The Best Dog-Friendly Pubs In The UK

What better place for a four legged adventure than a dog-friendly pub with rooms, one that is situated in a gorgeous remote setting deep in the country or by the sea with wonderful walks and sandy beaches galore.

Here we recommend some of our favourite dog-friendly pubs in the UK which as well as offering a dog-friendly welcome to you and your four legged friend also serve up traditional pub food, craft beers and might even offer your dog treats or sausage at breakfast!

All these pubs can be booked through PetsPyjamas where your dog stays free and some with exclusive offers you won’t find anywhere else.

The Coniston Inn – Cumbria, Lake District

Address: Hawkshead Old Rd, Coniston LA21 8AJ

Nestled on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational views of the lake and fell, The Coniston Inn is a family-friendly traditional pub – the perfect place to recharge and relax with your best furry friend by your side.

All the dishes are pub classics and include a traditional Cumbrian breakfast, more hearty meals as well as characterful bottled craft beers. We recommend the Sunday roast which offers generous helpings of hand-carved meats.

Dogs can accompany you in the cosy bar area of the restaurant which offers the same menu or they can relax in the pub garden whilst you enjoy a beer or two! Burn off your lunch with an hour-long dog walk direct from the door.

Why we love this pub: It serves home-cooked food, fabulous local real ales, scrumptious ciders, complimentary dog treats, water bowls and is surrounded by wonderful dog walks and trails.

Stay here! The Coniston Inn has a wonderful selection of stylish dog-friendly rooms.

The Rising Sun – Lacock, Wiltshire

Address: 32 Bowden Hl, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2PP

The Rising Sun is an old, stone-built country pub with a farmhouse kitchen and original flagstone floors.

The dog-friendly pub is set within five acres of gardens that furry friends will love, with endless walks on the doorstep and is within walking distance of the gorgeous National Trust village of Lacock – famous as the location for the TV series Cranford.

The pub offers a warm welcome, a lovely bar where dogs are welcome and there’s an extensive list of real ales and seasonal menus. Dogs are offered dog beds, doggie welcome pack and dog sitting service!

Why we love this pub: hearty pub, great food everywhere, dog beds, doggie welcome, dog sitting service, great walks and plenty of treats!

Stay here! You can book a lovely stay at The Rising Sun through PetsPyjamas!

The Master Builder’s – New Forest

Address: Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7XB

Located on Lord Montagu’s Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest in Bucklers Hard Village, The dog-friendly Master Builder’s is a gorgeous spot with beautiful views over the Beaulieu River. 

Dine with your furry friend in the Garden View Restaurant if booked in advance and in the summer months in the Crew bar. On Sundays, they also offer a delicious menu of a two or three-course traditional Sunday roast.

Why we love this pub: `Pet guests are warmly welcome with plenty of lovely dog walks close by, dog bowls and treats and if you are staying the night there’s a doggy room service menu’.

Stay here! You can book a lovely stay at The Master Builder’s through PetsPyjamas!

The Lamb Inn, Burford, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds

Address: Sheep St, Burford OX18 4LR

Originally a 15th-century weaver’s cottage, the dog-friendly The Lamb Inn in Oxfordshire is a wonderful dog-friendly escape located in the historic town of Burford in the Cotswolds with fabulous walks on the doorstep.

The dog-friendly bar offers a wonderfully relaxed way to dine and four-legged friends are welcome to join you. In the summer months sit in the English country garden with a glass of wine in your hand.

Why we love this pub: A traditional Inn that welcomes dogs in a charming market town with a relaxing ambience. Famed for its Sunday roast, your dog can join you in the restaurant and afterwards spend your Sunday afternoon exploring this quintessential market town.

Stay here! You can book a lovely stay at the Lamb Inn through PetsPyjamas

The Ship Inn, Norfolk

Address: 21 Beach Rd, Mundesley, Norwich NR11 8BQ

Set overlooking the golden sands of Mundesley Beach on the North Norfolk coast, this restaurant with rooms dates back 300 years and is perhaps the oldest dog-friendly pub in the region. 

