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It feels as though almost every Londoner either has a dog, or access to one. But if you're looking for somewhere more elevated than a pub to take them, that can be a bit of a quandary. We've scoured the city for London's best restaurants where dogs are more than welcome inside.
Central London
An Italian greyhound at The Italian Greyhound
Town
Covent Garden - 26-29 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5RL
Quite often, some of the best-designed, hottest places in town aren't the most dog-friendly, but that's not the case with Town. Your dog might not be as impressed with the futuristic design, but there's plenty of room for them at Stevie Parle's restaurant.
Italian Greyhound
Marylebone - 62 Seymour St, London W1H 5BN
It's right there in the name, so you'd hope that this restaurant was dog-friendly, and they most certainly are. Your dog will be given water, a dog bowl and complimentary treats, while you make your way through the Italian menu at this all-day spot.
The Nest at Treehouse London
Fitzrovia - 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS
Treehouse London is a very dog-friendly hotel at all times, but every Sunday, they also open up their rooftop terrace to dog owners. From 12-3pm, they have a special dog-friendly menu available while you relax for brunch and cocktails. Plus, every month they have a session where they'll be doing live dog portraits.
Straits Kitchen
City of London - Pan Pacific Hotel, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Being part of the London Pan Pacific hotel group, Straits Kitchen goes over and above when it comes to looking after your dog. They've brought in Anna Webb, a dog behaviourist and nutritionist, to create special meals, which include an "all-day-breakfast" or a sushi-style lamb hot pot. They'll even take your dog to a pet grooming service if you need some alone time.
Apricity
Mayfair - 68 Duke Street, London W1K 6JU
Chantelle Nicholson’s Mayfair spot prides itself on managing to adhere to a sustainable, low-waste ethos while serving up a fabulous restaurant experience. The welcome here is extended to four-legged friends, just let them know in advance and they'll set aside a special table (chef's table not included).
Duck & Rice
Soho - 90 Berwick St, London W1F 0QB
This Soho pub and restaurant goes all out for the dog market, welcoming them in with a supply of treats along with dog-friendly beer. In their manifesto, “no pooch should be left at the door”.
Egerton House Hotel
Knightsbridge - 17-19 Egerton Terrace, London SW3 2BX
The Egerton is delighted to welcome dogs whether you’re a guest at the hotel or simply dropping in. Book the Doggy Afternoon Tea which includes a ‘dog-tini and doggy canapes’. The only restriction they impose is that dogs must be kept on a lead.
L'escargot
Soho - 48 Greek St, London W1D 4EF
Not only is Soho stalwart L’escargot supremely dog-friendly, welcoming dogs of all sizes into the restaurant, but they also have a resident bulldog named Doris who has a sideline as receptionist.
The Garden at Corinthia London
Whitehall - 10a Northumberland Ave, London SW1A 2BD
This alfresco restaurant in the courtyard at the Corinthia hotel in Whitehall is extremely welcoming to dogs - all four-legged guests are greeted with Mungo & Maud dog beds and organic treats. So they’re all looked after while you enjoy seasonal negronis and pizzette.
Sketch
Mayfair - 9 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XG
If you’re after a central London daytime spot to bring your dog to, then Sketch’s Parlour could work. They accept “small handbag-sized dogs under 10kg” between 9am and 5pm every day of the week. The one thing they ask is that you let them know that you will be bringing a dog with you when you book.
Also in Central London:
- La Fromagerie (Bloomsbury) - The restaurant and bar at Lamb's Conduit Street welcomes dogs into both the restaurant and cafe
North London
Doggy tipples (aka water) are available at Rotunda at King's Cross
Rotunda
King's Cross - 90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 9AG
If you’ve been taking your dog for a walk along the canal in King’s Cross, dogs are welcome at Rotunda, where there’s a whole dog corner dedicated to dogs, with ‘dog beer’ (aka water), treats and toys. Alongside bowls of the dog beer, they offer complimentary dog biscuits at the bar too.
