Dog-Friendly Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants in London

Figo and I have a running joke that you can tell how a UK city feels about dogs by how fast a waiter brings the water bowl. By that measure, London does better than its reputation suggests — this is a famously busy, famously formal-looking city, but scratch the surface of any decent neighbourhood pub and there’s a good chance a dog bed’s tucked under the next table along.

This isn’t a “most places will probably say yes” guide. Every venue below is one we could verify as genuinely dog-friendly — stated on the business’s own site or social media, or reported by a named, reputable source (Time Out-style listings sites, hospitality press, or a dog-specific review platform) — not just assumed because it looks like the type. We’ve cited the source under each entry. Policies and opening times do change, especially for food-led venues where dogs are sometimes welcome in the bar but not the dining room, so it’s always worth a quick check before you set off with a hungry dog in tow.

Dog-Friendly Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants in London, by Area

Greenwich

A cluster of riverside pubs around the Old Royal Naval College and Greenwich Market, almost all genuinely dog-friendly — handy if you’re combining a pint with a walk through Greenwich Park, which is covered in our guide to the best local dog walks in London:

• The Greenwich Tavern — 1 King William Walk, Greenwich SE10 9JH · Google Maps
  Water bowls always available, treats kept behind the bar; dogs welcome on the terrace, in booths, and at the street-side benches.
• The Coach & Horses — Greenwich Market, Greenwich Peninsula SE10 9HZ · Google Maps
  Dogs welcome inside and outside; covered winter terrace.
• Richard I — 52/54 Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RT · Google Maps
  Large all-weather beer garden with water bowls available at any time of day.
• The Cutty Sark — 4-6 Ballast Quay, Greenwich SE10 9PD · Google Maps
  Dogs welcome throughout the pub, indoors and out, with water and treats provided.
• Plume of Feathers — 19 Park Vista, Greenwich Peninsula SE10 9LZ · Google Maps
  Dogs welcome in the garden and, if well-behaved, indoors by the bar — where they’ll likely meet the pub’s resident cat. Close to Greenwich Park.
• The Old Brewery — The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10 9LW · Google Maps
  Known for welcoming dogs of all sizes; garden overlooks the parkland, river and Cutty Sark.
• Trafalgar Tavern — Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9NW · Google Maps
  A patio table on the Thames; indoor access and size limits weren’t confirmed by our source, so check before relying on it.

Richmond

Richmond is also a good base if your dog needs space away from other dogs rather than a packed beer garden — our guide to secure dog fields in London covers private, bookable fields nearby.

• The White Cross Inn — riverside, Richmond
  A Thames-side pub serving food all day; self-described as run by animal lovers.
• No1 Duke St — Richmond
  Outdoor seating, relaxed vibe, usually at least one resident dog about the place.
• The Britannia Pub — Richmond
  The borough’s oldest pub by reputation, with its own two live-in dogs and a beer garden.

Barnes & Wimbledon (south-west London)

• The Brown Dog — 28 Cross Street, Barnes SW13 0AP · Google Maps
  Near Richmond Park; pigs’ ears available on request at the bar. Book ahead at weekends, it gets busy.
• The Crooked Billet — steps from Wimbledon Common
  Complimentary treats, plenty of fuss, and a canine-themed IPA on the menu.

Clapham & Battersea

• The Abbeville — 67-69 Abbeville Road SW4 9JW · Google Maps
  Biscuits and water bowls on request, near Clapham Common.
• The Prince Albert — 85 Albert Bridge Road SW11 4PF · Google Maps
  Open-arms welcome for dogs near Battersea Park; pooch-print wallpaper on the walls.
• Nutbourne Restaurant — waterside, Battersea
  Water and treats on arrival, with a further treat when your meal’s served.
• Cafe Tamra — Clapham
  Mediterranean café welcoming well-behaved dogs indoors and out; water bowl and treats for brunch.
• The Windmill — Clapham
  Has its own resident Bernese Mountain Dog, Max; dogs get treats and attention over a Sunday roast.
• Minnow — 21 The Pavement, Clapham SW4 0HY · Google Maps
  Dogs welcome on the ground floor or street terrace, with fresh water and biscuits.

