You don’t need to worry about leaving the most important member of the family at home – London is filled with dog-friendly destinations. With so many of us adding a four-legged friend into the fold (lockdown puppy, anyone?) the city has adapted with many establishments ready to welcome you and your dog.
While guide dogs are invited everywhere on Regent Street, use our guide to plan a day out with a chosen canine companion.
Dog friendly restaurants
Brasserie Zedel
Experience Parisian café culture at Brasserie Zedel's ground floor café. Take a table on the terrace and let your pet enjoy watching the world go by or settle down inside with a glass of wine and something from the bistro menu.
Gaucho Piccadilly
For when your furry friend is better at resisting a good steak than you are… Dogs are welcome to join guests at Gaucho from 12-6pm every day in its main area. Will you have enough restraint to request a doggy bag?
Heddon Street Kitchen
Whether you're looking for a shopping pit-stop, or spot for a leisurely meal with loved ones, Heddon Street's restaurants should be high on your list. Gordon Ramsay's Heddon Street Kitchen terrace is one of our go-to spots for dining with small dogs in central London.
Heddon Yokocho
Or why not let your four-legged friend bask in the sunshine on Heddon Yokocho’s outdoor terrace as you tuck into regional Japanese ramen and sides?
The George
A good pub in central London can be hard to find. Look no further than 18th century pub, The George on Great Portland Street.
Dog friendly hotels
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal offers a five-star experience for all its guests. Expect beds and accessories from luxury pet outfitter Mungo & Maud, with dogs up to 12kg allowed everywhere except its spa. Want some time to yourself while you’re in town? Tailster are here fur you with optional dog walking available.
Treehouse Hotel London
The team at Treehouse Hotel are ready to recommend the best places for a dog walk, top grooming salons and more – just ask their 'Furry fun finders'. Dogs are also able to join their owners on the woof at The Nest bar, with a special dog-friendly menu that is sure to get their tails wagging.
DUKES Hotel & Bar
After a hard day of soaking up culture in St James’s, settle down to a cocktail (and bowl of water) at DUKES Bar and people and pooch watch all night long. Daily dog treats, gourmet meals and a DUKESY dog toy to commemorate your adventures is available for dogs up to 16kg for £25 per night. Claw some time to yourself with 24-hour dog sitting and walking on request.
Burn off energy before turning in for the day and explore the best green spaces in central London together.
Find even more dog friendly hotels and restaurants in nearby St James’s. We’ll keep adding to our lists and would love to hear your recommendations on social media – share these with us at @RegentStreetW1.