Dog Friendly Pubs, Restaurants Gloucester & Gloucestershire

I spend lots of my free time in my home county of Gloucestershire, which has enabled me to find some great dog friendly pubs and restaurants in Gloucester. This includes pet friendly places to dine out in Gloucester, and the nearby villages.

Dog Friendly Gloucester

I have visited many pubs, restaurants and attractions while out walking or camping with the dog in tow. There are also many options for pet friendly accommodation in Gloucestershire. This includes hotels and holiday homes.

Dog Friendly Pub Gloucester

Overall, there is an abundance of dog friendly pubs and eateries in Gloucestershire. This guide includes my preferred options rather than all options. To treat your pet and make presentable after walkies in the beautiful countryside, you can find a local groomer. The Dog House in Dursley is a company I have used before to tidy my cavaliers’ fur.

Dog Friendly Pubs & Restaurants in Gloucester & Gloucestershire

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Some of my favourite places to visit with the dog in tow for a beer or two. This includes pub and restaurant options in Gloucester and the villages nearby. I have some other local guides for more specific locations; Pet Friendly Cotswolds Pet Friendly Cheltenham & Dog Friendly Forest of Dean.

The Pilot Inn Hardwicke Near Gloucester

Dog Friendly Pilot Inn

The Pilot Inn is on the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal in the village of Hardwicke. They serve some excellent beer and have a nice friendly vibe, possibly, as I know many of the locals. Hardwicke is great for walking and are many circular walks to do starting at the pub, including down to the River Severn.

The Pilot has a nice cosy bar, a restaurant area and loads of outdoor seating overlooking the water, ideal for a nice sunny day. They are completely dog friendly throughout the pub and have a few bowls of water around the pub and garden.

Hop Kettle

The Hop Kettle in Gloucester Docks is an excellent new pub for beer and food. They are a completely dog friendly place that also provides treats and water bowls. The Hop Kettle is next to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire museum and has seating on a few floors and an outside terrace overlooking the docks.

Hop Kettle Gloucester Docks

They impressed me with their beer selection and plumped for their Shooting Star, a german style pilsner. The staff were friendly and their food menu looked tempting, but I’d already eaten when I visited.

The Turk’s Head Micro Pub in Gloucester

The Turks Head Gloucester Dog Friendly

A drinking hole for cider lovers, The Turk’s head has over 25 different ciders on draught. The pub has a unique set of rules, including no phones inside, limits on the number of beards and pets are completely welcome. This is a very sociable pub, and always someone to have some banter with. They have decorated it with lots of beer and cider memorabilia, thus is a unique place to have a drink.

Dr Fosters

Dr Fosters a dog friendly pub in Gloucester

In the heart of the Gloucester Historic Docks, is Dr fosters a great drinking pub. They have an array of seating, including some overlooking the waterfront and a nice covered garden. My experiences here include excellent beer and a bowl of water delivered to the table for the dog.

Angie’s Bar a dog Friendly Pub in Gloucester

Angies Bar Gloucester

The smallest pub in Gloucester is Angies, a lovely place to go for a drink. They have some nice outside tables and a cosy seating area inside. Angie’s are known for their beer options and have a vast collection of real ales and continental options. They have some great German beer options, including some Bavarian wheat beers. They also have a water bowl for canine guests and pets often get some attention or a treat when visiting.

The Red Lion in Arlingham, a dog friendly country pub

The Red Lion Arlingham Outside Seating

Out in the remote Gloucestershire village of Arlingham is the Red Lion, a friendly pub that does food. The area is a great place for hiking or dog walking and afterwards the Red lion is a pet friendly place to dine out. The Red Lion in Arlingham is a pleasant pub with a beer garden and a nice bar area. They serve food both at lunch or in the evenings. Their menu has many options, from simple snacks to something a bit more substantial.

The New Inn A Hotel & Pub in Gloucester

Dog Friendly Gloucester - The New Inn

A pub and restaurant in a very historic building in the city centre. The New Inn is well known for paranormal activity; I have had the feeling someone walked past me on a quiet day. The pub is friendly and serves a selection of great beers. The building is timber-framed and makes you feel you have stepped back in time.

