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

York is a city best explored on foot, which suits most dogs, and plenty of places to eat and drink here are listed by Google as allowing them. Every venue below carries that listing. Policies can differ from one place to the next, so treat this as a starting point and check before you go. We have grouped the venues by the kind of visit: cafés, pubs and bars, and restaurants for a sit-down meal.

Which cafés in York allow dogs?

For a coffee stop between walks, there are several well-reviewed options. Highwayman Cafe is rated 4.2 from 2,216 Google reviews and is listed as good for children. By Harri & Ed is listed as a garden and is rated 4.4 from 2,016 Google reviews.

Partisan is rated 4.6 from 1,649 Google reviews and is listed as reservable. Two coffee shops are worth knowing about: The Perky Peacock, rated 4.6 from 996 Google reviews, and Spring Espresso, rated 4.5 from 959 Google reviews. Both have a food hygiene rating of 5.

Other cafés to consider:

• The Curious Coffee Company is rated 4.6 from 461 Google reviews.
• Le Specialty is a coffee shop rated 4.9 from 422 Google reviews, the highest rating in this guide.
• Dogh - Bakery, Deli And Cafe is rated 4.8 from 415 Google reviews and is listed as reservable.
• Tea by the Lock is a tea house rated 4.6 from 359 Google reviews.
• Shambles Korner is listed as a brunch restaurant and is rated 4.7 from 315 Google reviews.

Which pubs and bars in York let dogs in?

The biggest name by review count is Tank & Paddle, a pub rated 4.2 from 2,477 Google reviews and listed as reservable. It has a food hygiene rating of 5. The Botanist is listed as a live music venue, rated 4.4 from 2,484 Google reviews, and is also listed as reservable.

Pivni is a pub rated 4.6 from 1,742 Google reviews. The Do Drop Inn is rated 4.4 from 908 Google reviews and is listed as reservable. The Lighthorseman is rated 4.2 from 678 Google reviews, and Cross Keys is rated 4.4 from 388 Google reviews. Cross Keys is listed as good for children and as reservable.

If you prefer a bar, there are three to choose from:

• Micklegate Social is rated 4.3 from 965 Google reviews and is listed as reservable.
• Dusk is rated 4.2 from 858 Google reviews.
• Victor J's is rated 4.5 from 461 Google reviews and is listed as reservable.

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

Several restaurants are listed as dog-friendly, and most are also listed as reservable, which helps if you want to plan ahead and mention your dog when you book.

Bills Restaurant is a British restaurant rated 4.3 from 3,781 Google reviews, the most of any venue here. It is listed as good for children and as reservable.

Thai food is well represented. Rosa’s Thai is rated 4.8 from 2,973 Google reviews and has a food hygiene rating of 5. Khao San Road Thai Tapas is rated 4.8 from 2,778 Google reviews and is also listed as reservable. The Old Siam is rated 4.6 from 723 Google reviews.

Other cuisines are covered too:

• The Blue Barbakan is a Polish restaurant rated 4.7 from 2,445 Google reviews.
• Il Paradiso De Cibo is an Italian restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,381 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Tabanco by Ambiente is a Spanish restaurant rated 4.7 from 902 Google reviews.
• Red Chilli York is a Chinese restaurant rated 4.4 from 759 Google reviews.
• No.10 Cafe Bar and Bistro is a bistro rated 4.6 from 696 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.

Tips for eating out with a dog

• Call ahead. Dog policies can be limited to the bar area or to outdoor tables, so confirm where your dog can sit before you arrive.
• Bring the basics. A water bowl and a lead are worth carrying, and keep the lead on while you are inside.
• Choose quieter times. A nervous dog will usually cope better when the place is not busy.
• Mention your dog when booking. It lets the staff suggest a suitable table.
• Keep walkways clear. Tuck your dog under or beside your table so staff and other guests can pass.