Roemer said in a recent interview with the Beverage Journal that the name, which he re-christened the place with when he bought the old Bull on the Beach in 2016, has nothing to do with any particular ill-behaving canine. “Our love of animals is how our name came to be!” he exclaimed. “I’ve always loved animals. And I believe animals can teach humans a lot, especially dogs. The actual dog on our T-shirt is Ringo, his family dog. He’s named after Ringo Starr of the Beatles.”