You don't have to leave your best friend at home if you want to enjoy a coffee or lunch out the house.
While many cafes and bars don't allow dogs in, there are those who are more accommodating to our four-legged friends, and even eateries where canines are encouraged.
Which means you don't have to fib to your whining pet and pretend you are literally going to be gone for 'five minutes' when you set off for a lunch out. Instead, whip out the lead and watch their face melt with joy.
We've picked a selection of cafes and lunch spots in Newcastle or close to the city which are dog-friendly.
Newcastle
Flat Caps
It's been named among Britain's top 50 coffee houses as Flat Caps goes "above and beyond" to bring high quality pick-me-ups to Newcastle - and it's dog friendly too.
Flat Caps, in Carliol Square, welcomes your well-behaved pup. So you can test out their claim to be the city's best while your best friend sits alongside you.
9-11 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UF
No 1 Queen Street/Queens Cafe
Not only is Queens Cafe dog-friendly, but its decor is dedicated to dogs, so your pal should feel right at home.
The cafe is a perfect stop-off if you're strolling around the Quayside. Queens is famed for its 'belly-buster' breakfasts, which should keep the humans happy too.
Reviewers praise Queens Cafe for its value, with a full English and a tea costing around £6.
9E Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3UG.
Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar
Walk west along the Quayside and you'll find a little slice of Sicily in a Newcastle Business Park.
Liosi's is earing rave Tripadvisor reviews, pulling in a five-star rating from customers, at the time of writing.
Liosi's is a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch and tea, with Sicilian treats served, as well as full English fry ups in the morning.
Dogs are welcome, too. Liosi regularly posts social media updated confirming its pro-pooch policy - and promotes it on sandwich boards outside the cafe.
Liosi's is usually open seven days a week, although it will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday August 26.
Swordfish House, 4, Amethyst Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YL
Caffe 1901 Bistro - Jesmond
This bistro is so dog-friendly that it has its own trio of 'cafe dogs' - and they want to see your pets too!
Caffe 1901, in Jesmond , serves a breakfast and lunch menu, with speciality coffee, herbal teas, freshly squeezed juice, smoothies and cakes.
Reviewers rate it highly, Caffe 1901 holds a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
68 St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2DL
Gateshead
Staiths Cafe - Dunston
You can do far worse on a dog walk than a stroll by the Tyne to Dunston Staiths, topped off with a visit to the area's highly-rated cafe.
Staiths Cafe is popular for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and anything in between.
The seats outside offer a view of the Staiths and river.
Rated number one on Tripadvisor for a quick bite in Gateshead, Staiths Cafe welcomes dogs on leads, too.
1 Autumn Drive, Staiths Southbank, Gateshead NE8 2BZ
Jarrow
Hive Coffee Company
A recommendation straight from a Chronicle reporter who describes herself as a 'Dachshund mam'.
Hive Coffee Company is an independent coffee shop in Jarrow Hall.
With picturesque surroundings and a menu which caters for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free customers (as well as meat eaters), it's easy to see why Hive comes highly recommended.
Hive - founded two years ago by Sarah Daglish and Eve McPadden - pledges to make the most of local produce, natural food and hand-crafted coffee.
Hive Coffee Company is certified dog-friendly too, making it a great pit stop after a walk around the Jarrow Hall's grounds and farm. Bring a lead.
Hall House, Church Bank, Jarrow NE32 3DY
Tynemouth
Surf Cafe
Dogs may be banned from some beaches during summer, but no such restriction applies at Surf Cafe.
The seaside stop off serves food all day, with a breakfast menu, as well as burgers, tascas, sandwiches, burritos, pizza and dessert from lunch onwards.
Alcohol and coffee are available in Surf Cafe, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Palace Buildings, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4JH
Cullercoats
Boatyard
With a laid-back attitude, some outdoor seating and a prime location just away from the beach, Cullercoats' boatyard is perfect for taking a break with the dog.
The menu features breakfasts, seafood, burgers and caters for both vegans and veggies.
Food and drink are sourced locally and made from scratch, as much as is possible.
Alcohol - including cocktails - is served too.
1 John St, North Shields NE30 4PL
Seaham
Paws for 5
As you may have guessed by the name, Paws for 5 is more than dog-friendly, it's basically a cafe for dogs which is human-friendly.
The cafe hosts puppy socials, has dog play areas and even offers dog birthday parties.
Dogs are welcome to play together, although there is also an area for the shyer types who need their space.
Humans get well fed, too.
Paws for 5 won first place in the 'Dog Friendly Awards' last year, and is in the running this year.
Durham
Doggie Diner
Durham's cafe for canines serves three menus: one for dogs, one for humans and another for drinks.
The dog treats are home baked.
The diner encourages dogs to be dogs, and runs special events throughout the year.
40 Canterbury Road, DH1 5PY Durham, Durham
