# 11 Dog-friendly restaurants in Chelmsford (2026)

> 11 dog-friendly restaurants in Chelmsford, best reviewed first — including Acanteen. Ratings, locations and details.

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11 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 3 September 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All restaurants and places to eat in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants)

[Dog-friendly 11](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/dog-friendly) [Hygiene 5 168](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/hygiene-5)

[Chelmsford Acanteen ★ 4.4 (2,202)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/acanteen) [Chelmsford Bills Restaurant Ltd ★ 4.5 (1,658)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/bills-restaurant-ltd) [Chelmsford Arugam Bay ★ 4.9 (519)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/arugam-bay) [Chelmsford The Riverside Inn ★ 4.3 (834)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/the-riverside-inn) [Chelmsford Cafe Nero ★ 4.4 (505)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/cafe-nero) [Chelmsford Bell And Chimes ★ 4.3 (538)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/bell-and-chimes) [Chelmsford Black Bull Chelmsford Ltd ★ 4.4 (430)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/black-bull-chelmsford-ltd) [Chelmsford 2MT Caffe ★ 4.8 (219)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/2mt-caffe) [Chelmsford The Snug At High Easter ★ 4.6 (263)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/the-snug-at-high-easter) [Chelmsford Butts Green Garden Centre And Cafe Ltd ★ 4.2 (310)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/butts-green-garden-centre-and-cafe-ltd) [Chelmsford The Potting Shed ★ 4.4 (36)](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/the-potting-shed)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly restaurants are there in Chelmsford?+

We list 11 in Chelmsford. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly restaurants in Chelmsford are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Acanteen (4.4/5, 2,202 reviews), Bills Restaurant Ltd (4.5/5, 1,658 reviews) and Arugam Bay (4.9/5, 519 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.