Wiltshire’s dog-friendly pubs cluster around Lacock, Marlborough and Devizes, with National Trust cafés at Lacock and Stourhead. Many entries rest on a CAMRA “Dog Friendly” tag that doesn’t say where dogs can sit, so we’ve given the detail where we found it and said so where we didn’t. A quick call before you go is worth it.
Lacock and Stourhead
Both Lacock pubs are run by Wadworth. The George Inn is listed as dog-friendly, and CAMRA adds “in non-carpeted areas”. The Red Lion is also listed as dog-friendly, without detail on which areas. At Lacock Abbey (National Trust), the Stables Café has a dedicated space where dogs can sit with you. Dogs aren’t allowed in the second-hand bookshop or the Fox Talbot Museum, and the Trust’s page doesn’t say about the Courtyard Tea-rooms.
At Stourhead, the National Trust says dogs can go in the restaurant and the Spread Eagle courtyard on a short lead. A second Trust page confirms only the outdoor area of the visitor reception café, so check before sitting indoors there. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the house, and at Christmas at Stourhead.
Marlborough, Devizes, Cricklade and Swindon
These carry a CAMRA “Dog Friendly” tag. In Marlborough, the Roebuck is bar only, and the Royal Oak describes itself as family and dog friendly. The pub called Marlborough on the High Street (formerly the Sun Inn) has the tag but no conditions listed. In Devizes, the Pour House says dogs are very welcome, and the Hour Glass and Bell by the Green carry the tag without detail. The Red Lion at Castle Eaton, near Cricklade, is public bar and garden only. A Hall & Woodhouse pub at Wichelstowe in Swindon also has the tag, but we couldn’t confirm its trading name.
Salisbury and older sources
Experience Salisbury, the local tourism body, says dogs are welcome at the Bell and Crown and the Pheasant Inn (a December 2022 post), at Boston Tea Party on the High Street, inside and out, and in the gallery and café areas at Fisherton Mill. We couldn’t check these against the venues’ own sites. The Three Crowns in Chippenham was named in a 2019 CAMRA press release as welcoming dogs, but we haven’t seen it confirmed recently.
Not confirmed, and not allowed
Dog-friendly lists also name the Potting Shed in Crudwell, the Dog & Gun at Netheravon, the Methuen Arms in Corsham and the King John Inn at Tollard Royal, but we couldn’t confirm any of them from the venue or CAMRA. A Swindon Post list from February 2026 names pubs including the Weighbridge Brewhouse and the Village Inn at Liddington, which we treat as leads only. Circles Café at Avebury admits assistance dogs only. We found nothing verifiable for Malmesbury, Calne, Trowbridge, Melksham or Warminster.
A busy pub can be a lot for a nervous dog, and a calming bite may help take the edge off. If your dog finds crowds hard, speak to your vet. For somewhere to walk it off afterwards, see our dog walks in Wiltshire, and our Wiltshire dog services hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed in the cafés at Lacock Abbey?
The National Trust says the Stables Café has a dedicated space for dogs. It doesn’t say about the Courtyard Tea-rooms.
What does CAMRA’s Dog Friendly tag mean?
It means the pub welcomes dogs, but it often doesn’t say where. Some listings add detail, such as bar only, so ring ahead if it matters.
Can I take my dog into Circles Café at Avebury?
No. The National Trust says only assistance dogs are allowed in Circles Café.
Written by Georgiana & Figo, who judges every pub by its water bowl.
