Dog-friendly places to eat in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is a dog paradise with its endless choices of natural open spaces and dog-friendly attractions. Between the rural adventures and Cotswolds walkies, you’re going to need somewhere to eat and refuel, and more importantly, somewhere where Fido is welcome too! 

Spread across the Cotswolds is a wide range of dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes all serving the best of the region, with the added bonus of a warm welcome for your furry friend. Read on to uncover some of our favourite dog-friendly places to eat in the Cotswolds. 

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Dog-friendly restaurants in the Cotswolds

If you’re on the hunt for dog-friendly restaurants in the Cotswolds, you’re in luck! Dotted across the region’s rolling hills is a combination of traditional and trendy venues that are sure to welcome your furry friend with open arms. Below are just three of our favourite dog-friendly restaurants in the Cotswolds.

The Coconut Tree, Cheltenham

Set on the fringes of the National Landscape, Cheltenham is one of the most popular spots in the Cotswolds, and it’s in this spa town where the region meets Sri Lankan cuisine. A relaxed island atmosphere runs through The Coconut Tree, a vibrant Asian street-food restaurant where dogs are welcome to join you inside. 

Delicious dishes and fantastic flavours make up the menu, which presents a vibrant choice of small plates, vegan dishes, meat and fish courses, and classic Sri Lankan nibbles. What makes The Coconut Tree one of the best dog-friendly restaurants in the Cotswolds is the takeaway and delivery service, meaning you can enjoy Asian flavours from the comfort of your holiday cottage as the dogs snooze at your feet.

Russell's Fish and Chips, Broadway

A reliable source informs us that Russell’s Fish and Chips is the best chippy in the world. With praise this high, a visit to find out if you agree or not is unavoidable. Set in the pretty village of Broadway, this popular fish and chip restaurant and takeaway prides itself on serving only the finest and freshest seafood – and dogs are welcome to join you for the fishy fun. 

One of the most popular restaurants in Broadway, Russell’s has been known to welcome four-legged diners with a fresh bowl of water. For humans, you will love the choice of eating in or taking away. Wherever you choose to eat, pick from a healthy range of small plates, classic fish dishes, non-fish alternatives and children’s meals.

Amalfi Restaurant and Pizzeria, Nailsworth

Combine your passion for National Landscape adventures with authentic Italian cuisine at one of the most popular dog-friendly restaurants in the Cotswolds. Amalfi Restaurant and Pizzeria nestles in the buzzing town of Nailsworth and offers a warm Mediterranean welcome to friends, families, and most importantly, our furry friends. 

The menu will have Fido begging for a morsel of hand-tossed pizza, with options including rustic pasta inspired by Sicily, fragrant risotto courses, crispy authentic pizzas and traditional meat and fish dishes. Fantastic reviews written by the pup community should encourage you to visit this popular spot, making it one of the best dog-friendly restaurants in the Cotswolds.

Dog-friendly pubs in the Cotswolds

What better way to round off a day of walkies than a warm and welcoming pub? If this sounds perfect to you and Fido, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Cotswolds plays host to a seemingly endless range of traditional inns serving food and drink from across the region. Below are some of our favourite dog-friendly pubs in the Cotswolds.

Duke of Wellington, Bourton-on-the-Water

The traditional Duke of Wellington perches in the pretty village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Offering a relaxed environment that welcomes families to enjoy freshly prepared food, and dogs to snooze in the bar area, this is one of the best dog-friendly pubs in Bourton-on-the-Water. 

Dishes are created with locally sourced ingredients from Cotswoldian farmers and butchers. With Fido at your feet, open the menu and choose from a wide range of starters, generous sharing platters, traditional pub dishes, towering burgers and homemade pizzas. We recommend booking ahead if you’re bringing the dog, as it can get busy.

