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Jilly Beattie

Even more Northern Ireland dog friendly venues recommended as list grows to 200 and counting

Dog lovers have responded in droves to have their favourite dog friendly spots included on our growing list with additions in every county.

From fancy hotels to tiny cafes, from bars and restaurants to a floating barge, the dog vibe is getting cooler in Northern Ireland with increasing numbers of companies making it work for them and their customers.

Our dog dedicated site, DogsLive last week sniffed out an incredible 185 dog friendly places to eat, drink, relax and socialise, not only where dogs are welcome, but where they are accommodated inside with their people.

But now readers have pushed that number over the 200 mark, listing favourite places where a warm welcome is assured - and we will keep adding to the list as they come on board.

If you're checking out the Belfast dog friendly scene, City Sight Seeing Belfast will welcome your dogs on the city tour where you can discover some great open spaces at leisure.

City Sight Seeing Belfast is a dog friendly company. (City Sight Seeing Belfast)

And if you know of more dog friendly establishments, or plan to review of any of those listed, just let us know and send us a pic of you and your BFF.

Belfast

Refresh Cafe, East Belfast Mission, 239 Newtownards Road They specialise in big hearty breakfasts and claim to serve the best fry on the Newtownards Road. All money raised funds community care schemes.

Smokey Deli, 3 Grand Parade, East Belfast: Now you're talking! Trust us.. it's good with bells on, with cheese in, with flavour all around. The only thing better than the food is the chance to chat with the visiting dogs.

Ohhhh .. the Smokey Deli delights are at it again (Smokey Deli)

Guilt Trip , 4 Orangefield Lane, East Belfast: Sensational coffee and donuts. Would be rude not to.

St George's Market, East Bridge St. Plenty of food and lots of dog friendly stall holders ready for a chat.

Gusberts , Belmont Road , Belfast: A warm welcome guaranteed with lots of treats.

Boden Park Coffee Company, 28 Townsend St, Ormeau Rd . Dog friendly for cool cats.

The Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Rd, Dunmurry. The real thing. Dog friendly bar and all the staff are dog nuts. They'll even host your wedding - or your dog's wedding. Resident Pug!

Bloomin' luxury for lovely Leo at the Smokey Deli on Grand Parade, East Belfast (Smokey Deli)

Murphy and Bailey, 65 Belmont Road: Access all areas of this fabulous dog boutique and coffee dock - there is good seating and dog friendly facilities and heaters in their secure yard outside.

The Sunflower Bar, 65 Union Street: Access all areas. Chilling music for the discerning music guru pooch.

Henry’s, Joy’s Entry: Refurbished in 2018 and offering hearty traditional food, live sports, whiskey tasting and music at the weekend.

Causeway Cafe, 22 Donegall Road

C'mon in.. you're welcome (Getty)

Established Coffee 54 Hill Street: Irish, American and Irish roast be ans made into c arefully put together drinks at a funky spot.

Canteen, 322 Ormeau Road

Belfast Barge, 1 Lanyon Quay: Museum, event space, super dog friendly and locally run charity.Museum is free but donations are always welcome. Dog friendly coffee shop onboard. Open Monday to Saturday 11am-5pm

Paper Cup 13 Block, 11 ARC Queens Road, Titanic Quarter

The Last Drop , 446 Antrim Road, Belfast

The Jailhouse, Joy's Entry: Adjoining sister bar Henry's, offers a fantastic range of traditional food, local drinks, cocktails, light bites, breakfast and dinner all under the original beams and barred windows. The Jailhouse takes its name from the claim that it is the site where Henry Joy McCracken was held before being walked down Joy’s Entry to Cornmarket where he was hanged in 1798. (Don't tell the dogs)

JACK Coffee Bar, ground floor 402 Newtownards Road

Dogs Welcome (Getty)

The Marcus Ward: 1 Bankmore Square, Bar and Restaurant located @ Bankmore Sq. Cocktails, Craft beer and Wood-fired Pizza

Barnam's Cafe. World Of Ice Cream 601 Lisburn Road: Even has ice cream for dogs

The Dirty Onion, 3 Hill St: Home to one of Belfast’s biggest beer gardens and a cosy peat fire inside. Renowned for being one of the main dog-friendly spots in the Cathedral quarter, stop off for a pint and your dog can enjoy some complimentary water and fresh tasting home-made doggie treats at the Doggie Dock. Staff also host seasonal Pooch Socials.

