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Pet-Friendly UK
Curated hotels, pubs, restaurants and beaches across England, Scotland and Wales that genuinely welcome dogs — not just 'tolerate.' Plus a practical guide to UK trains, taxis and travel rules.
Last reviewed: May 2026
Best dog-friendly hotel groups
| Hotel / group | Style | Pet fee & extras | Where dogs are welcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig (Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Kent, Somerset, Sussex) | Country house group | £20/night, dog bed, bowls, towels, treats on arrival | Dog-led country gardens; full restaurant access including dining room |
| Artist Residence (London, Brighton, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Bristol) | Boutique | £25/night, welcome pack | All rooms dog-friendly; dogs allowed in bar/restaurant |
| Hotel du Vin (UK-wide) | Mid-range boutique | £20/night | Most rooms; bistro at manager's discretion |
| Mollie's (Oxfordshire, Bristol) | Diner-motel | £15/night, dog bowls | Ground-floor rooms; full diner welcomes dogs |
| The Hoxton (Holborn, Shoreditch, Southwark, Shepherd's Bush, Edinburgh) | Boutique city | Free | Up to 2 dogs; lobby and select F&B |
| Forest Holidays (England-wide forest cabins) | Self-catering | £40/dog/week | Hot tubs, off-lead forest, up to 4 dogs |
| Premier Inn (selected sites) | Budget | £25/stay capped | Designated pet rooms — book by phone |
| Wilderness Reserve (Suffolk) | Luxury self-catering | Included | 200 acres; dog menu in The Walled Garden restaurant |
Stand-out dog-friendly pubs & restaurants
| Venue | Style | Why dogs love it |
|---|---|---|
| The Anchor — Walberswick (Suffolk) | Coastal foodie pub | Dog menu — pupcakes, sausages, gravy bones |
| The Felin Fach Griffin (Powys) | Country dining pub with rooms | Dogs throughout including bedrooms |
| The Spaniards Inn — Hampstead (London) | Historic Dickens-era pub | Large garden; bowls and biscuits at the bar |
| The Mash Inn — Radnage (Bucks) | Michelin-listed | Dog-friendly bar area |
| The Cholmondeley Arms (Cheshire) | Schoolhouse-pub | Doggy beer and treats menu |
| The Cricket Inn — Beesands (Devon) | Seafood beachfront | Dogs welcome inside and out |
| The Bothy — Glencoe (Highlands) | Mountain café-bar | Towels for soggy walkers |
Across the UK, most country and gastropubs now welcome dogs in the bar area; many in the dining room. London is harder — chains like Honest Burger, Brewdog, Côte and Wagamama (terraces) are reliably dog-friendly.
Dog-friendly UK beaches (year-round)
Many UK beaches restrict dogs from 1 May to 30 September. These remain dog-friendly all year:
| Beach | Notes |
|---|---|
| Holkham, Norfolk | Year-round dogs allowed across miles of sand |
| West Wittering, West Sussex | Year-round at Eastern end; restricted main beach May–Sep |
| Three Cliffs Bay, Gower (Wales) | Year-round dog-friendly, pristine |
| Bamburgh, Northumberland | Year-round on most stretches |
| Camusdarach, Highlands | Beach used in Local Hero — dogs welcome year-round |
| Druridge Bay, Northumberland | 7 miles of dog-friendly coast year-round |
| Saunton Sands, Devon | Year-round on most of the 3-mile beach |
Travelling with dogs in the UK
Trains
- Up to 2 dogs travel free on all UK National Rail services (under control on a lead or in a carrier).
- Eurostar does not accept pet dogs (only assistance dogs).
- London Underground welcomes dogs — carry on escalators.
Taxis & ride-hailing
- London black cabs must by law accept assistance dogs; most accept pet dogs at the driver's discretion.
- Uber Pet is available in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh — small surcharge applies.
- Most local minicab companies have pet-friendly drivers — call ahead.
Crossing into and out of the UK
- Post-Brexit, dogs travelling EU → UK need an EU pet passport or Animal Health Certificate, rabies vaccination ≥21 days before travel, and tapeworm treatment for entry.
- UK → EU now requires an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from your vet — valid for 10 days for entry. £100–£200.
- Northern Ireland: dogs travelling GB → NI need additional treatment under current rules — check DAERA before travelling.
Booking tips
- Always confirm pet policy by phone — websites are often out of date.
- Ask about restrictions (size, number, breeds — some insurers exclude certain breeds).
- Check whether the dog can be left in the room (most say no without crate).
- Pack: lead, towel, bed, two bowls, food, poo bags, vaccination card, tick remover.
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