Dog-Friendly Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants in West Midlands

Figo and I have done a fair bit of driving around the Midlands this year, and if there’s one thing that catches me out every time, it’s assuming a pub will be dog-friendly just because it’s got a beer garden. Some do bar-only, some will only let you in after a certain hour, and a few that advertise themselves as “dog-friendly” online turn out to mean the car park and nothing else. So for this guide to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, I’ve only put in places I could actually stand behind with a named source — Figo’s reputation is on the line too.

Birmingham and its surrounding boroughs have come on a long way for dog owners in the last few years, from canal-side pubs in Brindleyplace to proper country-style boozers out towards Sutton Coldfield and Solihull. Below I’ve grouped everything by area so you can see what’s nearby whether you’re starting from the Jewellery Quarter, heading out to Coventry for the day, or based further out in Wolverhampton or Walsall. I’ll be honest about where I came up short too — some parts of the county are much better documented for dog owners than others, and I’d rather tell you that than pad the list out with guesswork.

Dog-Friendly Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants in West Midlands, by Area

Birmingham city centre & Brindleyplace

The canal-side spots around Brindleyplace and the Mailbox are some of the easiest in Birmingham for a dog-friendly pint or coffee, mostly thanks to the outdoor seating along the water. If you’re staying over, our guide to dog-friendly accommodation in the West Midlands covers hotels within walking distance of this stretch.

• The Botanist, Gas Street Basin/Brindleyplace, Birmingham – a canal-side pub with a welcoming atmosphere for dogs and outdoor seating right by the water. Source: VisitBirmingham
• Medicine Bakery, The Mailbox, Birmingham – dogs are welcome, though owners are asked to keep them on the floor with paws down. Source: VisitBirmingham
• The Distillery, The Roundhouse, Birmingham city centre – dogs are welcome both indoors and in the large courtyard outside, across two floors of space. Source: VisitBirmingham
• BrewDog Birmingham, John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BL · Google Maps – water bowls, free treats and “dog beer” on offer, with no restrictions in the snug basement bar. Source: The Culture Trip

Jewellery Quarter

A genuinely good patch of the city for dog owners, with several independent bars and restaurants that will happily top up your dog’s water bowl while you eat.

• Otto, 13-15 Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1TR · Google Maps – offers fresh water refills for dogs alongside its pizza and cocktail menu. Source: VisitBirmingham; address via DesignMyNight
• 1000 Trades, 16 Frederick Street, Birmingham, B1 3HE · Google Maps – an independent bar described as ideal for relaxing with your dog. Source: VisitBirmingham; address via CAMRA
• Rose Villa Tavern, 172 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6JW · Google Maps – a Victorian-style pub that welcomes dogs with a water bowl; small front and back gardens, though leads are advised. Source: The Culture Trip
• Temper and Brown, 12-13 Albion Street, Birmingham, B1 3ED · Google Maps – a café in the Jewellery Quarter where dogs are welcome inside. Source: VisitBirmingham; address via Birmingham City Council business directory

Edgbaston

Edgbaston Village has gone out of its way to be dog-friendly, with a dedicated local guide listing exactly where dogs can and can’t go.

• The Physician, 36 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3DH · Google Maps – dogs are welcome throughout the pub and in the garden. Source: Edgbaston Village official guide
• The High Field, 22 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, B15 3DP · Google Maps – a gastropub where dogs are welcome in the bar and the garden area. Source: Edgbaston Village official guide; VisitBirmingham
• Boston Tea Party, 30 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3AA · Google Maps – dogs can sit inside or outside with their owners. Source: Edgbaston Village official guide
• Chapter, 5-6 Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, B15 3BE · Google Maps – dogs can use the terrace and bar lounge, but only until late afternoon (evening cut-off applies). Source: Edgbaston Village official guide
• Smoke + Ash, 12 Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, B15 3BE · Google Maps – the restaurant welcomes dogs. Source: Edgbaston Village official guide
• The Blue Piano, 26 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3AA · Google Maps – dogs are allowed in the garden area only, not inside. Source: Edgbaston Village official guide
• Village Kitchen, 8a Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, B15 3BE · Google Maps – dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace seating only. Source: Edgbaston Village official guide

Moseley

Moseley village has two well-known dog-friendly pubs within a short walk of each other.

