Conwy has a proper spread of old pubs, from the town walls to the Snowdonia foothills, and quite a few welcome dogs as a matter of course. Figo approves. We checked each one against CAMRA, Visit Conwy or the venue’s own account before including it here. Our Conwy hub page has the rest of what we cover in the county.
Verified dog-friendly pubs
The King’s Head, Llandudno
Near the tram station in Llandudno — the oldest pub in town (Google Maps, Visit Conwy), dogs are specifically welcomed in the uncarpeted area of the pub.
The Albion Ale House, Conwy
At Upper Gate Street, Conwy, LL32 8RF (Google Maps), this National Trust-run pub carries a “dog friendly” facility tag confirmed independently by both the national and local CAMRA branches, though neither gives further detail on areas or conditions.
Royal Oak Hotel (Stables Bar / Y Stablau), Betws-y-Coed
At Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0AY (Google Maps), Visit Wales’s own “Steph and Spaniels” feature describes this as very dog-friendly, with an outdoor dining terrace surrounded by forest.
The Liverpool Arms, Conwy
At Lower Gate Street, Conwy, LL32 8BE (Google Maps), CAMRA lists it as dog friendly.
The Snowdon, Llandudno
At 11 Tudno Street, Llandudno, LL30 2HB (Google Maps), CAMRA confirms this one as dog friendly.
Lilly (Mad Hatters bar), Llandudno
At West Parade, Llandudno, LL30 2BD (Google Maps), CAMRA confirms this bistro bar as dog friendly.
Park, Colwyn Bay
At 128 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7PS (Google Maps), CAMRA confirms this one as dog friendly.
Briggs & Co, Colwyn Bay
At 2 Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8LG (Google Maps), CAMRA confirms this one as dog friendly too.
Restaurants, and an honest gap on cafés
Vagabond Bunkhouse & Pizzeria, Betws-y-Coed
In Betws-y-Coed, both the indoor and outdoor seating at this pizzeria are described as dog-friendly in Visit Wales’s own first-hand account. We’re flagging this as single-sourced rather than our usual two-source standard.
We couldn’t verify a single café in Conwy to our usual standard. A few names came up — Tu Hwnt i’r Bont Tea Room in Llanrwst among them — but each rested on a generic site-wide “dog friendly” navigation link rather than a stated policy for that specific venue, so we’re not presenting any of them as confirmed. Worth phoning ahead and asking if a coffee stop matters to your day out.
Heading out after lunch, our Conwy swimming spots guide and vets guide are both worth a bookmark. If your dog gets a bit much around other diners, a calming collar from Calmshops can help take the edge off a busy beer garden — speak to your vet first if your dog has any underlying health conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Conwy pubs are genuinely dog friendly?
Eight verified across the county, with the King’s Head (Llandudno) and the Royal Oak/Stables Bar (Betws-y-Coed) having the most specific detail — the Albion Ale House in Conwy town is confirmed by two independent CAMRA sources.
Is there a dog-friendly café in Conwy?
We couldn’t confirm one to our usual standard — a few names came up but only via generic site-wide links, not a stated policy. Worth phoning ahead and asking.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