The Lamb Inn, Burford

The Lamb Inn is not only one of the best dog-friendly pubs in Burford, but one of the best gastropubs in the Cotswolds. Dating back to the 15th century, the inn is found in the centre of town and offers a dog-friendly, traditional bar as well as an award-winning restaurant.

With Fido welcome to join you in the bar or beer garden, this is the perfect spot for post-walkies, or even pre-walkies if you fancy an early treat! On chilly days, cosy up beside the open fire, or retreat to the delightful garden when the sun shines. Wherever you choose to eat, the gastropub menu is sure to impress, and your dog will likely put on his best puppy eyes for a scrap of your food.

The Wild Rabbit, Kingham

The Wild Rabbit in Kingham offers patrons an authentic way to experience a truly memorable dining experience. If you’re looking for dog-friendly pubs near Chipping Norton, then this traditional inn is well worth the 5-mile drive. Here, exposed stone walls and roaring open fires set the scene for a classic pub meal – an experience that dogs are welcome to enjoy with you. 

Supporting British farmers, the menus are locally sourced and full of delicious concoctions to choose from. Visit on a Sunday to try the popular roasts, or in the week, find high-end dishes like rabbit leg on toast, monkfish and razor clams, and local venison. Offering one of the best dog-friendly pubs near Chipping Norton, an experience at the Wild Rabbit is one you and the dogs shan’t forget.

Dog-friendly cafes in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds’ wealth of dog-friendly cafes and tearooms compliments the region’s traditional charm of quaint villages and rolling countryside. And what better way to enjoy a cup of steaming tea and a slice of cake than with Fido by your side? Below are some of our favourite dog-friendly cafes in the Cotswolds.

Tisanes Tearooms, Broadway

Good dogs are very welcome to go inside and enjoy the ever-so-civilised and cute Tisanes Tearooms in the heart of Broadway. Here, a wide range of exotic teas from around the world combine with fresh sandwiches, hot baguettes, steaming toasties and light lunches.

With dogs welcome both inside and out in the garden, Tisanes presents a fantastic, year-round cafe choice for lovers of rare teas and wholesome local food. If the sun is shining, we recommend eating out in the garden – Fido will love the fresh air and space to stretch his legs after days of Cotswold adventure.

The Find, Cheltenham

If you’re sniffing out dog-friendly cafes in Cheltenham, look no further than The Find. This traditional and independent coffee house welcomes our furry friends inside their light and airy cafe, and outside at the streetside seating. 

Vegan fare takes the top spot in this vibrant cafe which boasts a menu of breakfasts fit for a king (and his dog), all-day brunches, fresh salads and flatbreads, classic cafe dishes, and cakes and pastries. One of the best dog-friendly cafes in Cheltenham; you won’t forget your time spent, and the flavours tasted, at The Find.

The Revolution Cafe, Moreton-in-Marsh

While The Revolution Cafe is a vibrant eatery perfect for Cotswolds cyclists, the healthy food-based cafe also offers a welcoming, dog-friendly place to eat for anyone passing by on walkies. Beyond the generous choice of cakes, local bakes and hot pastries, The Revolution boasts a wealth of paninis and toasties, daily soups, baguettes and fresh sandwiches. 

If the weather isn’t playing ball, gather in the cafe’s cosy interior. On sunny days, why stop the outdoor adventure when you can take away from this popular spot?

Map of dog-friendly places to eat in the Cotswolds

Explore our map below to find all the best dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes in the Cotswolds featured in this guide.

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Plan a dog-friendly holiday in the Cotswolds

With so many dog-friendly places to eat in the Cotswolds, why not extend your adventure by booking a stay in one of our dog-friendly cottages? Find spacious Cotswolds properties for families with multiple dogs, cosy cottages for romantic breaks with Fido in tow, and luxurious homes for groups of friends and extended families. 

Click the link below to start exploring our collection, or for more dog-friendly venues beyond the Cotswolds, read our guides to the UK’s most dog-friendly pubs and most popular cafes.