Trullo
Islington - 300 - 302 St Paul's Road, London N1 2LH
One of the best restaurants in Islington and a British take on Italian food, Trullo is a neighbourhood restaurant first and foremost, so they're happy to let dogs come in for dinner. Just be prepared to share some of your beef shin ragu.
The Nook
Islington - 220 St Paul's Rd, Highbury, London N1 2LL
This wine bar and deli (serving food which is "contemporary European with a Turkish twist") has no restrictions on dogs, but if you let them know in advance, they’ll get you a table with a little more space around it for your dog. And they will provide water bowls.
The Red Lion and Sun
Highgate - 25 North Rd, London N6 4BE
When booking a table inside at this superlative Highgate gastropub, let them know that you’re bringing a dog and they’ll be sure to seat you away from other dogs, so there’s no territorial warfare. We love the beer keg for dispensing water for dogs.
See also in North London:
The Bull & Last - The gastropub in Highgate is known to have roast marrow bones behind the bar for its four-legged friends.
South London
Agora
Borough Market - 4 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
While you can't take dogs into the more fancy restaurant Oma upstairs, the more casual Greek-inspired Agora downstairs is open to well-behaved dogs. They might have to be patient while you queue to get in, but when you sit down you can always reward them with a skewer.
Brunswick House
Vauxhall - 30 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LG
Jackson Boxer's beautiful Vauxhall restaurant is pretty spacious too, so there's plenty of room for well-behaved dogs. There's also a great terrace space that's walled off from the main road, so a perfect place for your pooch to relax.
Levan
Peckham - 12-16 Blenheim Grove, London SE15 4QL
Seasonal Peckham restaurant Levan will let you have dogs anywhere in the main restaurant (except for the kitchen counter) and always appreciate a heads up if you’re bringing a dog. They offer water and doggy treats too.
Minnow
Clapham - 21 The Pavement, London SW4 0HY
This neighbourhood restaurant in Clapham welcomes dogs both indoors and on their outdoor heated and covered terrace. On top of that, every dog will get a water bowl and a treat
Mr Bao
Peckham - 293 Rye Ln, London SE15 4UA
Nice and close to the Common for walks before of after, this Peckham restaurant is delighted to welcome dogs (and their owner) for their Taiwanese steamed buns.
Wright Bros Battersea
Battersea - 26 Circus West Village Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8EZ
If you fancy some of London’s best seafood, and want to take your dog with you, then the Wright Bros Battersea Power Station branch will work. It’s dog-friendly and staff will ensure there is a water bowl and treats for dogs to enjoy whilst guests tuck into their shellfish.
East London
Doggy dumplings at Xi-Home
Xi-Home Dumplings Bay
Shoreditch (and Covent Garden)
These two northern Chinese dumpling restaurants are dog-friendly at all times, but for a limited time (26 August until 9 September 2025), they're also introducing some special dog-friendly dumplings, which they've developed with Premium Dog Meal company Marleybones. The flavours are Boss Beef, Chic Chicken, Sassy Salmon or Lush Lamb and you can order them for your dog for free, alongside a normal dumpling order.
Roe
Canary Wharf - Five Park Drive, Wood Wharf, London E14 9GG
From the same people behind Fallow in St James, their Canary Wharf restaurant is a huge affair which makes it particularly suitable for dogs (just not up at the counter). There's also a siezable space out by the river here.
Inis
Hackney - 13 Rookwood Way, Fish Island, London E3 2XT
This restaurant in Hackney's Fish Island area is dog-friendly on its terrace and inside the main restaurant too. Keep an eye out and you might see their chef's dog Reggie in the restaurant too, whil;e the food here has a mix of British and Irish influences.
St John
Clerkenwell - 26 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
The restaurant itself isn't dog-friendly, but the large bar space here is. So it's the perfect space to rest with your pooch while you grab a glass of St John rosé and maybe treat yourself to a doughnut or two.
Boundary
Shoreditch - 2-4 Boundary St, London E2 7DD
The ground-floor bar and brasserie of Boundary welcomes dogs at any time of the day and has even put on a special "Paws Menu" for them (we appreciate the pun). There's everything from dog biscuits to a special steak tartare (without the spice) for them, and even a dried fruit bowl as dessert.
