Top 6 dog-friendly places to eat in Northumberland

We’ve all been there: soaking wet, so tired the tongue’s lolling and a little bit stinky – and that’s without mentioning your four-legged friend! You turn up to a pub hoping for a pint and a sit-down in front of a warm fire, but disaster strikes – they don’t welcome dogs.

You don’t have to relive those dog days ever again – with our guide to dog-friendly pubs and restaurants in Northumberland, you can plan your walks around your meals, safe in the knowledge that there’s a pint of beer and bowl of water waiting for you both at your journey’s end.

Whether you’re looking for dog-friendly restaurants, family-friendly pubs, or something in between, read on to discover the best dog-friendly places to eat in Northumberland.

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• Best dog-friendly country pubs
• Best dog-friendly pubs by the beach
• Best pub for a more than one dog
• Best dog-friendly family pub

Best dog-friendly pubs and restaurants after a country walk

William de Percy Inn & Creperie | Otterburn 

Situated on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, the William de Percy Inn & Creperie couldn’t be in a better location to refresh parched pups after they’ve run off some steam. The inn and creperie promises a bowl of water for four-legged visitors and they may even get a treat if they’ve been a good boy (which is always, right?!) They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too! 

Three Wheatheads Inn | Thropton

After taking a stroll along the River Coquet on the eastern edge of the Northumberland National Park, rest weary feet and paws in this 300-year-old inn. Dogs are welcome to doze in the bar at the Three Wheatheads Inn in Thropton while their humans tuck into traditional pub grub.

Best dog-friendly places after a day on the beach

The Ship Inn | Low Newton by the Sea

The  Ship Inn in Low Newton by the Sea is pretty iconic for locals and their dogs. It’s a stone’s throw from the wild North Sea and the rugged Northumberland coast and at the southern tip of a swathe of dog-friendly sand that stretches for miles to Beadnell, so it’s prime dog-walking territory. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the pub while their humans can enjoy a pint brewed on the premises.

The Crown & Anchor Inn | Lindisfarne 

Beach walks don’t get much better than around the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, an island that’s not an island, in the middle of the North Sea. And dog-friendly pubs don’t get much better than the Crown & Anchor Inn; dogs are welcome in the bar where they can enjoy a treat and a bowl of water. But for the best views, sit in the beer garden to take in the views of the harbour, castle and priory.

Best dog-friendly pub and restaurant for more than one dog

The Joiners Arms | Newton by the Sea

Just up the road from The Ship Inn is The Joiners Arms, which describes dogs as 'a very big deal' – and we couldn’t agree more! As well as bowls of water and a warm welcome, four-legged visitors can try their very own dog beers – the hardest decision will be choosing between beef and chicken flavours.

Best dog-friendly family pub and restaurant 

The Bamburgh Castle Inn | Seahouses

You’d expect an inn in the centre of family-friendly Seahouses to cater to smaller guests, but this place is a real crowd-pleaser all round. Dogs are welcome in the garden and the bar at The Bamburgh Castle Inn in Seahouses, where there’s a designated pet-friendly area stocked with fresh water and complimentary treats. Hungry little ones can choose from the menu of family favourites. And for you? You can enjoy a pint of local ale or a fancy cocktail while taking in the views out towards the Farne Islands.

Stay at a dog-friendly holiday cottage in Northumberland

Has this whet your appetite for a trip to Northumberland with your four-legged family member? We’ve sniffed out everything that’s dog-friendly about Northumberland – check out our guide here. If you've decided Northumberland is the next destination for you and your pup, why not take a look at our full collection of dog-friendly cottages in Northumberland?

For even more great places to chow down with your pooch, why not go out for a dog's dinner at the UK's most dog-friendly pubs or the UK's most dog-friendly cafes?