Daft Eddie's 1 Skettrick Island: Restaurant and coffee Room on the shores of Strangford Lough serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. A chill zone with plenty of walkies nearby.

The Bear and the Doll , Little Donegal Street: Offers a great selection of drinks including a wide variety of craft beers, along with a fantastic selection of DJs and live music.

Newshounds Lottie, Rufus and Lola concentrating on the AC Hotel Marriott's breakfast offering (Peter Sullivan)

AC Marriott Hotel, Donegal Quay: A really warm and professional welcome with specially dog-designated rooms, complete with dog beds, bowls and treats. They say: "We are a dog friendly hotel meaning you never have to leave your four-legged friend behind"

Pug Uglys, 21 Bedford St: Quirky venue is known for its tasty pub grub, live sports, music and comedy, with themed nights during the week including Taco Tuesday and Wednesday quiz nights. Dogs are welcome inside the pub and water bowls are available in the outdoor seating area.

Ben Madigan's Bar & Kitchen, 169-175 Cavehill Rd

The Bone Yard, 29 Bedford St: A quirky bar and food venue with picnic tables inside and out, including living room containers, which are available to reserve for your own party. Check out the food trucks from Pug Uglys and Tribal Burger to take away or eat at your table. Most importantly… The Bone Yard is dog friendly of course.

Lavery’s Belfast, 12-18 Bradbury Place: Roof terrace and beer garden and the new extension of the Woodworkers for food Union Street Bar: Union St

The Dock Market, 2k Queens Rd: A scent sensation surrounded by stalls selling everything from gourmet waffles to award-winning burgers, cup cakes and fresh bakes. Drooling permitted.

Marley enjoying some chilled time at Sage, Warrenpoint (Sage)

The Spaniard, 3 Skipper St: With a resident Springer Spaniel and a regular in the shape of a nifty Jack Russell, The Spaniard has announced it is officially dog friendly.

The Last Drop, 466 Antrim Rd

Jumon, Unit 6 McAuley House, Fountain St: Multi-cuisine t hat attracts a crowd so book ahead.

Divis Coffee Barn, Divis and Black Mountain, Belfast

The Bobbin Coffee Shop, May Street

Freddie is ready to say haaroow at The Turnip House (The Turnip House)

Northern Lights, 451 Ormeau Rd

The Dock Cafe: Soup restaurant and coffee s hop with a spiritual leaning

Cafe 1401 : At Titanic’s Pump-House, a quirky cafe specialising in locally roasted coffees and loose leaf teas, healthier taste ranging brekkies and a bangin’ Ulster fry, sandwiches, salads, homemade pork or vegetarian sausage rolls. Don’t forget your doggie bag.

The Deer's Head, 1 - 3 Lower Garfield St: Classic cocktails with modern twists in Victorian pub turned cool bar with period decor and booths.

Fish City, 33 Ann St: Rustic-chic seafood spot with nautical flair and pavement seats renowned for its fish ‘n chips.

Pablos, 22 Church Lane: Burgers & Booze with Fries & Sides.

The Harlem Cafe, 34 Bedford St

BRØN Belfast, Gilnahirk Road

You can't miss it. (Boden Park Coffee)

Lamppost Cafe: 19 Upper Newtownards Road: Access all areas including a lovely little yard area for chilling with your pet.

East Side Visitor Centre: 402 Newtownards Road - Great spot for a stop-off while on walkies. Almond coffee, tray bakes, comfy setting and friendly staff.

Fitzwilliam Hotel, 1-3 Great Victoria St: The city's first 5* hotel accommodating dogs.

Robin's Hobby Cafe, 145 Holywood Road: Facing Strand Cinema. Everyone welcome.

Lazy Clare’s Patisserie: 227 Castlereagh Road: If you’re looking for treats, look no further.

