High Corner Inn
Set in the heart of the New Forest, High Corner Inn makes strong use of its rural location to create a welcoming destination for dog owners.
The pub offers generous outdoor space, purpose-built dog-friendly cabins and practical facilities including beds, toys, leads, bowls, water points, treats, dog ice cream, a dog-food fridge and a free-to-use warm-water dog wash.
Its cabins add another dimension, with hard floors, secure gardens and dogs staying free. The team also showed a thoughtful understanding of the needs of visiting dog owners, from muddy paws and shaded areas to guided walks and space for reactive dogs.
The Maltings
The Maltings has built a dog-friendly offer that goes well beyond simply welcoming pets through the door.
Dogs are part of the everyday feel of the Cheshire pub, with staff knowing many regulars and their dogs by name. The offer includes an A La Bark menu, dog afternoon teas, £1 Monday dog dinners, dog birthday parties, Dog of the Week, beds, toys, blankets and a stick library.
Regular dog walks have also become a major part of its community activity, with some attracting hundreds of owners and dogs, while social media, WhatsApp groups and in-pub promotion help keep customers engaged.
The Red Lion
The Red Lion in Long Compton has created a characterful dog-friendly offer, supported by a warm team and Bella the pub dog.
Dogs are welcomed with water and treat stations, a dedicated dog menu and dog-friendly rooms, while the Warwickshire pub has built activity around Dog Day, Tails on the Trails, Woof Wednesdays, photography, dog shows and charity work.
The offer is supported by a strong local feel and a team that clearly understands its dog-owning customers. Staff spoke confidently about welcoming dogs, managing different behaviours and making owners feel comfortable during their visit.
The Milbourne Arms
The Milbourne Arms offers a warm, community-led approach to dog hospitality. Staff know many regulars and their dogs by name, creating a relaxed and personal atmosphere.
The dog offer includes a dedicated menu, Sunday roast for dogs, free sustainable treats made from spent-grain, dog ice cream, cupcakes, dog beer, dog prosecco, beds, toys and a Sunday Paw-Crawl.
The Carlisle pub also showed a practical approach to hygiene and day-to-day operations when welcoming dogs. Its offer feels closely tied to the character of the business, with dogs treated as part of the wider local community.
The Cavendish
The Cavendish is a friendly, central London pub with a relaxed approach to welcoming dogs.
The team offers water on arrival, treats and a freshly made dog menu, while dogs are also allowed on furniture. The pub uses a gate to help create a more secure space for dogs during private hire, adding a practical touch for customers visiting with pets.
Alongside its dog-friendly offer, the Cavendish has a strong food and drink operation and a warm team. In a busy city setting, it gives dog owners a comfortable place to visit with their pets.
