Tired of leaving your pup home alone for happy hour or when you fancy a bite out? Us too! Luckily there are a handful of eateries in London that welcome furry patrons. Places where they can happily catch crumbs under the table and lap up all the attention they get from other dog lovers.
Since you’ve landed on this page, you’re obviously searching for dog friendly joints in London and we’ve got you covered. So pick up your favourite dog backpack carrier and start incorporating your furry friend into your social life at one of these 5 IDEAL dog friendly restaurants and bars in London.
DRAKE AND MORGAN BARS
There’s dog-friendly places, and then there’s Drake & Morgan. All of their bars, including The Happenstance, The Sipping Room and The Allegory, are dog-friendly. Moreover, they have a dedicated drinks offering especially for furry friends including the ‘Pawsecco’ and ‘Bottom Sniffer Beer’.
These non-alcoholic tipples are ideal for any tail-wagging celebration. Oh and two-legged guests are well looked after too, with creative cocktails, beautiful beers and innovative all-day dining menus. With over a dozen bars and restaurants in London, you never need feel guilty again about leaving your pup home alone.
BREWDOG
Any place that has the word ‘dog’ in its name should be dog friendly, and this is certainly true of Brewdog. Every single one (and there are loads in London) welcome four legged companions with open arms. Also, did you know that pets can act as a social icebreaker between strangers, or as a catalyst for social interaction?
So if you’re having trouble meeting someone, you could always take your dog here, where you’re bound to find loads of groovy people/potential suitors, and maybe it won’t just be you and your dog coming home that night.
DUCK AND RICE, SOHO
Soho is full to the brim of bars, restaurants and eateries and the choice for eating out is endless. However, the choice of places for dogs and their owners is not. Enter, the Duck and Rice.
This pub cum Chinese restaurant welcomes dogs (we think of all shapes and sizes but TBC). Moreover, the food is lip-smackingly good and packed full of flavour. It’s worth coming here with or without your pooch to sample their take on crispy shredded beef and prawn sesame toast.
Ideal Tip: If you don’t have a dog backpack carrier then get one. Keeping your pooch feeling safe and secure inside a carrier is a great way to tackle the London transport system. What’s more it can also act as a dog bed incase your furry friend needs a nap while your out.
KUDU, PECKHAM
Let’s face it, when dog owners want to socialize, more often than not they are forced to go to a pub as these good old watering are more often than not dog friendly. While we love pubs and while there is the rare exception, we don’t often love pub food.
That’s why we’re thrilled to find Kudu in Peckham which not only is a dog friendly neighbourhood restaurant, it also offers delicious dishes inspired by the owners South African roots. Bring on more of these dog friendly neighbourhood restaurants with excellent grub we say.
SHORYU, CARNABY
Another non pub grub place for dogs is Shoryu in Carnaby. Situated in Kingly Court, just off Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus, you can slurp ramen till your heart’s content alongside your pooch. While dogs aren’t allowed in the restaurant itself, they are allowed in the buzzy courtyard which is the best place to experience the vibe at Kingly Court anyway.