York is a beautiful, vibrant, historic city with Roman roots and Viking past, encircled by its fabulous medieval city walls and with the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep – it’s one of the Best dog-friendly places to visit with your furry friend. It’s a super dog-friendly city and offers a fantastic array of dog-friendly restaurants, making it the perfect destination for a city break with your four-legged friend. We’ve curated a list of the best 15 dog-friendly restaurants and the best dog-friendly pubs in York for you and your pup where well-behaved dogs will no doubt be offered a treat or two as well as a fresh bowl of water and where you can both have a well-earned rest after a busy day of sightseeing and dog walking in the city or on the Dales and Moors.
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1. The Whippet Inn
15 North St, York YO1 6JD
The appropriately named Whippet Inn is a country pub hidden away in a beautiful Grade II listed building with a fabulous laid-back atmosphere that welcomes dogs in its cosy bar area.
Brimful of character this dog-friendly restaurant is the perfect place for you and your dog and offers a fantastic menu focusing on locally sourced produce tasty street food and devilishly devised cocktails, plus a curated wine list that you and your furry friends can enjoy a delicious meal in a warm, inviting ambience.
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2. The Botanist York
15-19 Stonegate, York YO1 8ZW
The Botanist York is a charming, dog-friendly bar and brasserie-style restaurant located in Stonegate with gorgeous decor that offers great food and drinks including brunch, botanical cocktails, and Sunday roast. The Botanist also offers a la carte menus in a unique, botanical beer garden-themed setting.
Dogs are welcome in their outdoor seating area, where they are offered treats and a water bowl. It’s the perfect spot for a meal with your four-legged friend.
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3. The Fossgate Social
25 Fossgate, York YO1 9TA
The Fossgate Social is a trendy, dog-friendly bar and café in York, located on Fossgate, the best street in York for food and drink.
With a relaxed atmosphere and a fantastic selection of food and drinks, it’s a great place to unwind with your pooch by your side. They serve speciality coffee, craft beer and cocktails and there is also an outdoor patio for you and your dog to hang out.
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4. The Rose and Crown
13 Lawrence St, York YO10 3BP
The Rose and Crown is a traditional, dog-friendly pub in York, offering a fantastic selection of traditional pub classics and local ales. With a warm and dog-friendly pub atmosphere, it’s the perfect dog-friendly pub for a meal with your four-legged friend.
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5. The House of Trembling Madness
48 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS
The House of Trembling Madness is a quirky, dog-friendly bar and restaurant in York, offering a fantastic selection of craft beers and a delicious food menu. Your pooch will feel right at home in this medieval-inspired establishment.
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8. The Blue Barbakan
The Blue Barbakan is a dog-friendly European restaurant in York, specializing in Polish and Eastern European cuisine. With a welcoming atmosphere and a unique menu, it’s a great place to enjoy a meal with your canine companion.
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9. The Habit Café
40 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF
The Habit Café is a dog-friendly café in York, offering a full main menu and a fantastic selection of sandwiches, salads, and cakes. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for a relaxing meal with your pooch.
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10. The Gillygate Pub
Address: 48 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ
The Gillygate Pub is a dog-friendly pub in York, offering a fantastic selection of pub classics and local ales. With a friendly pub, warm welcome, friendly staff and dog-friendly cafe atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for a meal with your four-legged friend.
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11. The Nook
3A Castlegate, York YO1 9RN
The Nook is a cosy, dog-friendly café and coffee shop in York. With a welcoming atmosphere and great food with a fantastic selection of sandwiches, cakes, and hot drinks, it’s an ideal spot for a relaxing break with your canine companion.
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12. The Lamb & Lion Inn
2-4 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH
The Lamb & Lion Inn is a historic, dog-friendly pub in York, offering delicious pub fare and a great selection of soft. drinks in their large beer garden. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this dog-friendly pub is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with your furry friend.
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13. The Hairy Fig
39 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
The Hairy Fig is a dog-friendly café and deli in York, serving a fantastic selection of sandwiches, salads, and homemade treats. With a welcoming atmosphere and a focus on local produce, whole food and local ingredients, it’s a great place to enjoy a meal with your pooch.
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13. The Lendal Cellars
26 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
The Lendal Cellars is a historic, dog-friendly pub in the heart of York, offering a great selection of pub classics and local ales. With its unique cellar setting and warm atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for a meal with your four-legged friend.
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14. Partisan
112 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
Partisan is a dog-friendly café and restaurant in York, offering a delicious menu, a great range of seasonal dishes and a fantastic selection of drinks. With a stylish, relaxed atmosphere, it’s an ideal place to enjoy a meal with your canine companion.
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Conclusion
York is home to a full city centre and a fantastic selection of dog-friendly pubs and restaurants, making it the perfect destination for a city break with your furry friend. Explore our range of dog-friendly hotels, pubs with rooms, and cottages across the UK, available for booking on PetsPyjamas.
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