The Bower y, 701 Lisburn Rd

Kangaroos Tie Their Own Laces, 430 Falls Road, Belfast

Coffee Nook, 255 Castlereagh Road: Very friendly and accommodating

Belvedere Cafe and Restaurant: 69 Cregagh Road

The Pocket Coffee Shop: 68 Upper Church Lane, University Road

Guilt Trip: 497 Lisburn Road

Caffè Nero: Forestside

The Barge is dog friendly (The Barge)

Divis Coffee Barn: Divis and Black Mountain. Great craic and right in walking country.

Jeggy Nettle, 12 Stranmillis Road: The folk from Muriel's are behind this bar so of course it’s dog friendly.

Seven Coffee, 7 Glen Rd, Andersonstown

The Lock Keeper’s Inn, 2 Lock Keepers Lane: Set on the banks of the River Lagan, it's a popular stop off for dog walkers, offering a place to relax and enjoy a breakfast, lunch or light snack. The grassy outdoor area boasts plenty of picnic benches to enjoy a drink or bite to eat, and dogs are very welcome to sit out there too.

Al Gelato, 417 Ormeau Road - Treats for you and even ice cream treats for the doggies.

Caffè Nero: Lisburn Road

The treats at The Lamppost Cafe (Myrtle Beattie)

Caffè Nero: Ormeau Road

The Pocket Coffee Shop: 68 Upper Church Lane: A classic coffee shop menu featuring brunch fare & pasties with exposed brick and modern interiors.

Titanic Rain Check Cafe : Right beside the SSE Arena overlooking the water.

Hickson's Point, Titanic: Authentic 1900s public house setting located on the plaza outside Titanic Belfast offering traditional music, entertainment, heritage décor and locally produced food and is open seasonally, April to October.

Caffè Nero: Ballyhackamore

Output Expresso: 479 Lisburn Road

The Pap er Cup, 307 Upper Newtownards Rd

One man and his dog - Colin and Freya enjoying drinks in The Bone Yard in Belfast. (Justin Kernoghan/ Belfast Live)

Co Antrim

Native Seafood & Scran, The Cresent, Portstewart - Sustainably sourced Irish seafood, seafood cafe and fishmonger offering brunch, scran, bakes, coffee and you can BYOB!! recently named in the 100 best restaurants in Ireland.

The Bilberry Mill, The Diamond, Bushmills: Recently opened with home made breads baked every morning and all meals cooked to order. Even the snossiges! Dog menu available too.

Twilight Coffee and Bunkhouse, 54-56 Harbour Rd, Carnlough

The Millar's Bar, 46 Main St, Ballycarry, Carrickfergus

Atlantic Bar, 39 - 41 Main St, Portrush - lots of live music and good craic

The New York Inn , 2 Station Rd, Portstewart

Molly Brown's Tea Room, 52 The Promendade, Portstewart

Harry's Bar, 46 Main St, Ballycarry, Co Antrim: Great for a relax and a few drinks and food after a long walk with the bonus of an open fire.

Grandma Johnston 10 Causeway St, Portrush for home baked scones, cakes and tray bakes and light lunches.

Cafe Country, 38-44 Main St, Ballymoney : Reputation for dog friendly atmosphere. Access all areas. Ears rubs offered at no additional cost.

What can I get you? (Getty)

Red Brick Coffee Shop Raceview Mill, 29 Raceview Rd, Broughshane: Access all areas. Really good welcome here.

The Lark, 4 Lisburn Square, Lisburn is Lisburn's newest hospitality venue. The ground floor is home to live music from popular musicians and offer patrons an extensive and creative drinks menu. The first floor is home a new Yardbird Restaurant.

Costa Coffee, Marine Hotel: 1-3 North St, Ballycastle : Access all areas. A great spot to catch up on people watching over a pupaccino.

Creative Gardens Logwood, 8 Logwood Rd, Ballycl are

NACS Not Another Coffee Shop, 11 West St, Carrickfergus : newly opened and trialling dog friendly.

Puppuccino please (Getty)

Indigo Cafe, 5 Eglinton St, Portrush: A super-welcome guaranteed for dogs and their people (but especially dogs). At Indigo, they have pancakes and then they have doggie pancakes...