Angelina
Dalston - 56 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AH
The Japanese/Italian mash-up in Dalston is very welcoming of dogs. They just ask diners to let them know in advance so they can make room for the pooch.
Bistrotheque
Bethnal Green - 23-27 Wadeson Street, London, E2 9DR
If you’re heading to this popular warehouse spot for dinner, then it’s good to know that they welcome dogs in both the bar and restaurant area. The rules are that small way behaved dogs are welcome as long as they can sit under the banquette benches.
Breddos
Clerkenwell - 82 Goswell Rd, London EC1V 7DB
If you fancy tacos while out with your dog, head to Breddos. They tell us they love dogs as long as they’re calm, and they’re kept to the area that the owners are dining while they feast on tacos. They’ll also provide water for dogs.
Brutto
Smithfield - 36-37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BN
Dogs are very welcome at Brutto - the late Russell Norman was a dog owner himself. There are no restrictions, they’ll assume that owners are well capable of controlling their dogs and they will provide bones too. The Florentine T-Bone bistecca is cooked in a way that makes it perfect for dogs. All that and they’ve managed to source some silver dog bowls, so your dog will get proper silver service treatment here.
Dan's
Dalston - 2-4 Tottenham Road, London N1 4BZ
The Dalston wine bar goes as far as to say that they're not only very dog-friendly but it's actually "preferred". They say "dogs are offered water and a nice cool floor to lie on".
West London
The Park
Bayswater - 123 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3JH
If you've tired your dog out on a walk around Kensington Gardens, then Jeremy King's US-influenced The Park is perfectly placed for a lunch pit stop for you and your dog. They accept dogs for breakfast and lunch every day of the week, but if you want them to join you for dinner, that's only allowed on Sundays.
Julie's
Holland Park - 135 Portland Rd, Holland Park, London W11 4LW
The latest iteration of this legendary Holland Park restaurant has been a huge success and it's a beautiful looking restaurant to boot. Firmly dog friendly, you can take them inside or grab a table on the terrace. There's a very good chance of seeing a celeb with their dog here too.
Dove
Notting Hill - 31 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU
Much like his restaurant in Notting Hill, Jackson Boxer's Dove, a very successful reworking of what was Orasay, welcomes well-behaved dogs. There's much to enjoy in the neighbourhood restaurant, particularly one of their highly sought-after burgers. They only make ten of those a day, so it's definitely not for your pooch.
Sam's Riverside
Hammersmith - 52 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH
Sam Harrison's restaurant is in a perfect location for lunch or dinner after taking your dog on a walk down by the Thames. Let them know in advance and they'll make sure you're seated in the best space for your dog but they do ask you not to feed your dog in the restaurant.
Bluebird
Chelsea - 350 King's Rd, London SW3 5UU
Outside on the terrace, the staff at Bluebird on the King’s Road proffer dog blankets for any four-legged guests. They also allow dogs into the bar area upstairs, so dog owners can enjoy cocktails and a range of bar snacks. Look out for the occasional dog brunches and other special partnerships too.
The Harwood Arms
Fulham - Walham Grove, London SW6 1QP
London’s first (and only) Michelin-starred pub, The Harwood Arms, stays true to its pub roots by being very amenable to diners with dogs. So you can pop in for a top-drawer dinner, or one of their legendary Sunday roasts knowing you can bring your dog with you.
Ganymede
Belgravia - 139 Ebury St, London SW1W 9QU
Belgravia spot Ganymede is very dog-owner-friendly (we hear a certain West End composer is a regular with his pooch). They provide dog bowls and treats to all four-legged guests.
Los Mochis
Notting Hill - 2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN
Introducing Notting Hill folk to the joys of Baja-Nihon cuisine, Los Mochis is actually named after owner Markus’s dog. You’ll spot various artworks of said pet in and around the restaurant. Given all that, you can expect a very warm welcome for your own dog here.