New Inn Beer

They also have a lovely courtyard to enjoy some alfresco drinking. This is especially nice on a summer’s evening. They are dog friendly in both the bar and courtyard and the staff offer water to thirsty dogs.

The Three Horseshoes in Frampton on Severn

Three Horseshoes Frampton

In the picturesque village of Frampton on Severn is the delightful village pub, The Three Horseshoes. They are a small pub that is on the village green and are pet friendly. They serve a fantastic range of beers, including local Uley ales and some Offshore Cornish Lager.

Dog Friendly Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes are pie specialists and have a variety of pies to choose from. Their game pie is nice with delicious meat, vegetables and a flaky pasty top. Overall, The Three Horseshoes is a great place for a drink after walkies or a meal out.

Tank

Tank Bar Gloucester

Tank is the taproom of Gloucester Brewery on Llanthony Road in the historic docks. It’s a pleasant bar which serves a great selection of locally produced beers. The venue is nice with some very sociable seating options with big tables. They also have a nice food menu which includes a variety of tasty pizzas.

The Portivo Lounge A Top Place To Eat Out

The Portivo Lounge in Gloucester Docks is one of the best pubs to visit with a dog in the city. They are part of the Lounges group who specialise in dog friendly venues. Portivo Lounge is near many other pet friendly pubs, thus a great area to visit. They have a good drinks menu with some excellent beers.

Portivo Lounge Gloucester

They also have coffee and other soft drink to choose from. Portivo Lounge serves food all day and has some great options. Ive enjoyed breakfast out here and enjoyed their take of the full English breakfast. They also do tasty burgers, tapas and various other mains. Overall, Portivo Lounge in Gloucester is a top dog friendly place to visit when in the city.

The Sword

The Sword Gloucester

Another dog friendly pub in the centre of Gloucester is The Sword. The Sord is a local pub that serves a good selection of beers. They have comfy seating and a bar to sit at, too. They are a good place to visit for live sports or just to have a chilled beer in the week. As a bonus, they open at 11am most days, so one of the earlier places for a beer in Gloucester.

OI Gloucester

OI Gloucester Pet Friendly Beer Garden

Outdoor Inn Gloucester is a new beer garden at the rear of The Fleece hotel and is rather nice. They have converted a bus to be their bar and have loads of seats and nice decor. They suitably impressed me with their beer options, which include a rather tasty Take Two wheat beer. This is a great place for drinks on a sunny evening, there is also some shade for the dog too.

The Thatch Inn Quedgeley

The Thatch Inn

On the Bristol Road in Quedgeley is The Thatch Inn, a pleasant pub, restaurant and hotel. They are in a historic 14th century timber-framed building with a very nice beer garden. The Thatch has a good bar with some good beer options, including Offshore, a Cornish lager and Staropramen.

Their food menu has some interesting options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This includes steaks, burgers and other meats. They allow pets in the restaurant, pub and are welcome to stay the night.

Gloucester Brewery Tap Room in The Docks

Gloucester Brewery

In Gloucester docks near to Llanthony Bridge is the Gloucester Brewery Tap Room, a fantastic place for beer lovers. You can try here all their drinks, some of which are rather nice, including their craft lager. They have both indoor or outdoor places to sit and both are dog friendly. The bar has dog water and treats for canine guests. They also have a beer shop on site to buy some to take home.

Brewhouse and Kitchen, a Dog Friendly Restaurant in Gloucester

Brewhouse Gloucester Dog Friendly

A canal-side eatery that also brews its own beer on-site and giving brewing lessons. This place serves great food for a chain restaurant, and I always have enjoyed my visits with the puppy. They have loads of options for beer and seem to have a great rotation on the pumps. I particularly like it when they have Tongerloo Blonde on tap while sitting in their comfy seats inside or enjoying the sun outside.

The Fountain Inn

The Fountain Inn

In the city centre of Gloucester, near the cathedral, is The Fountain Inn, a nice pub and restaurant. They have indoor and outside seating areas for food and drinks and is a great place to visit. They are dog friendly inside and out and even have treats for dogs at the bar.

The Fountain Dog Friendly Gloucestershire

The Fountain has an excellent selection of beers including draught and real ales. They also serve food, including pub classics and Sunday lunch specials. Overall, The Fountain Inn is one of the best dog friendly pubs in Gloucester city centre.