Bob Stewart’s, 149 Ballyskeagh Rd, Lisburn

Marine Court Hotel, 1-3 North St, Ballycastle: Dogs allowed in selected bedrooms and lobby area for food service. A relaxing retreat for the fuss free pets. Currently building more dog friendly guest rooms.

Lars checking out if the seats at Kaffe O Botanic Avenue and Ormeau Road are as comfy as he remembers (Lars)

Inn on the Coast, 50 Ballyreagh Rd, Portrush: Dogs allowed in selected ground floor bedrooms, seating area in main reception for food and drinks service. Owners asked to bring their pets’ beds and bowls. £10 charge per pet per room. Dogs get a Good Behaviour Certificate and treat on check out. Food is in the evenings but call ahead to see if lunch is served. Serious doggie delight.

McLarnons Ramble Inn, 236 Lisnevenagh Rd, Antrim: Classic pub grub, including breakfast in a 16th century inn with exposed beams and minstrels' gallery.

The Fullerton Arms: 22 Main St, Ballintoy, Ballycastle: Dogs allowed in bar for food and drinks service and in two dedicated garden rooms. £10 charge additional flat rate for dog friendly room. Bar staff are huge dog fans and pooches birthday parties are catered for.

Gowdy’s at Down Royal: Dogs allowed in the pub/restaurant in The Library area and outside in the beer garden. Where the country set meets the horsey set, doggie heaven.

The good chow in the Lobster Pot, Strangford (The Lobster Pot)

Tilly’s, Pets at the Port: 12-16 Causeway St, Portrush: Not only will dog owners feel the love at Tilly’s, it’s basically doggie heaven and classes itself as a premier dog friendly spot. They even host Cockapoo meet ups at £20 per person. Hot drink and scone, cockapoo walk, back to Tilly’s for brunch and a coffee.

Port Nosh: 4 Eglantine Lane, Portrush

Cafe Koko : 10 Castle Erin Road, Portrush : Beach combing and coffee can combine thanks to a perfect setting.

Bank House Cafe: 12 Edward Road, Whitehead

Third Day Coffee, 29 Church St, Antrim

Caffè Nero : Lisburn

Cosy at the Fairhill Bar, 18 Thomas St, Ballymena

National Trust in Northern Ireland welcomes dogs (National trust)

Barista Coffee House at Loughshore Park, Jordanstown: They love their canine customers and their weather proof porch area is officially. free cuddles and free doggie treats.

The Bureau Bar, 637 Shore Rd, Jordanstown: Dog lover Colin Brown and his team took over the Bureau in July 2015 and immediately started their dog friendly beer garden. It’s proving extremely popular with walkers who love to stop off for a tipple - dog bowls provided of course.

The Crown and Shamrock, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey

Co Armagh

Church St Pantry, 3 Church St, Portadown: This is the town's first refill store and coffee house which great groceries, coffee and deadly goodies and dogs are very welcome.

Scruffy Spuds is a welcome spot for dogs and their people with home cooked food for all (Scruffy Spuds)

Scruffy Spuds, 6 Windsor Ave, Lurgan: Healthy, hot food ready to go in record time with a dog friendly area and menu.

JD Tipler, 58 Killycomain Rd, Portadown : Clean, dry and well behaved dogs welcome on a lead on the ground floor and beer garden. If coming with a dog please mention when booking a table. Friday, Saturday and Sundays are very busy and may may not be an ideal environment for dogs.

Caffè Nero, Armagh

Viva Bar Venue, 7 Lower English St, Armagh

Sally McNally's At The Corner, 91 Markethill Rd, Portadown : Traditional pub and restaurant just serving heart-warming traditional pub grub with generous portion control!

Toby Jug Bar, 65 Irish St, Armagh, good beer, friendly staff and a bit of craic.

Co Derry

Da Vinci's Hotel, 15 Culmore Rd, Derry

Nine Hostages Coffee, 2 Waterloo Pl: Speciality coffee and great food.