• The Fighting Cocks, 1 St Mary’s Row, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HW · Google Maps – dogs can join you in the backyard beer garden. Source: The Culture Trip; address via CAMRA
• Prince of Wales, 118 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8EE · Google Maps – dogs are welcome inside across all five rooms and in the beer garden. Source: The Culture Trip; CAMRA

Harborne

• The Plough, 21 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NT · Google Maps – welcomes both people and dogs; booking ahead is recommended, especially at busy times. Source: The Culture Trip; address via First Table

Kings Heath & Stirchley

• Hare & Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ · Google Maps – dogs are welcome in the main pub area but not in the attached music venues; can get loud at weekends. Source: The Culture Trip
• The British Oak, 1364 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2XS · Google Maps – treats on the bar, a special burger patty for dogs, a large beer garden and occasional dog-party events. Source: VisitBirmingham; The Culture Trip

Kings Norton / Forhill

• Peacock Inn, Icknield Street, Forhill, Birmingham, B38 0EH · Google Maps – a small country pub that’s dog-friendly, with garden benches for outdoor seating. Source: The Culture Trip; address via CAMRA

Digbeth

• Chance & Counters, Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AA · Google Maps – a board game café named as dog-friendly by Birmingham’s official tourism site. Source: VisitBirmingham

Sutton Coldfield

Good for refuelling after a walk around Sutton Park, with three options within easy reach of each other. Sutton Park itself is covered in our round-up of the best local dog walks in the West Midlands, if you fancy the walk before the pint.

• The Four Oaks, 62 Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4TR · Google Maps – dogs can join owners in the bar area and outdoor space, with water bowls provided. Source: Time Out
• The Oak (Calder Green), 86 Calder Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QR · Google Maps – dogs allowed in the bar and outside, with free biscuits and water bowls; holds summer “Paw Parties.” Source: Time Out
• The Station, 44 Station Street, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AT · Google Maps – dogs receive treats and water bowls, and the heated back garden has a self-service outdoor water tap. Source: Time Out

Solihull

• The Orange Tree, Warwick Road, Solihull, B93 0BN · Google Maps – dogs are allowed everywhere except the main restaurant; large garden, water bowls and treats. Source: Time Out
• The Flute & Flagon, Parade, 28/30 Station Road, Solihull, B91 3SB · Google Maps – dogs can join you inside or at a table on the outdoor patio. Source: BringFido; address via Square Meal
• The Sharmans Cross, 127 Prospect Lane, Solihull, B91 1HT · Google Maps – dogs can sit at umbrella-shaded picnic tables on the outdoor patio or inside the bar. Source: BringFido; address via Eatible

Coventry

If your dog needs space of its own rather than a busy beer garden, our guide to secure dog fields in the West Midlands covers bookable private fields around the county.

• Broomfield Tavern, 14-16 Broomfield Place, Coventry, CV5 6GY · Google Maps – a cosy, traditional country-style pub just outside the city centre, offering free dog biscuits and with a park right outside for a run-around. Source: DogFriendly.co.uk; address via CAMRA
• Baxter Baristas, 16 Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD (at Coventry Transport Museum) · Google Maps – keeps treats, bowls and blankets for dogs, who can sit inside or outside. Source: Visit Coventry (official tourism site); DogFriendly.co.uk
• Cosy Club, Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre, Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1LL · Google Maps – dogs are welcome in the bar area and outdoor seating only, not stated for the main restaurant floor. Source: Visit Coventry; Cosy Club’s own site

Wolverhampton

• Royal Oak, 7 School Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EJ · Google Maps – a local pub with a newly built terrace area where dogs are welcome. Source: BorrowMyDoggy Doggypedia; address via CAMRA
• The Mermaid, Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8BN · Google Maps – a reviewer-rated dog-friendly stop, good for a pub lunch. Source: Express & Star
• Oddfellows, Bridgnorth Road, Compton, Wolverhampton, WV6 8AA · Google Maps – named dog-friendly, with a menu including Sunday roasts. Source: Express & Star

Coverage gaps

I’ll be straight with you: Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall came up thin. I could find plenty of general pub listings for these boroughs, but nothing from a named, reputable source that explicitly confirmed a dog policy for a specific venue — so rather than guess, I’ve left them out of this edition. If you know a genuinely dog-friendly pub or café in Dudley, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Smethwick or Walsall, let us know and we’ll add it with a proper source next time this guide is updated. The same goes for most of Coventry beyond the three venues above — it’s a big city and I’d expect there’s more out there once it’s properly documented.

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

• Ring ahead or check the venue’s own social media before you go — policies change, and some places (like Chapter in Edgbaston) only allow dogs until a certain time of day.
• Keep your dog on a short lead as soon as you’re through the door, even somewhere that’s clearly used to dogs; busy bar areas and carried trays don’t mix well with an excitable tail.
• Ask before assuming the whole venue is dog-friendly — several on this list only allow dogs in the garden, beer garden or bar area, not the main restaurant.
• Bring your own water bowl as backup, even where one’s promised; on a hot day the “house” bowl might already be in use.
• Pick a table near the door or an easy exit route if your dog isn’t used to busy, noisy rooms, so you can step outside quickly if needed.
• If your dog tends to get anxious in new, bustling places, a calming treat about 30–45 minutes before you set off can take the edge off a first visit — we reach for Calmdogs’ calming treats before Figo’s first trip to anywhere new and noisy.

For more on exploring the West Midlands with your dog, see our Dog Services in the West Midlands hub.