Dog-Friendly Places to Eat in Brighton: Cafés, Pubs, Restaurants

Brighton is an easy city to walk a dog in, with the seafront, the Lanes and the parks all close together, and plenty of places to stop along the way. Every venue below is listed by Google as allowing dogs. That listing can mean different things in practice: some places welcome dogs throughout, others only in the bar or at outdoor tables. It is worth checking before you sit down.

Where can you get breakfast or coffee in Brighton with a dog?

Cafés and brunch spots are the simplest option when you are out with a dog, and Brighton has several with a lot of reviews behind them.

• The Breakfast Club is a breakfast restaurant rated 4.4 from 3,177 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google also lists it as good for children.
• Starfish And Coffee is a brunch restaurant rated 4.8 from 1,617 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Pavilion Gardens Cafe is rated 4.5 from 1,582 Google reviews and has a food hygiene rating of 5. It is listed as good for children.
• Whitecliffs Cafe is rated 4.2 from 1,195 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Roedean Cafe is rated 4.4 from 963 Google reviews and has a food hygiene rating of 5. It is also listed as good for children.
• Stanmer Tea Rooms is a tea house rated 4.2 from 800 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.

Which pubs and bars in Brighton let dogs in?

Pubs are often the easiest place to settle a dog for an hour or two. These are the ones with the most Google reviews.

• Handy Scoops is listed as a pub and is rated 4.0 from 1,735 Google reviews. It has a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Ohso Social is a bar rated 4.0 from 2,207 Google reviews. Google lists it as good for children.
• BVC Kitchens At Good Companions Pub is listed as a bar and is rated 4.2 from 1,447 Google reviews. It has a food hygiene rating of 4.
• Loading - Brighton is a bar rated 4.5 from 1,130 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Plateau is a wine bar rated 4.5 from 1,112 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Veggie Kitchen @ The Prince George is a pub rated 4.4 from 983 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.

Where can you have a sit-down meal in Brighton with a dog?

For a longer lunch or dinner, these restaurants are all listed by Google as allowing dogs. They are grouped here by cuisine.

Vegan and vegetarian

• Purezza is a vegan restaurant rated 4.8 from 5,758 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Terre A Terre is a vegetarian restaurant rated 4.7 from 1,854 Google reviews. It has a food hygiene rating of 4.
• No Catch is another vegan restaurant, rated 4.8 from 1,505 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.

Pizza, curry, Japanese and steak

• Pizza Pilgrims is an Italian restaurant rated 4.9 from 5,240 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Shelter Hall is listed as a food court and is rated 4.5 from 4,789 Google reviews. It has a food hygiene rating of 5.
• The Chilli Pickle is an Indian restaurant rated 4.5 from 2,457 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Moshimo is a Japanese restaurant rated 4.3 from 2,132 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Kindling is a steak house rated 4.7 from 1,463 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.

Where can you sit outside with a dog in Brighton?

Outdoor space is what many dog owners want on a warm day. Google's data lists outdoor seating for only one venue here, so for the others it is worth asking what is available.

• Gars Chinese Restaurant is rated 4.2 from 747 Google reviews. Google lists outdoor seating, and says it serves lunch, dinner, coffee, beer and wine, with vegetarian food on the menu.
• One Garden Brighton Kitchen And Market is listed as a garden and is rated 4.3 from 1,013 Google reviews. It has a food hygiene rating of 5 and is listed as good for children.

Tips for eating out with a dog

• Call ahead. Dog policies can be limited to the bar area or to outdoor tables, and a Google listing may not show that.
• Bring a water bowl and a lead, even if the venue provides water.
• Quieter times of day suit nervous dogs better than busy weekend lunchtimes.
• Keep your dog close to your table and out of walkways so staff can move around easily.
• Take a short walk first so your dog is more likely to settle while you eat.