There’s nothing better than heading to a pub garden during the balmy UK weather, and the top nine have been named – and they’re the purrfect spots for you and your beloved dog
The best dog-friendly pubs with beer gardens in the UK have been named – does your local make the list?(Image: Getty Images/Stock Image)
The UK’s best dog-friendly pubs with beer gardens have been named, and it comes at the perfect time ahead of a period of intense rays.
The UK is set to bask in balmy weather this week, with temperatures reaching a blistering 30C in some regions as we edge closer to the official start of summer. Set to be a scorcher, sitting in a beautiful pub garden under shade with your pooch and a refreshing pint in hand might just be the perfect way to enjoy the sun-soaked weather.
In a bid to help Brits find that sought-after beer garden, CAMRA, the UK’s Campaign for Real Ale, has revealed the top nine dog-friendly pubs with beer gardens across the UK, all of which serve up that desirable cask beer. From their Pub of the Year winners and Good Beer Guide participants, these are undoubtedly some of the best pubs to visit during the summer months, and they’re dotted across the nation.
First on their list is Tamworth Tap in the market town of Tamworth, Staffordshire, just 30 minutes from Birmingham. It boasts an historic courtyard beer terrace with sweeping views of Tamworth Castle and additional seating at the front, so you’ll rarely be short of a seat.
It’s dog-friendly until 7pm on Friday and Saturday, providing more than enough time to enjoy it’s pictursque views over a pint from the Tamworth Brewing Company. It was named Pub of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2025, and was also featured in the Good Beer Guide this year.
The Bailey Head in the market town of Oswestry in Shropshire, named after the nearby remains of Oswestry Castle, also featured among the top nine. It offers a pavement garden at the front of the pub, proving to be the perfect people-watching spot, and has ever-changing beers to suit every punter’s taste.
It was named Pub of the Year in 2024 and featured in the Good Beer Guide for 2026, earning well-deserved recognition and a reputation as a beloved public house in the area.
Nestled in the small village of Aldworth is the Bell Inn, and while it was named Pub of the Year back in 1990 and again in 2019, it has still earned a position on CAMRA’s list. In a Grade-II listed building, it has traditional pub interiors and a sprawling back garden with picnic benches and further seating situated at the front.
The Travellers Rest in the village of Skeeby is another pub worth noting during the summer months. Featured in the Good Beer Guide 2026 and Highly Commended in the Pub Saving Awards 2023, the pub was brought back to life after being closed for 15 years, and offers a serene garden room and spacious garden with a selection of local cask beers.
For those living in London, the Antwerp Arms in Tottenham might be your next best pub, thanks to its Georgian building and charming beer garden that is a favourite among locals. It’s another featured in the Good Beer Guide this year, and serves up local beers from Redemption Brewery.
But with nine charming pubs to choose from on CAMRA’s list, there are plenty of choices, whatever your preference, and of course, your furry friend can tag along too.
Top 10 dog-friendly pubs with beer gardens
- Tamworth Tap, Tamworth
- Bailey Head, Oswestry
- Bell Inn, Aldworth
- The Travellers Rest, Skeeby
- Antwerp Arms, Tottenham
- Miner’s Arms, Hundall
- Village Inn, Arrochar
- The Volunteer Arms (Staggs), Musselburgh
- Rhos yr Hafod Inn, Cross Inn (Llanon)
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