Bryson’s, 28 Union Rd, Magherafelt

The Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn: 209 Agivey Rd, Aghadowey, Coleraine - Dogs allowed on all tiled areas including bar and lobby for food and drinks service and all bedrooms are dogfriendly. Charge for one dog is £20, charge for two dogs is £30 for duration of stay. Number of dogs negotiable at booking. Excellent for the country set. Tweeds acceptable.

Barn Cafe : Springhill, Moneymore

Marley enjoying some chilled time at Sage, Warrenpoint (Sage)

Hilton Hotel: Derry - Dogs and cats are accommodated and assistance dogs are exempt the £20 charge per night. Pets must not be left unattended in the dedicated rooms. A sensible approach for well behaved hounds.

Warehouse No1 Cafe, 1-3 Guildhall St : Derry

Caffè Nero : Coleraine

Cafe Piazza: Limavady

Berthas: 6 Sea Rd, Castlerock, Coleraine. Great craic and great food.

The Point: Point Rd, Magilligan, Limavady

The Rock Bar & Grill: 6 Sea Rd, Castlerock

The Orangerie : Drenagh Gardens, 15 Dowland Rd, Limavday

Co Down

Bridewell Coffee & Provisions, 19 High St, Donaghdee: Moved to dog friendly status after lockdown lifted. A cool spot for visitors with dogs offering a warm welcome, modern food and fine coffees. But beware, if you misbehave the old police cells are still located downstairs!

Sintons at the Bridge, 2 Station Rd, Scarva, Craigavon: A family run restaurant offering fab traditional food with a modern twistmanner using the finest locally sourced produce with friendly.

HollieBerrie At the Tearooms: 8 Main Street, Scarva: Filled with sweet aromas and fuelled by a warm welcome. A must.

Cultra Inn, Culloden Estate and Spa, 1 Cultra Station Rd, Holywood: Dogs are welcome in the bar with treats available.

The Turnip House Knitwear Tea Room, 64 Dromara Rd, Ballyward, Castlewellan: Open every Saturday and Sunday in February, 11.30am to 5pm and Freddie is ready to say hello.

Joxer, 25 Church Rd, Holywood : Intimate dining experience with speciality coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch and three late evenings a week. Inspired by rustic Mediterranean flavours, Roman style pizza and showcasing local produce supplied by independent retailers, Joxer strives to ensure a warm welcome to all including dogs.

The Goat's Toe, Bingham Mall, Main St, Bangor offers a warm welcome for music, food and drinks, including theme nights.

Jenny Watts, 41 High St, Bangor: As Bangor's oldest public house, the jenny's crew says they're responsible for reinventing the art of conversation in a warm and entertaining environment - of course chatting with dogs always helps.

The Blue Cedar Cafe and Garden Centre, 9-15 High St, Ballynahinch

Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop, 24 Main St, Crawfordsburn: G ood people, good food and fine things.. a real treasure and if you like a wood fired pizza, well this is a cracker!

The Lobster Pot, 7 - 11 The Square, Strangford: Cosy, friendly, family run Restaurant in picturesque Strangford. The say they cater for all, fish lovers, meat movers, vegetarians and best of all, course dog lovers.

Wild Thing, 4a High St, Donaghadee: excellent coffee, cracking sweet and savoury treats and plenty of craic amid the coolest surroundings. You WILL buy a plant.

Caledonia Coffee & Bakes, 32 regent St, Newtownards : recently opened offering coffee, bakes, sandwiches and vibes.

Base Coffee Company , Central Promenade, Newcastle

Minerstown Tavern: 68 Minerstown Rd near Downpatrick - Dogs expected to fit in without fuss and watch the racing. All racing tips must be shared.

No 14 The Georgian House, 14 The Square, Comber: A class act inside and out, all covered and very comfortable

Salty Dog Hotel and Bistro, 10-12 Seacliff Rd, Bangor: Dog friendly bar and hotel overlooking Bangor Bay with good separation from non-dog loving customers. Always doggie treats, a bowl of water and a good ear scratch available from staff. Great for beach combers after a dry off. Dedicated rooms for dog owners.

Hop House: 44 High St, Bangor

The Hillside: 21 Main St, Hillsborough: Dog friendly area downstairs. A great spot for a rest following a walk around the nearby forest. Blazing fire to lie in front of in the winter.