Fulham, Chelsea & Kensington

• The Harwood Arms — Walham Grove, Fulham SW6 1QP · Google Maps
  Well-behaved dogs very welcome, with a water bowl provided.
• Love My Human Townhouse — King’s Road, Chelsea
  Warm welcome, water bowls, plenty of space to settle.
• Egerton House Hotel — 17-19 Egerton Terrace, Kensington SW3 2BX · Google Maps
  Serves a Doggy Afternoon Tea, and can arrange an in-house artist to paint your dog’s portrait while you eat.

Hampstead, Highgate & Kentish Town

Worth knowing if you’re out this way: Hampstead Heath has designated dog-swimming ponds, covered in our round-up of where dogs are actually allowed to swim in London, so a pub stop can easily follow a proper splash.

• Spaniards Inn — Hampstead/Highgate
  Always welcomes dogs; wash-down facilities before you sit, wall hooks to secure leads, and treats from the bar.
• The Lord Palmerston — Dartmouth Park/Hampstead
  A proper dog-friendly gastropub — a treat and a water bowl from the chef.
• The Wells Tavern — Hampstead
  Doggy menu (Lily’s Kitchen), water bowls on tap, and a no-lead ground floor so dogs can roam and meet staff and other dogs.
• The Bull and Last — Kentish Town/Hampstead Heath
  Dogs allowed in the bar; well-behaved ones that have had their walk get marrow bones and pig’s ears.
• Gaucho Hampstead — 64 Heath Street, Hampstead NW3 1DN · Google Maps
  Runs a monthly “Doggy Sunday” — outdoor terrace entertainment, treats, a bowl of “paw-secco,” a personalised dog bowl if you book under your dog’s name, and £5 per dog donated to Battersea Cats and Dogs Home. Garden has an agility course.
• The Red Lion and Sun — 25 North Road N6 4BE · Google Maps
  States its own welcome for “friendly dogs, well behaved children, and their owners” on its website; house dog Sylvester greets visitors.

Islington & King’s Cross

• The Narrowboat — beside Regent’s Canal, near Angel
  Treats and water bowls for canal-walk regulars.
• Bellanger — 9 Islington Green N1 2XH · Google Maps
  Terrace or a booth by the bar, with water and in-house dog biscuits.
• The Drapers Arms — 44 Barnsbury Street N1 1ER · Google Maps
  Dogs on leads welcome in the patio garden; water bowls provided.
• Drake & Morgan, King’s Cross — 6 Pancras Square N1C 4AG · Google Maps
  Special dog crockery and a non-alcoholic “paw-secco” for dogs, as at all Drake & Morgan sites.

Hackney, London Fields & Victoria Park

• Pub On The Park — edge of London Fields
  Comfortably accommodates families, dogs and groups; heated outdoor terrace.
• People’s Park Tavern — 360 Victoria Park Road E9 7BT · Google Maps
  Staff bring water bowls and treats to the table; a large beer garden where dogs are the norm.
• The Crown, Victoria Park — 223 Grove Road E3 5SN · Google Maps
  Dogs welcome throughout, including the upstairs balconies and the gin bar.
• Pavilion Café, Victoria Park — Victoria Park E9 7DE · Google Maps
  A good stop after a park walk, with spacious outdoor seating.
• The Prince Arthur — 95 Forest Road, Hackney E8 3BH · Google Maps
  Keeps its own choice of dog treats on hand.
• The Kenton — 38 Kenton Road E9 7AB · Google Maps
  Free dog biscuits; dogs made to feel at home.
• Birdcage, Columbia Road — 80 Columbia Road E2 7QB · Google Maps
  Biscuits and water bowls provided without having to ask.

Shoreditch & Bethnal Green

• Ozone Coffee Roasters — 11 Leonard Street EC2A 4AQ · Google Maps
  Dogs welcome inside; staff happy to bring a water bowl. Busy at weekends.
• The Owl & Pussycat — 34 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch E2 7DP · Google Maps
  Large heated garden where dogs can socialise with each other, plus treats.
• Marksman Public House — 254 Hackney Road, Bethnal Green E2 7SJ · Google Maps
  Dogs allowed inside on the ground floor; let the pub know in advance.
• The Florist Arms — 255 Globe Road, Bethnal Green E2 0JD · Google Maps
  Keeps a jar of dog treats on hand for visitors.