They love dogs and have their own resident dog Honey who often gives a warm welcome. When you stay in a charming nautical style room your dog can expect a comfy bed, hound bag and lots of treats.  

The Ship Inn uses only the finest, freshest ingredients, sourced locally to create seasonal menus and there is an extensive wine list as well as sausages for breakfast for four legged friends. Doggy guests are encouraged to enjoy the beautiful beer garden and venture further afield onto the fabulous dog-friendly beaches.

Why we love this pub: It has year-round dog-friendly beaches on the doorstep, furry friends can enjoy the spacious clifftop gardens and warm welcome.

Stay here! You can book a lovely stay at The Ship Inn at PetsPyjamas!

The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite, Lake District

Address: Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YE

Just a short walk from Bassenthwaite Lake, The dog-friendly Pheasant Inn is a historic 17th century coaching inn offering a warm welcome and a wonderful restaurant using the best Cumbrian produce to create a traditional pub menu. 

There’s also  a Sir Woofchester’s dog menu of gourmet treats for four-legged friends. After a hearty meal, start your walk through the town of Keswick where you will come across the long river section of the River Derwent, or follow the woodland trails for a long walk through Dodd Wood and enjoy views of picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake.

Why we love this pub: Woodland trails are just a short walk away, lovely river views and walks as well as being close to Keswick – frequently voted the most dog-friendly town in Britain.

Stay here! The Pheasant Inn offers cosy dog-friendly rooms. You can book a lovely stay at the Pheasant Inn through PetsPyjamas.

The Black Swan at Hemsley, Yorkshire

Address: Market Pl, Helmsley, York YO62 5BJ

This super dog-friendly pub dating back to the 15th century is situated in the delightful Yorkshire market town of Helmsley. 

The characterful Black Swan welcomes canine friends with open arms and offers everything a traditional English pub should have including open fires, beamed ceilings and cosy rooms as well as a beautiful walled garden, fabulous for dining with your dog in the summer months.  

Four-legged friends can dine with you in the lounge or bar and there’s also a dog menu. There are wonderful dog-friendly walks on the doorstep in the North Yorks Moor National Park and Duncombe Park is within walking distance.

Why we love this pub: Super family and dog-friendly pub set in the charming market town of Helmsley, delicious food,  great dog menu for furry friends and dog treats.

Stay here! You can book a fabulous stay at The Black Swan at Helmsley through PetsPyjamas

Acorn Inn, Evershot, Dorset

Address: 28 Fore St, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 0JW

Built in the 16th century from local honey-coloured stone, the dog-friendly Acorn Inn is a traditional British pub in the heart of the chocolate box village of Evershot. 

Dogs are greeted like long-lost friends and get to rub noses with the myriad of friendly locals’ dogs in the bar including the owner’s own dog, Luna the English Bulldog. Literary fans will notice that the Inn is mentioned in Thomas Hardy’s novel, Tess of the d’Urbervilles and little has changed. 

Expect old beams, low ceilings, oak panelling, flagstone floors, fabulous gastropub food and stylish bedrooms. The Melbury Park Estate is at the bottom of the village with its resident population of fallow, red and sika deer.

Why we love this pub: Gorgeous 16th century coaching inn in a beautiful rural setting. They really love dogs here which is also a favourite watering hole for locals and their dogs, real ales and fabulous food.

Stay here! You can book a fabulous stay at the Acorn Inn at Evershot through PetsPyjamas.

The Westleton Crown, Suffolk

Address: The St, Westleton, Saxmundham IP17 3AD

The Westleton Crown is a great pub set between the charming seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold and just a short walk away from heaths, forests and beaches. 

This traditional coaching inn warmly welcomes four-legged friends who can relax in the cosy bar or in front of the roaring log fire. The area is brimming with fabulous walks and you can potter around Southwold or take a walk across the common through forest and heaths till you reach the Westleton’s sister pub The Ship at Dunwich.

Why we love this pub: Lovely rustic pub close to our favourite coastal towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Walberswick as well as a short walk from heaths and forests. Welcoming doggie letters, treats and water bowls for furry friends.

Stay here! You can book a fabulous stay at the Westleton Crown at Westleton through PetsPyjamas.

 

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