England
Canalside bars in Brindleyplace and independent cafes in Digbeth make Birmingham a comfortable city for dog owners.
A local starting point
Birmingham’s canals make Westside a practical starting point for a dog-friendly day. JuJu’s Café and The Distillery put food stops close to the waterside, while BrewDog offers a city-centre alternative on John Bright Street. Confirm where dogs can sit before booking.
01 / Canal Square
Café
Visit Birmingham recommends JuJu’s for dog-friendly visits and mentions puppuccinos. Ask about current indoor seating and availability when you book rather than relying on outdoor space in wet weather.
Canal Square, 100 Browning Street, Birmingham, B16 8EH02 / Westside
Bar and restaurant
The Distillery explicitly says it’s dog-friendly in its own venue guidance. Its canal-side setting makes it a useful Westside stop; confirm the permitted seating areas for your booking.
4 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8AE03 / City centre
Bar
BrewDog’s Birmingham venue page lists the bar as dog-friendly. Check current opening times and table arrangements before visiting, particularly at busy weekend services.
81 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BLSources checked 16 September 2026. Dog policies can change; confirm with the venue before travelling. Recommendations aren't a guarantee of admission.
Explore the canals around Sheepcote Street and Canal Square, pairing the outing with The Distillery or JuJu’s Café. Keep your dog beside you on narrow towpaths and allow room for people approaching from either direction.
Plan a lead walk around Gas Street Basin and towards the Mailbox, then continue on city streets to John Bright Street for BrewDog. Watch for steps, waterside edges and busy crossings; choose a shorter route if your dog tires easily.
JuJu’s Café at Canal Square and The Distillery on Sheepcote Street are sourced dog-friendly options around Westside. Confirm seating and booking requirements before your visit.
Visit Birmingham recommends JuJu’s Café and mentions its puppuccinos. Check directly about the current menu and where dogs can sit, especially if you need indoor seating.
A lead walk can be a good way to explore the centre, but towpaths are shared and sometimes narrow. Keep your dog away from the water’s edge and check local signs, access conditions and closures before choosing your route.
Check the venue’s current dog policy before travelling, including indoor access and any booking requirements.
Birmingham
1000 Trades is an independent bar in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The supplied notes describe it as a place to wind down with your dog, suggesting dogs are welcome, though no specific access arrangements or restrictions are provided. If you’re planning to bring your dog, check the current arrangements directly with the bar before travelling.
1000 Trades · BarsBirmingham
Boston Tea Party is a café network with several locations in Birmingham, described in the supplied information as offering a laid-back, welcoming setting. Dogs are welcome in both indoor and outdoor dining areas, making it an option for those visiting with a canine companion. No specific branch is identified, so check current dog arrangements directly with your chosen Birmingham café before visiting.
Boston Tea Party · CafesBirmingham
Chance and Counters is a café in Digbeth, Birmingham, described in the supplied notes as a dog-friendly place for a lunchtime break. The notes do not specify where dogs are allowed or whether any restrictions apply, so check current dog arrangements directly with the café before visiting.
Chance and Counters · CafesBirmingham
Eat Vietnam is a Vietnamese restaurant at 1422 Pershore Road in Stirchley, Birmingham. It is described as well-liked and dog-friendly, with dogs allowed inside. There is also a patio offering a little more room for dogs, where an expedited menu is served. If you are planning to bring your dog, check the current arrangements directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Eat Vietnam · RestaurantsBirmingham
Gaucho is a restaurant on the lower ground floor at 55 Colmore Row in Birmingham. Dogs are welcome at this branch, in line with the stated policy across all Gaucho restaurants in the UK. The restaurant also offers a ‘Never-Ending Roast’ on Sundays. For any specific requirements when dining with your dog, check the current arrangements directly with the Birmingham restaurant before booking.
Gaucho · RestaurantsBirmingham
JuJu’s Cafe is a canal-side cafe in Birmingham city centre. It is described as quaint and serves puppuccinos for dogs. The supplied information does not specify whether dogs are welcome indoors or only in outdoor areas, so check the cafe’s current dog arrangements directly before planning a visit with your dog.