Friar Tucks Pub & Hotel in Quedgeley

Just outside Gloucester, in Quedgeley, is Friar Tucks, a pub and hotel that is fully dog friendly. They are a nice pub with excellent drinks options and can be a fun night out. They also have a biog beer garden for sitting out on warm days. It’s also a good place to watch live sports, including rugby and football.

Friar Tucks Quedgeley

Friar tucks have a great reputation for their food menu, especially their hunger busting big breakfast. They also do a hearty Sunday lunch each week. Overall, Friar Tucks is a great place for beers or a meal out with a dog.

The Queen’s Head A Pub/Restaurant in Longford

The Queens Head Gloucester

Just out of the city centre in Longford is the Queen’s Head, a nice pub that is dog friendly. They are a cosy pub which is great for drinks or a meal out. They also have outside seating which is great when the weather is nice.

Queens Head Longford

The Queen’s head has some good options at their bar for drinks. I really enjoy dining out at the Queen’s Head in Longford and they serve quality food. The best dish on their menu is their Longford Lamb, a delicious and tender lamb shank. Overall, the Queen’s Head is a fantastic place to dine out with or with a pet.

The Tudor Arms in Slimbridge

In the village of Slimbridge is The Tudor Arms, a pleasant pub that does nice food. They have both indoor or outside seating which is great depending on the weather. The Tudor Arms is also dog friendly and a great place to visit with your pet. Their food menu has a wonderful variety of different options, including a Sunday lunch.

The tudor arms Slimbridge

They also do some fantastic pub grub, including ham, ham egg and chips. For drinks they have ciders, lagers and real ales. You can also enjoy some superb wines or spirits. It is a great place for refreshments after visiting the wetland centre or during a walk in the local countryside. They are also a dog friendly place to stay; they have pleasant rooms and do a fantastic breakfast.

The Pelican Inn

The Pelican Inn

If you like dog friendly real ale pubs, then the Pelican Inn near Gloucester Cathedral is a great place. They have a nice indoor seating area and a garden for the warm days. We’ve visited many times with Henry our dog and had a great time. The highlight of visiting the Pelican Inn is their wonderful selection of real beers and ciders. Gloucester’s Pelican Inn is also pretty social and a great place for a night out.

Robert Raikes House

Raikes House Pub

Robert Raikes House is a historic timber-framed pub on Southgate street in Gloucester. They are a nice dog friendly pub with good beer options and a nice food menu. They have loads of small rooms inside for seating which are all nicely decorated in a historic style. The pub also has a pleasant beer garden too.

Robert Raikes's House Bar

Robert Raikes House als serve food and has a nice menu including daily specials. They also do Sunday roast each week. Overall, this is a nice pub in a fantastic building to visit with a dog.

The Bell Inn Frampton on Severn

The Bell Inn Frampton on Severn

The Bell is a pub at the end of the picturesque village green in Frampton on Severn. The village is famous for having the longest village green in the UK. Their food is fantastic. This includes their very popular Sunday lunch that comes with all the trimmings. The pub is a great base camp for circular walks in the area, including to the Canal, The River Severn, or up the green towards the gravel pits and sailing club.

The Linden Tree A Dog Friendly Pub in Gloucester

Just out of the city centre, a short walk from Gloucester Quays is the Linden Tree. The Linden Tree is a pleasant pub to visit for beer with options for inside or outside seating. The pub is a grade II listed building and dates from the late 19th century when it was a hotel. They are dog friendly and welcome dogs inside.

The Linden Tree Dog Friendly

For drinks they have draught and cask beers, cider and many other options too. The Linden Tree also serves food including a carvery on a Sunday. It’s also one of the best dog friendly pubs to watch the football at the weekend. Overall, The Linden Tree is a good place for drinks when in this part of the city.

Stables Cafe Saul Junction

Stables Dog Friendly Cafe

Stables is a cafe on the towpath of the canal at Saul Junction. The area is suitable for walking and is mainly flat. A great selection of hot drinks and sandwiches is available for lunch. Highlights of m visits with the dog are their breakfast rolls and coffee.

The Comfy Pew

Comfy Pew Gloucester

The Comfy Pew is a cafe and bistro next to Gloucester Cathedral in the city centre. They are in a beautiful historic building and a nice place to visit. The Comfy Pew has indoor and outside seating which are dog friendly. They are a great cafe for breakfast and serve a full English, brunch rolls and French toast. Their lunch menu has various baked potatoes and sandwiches to choose from, including some popular classics. The Comfy pew also serves Sunday roast. Overall, a great place to visit in the city centre.

Blue Bamboo

Blue Bamboo Sports Bar Dog Friendly

Another pet friendly bar in Gloucester Docks that Henry enjoyed visiting is Blue Bamboo. Blue Bamboo is a nice chilled sports bar with comfy seating. They serve a good range of beers to enjoy while socialising or watching the football. Beers include their own blue bamboo lager and some nice Camden hells beers. They also serve cooked bar snacks, including wings and haloumi fries. Overall, Blue Bamboo is a good bar to visit with a dog in the Docks.

Bill’s In The Docks

Bill's Dog Friendly

Bill’s is a nationwide chain of restaurants and the eatery at Gloucester Docks is dog friendly. They have a lovely venue, which is a great place to enjoy a relaxing bunch or a meal out in the evening. Ive enjoyed a few meals out at Bill’s restaurant, including their seasonal menus. Their burger is great and Ive enjoyed quite a few of the brunch options, including pancakes and their big breakfast. Overall, a consistent place to dine out with or without a pet.

Best Dog Walking Spots in Gloucestershire

The best places to walk the dog in Gloucestershire near to Gloucester.

Elmore Back

Weir Green Dog Walk

Starting in Stonebench, a riverside walk which is usually quiet even on a summer’s day. The path follows the river for as long as you wish to walk and is home to some fantastic buttercup meadows in late spring. This is also an ideal point to see the county’s unique phenomenon, the Severn bore. The Severn bore is an inland tidal wave that goes upstream against the flow of the river and is a spectacle to see if visiting the area.

Robinswood Hill, Gloucester

Robinswood Hill and Country park is a great place to go for walkies. The hill has meadows, woodland and has a few cliffs, all with optionally marked trails to follow. If you reach the top, you can see for miles, including a magnificent view of the city of Gloucester.

Travel With dogs

Travelling in the county between Gloucester and the various villages is pretty easy, with a dog in tow without a car. The trains all allow well-behaved dogs on as long as they don’t take up a seat for paying customers or cause issues, as a bonus there is no charge for travelling.

Dog Gloucester Bus

The local Stagecoach buses also allow dogs on with the caveat that only one per bus, they charge £1 for each journey. Taxis are more tricky and have found that hackney cabs will always allow pets to travel. Although some private hire taxis will, it’s best to enquire about booking for this.

Dog Friendly Accommodation & Hotels in Gloucestershire

I have little experience of staying away with the dog in Gloucestershire, as it’s my family home. I have tried a few. Alternatively, most accommodation portals like Booking.com have the option to filter by pet friendly.

Hallmark Hotel Gloucester

Hallmark Hotel Bed

Another hotel I have tried and tested is The Hallmark hotel in Gloucester, who has dedicated rooms for pet owners. One of their conditions is not being allowed to leave your pets unsupervised in the room. The hotel is pleasant, has a great restaurant and a spa that is free to use for guests.

Holiday Inn Express

If you are looking for a budget pet friendly place to stay, the Holiday Inn Express in Gloucestershire fits the bill. It’s a nice chain hotel near to the M5 motorway with functional rooms. They also do a buffet style breakfast with some healthy delicious options. There is a bar in the hotel and next door is a country pub for delicious meals out.

Travelodge Hotels

In a variety of places throughout Gloucestershire, is the budget hotel chain Travelodge. Travelodge offer dog friendly rooms in most of their hotels, this costs an extra £10 per night typically. They have accommodation in Gloucester Quays.

Ibis Hotels

Ibis is another hotel chain with a presence in Gloucestershire that is dog friendly. They charge an extra £10 per night for canine guests. The rooms of the hotel are small but functional and ideal for short stays. The Gloucester Ibis is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the city centre.

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