Crawford's Bar, Rostrevor Inn, 33 - 35 Bridge Street, Rostrevor.

We ordered biscuits.. (Getty)

Mezi Caproni, Queen's Parade, Bangor: Dairy ice cream, milkshakes and freshly ground coffee and a little spot to rest your legs.

The North Down House, 103 Mill St, Comber

The Wildfowler Inn, 1 Main St, Greyabbey: All stone floor with good area for dogs at the rear and friendly staff.

Teddy’s, 1 Castle St, Bangor: A lovely welcome awaits especially for waggy tails in the bar

Hugh McCann’s, 119 - 121 Central Promenade, Newcastle - Offers a renowned friendly welcome awaits for pooches and their people. After a brisk walk along the promenade, stop off at Hugh McCann’s for a tasty bite to eat and relax with your pooch in the Hogg Snog.

Carrick Cottage Cafe : 204 Head Rd, Annalong. On a beautiful Mournes walking trail offering fine coffee, tea, freshly baked scones, tray bakes and cakes along with breakfast and homemade soup. The café is open at weekends throughout the year and most weekdays from Easter to September . Check online before you trek over.

Harbour & Co, 31 The Parade, Donaghadee - Ground floor bar and restaurant are a great spot for people and pooches. Great food and happy staff.

Lighthouse Bar and Grill, 27 The Parade, Donaghadee: These guys LOVE dogs and are well prepared for yours. Treat galore and lots of cuddles.

Pier 36: 36 The Parade, Donaghadee : Very friendly welcome in this bar/ restaurant situated right on the quayside of one of the most picturesque harbours on the coast. Dogs allowed in front bar and outside, covered area.

Ooooh the creamy coffee at Copeland Distillery (Copeland Distillery)

The Copeland Distillery, 43 Manor St, Donaghadee: Coffee and killer donuts with a view into the world of gin and rum distilling.

Eden Pottery/Café: 218 Abbey Rd, Millisle : Very dog friendly, this is an access all areas café with a beautiful pottery. The bottom shelves have been cleared so tails can wag freely. The bottom shelves have been cleared for wagging tails at Eden Pottery.

Anchorage Bistro: 2 Sullivan Place, Holywood : Top nosh and a great spot for calm pooches in the bar area of the restaurant where the full food menu is available. Access to beer garden too. They say: “Absolutely no refusal to people with well behaved dogs.”

Sage cafe, 12 Seaview , Warrenpoint. A veggie/vegan restaurant with a chilled vibe and incredible food and an even better welcome. Holistic therapies by appointment too!

Stokers Halt, 27 Hibernia St, Holywood

McCooey’s Coffee Shop, 22 Monaghan St, Newry

There are rules! (Getty)

Leafy Greens & Co, 8 Mary St, Warrenpoint - Plant based food, home made and fabulous with a resident rescue dog. Small but perfectly formed.

Esplanade Bar and Restaurant: 12 Ballyholme Esplanade: boasts a beautiful bespoke interior for posh pooches in the back bar. The front terrace is also open to pets with stunning views of the lough.

Trait Coffee, 33 Castle St, Comber

The Cafe: Hoops Courtyard, 7 - 9 Main St, Greyabbey

Mathew McGrath’s Songs and Stories at Crawford's Bar, Rostrevor Inn (Rostrevor Inn)

Church Lane Coffee, 32 Church St, Warrenpoint: Fully pet friendly for well behaved dogs at front of cafe. Open 8am -10pm. And 20p off takeaway hot drinks when you use a Frank Green reusable cup.

The Parsons Nose, 48 Lisburn St, Hillsborough: An early pooch pioneer with Peggy the resident Pug. The Parson's Nose allows dogs inside the bar area offers drinking bowls and treats and also in their beautiful our garden.

Pretty Mary’s pub, Moira. A warm welcome from the staff guaranteed and dogs are allowed in the front bar.

Del Pieros, 1 Francis Street, Newtownards

Petal Power, 64 High St, Newtownards - If you are looking for a florist and a cafe that serves fabulous soup and is pet friendly, look no further. Resident Great Dane.