JuJu’s Cafe · CafesBirmingham
Medicine Bakery is a café at the Mailbox in Birmingham. The supplied dog-policy information says it welcomes pups, with a request to keep ‘paws on the floor’. If you’re planning to bring your dog, check current arrangements directly with the café before visiting.
Medicine Bakery · CafesBirmingham
Otto is a restaurant in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The supplied dog-friendly notes describe visiting with a four-legged companion and mention fresh water refills for dogs, along with attention from staff. They do not specify where dogs are permitted or whether any restrictions apply, so check current dog arrangements directly with Otto before planning your visit.
Otto · RestaurantsBirmingham
Temper and Brown is a café in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, described in the supplied notes as stylish and cosy. The notes also state that dogs are welcome inside. Further details about facilities or any conditions for visiting with a dog are not provided, so check the current dog arrangements directly with the café before you go.
Temper and Brown · CafesBirmingham
The Birmingham Stable is a restaurant in Birmingham, described in the supplied notes as a dog-friendly option for pizza and pints with your pup. Details of where dogs are welcome and any restrictions have not been provided, so check the current dog arrangements directly with the venue before visiting.
The Birmingham Stable · RestaurantsBirmingham
The Botanist is a pub at Gas Street Basin in Birmingham. The supplied information describes it as welcoming to both people and dogs, with an outdoor seating area suitable for dogs. Details of indoor access or any restrictions are not provided, so check current dog arrangements directly with the venue before visiting.
The Botanist · PubsBirmingham
The Botanist, Gas Street Basin Birmingham, is a pub in Birmingham. The supplied notes describe it as welcoming to people and dogs, with an outdoor seating area. It is also referenced in a Visit Birmingham guide to foodie days out with dogs. Details of where dogs are permitted are not provided, so check current dog arrangements directly before planning a visit.
The Botanist, Gas Street Basin Birmingham · PubsBirmingham
The British Oak is a pub in Stirchley, Birmingham, with a large beer garden where dogs are welcome. The supplied notes describe a friendly team and extras for canine visitors, including treats on the bar and a special burger patty for pups. Indoor access for dogs is not specified, so check current arrangements directly with the pub if you plan to sit inside.
The British Oak · PubsBirmingham
The Button Factory is a bar in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, described in the supplied notes as one of the area’s most dog-friendly bars. No specific dog-policy details are provided, so it’s worth contacting the venue directly to check current arrangements before bringing your dog.
The Button Factory · BarsBirmingham
The Distillery is a canalside bar in Birmingham, described in the supplied information as dog-friendly, with plenty of space for you and your dog. If you’re planning to bring your pet, check the current dog arrangements directly with the venue before setting out.
The Distillery · BarsBirmingham
The Fighting Cocks is a pub in Birmingham, described in the supplied notes as a classic British pub with a large outdoor space for you and your dog. The notes suggest dogs are welcome outdoors, but do not confirm whether they are allowed inside or whether any restrictions apply. Check current dog arrangements directly with the pub before visiting.
The Fighting Cocks · PubsBirmingham
The High Field is a gastropub in Edgbaston, Birmingham, with a beer garden and outdoor space described as suitable for dogs. It offers an option for those looking for a pub with space outside for their pooch. The supplied information does not confirm whether dogs are welcome indoors or whether any restrictions apply, so check current dog arrangements directly before visiting.
The High Field · PubsBirmingham
The Physician is a pub in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The supplied information states that dogs are more than welcome both inside the pub and in its spacious beer garden, giving owners indoor and outdoor options when bringing their dog along. Further details about dog arrangements are limited, so it is worth contacting the pub directly to check the current position before visiting.
The Physician · PubsBirmingham
The Plough is a pub in Harborne, Birmingham, described as having a cosy interior and a spacious beer garden. Dogs are currently allowed only in the garden area, so bear this restriction in mind when planning a visit with your dog. Check the current dog arrangements directly with the pub before setting off.
The Plough · PubsBirmingham, B17 9NT
Nestled in the charming Harborne village, The Plough is a pub that serves up delicious pub grub and refreshing drinks. With its cosy interior and spacious beer garden, it's the perfect spot to relax with your pup after a day of adventures.
The Plough, Harborne · PubsAsk whether dogs can join you indoors or only outside, keep a lead handy and check any pet charges when booking a hotel. Policies can vary between branches.
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