The best dog-friendly restaurants in London have a table for you: from “puppuccinos” to blankets and baskets, here are the top ones to book.
LessAt this chic West End café, four-legged foodies can keep their humans company while they enjoy a morning coffee or wine and beer in the evenings. Burr & Co is housed within luxury pet-friendly hotel, Kimpton Fitzroy, paw-fectly located for exploring historic Bloomsbury and its museums. As well as offering a tail-wagging welcome, the hotel and café urges diners to share pictures of their sightseeing pups.
Serving Mexican Japanese fusion, Los Mochis loves dogs so much that the Notting Hill mainstay is even named after the owner’s own pup. Dogs are welcome both at the bar and outside and offered water – perfect to rehydrate after a walk around nearby Holland Park or Kensington Gardens. Two-legged diners can sip on cocktails such as the pepino-jalapeño margarita, a refreshing blend of tequila, cucumber-coriander cordial, jalapeño-infused agave.
Chef Vivek Singh’s striking Battersea location welcomes diners and their dogs throughout the venue at any time. But humans should go especially for the Saturday Bhangra DJ brunch and the bottomless Sunday brunch or, on weekdays, chill in the vibrant space while tucking into South Asian influenced dishes. Cinnamon Kitchen is also happy to dedicate an area of the restaurant for those with dogs if there is more than one dog-friendly booking so go with a pooch-filled group for maximum fun.
This dog-friendly oasis, set in a quaint South London archway, is ideal for a pitstop away from the main road. Staff are super attentive to your pooch, asking where they are comfortable sitting, if they are happy around other dogs and whether they need water. Regarding human drinks, Portuguese wine is the star at Pedro Wine Bar. The space is reminiscent of a rustic taberna, walls are all rough stone and brick and adorned with the very best wines from the country.
Bellanger is an Islington icon that channels swish French brasseries. At first glance, its opulent Art Deco dining room doesn’t seem like an obvious choice for four-legged pals. But dogs are more than welcome here and often seen on laps or snoozing under tables. While the pets chill, diners can tuck into crab linguine, steak tartare, and Niçoise pissaladière, a flatbread studded with anchovies and caramelised onion.
This popular London steakhouse hosts dogs at all of its nine locations. But it’s the Hampstead branch that really shows up for your canine companion. Come on the first Saturday of every month for Doggy Saturday, when diners are encouraged to make a reservation under their dog’s name. Pups can enjoy a three-course meal featuring protein-rich treats and pupcakes.
While most London pubs welcome dogs, the experience is extra special at this MICHELIN-starred Fulham spot. Staff are renowned for fawning over your four-legged pals, remembering their names and offering snacks and water. Dogs can recharge in the rustic surroundings while snacking on dog treats; or socialise with other canine companions as the pub is a notable dog-walkers watering hole. Jake Leach, the former head chef at Ledbury, is known for his bold British dishes and excellent Sunday roasts.
The family behind this cosy Mexican restaurant teamed up with canine nutritionists to design a three-course doggie dining experience. At Catalinas, pups can start with a high-protein cricket treat then enjoy a main packed with human-grade ingredients, designed to include all the elements needed for a balanced meal. A peony pupcake, featuring peanut butter and fresh fruit, is for dessert. For their humans, chef David Martinez whips up barbecue-forward dishes inspired by his grandmother’s cooking.
Nima Safei and his family have hosted the area’s many journalists, filmmakers, actors—and their dogs—since opening this inviting Italian icon 15 years ago. Pups are welcome at Forty Dean Street’s bustling outdoor tables and in the classy dining room, all red banquettes and shimmery globe lights. Locals come for staples such as aubergine parmigiana and housemade pasta.
This chic Kings Road stalwart has plump leather sofas and soothing blue walls for you—and a goody bag filled with dog treats for your pet. On the food front, there’s fresh juice and a house-baked pastry selection in the morning and a winning soft-shell crab burger with kimchi and Japanese mayo, among other globally-accented dishes, for dinner.