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Dog friendly venues in London

From Thames-side pubs to Soho coffee shops, London is one of the easiest cities in the UK to spend a day out with a dog.

A local starting point

Where to take your dog

London is easier to explore with a dog when you plan around one neighbourhood rather than crossing the whole city. These pubs give you starting points in Kew, the City and canal-side Maida Vale. Check indoor access when booking, especially for busy evenings.

01 / Kew Green

The Greyhound Kew

Pub

The pub explicitly welcomes dogs throughout the pub and beer garden, with water bowls available at the bar. A useful stop for an outing around Kew Green.

82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AP

02 / City of London

Minories

Pub

Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with water bowls and treats advertised. The venue warns that access may be restricted during peak matchdays, so check before a sports-day visit.

64–73 Minories, London, EC3N 1LA

03 / Maida Vale

The Waterway

Gastropub

Listed as welcoming dogs indoors and on the canal-side terrace. Confirm the current seating policy directly before reserving a table with your dog.

54 Formosa Street, London, W9 2JU

Sources checked 16 September 2026. Dog policies can change; confirm with the venue before travelling. Recommendations aren't a guarantee of admission.

Make a day of it

Little Venice and a canal-side stop

Build a Maida Vale outing around the canals at Little Venice, then stop at The Waterway on Formosa Street. Keep your dog close beside the water and leave space for cyclists and other walkers on narrow towpath sections.

Kew Green, then the pub

Choose a relaxed walk around Kew Green before The Greyhound rather than assuming a ticketed attraction will admit pets. Kew Gardens has separate admission rules: check those directly before including it in a dog-walking day.

Planning your visit

Where can I eat indoors with a dog in London?

The Greyhound Kew explicitly advertises access throughout the pub. Minories also welcomes well-behaved dogs, subject to busy matchday restrictions. Tell the venue you’re bringing a dog when you book.

Which London neighbourhood should I choose?

Maida Vale suits a canal-side outing, Kew Green offers a quieter pub-and-walk combination, and Minories is a central City option. These are separate outings: allow for travel rather than trying to fit all three into one walk.

What should I check before travelling across London?

Confirm your venue’s dog policy, check your transport operator’s current pet rules and plan a route your dog can manage comfortably. Avoid the busiest services where possible, and bring water and a lead.

Places to visit in London

Check the venue’s current dog policy before travelling, including indoor access and any booking requirements.

Before visiting with your dog

Ask 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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