Walthamstow & Leytonstone

• The Village — 31 Orford Road, Walthamstow E17 9NL · Google Maps
  Renovated beer garden with covered seating, plus an indoor welcome and treats from the bar.
• The Birds — 692 High Road Leytonstone E11 3AA · Google Maps
  Indoors or the all-weather garden; blankets in winter, plus dog snacks.

Soho & Covent Garden

• Cora Pearl — Covent Garden, near the Royal Opera House
  Welcomes dogs inside and out, whatever the weather.
• Abuelo — Covent Garden
  Family-owned café, dogs welcome on a lead.
• The Round House — Covent Garden
  Indoor and outdoor seating for dogs and owners.
• L’Escargot — 48 Greek Street, Soho W1D 4EF · Google Maps
  Free snacks and water for dogs; resident English bulldog Doris often does the greeting.
• The Duck and Rice — 90 Berwick Street, Soho W1F 0QB · Google Maps
  Water, treats and attention — one of the few Chinese restaurants in London that allows dogs.
• Shake Shack, Covent Garden — 24 Market Building WC2E 8RD · Google Maps
  Dog biscuits topped with vanilla icing and a side of peanut butter sauce, if your dog’s that sort of lucky.

Mayfair & Belgravia

• sketch: The Parlour — 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair W1S 2XG · Google Maps
  Dogs can visit the Parlour from 7am to 4pm (not the Michelin-starred Library); water and attention on arrival.
• The Thomas Cubitt — 44 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia SW1W 9PA · Google Maps
  Welcomes dogs; earlier in the day is calmer, as weekend evenings get busy.

Marylebone & Maida Vale

• The Marylebone — Marylebone High Street (inside the Marylebone Hotel)
  A small pavement terrace for dogs and owners in the summer months.
• The Cavendish — 35 New Cavendish Street, Marylebone W1G 9TR · Google Maps
  A dedicated dog menu, and occasional dog-friendly dinners with a group walk attached.
• The Hero — 55 Shirland Road, Maida Vale W9 2JD · Google Maps
  Water and snacks for dogs; a scotch egg off your plate isn’t unheard of.

City, Bermondsey & London Bridge

• Straits Kitchen, Pan Pacific London — 80 Houndsditch EC3A 7AB · Google Maps
  A dog menu designed with a behaviourist and nutritionist, including a dish called the “Dog’s Dinner.”
• Brutto — 35-37 Greenhill Rents, Farringdon EC1M 6BN · Google Maps
  Staff greet canine guests, provide water, and send dogs home with a bone in a doggy bag.
• Pizarro — 194 Bermondsey Street SE1 3TQ · Google Maps
  Dogs can’t go into the main restaurant but are welcome “of all shapes and sizes” at the window seats.
• Baccala — Unit B3, 194 Bermondsey Street SE1 3TQ · Google Maps
  Italian restaurant and wine bar; dogs get a warm welcome and plenty of attention.

White City & Crouch End

• The Broadcaster — alongside Television Centre, White City
  Relaxed, unfussy, genuinely catered for dogs with water bowls.
• Café Beam — 190 Park Road, Crouch End N8 8JT · Google Maps
  Water bowls always on hand.

Coverage above skews towards central, east and south-west London, because that’s where our named sources concentrate their own lists. We couldn’t find venues meeting our verification bar further out in Croydon, Bromley, Romford or Hillingdon in this research pass — if you know a genuinely dog-friendly spot out that way, we’d rather add it once we can verify it than guess.

Taking your dog to a London pub or café for the first time

• Call or check the website first, particularly for food-led venues — “dog-friendly” very often means the bar rather than the dining room, and some have an evening cut-off for dogs.
• Keep your dog on a short lead or settled under the table. A packed Soho bar or a Saturday afternoon in Clapham isn’t the place for a dog weaving between tables.
• Bring your own water bowl as backup. Most venues above provide one, but it’s not guaranteed everywhere.
• A loud, unfamiliar room is a lot to take in for some dogs, especially somewhere as busy as Shoreditch on a Friday night. If your dog gets wound up by new places and new dogs rather than settling, it’s worth taking something to help take the edge off beforehand — we like Calmdogs’ calming treats for exactly this kind of situation.
• Pick your moment. A quiet weekday lunchtime at any of the above is a much gentler introduction than a Saturday night out.

For more on exploring London with your dog, see our Dog Services in Greater London hub, and if you’re planning the journey itself, our London pet transport guide covering pet taxis and the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre.