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Emma Flanagan & Robin Murray

Bristol's best dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés

There are loads of cracking walking routes in Bristol which are perfect for both you and your four-legged friend, but what about places where you can both enjoy a bite to eat and a drink?

Thankfully, there are plenty of them too, with dog-friendly cafés, pubs and restaurants all over the city.

We asked YOU for your recommendations on where to go with your pups and you came back with some top class suggestions.

Below are the places in Bristol you'll want to sniff out with your pooch, from riverside restaurants with stunning views to busy city centre pubs.

The Lounges

Now with multiple sites across Bristol, and beyond, The Lounges are certainly a big hit. Serving brunch, dinner and everything you could want in between they are all dog friendly.

You can find Lounge bars in Bedminster, Fishponds, Westbury-on-Trym

Multiple locations

The Knowle Pub

This former hotel in South Bristol has undergone some major refurbishment in the past three years. But that has not put them off allowing canines to be part of the clientele.

As well as a delicious Sunday roast offering their dinner menu includes dairy-free and gluten-free options.

And people have already been out enjoying the secret terrace garden this year, although personally we love the panoramic views across the city.

Leighton Road, Knowle, BS4 2LL

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The Clifton

No prizes for guessing where this watering hole is located. But their vegan options, craft beer residency and great location mean it is not just Clifton residents who return here again and again, accompanied by their four-legged friends.

16 Regent Street, Clifton, BS8 4HG

The Albion

The Albion was acquired by St Austell Brewery in 2014 and remains one of Clifton’s most popular dining and drinking establishments over 250 years since its opening in the 1760s.

Boyces Avenue, Clifton Village, BS8 4AA

The Nut Tree

Priding themselves on using as much locally grown and farmed produce as possible, the landlords continue to source the wines from Bath, fresh fish from Brixham, trusted British meat from Weston and harvested fruit and vegetables from Somerset.

Ebdon Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6UN

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The Quadrant

With fantastic wine from around the globe, contintal beers and coffee served daily, the Quadrant is the ideal spot to watch the world go by.

Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, BS8 4BP

Grain Barge

A historic converted barge bursting with character, and with stunning panoramic views, Grain Barge makes for a great place to soak up its harbourside location.

Hotwell Road, Hotwells, BS8 4RU

Hope and Anchor

Cosy pub with hanging dried hop bines and wine-bottle candles, plus a terraced back garden which is perfect for dogs.

Jacob's Wells Road, Clifton, BS8 1DR

The White Horse

The White Horse is a great place to meet friends, have a bite to eat in our restaurant, enjoy a glass of wine, or try one of the pub's local ales or continental lagers.

High St, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3DZ

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The Oxford

Building a strong reputation for live music in Bristol, The Oxford is one of the best places to catch Bristol's jazz, soul and folk musicians on the south side of the river.

Oxford Street, Totterdown, BS3 4RL

Brewhouse and Kitchen

This pub brews its own, unique craft beers on-site in its own microbrewery. Chefs also love cooking with beer, so keep an eye out for recipes which make use of the beers the pub brews.

Cotham Hill, Cotham, BS6 6JY

The Old Bookshop

The Old Bookshop is a sumptuous port-of-call for the discerning ladies and gentlemen of Bristol. It boasts a covered garden with a woodburner, which is cosy for you and your pup.

North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1ES

The Greenbank

The Greenbank pub Bristol is a community-minded, family friendly pub in Easton, serving affordable food and quality drinks.

Belle Vue Road, Easton, BS5 6DP

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Boston Tea Party Cheswick Village

Everyone knows about the quality of Boston Tea Party, but the USP of this one in Cheswick Village is that it's located just a stone's throw from the area's playing fields, perfect for dogs.

Long Down Avenue, Stoke Gifford, BS16 1FT

White Hart

The White Hart is a traditional roadside pub, set in beautiful surroundings in the idyllic Somerset countryside.

Wrington Road, Congresbury, BS49 5AR

Bristol Spirit

Bristol Spirit is a bar on Whitehall Road in East Bristol which serves local beer and cider, along with cocktails made using our own infused spirits.

Whitehall Road, Redfield, BS5 9BQ

Gloucester Old Spot

Light-filled gastropub with covered terrace and garden perfect for dogs, and a menu made from locally-sourced produce.

Kellaway Avenue, Horfield, BS6 7YQ

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The White Rabbit

The White Rabbit is a pizza and beer pub in the vibrant Clifton area of Bristol which is passionate about pizza, beer and great service.

Gordon Road, Clifton, BS8 1AW

No12

No12 part-coffee shop, part-deli and part-early-dinner destination - and maintains a strong local and community feel whilst offering salvation to locals looking for high-grade produce.

High Street, Easton, BS5 6DL

The Spotted Cow

The Spotted Cow's beer garden (Mark Simmons Photography)

A large and popular pub on North Street with a fantastic beer garden. It can sometimes be hard to grab a bench when it's busy but you can always chill out on the grass with your dog.

North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1EZ

The Codringham Arms

The Codrington Arms has been recently refurbished and offers an exciting new menu created by the new head chef and his team.

North Road, Yate, BS37 7LG

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The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse has a rustic ‘country pub in town’ feel, with a twist - a roof terrace, disco room, and events space. It's also next to St George's Park, so your furry friend can go for a run there afterwards.

172-174 Church Rd, Redfield, BS5 9HX

The Shakespeare

The Shakespeare is a popular local which plays host to a popular weekly pub quiz and occasional live music. The outside courtyard has several tables, some of which are covered.

Lower Redland Road, Redland, BS6 6SS

The Chequers Inn

With an enviable spot perched on the edge of the River Avon, beautiful garden by the river and elevated terrace to watch the world go by, both you and your dog will love it at The Chequers Inn.

Hanham Mills, Ferry Road, BS15 3NU

The Cross Hands

The Cross Hands aims to be a 'stand out pub' in the area, with talented kitchen staff creating scrumptious pub classics and innovative dishes. The pub boasts an enclosed back garden perfect for dogs.

Staple Hill, Fishponds, BS16 5AA

The Lansdown

Staff at The Lansdown love dogs and even keep biscuits for them behind the bar. It has often been recognised in the CAMRA awards and boasts outdoor seating.

Clifton Road, Clifton, BS8 1AF

The Pied Horse

The Pied Horse is a traditional pub located on Summerhill Road, opposite the bakery. It is a very dog friendly pub with a huge beer garden space. The owners have a pup of their own who is very friendly and great with other dogs.

94 Summerhill Road, St George, BS5 8JS

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Royal Navy Volunteer

A popular pub on King Street, the Royal Navy Volunteer reflects the traditional and rustic appeal of this part of town. Why not sit out front and watch the world go by with your pup?

17-18 King St, BS1 4EF

The Old Market Assembly

The Old Market Assembly has become the beating pulse of West Street in Old Market and is a must visit when you're in the area. Their bar stocks some of the finest local brewers, winemakers, cider producers and distillers in the region.

25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF

Society Café

While away the hours and drink some perfectly prepared coffee, enjoy an exquisite tea or a luxury hot chocolate made from chunks of the real thing in the scenic harbourside location.

Farr's Lane, Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA

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