Best Areas for Dog-Friendly Pubs in London

🌉 Richmond — Best for Riverside Pubs

Richmond is London's dog pub capital, with excellent riverside pubs that welcome dogs. The area has some of the finest pub gardens in London.

• The White Cross — Classic riverside pub on the Thames, dogs welcome throughout including the garden
• The London Apprentice — Beautiful old pub near the river, excellent Sunday roast
• The Selwyn's Head — Contemporary gastropub with a warm dog welcome
• The Turks' Head — Local institution near the park entrance

🏙️ Camden & Islington

North London's most vibrant pub scene, with everything from traditional locals to modern gastropubs.

• The Horseshoe (Hampstead) — Legendary folk music pub, dogs welcome in the bar
• The Guinea (Mayfair) — Upmarket but genuinely dog-friendly
• The Crown & Goose (Camden) — Classic Gastropub, dogs in the bar area
• The Landseer (Islington) — Modern local, good beer garden

🌊 South Bank & Westminster

For visitors, the South Bank and Westminster areas offer pubs within walking distance of major attractions.

• The Westminster Bridge area — Several pubs within walking distance of Big Ben
• The Queen's Walk — Riverside pubs along the South Bank
• Borough Market — The market itself has dog-friendly policies, and nearby pubs welcome dogs

🪴 Beer Gardens & Outdoor Spaces

Many London pubs have excellent outside spaces. After a walk in one of London's parks, these pubs with gardens are ideal:

🍺 Dog-Friendly Pub Chains in London

Several pub chains are reliably dog-friendly across London:

• Fuller's — The London Pride brewer has a strong dog-friendly policy across their estate
• Samuel Smith — Old brewery pubs, traditionally welcoming to dogs
• Young's — Strong reputation for welcoming dogs, especially in North London
• Greene King — Many London pubs in the chain welcome dogs

🐕 Combine a London Park Walk with a Pub Stop

London's best dog days out combine a park walk with a pub stop:

• Hampstead Heath + a Hampstead pub — The Heath is one of London's finest green spaces, ending with a pub in the village is the perfect finish
• Richmond Park + riverside pubs — Walk the park's 2,500 acres, then refresh with a Thames-side pint
• Regent's Park + Camden pubs — Walk the 410-acre park, explore Camden market, then a pub in Camden
• Victoria Park + East End pubs — East London's best park followed by pubs in Hackney or Bethnal Green