Maggie Jones
Kensington - 6 Old Ct Pl, London W8 4PL
Perennial Kensington favourite, Maggie Jones is always delighted to welcome guests with dogs. Look out for the occasional dog-specific event too; on previous National Dog Days they’ve supplied dogs with their own homemade sausages.
Villa di Geggiano
Chiswick - 66-68 Chiswick High Rd, London W4 1SY
This popular Chiswick Italian may be fine dining, but they’re also totally fine when it comes to welcoming dogs. As they put it “When your four-legged friend is considered family, it's only right that they join you for your night out”. All dogs are welcome, as long as they’re well-behaved.
Also see in West London
- La Mamma Mia (Notting Hill) - The family-orientated Italian restaurant has a dog-friendly policy
- Cellar at Kindred (Hammersmith) - This restaurant in a Grade II building is dog-friendly at all times
Restaurant groups and chains
A patient pooch at Sticks n Sushi
Big Mamma (various locations) - All of the Big Mamma restaurants in London are dog-friendly, so if you have a craving for their huge lemon meringue pie, the dog can come too.
Sticks n Sushi (various locations) - The restaurants are dog-friendly at all times, with water bowls and snacks available. Throughout August 2025, they're also giving dogs a complimentary treat box.
Kricket (Brixton, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch) - The modern Indian restaurant welcomes well-behaved dogs at three locations
Humble Grape (various locations) - All of the Humble Grape wine bars and restaurants across London are dog-friendly, whether you're just popping in for a drink or a meal. Their chefs will also have a daily batch of homemade treats for any visiting dogs.
The Wolseley Hospitality Group (Bellanger, Soutine, Colbert & Zedel) - Dogs are allowed inside in Bellanger, in the front section at Soutine, in the bar at Colbert and in the ground floor cafe at Zedel. As a super cute touch, they do special dog biscuits complete with each restaurant's logo on them.
Drake & Morgan (Across London) - With bars including The Folly, The Parlour & The Refinery Bankside, all Drake & Morgan bars are dog-friendly. You can bring along your furry friend to enjoy dog treats and even Pawsecco.
Harts Group (Barrafina, Parrillan, El Pastor, Quo Vadis and The Drop) - All the Harts Group restaurants are welcoming to dogs except for Parrillan, which is prevented by its open grills. They provide water and the only thing they ask is that your dog is well-behaved.
Primeur/ Westerns Laundry/ Jolene (North and East London) - Whether you’re enjoying sharing plates at Westerns or a perfect pastry at Jolene, you can rest assured that your dog is welcome at any of the group’s restaurants or bakeries. They do ask that you bring something for your dog to sit on (and that you don’t let them up on the furniture).
Gaucho (Across London) - All Gauchos (with the exception of the one at the O2) welcome well-behaved dogs. There are a few guidelines for dog owners which they helpfully list on their website and up at Gaucho Hampstead the first Sunday of every month is Doggy Sunday with special activities for dogs (and their owners).
Jose Pizarro restaurants (Across London) - As anyone who follows Jose on Instagram will know, he’s a chef who dotes on his dogs. Correspondingly, his group of Spanish restaurants are all (with the exception of the one in the Royal Academy) very dog-friendly.
Megan’s (Across London) - The ultimate dog-friendly restaurant group - Megan’s pretty much built its business model on attracting folk with pets to its cafes across London. Dog beds, treats and water bowls are all available so you can be sure that your dog is as well looked after, if not better, than you are.
MEATliquor (Across London) - All MEATliquor sites other than Croydon are dog friendly (that’s only because Boxpark don’t allow dogs) and are all stocked with a variety of treats and water bowls. Dogs are welcome at all times of the day so the next time you fancy a Dead Hippy whilst on a walk you can swing by here.
Shake Shack (All London branches) - The burger chain features a special Woof Menu as part of its dog-friendly approach. Treats include Pooch-ini (Red velvet dog biscuits and vanilla custard.
Vinoteca (Borough, City, Chiswick, Farringdon) - All the Vinoteca wine bars, including the group’s most recent opening in Borough Yards, are super dog-friendly. There are no particular restrictions and they’re happy to provide water bowls (and petting as required!).
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