Berkshire’s dog-friendly pub scene spreads out along the Thames and Kennet rather than clustering in one town, so Figo and I have picked one out from most of the county’s main spots rather than favouring any single area. One of them was once named Britain’s most dog-friendly pub in the press, which tells you the bar (sorry) is set fairly high here.
Dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants in Berkshire
- Fox and Hounds, Station Road, Sheffield Bottom, near Theale, RG7 4BE · Google Maps — named Britain’s most dog-friendly pub by the press, with dogs welcome at the bar, free treats, dog beds, towels, and even dog ice cream on offer.
- The Fisherman’s Cottage, 224 Kennet Side, Reading, RG1 3DW · Google Maps — a riverside pub on the Kennet, listed as dog-friendly on CAMRA’s own Reading branch listing.
- The Roebuck, 37 Auckland Road, Reading, RG6 1NY · Google Maps — named among Berkshire’s dog-friendly spots in local press round-ups.
- The Rose Inn, 30 Market Place, Wokingham, RG40 1AP · Google Maps · the pub’s own page — a town-centre pub named in local dog-friendly pub round-ups.
- The White Swan, 10 Swan Lane, Sandhurst, GU47 9BU · Google Maps — named in Berkshire dog-friendly pub coverage.
- The Queen Victoria, 72 Peascod Street, Windsor, SL4 1DE · Google Maps — listed as a dog-friendly pub on an official Windsor visitor listing, handy for a stop after a walk in Windsor Great Park.
- The Crown and Cushion, 84 High Street, Eton, SL4 6AF · Google Maps — named in a round-up of Berkshire’s dog-friendly places; we’d suggest a quick call ahead (01753 861531) since we couldn’t independently confirm the specific dog policy beyond that listing.
Worth knowing before you go
- None of these venues publish a detailed written dog policy (which rooms, which tables, any breed or size limits), so it’s always worth a quick check with staff on arrival, especially if you’re planning to eat.
- A new, busy pub environment can be a lot for a dog that isn’t used to it — we keep a packet of Calmdogs’ calming treats in the car for exactly that with Figo.
- If you’re making a day of it, pair a pub stop with one of our Best Local Dog Walks in Berkshire — several, like Windsor Great Park and the Thames-side walks around Cookham, sit a short drive from venues on this list.
- Staying over? See our guide to dog-friendly accommodation in Berkshire, and if your dog needs to let off energy away from other dogs first, our guide to secure dog fields in Berkshire.
Which is the most dog-friendly pub in Berkshire?
The Fox and Hounds in Sheffield Bottom, near Theale, was named Britain’s most dog-friendly pub by the press, with free treats, dog beds, towels and even dog ice cream on offer.
Is there a dog-friendly pub near Windsor Great Park?
Yes — The Queen Victoria on Peascod Street in Windsor is listed as dog-friendly and makes a handy stop after a walk in the park.
Do Berkshire pubs publish a written dog policy?
Not usually — most of the venues on our list are named as dog-friendly in local press or official listings, but don’t publish detailed rules on fees, areas, or breed restrictions, so it’s worth checking with staff when you arrive.
For more on exploring Berkshire with your dog, see our Dog Services in Berkshire hub.