Caffè Nero: Newtownards

FINE , 70 Main Street , Moira : Lovely stop off, all food made to order, so sit back and relax.

Caffè Nero: Newcastle

Harbour House, 4 South Promenade, Newcastle: In business 40 years and welcomes the whole family

Caffè Nero: Bangor

Castle Ward: Strangford. The Trailhead Cafe : The perfect spot for grabbing a cuppa after exploring the estate.

The Fina Coffee Company, 70 Main St, Moira: Dogs downstairs.

Camphill Cafe, 8 Shore Rd, Holywood: Vegetarian and vegan restaurant and coffee shop. Relaxed and friendly

Hinge and Bracket, Main St, Ballywalter: Great welcome, cement floor and lots of gifts and garden furniture to ponder. You can grab a takeaway coffee from Firebox cafe and restaurant next door - outside seating for dogs.

Co Tyrone

Grays Tea Room, 49 Main St, Strabane: A wonderful old fashioned tea rooms that offer home-cooked food, a nice cup of tea and a wee bit of banter.

The White Pheasant, 3A Burn Rd, Cookstown: This small restaurant allows dogs during quieter periods of the day. Call ahead if you are planning to visit. Small but perfectly formed like the dogs they welcome.

Rosie's Cookstown: Cookstown Enterprise Centre

Cheeky Spoon: William Street , Cookstown

Co Fermanagh

Pat's Bar 1-5 Townhall St, Enniskillen: A warm welcome to dogs and their people in the dog friendly in the main bar.

Bridies's in Pat's Bar, 1-5 Townhall St, Enniskillen: The best brunches, lunches and mimosas!

Killyhevlin Hotel, Dublin Rd. Dogs are welcome in the Lakeside Bar and lounge areas, a number of bedrooms and the luxury lakeside lodges.

Mahons Hotel Irvinestown, 12 Mill St: A very dog friendly set up, dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant and rooms in a family-feel hotel where old world courtesy is a given. A real delight.

Black Cat Cove,28 Main St, Belleek, Enniskillen: Bar with food service. Access all areas. Dogs who like traditional music will love the Black Cat Cove.

Lusty Beg, Kesh, is truly dog friendly. Dogs are welcome in rooms and lodges and can eat with you in a special dog friendly area of the bar/restaurant And they get Murphy’s Barkery Treats

Carrybridge Lakeside Lodge Hotel, 33 Inishmore Rd, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen: Dogs allowed in bedrooms and the bar with owners area for food service. One dog per visitor but negotiable. Well behaved dogs welcomed again and again.

The Killyhevlin Hotel is dog friendly inside the Lakeside Bar and the lounge area to relax and luxury - really luxury - lodges on the lakeside, and weather permitting under cover outside overlooking the water (Killyhevlin Hotel)

Fermanagh Voluntary Association of the Disabled, 64 Mill St, Enniskillen

Belle Isle Bistro, Belle Isle Estate and Private Island, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen

The Moorings Bar, 156 Derrylin Rd, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen

Cafe Nero

Dog friendly but no food served

  • Village Inn: Waringstown
  • Jeggy Nettle: Stranmillis, Belfast - you can bring own food
  • Burnside Tavern: Doagh, Ballyclare

Dogs welcome in outdoor covered area

  • The Yard, Upper English St, Armagh
  • The Yard, 102 - 104 High St, Holywood: Comfy seating and great food with on site parking.
  • 55 Degrees North: Portrush - Café/Restaurant. Great for a chill out to watch the waves crashing under the covered outside area at the bottom of the building. Water bowls and a friendly welcome can be expected.
  • Barista Coffee : Loughshore, Whiteabbey
  • Ownies: Carrickfergus - Dogs allowed Sunday to Thursday
  • Me & Mrs Jones, Portstewart: The first level of our beer garden where dogs aren’t only welcomed, they’re encouraged
  • Bureau: Whiteabbey
  • SoZo: Whiteabbey
  • Cheeky Cherub: Glengormley1-3 Arthur Square, Belfast

If you are a dog friendly business and have not appeared on our list, please let us know so we can add you in. Email jilly.beattie@reachplc.com

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