16 Dog-Friendly Pubs in Dorset

This family-run, family-friendly village pub is situated in Milborne in the heart of Dorset. The Royal Oak is particularly popular with dog walkers, with pooches of all sizes welcome here. This pub has a relaxed vibe, making it ideal for kids who can enjoy having fun out the outdoor play equipment and eating from the kid’s menu.

Situated in the Piddle Valley, bordered by rolling hills and pretty woodland lies Puddletown, one of Dorset’s most beautiful villages. Here you’ll find the Blue Vinny, a traditional pub offering a warm and friendly welcome and a varied selection of real ales, wines, and spirits, as well as an impressive food menu showing the best local produce. The Blue Vinny is very dog-friendly and you can expect your furry friend to be made a fuss of on your arrival!

Dating back to the 1500s, the Black Dog Pub is one of the oldest pubs in the town of Weymouth. Situated on St Mary Street, it’s just a stone’s throw away from the main beach. This makes it the perfect pub in which to relax with your dog after a long walk on the golden sands. Enjoy locally sourced food and real ale from local brewers – the perfect treat before you retire to your cosy Weymouth holiday cottage for the night. There are also water bowls outside and treats behind the bar for hungry dogs.

Located on the cliff tops outside of the village of Osmington, The Smugglers Inn is a traditional pub with bags of character. The pub offers stunning views of the Isle of Portland, and back in the 17th century was actually one of the key landing places for smuggled goods by Pierre Latour. This quaint and cosy pub is very dog-friendly, with roaring log fires for them to warm up next to in the winter and a pretty garden for those hot summer days.

The Ship Inn is Weymouth’s largest (and arguably best) dog-friendly pub. The whole of the ground floor is dedicated to dogs and their owners, showing just how valued they are at this pub. Doggie ice cream is available as well as bowls of fresh water. Humans are just as well catered for thanks to an impressive menu that combines classic dishes with more contemporary flavours. Vegan and gluten-free options are available too.

The Inn at Cranborne is a stylish yet cosy country inn situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Built back in the 16th century, the pub is found at the heart of the lovely village of Cranborne in East Dorset. Unlike many other pubs, the Inn at Cranborne welcomes dogs throughout the pub. This means you can relax in the knowledge that you’re not restricted to where you can go. There’s always fresh water available and biscuits behind the bar too, providing your dog with welcome sustenance after burning off all those calories on their walk. As if that wasn’t enough, the Inn also has four dog-friendly rooms, with canine guests receiving a treat bag and even a tasty sausage for breakfast in the morning!

The Angel is situated on the edge of the stunning countryside just outside Bournemouth and nearby to the pretty market town of Wimborne. A traditional country pub, it has been at the heart of the local community since the 1700s when it can run by monks and nuns for tired travellers. Roaring log fires and a beautiful garden make it the ideal place to stop off after a long walk with your dog. Doggy ice cream is available for your furry friend too! Be careful though, there are strong rumours that this particular pub is haunted!

The Stocks Inn is a family-run pub located in Wimborne in East Dorset. Set in a lovely rural location, there’s an abundance of dog walking opportunities nearby. Plus, with a dog-friendly area of the pub for dining, you can rest assured that your pooch will be more than welcome here. Your dog can relax and enjoy all the attention whilst you tuck into a hearty meal cooked with only the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers.