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Dog-friendly places to eat and drink in Dorset

21 cafés, pubs and restaurants near the beaches in Dorset that say on their own website that dogs are welcome.

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Christchurch

  • Pub · Highcliffe

    The Oaks

    Dogs: In the bar and garden. Mention your dog when you book.

    “Dogs are very welcome in our bar and garden area; Please let us know if you are bringing your four legged friend along…” Their page

    0.3 miles from Highcliffe Beach →

  • Pub · Mudeford

    Haven House Inn

    Dogs: Inside the pub (not the cafe next door).

    “Dogs are very welcome in the pub but not in the café.” Their page

    0.2 miles from Gundimore Beach →

Charmouth

Lyme Regis

Bournemouth

  • Pub · Southbourne

    Brewhouse & Kitchen Southbourne

    Dogs: In the bar, on a lead and off the furniture.

    “Yes, we welcome well behaved dogs in our bar area. Please note dogs must be kept on a lead and must not be allowed on the furniture.” Their page

    0.5 miles from Fisherman's Walk Beach →

  • Restaurant · Bournemouth

    Key West

    Dogs: Inside and on the terrace, on a lead.

    “All dogs are welcome inside and on the terrace as we are a dog-friendly restaurant; All dogs should be kept on leads at all times.” Their page

    Next to Bournemouth Beach (Pier) →

  • Cafe · Bournemouth

    Hiker Café

    Dogs: Outside only (assistance dogs welcome inside).

    “We request that dogs are to be kept outside where water bowls are provided for them.” Their page

    0.6 miles from Hengistbury Head →

Eype (Bridport)

  • Restaurant · Eype / Bridport

    Martin’s Bar & Restaurant

    Dogs: Inside in dog areas, and in the beer garden.

    “With dogs welcome in many areas of the venue, a large beer garden, water bowls and a dedicated Doggy Menu…” Their page

    0.5 miles from Eype Beach →

Burton Bradstock

Poole

  • Restaurant · Poole

    Rick Stein, Sandbanks

    Dogs: In the downstairs bar only. Not on the terrace or in the restaurant.

    “Dogs are welcome to join you in the bar; dogs are not permitted on our outdoor terrace or harbour view restaurant.” Their page

    0.1 miles from Sandbanks Beach →

Studland

Weymouth

Ringstead

West Lulworth

  • Restaurant · West Lulworth

    Man O’ War Bar & Restaurant

    Dogs: Inside and outside.

    “Open daily for all the family, with inside and outside seating. Well behaved dogs welcome.” Their page

    Next to Durdle Door →

  • Pub · West Lulworth

    The Castle Inn

    Dogs: In the pub and garden, on a lead.

    “They are warmly welcome in every corner of our pub; keep your dogs on a lead while inside the pub and in our garden area.” Their page

    0.5 miles from Lulworth Cove →

Kimmeridge

Swanage

  • Restaurant · Swanage

    Seventh Wave

    Dogs: Inside and on the terrace, on a short lead inside.

    “Our restaurant is very dog friendly inside and out. We have dog bowls outside on the terrace space.” Their page

    0.9 miles from Swanage Monkey Beach →

Fleet / Portland

These are suggestions, not a full list, and we haven't visited or vetted them. We include a place only when its own website (or, for a park, the council or landowner) says dogs are welcome, and we link to that page. Rules can change, so check with the venue before you go.