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

Eating out with a dog in Bristol is easier than in many cities, but the rules vary from place to place. Every venue below is listed by Google as allowing dogs. That listing does not always say whether dogs are welcome inside, at the bar or only at outdoor tables, so it is worth checking before you go. The venues are grouped by the kind of visit, and ratings are taken from Google.

Where can you get coffee and breakfast in Bristol with a dog?

Cafés are the easiest place to start, and several of the best-reviewed ones are on the list.

• Chance & Counters is a café rated 4.8 from 1,467 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.
• Fluffy Fluffy is a café rated 4.5 from 1,010 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 4.
• Full Court Press is a coffee shop rated 4.8 from 864 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Little Victories is a coffee shop rated 4.7 from 781 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• The Nectur House is a café rated 4.7 from 641 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Canford Park Kiosk is listed by Google as a park, and is rated 4.5 from 1,117 Google reviews. It has a food hygiene rating of 5.

For a bigger morning meal, Toby Carvery - Maes Knoll is listed as serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. It is rated 4.0 from 3,452 Google reviews, and Google also lists outdoor seating and a children's menu.

Which pubs and bars in Bristol let dogs in?

These pubs and bars are all listed as allowing dogs. Pub policies often differ between the bar area and the dining room, so ask when you arrive.

• The Full Moon and Attic Bar is a pub rated 4.1 from 1,817 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.
• Riverside Inn is a pub rated 4.1 from 1,220 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• The Gloucester Old Spot is a pub rated 4.4 from 1,175 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• The Food Lab Bristol is a pub rated 4.5 from 1,071 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 4.
• Small Bar Bristol is a bar rated 4.6 from 2,340 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Froth and Fries is a bar rated 4.6 from 930 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.

Where can you sit down for a meal with your dog?

If you want a proper table and a full meal, these restaurants are listed as allowing dogs. All have strong review counts.

• Dhamaka is an Indian restaurant rated 4.7 from 1,973 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.
• Tonkotsu is a ramen restaurant rated 4.7 from 1,163 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• The Clifton Sausage is a British restaurant rated 4.5 from 1,295 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.
• KIBOU is a Japanese restaurant rated 4.5 from 1,061 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.
• kal dosa is a South Indian restaurant rated 4.8 from 550 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists it as reservable.

Which dog-friendly places have outdoor seating?

On a dry day, an outdoor table is often the simplest option with a dog. These four are listed by Google as both allowing dogs and having outdoor seating. Check whether the dog policy covers the outdoor tables, the indoor tables or both.

• Baba Ganoush Kitchen is a falafel restaurant rated 4.9 from 1,746 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 4. Google lists lunch, dinner and coffee, and a wheelchair entrance.
• The Old Market Assembly is a restaurant rated 4.5 from 1,448 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists lunch, dinner, a children's menu and live music.
• Tikka Flame is an Indian restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,377 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 4. Google lists brunch, lunch and dinner, and a children's menu.
• Chido Wey is a Mexican restaurant rated 4.7 from 1,048 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5. Google lists lunch, dinner, beer and wine.

Tips for eating out with a dog

• Call ahead. A dog policy may apply only to the bar area or to outdoor tables, and it can change.
• Bring a water bowl and a lead. Keep your dog on a short lead while you are seated, and keep walkways and doorways clear.
• Choose quieter times. Early or mid-afternoon visits tend to suit nervous dogs better than busy weekend lunchtimes.
• Exercise your dog first. A walk beforehand makes it more likely that your dog will settle under the table.
• Ask before you sit down. If you are unsure where dogs are allowed, a member of staff can point you to the right table.