Top 10 Dog-Friendly Pubs & Eateries in Yorkshire

The Yorkshire Dales and the famous Yorkshire coast make for a fabulous dog-friendly getaway with wonderful walks on the moors, charming villages and coastal hideaways with long sandy beaches for your dog to play. But where can you find that perfect pub on the village green or beachside cafe where your dog will be as welcome as you?

We’ve sniffed out 10 of the best dog-friendly places for you and your dog to stop off for a bite to eat and where they can rub noses with other Yorkshire canines and enjoy a treat or two.

1. The Cowshed Cafe, Fraisthorpe

 The dog-friendly Cowshed Cafe at Fraisthorpe beach gives a muddy paws welcome to furry  friends and is a former milking shed turned contemporary dog-friendly cafe with panoramic views of the Flamborough coastline and home made cakes and coffee.

2. Bike & Boot, Scarborough

A super dog-friendly quirky hotel with far reaching views across Sought Bay. The Bike & Boot’s Bareca restaurant serves Mediterranean food with a Pizza Pasta Grill and an extensive range of small plates of tapas. Dogs are welcome to join you in the restaurant, as they are throughout the rest of the hotel. What’s not to like! The restaurant is open for breakfast, coffee, cake, lunch and dinner.

Stay here! The Bike & Boot has a wonderful selection of stylish dog-friendly rooms.

3. Devonshire Fell, Skipton

Why not take your dog for afternoon tea at the amazingly dog-friendly Devonshire Fell. You can dine with your dog in the conservatory with spectacular panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales, Burnsall village and the River Wharfe. Afternoon tea includes sandwiches, cakes plus homemade scones and clotted cream.

Stay here! Check out our exclusive PetsPyjamas package, including a three course dinner in The Fell restaurant and extras for your dog including a doggy breakfast!

4. The White Swan Inn, Pickering

The White Swan is passionate about food, so much so that their restaurant has earned two AA rosettes. Their ethos is clear; simple goodness from fresh ingredients that are sourced in-season, properly cooked and presented. Yorkshire is the pantry of England! Their menus change daily depending on the season so there will always be something new and delicious to try. Four-legged friends are welcome to dine with you in the bar area or snug.

Stay here! Take a look at our exclusive PetsPyjamas package, including a dinner allowance of £40 per person per night and use of doggy extras such as a bed, bowls and treats!

5. The Farmers Arms, Muker

A gorgeous traditional pub, The Farmers Arms in Muker is in Swaledale, one of the most beautiful locations in the Yorkshire Dales. It is super dog-friendly and serves excellent local dishes as well as a range of local ales. There is a really lovely fire where your dog can snuggle up after a bracing walk along the Dales. A great stopping off point for local dog walkers.

6. The Crown Inn at Hutton-le-Hole

 Set in this charming North Moors Village of Hutton-le-Hole the dog-friendly Crown Inn is lovely and cosy with open fires in the winter and is situated by a stream that runs through the village so your dog can enjoy a paddle after a long walk on the moors. Close to the dog-friendly Ryedale Folk Museum, the Inn serves delicious home cooked food.

7. The Lion Inn at Blakely Ridge

Dog-friendly The Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge is a 16c pub which has a spectacular elevated position with views onto the North York Moors. With a very dog-welcoming ethos, the pub is a very popular stopping off point for dog walkers who are walking the Daffodil route through Farndale and walking along the disused railway line to the village of Rosedale. It serves lovely local ales and is famous for its roasts.

8. The Windmill Inn, Whitby

The dog-friendly Windmill Inn is ideal for those looking for a drink and bite to eat with their best furry friend! The large beer garden is ideal for relaxing after a long dog walk. You’ll find an extensive menu full of hearty Yorkshire meals, and ever-changing local cask ales. 

9. The Grapes Inn, Slingsby

Found within easy reach of Castle Howard, The Grapes Inn is the perfect dog-friendly pub in Yorkshre fo a drink or two. Full of dog-friendly walking spots, the surrounding area is also close to Yorkshire Lavender, so it’s a great place to wind down after stretching your legs.

10.  The Lister Arms, Malham

Just a short walk from Malham Cove, The Lister Arms is a traditional coaching Inn and is wonderfully dog-friendly! It’s full of old world charm, from the open fires to the wooden beams and the dark furniture, and you are guaranteed a delicious and filling meal when dining here!