Browse dog friendly pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants located inside the Lake District National Park boundary, with direct contact details from The Good Dog Guide.
The Lake District National Park is a great place to explore with a dog, with lakes, fells, woodland paths and villages spread across Cumbria. Use this page to find dog-friendly accommodation, places to eat, attractions and local services whose map locations sit inside the National Park boundary.
Many routes cross working farmland or areas with livestock and wildlife, so it is worth checking local signs and access information before setting off and keeping dogs under close control where needed.
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Dog friendly pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in the Lake District
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Royal Hotel, Dockray
Ullswater
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0JY
- Family run Lakeland pub and restaurant
- Local produce from Ullswater valley
- Seasonal menus and daily specials
- Sunday lunch served every week
- Beer garden with Lakeland views
- Real ales from small breweries
Traditional Lakeland pub and restaurant Nestled in the hamlet of Dockray, The Royal is a traditional family run pub, restaurant and hotel dating back over 500 years. Steeped in Lakeland history and ideally located close to Lake Ullswater and Aira Force waterfall, it offers a… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedAmbleside Tap Yard
Rydal Rd
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9AN
- Wood-Fired Pizza, Burgers and Hot Dogs
- Craft Beer
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCopper Pot
Copper Pot Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 OBU
- Homemade cakes and bakes
- Best coffee in town
♡ Favourite♥ SavedOld Dungeon Ghyll
Great Langdale
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JY
- Real Ale
- Home cooked food
Nestled in the stunning Great Langdale Valley, The Old Dungeon Ghyll is the original Dale Head Inn and a true… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCaffe Riva
St Martins Square
Bowness-On-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3EF
- Italian Kitchen
- Pizza
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Wainwright
The Wainwright
Lake Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5BZ
- 8 Cumbrian Real Ales
- Dog Friendly - Wooden Foors, Free Treats
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPooley Bridge Inn
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
CA10 2NN
- Dogs welcome in bar & courtyard
- 12 en-suite rooms with breakfast
Pooley Bridge Inn is a traditional pub and inn in the centre of Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, just moments from Ullswater. It… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Horse & Farrier Inn
Threlkeld
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4SQ
- Dog friendly pub in Keswick, Cumbria
- Stunning views to the Helvellyn Range
The Horse & Farrier has enjoyed an idyllic location in the centre of the picturesque village of Threlkeld, just 4 miles… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWoolpack Inn
Woolpack Inn
Boot
Eskdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TH
- Lake District Inn
- Dog Firendly Bedrooms
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Sun Inn
Crook
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 8LA
- Dogs & muddy boots welcome
- Fantastic pub food using local produce
The village pub, the whitewashed Sun Inn, dates from 1711. The Sun is a traditional Lakeland inn with stone floors and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGosforth Hall Inn
Wasdale Road
Gosforth
Cumbria
CA20 1AZ
- Dog friendly bar & lounge in Gosforth
- One of the best beer gardens in the UK
Nestled within the small rural village of Gosforth, our bar offers a warm and friendly atmosphere in a classic country… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBoaters Bar
Windermere Quays
Glebe Road
Bowness-On-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3HE
- Dog friendly bar
- Live music, cocktails, craft ale, pizza
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCrown Inn
High Newton
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbrian Mountains
Cumbria
LA11 6JH
- Stylishly furnished & equipped
- Traditional classice pub grub
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Arts Bar
Brantfell Rd
Bowness-On-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3AE
- Classic and Signature Cocktails
- Dog Friendly
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Wheatsheaf
Brigsteer
kendal
Cumbrian Mountains
Cumbria
LA8 8AN
- Award Winning.Warm welcome. Amazing food
- Dog friendly Accommodation
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Flying Fleece
Rydal Rd
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9AN
- Dog Friendly
- British Pub
♡ Favourite♥ SavedQueens Head Hotel
Town Head
Troutbeck
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1PW
- More than dog friendly!
- Great Welcome and homely cooked meals
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Salutation Inn
Nr Keswick
Threlkeld
Cumbria
CA12 4SQ
- Dog friendly pub nr Keswick, Cumbria
- Stunning panoramic views
Built in 1664, THE SALLY @ THRELKELD is a traditional 17th century former coaching inn, set in the quiet Lake District… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Flying Pig
Rayrigg Rd
Bowness-On-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3BZ
- British Pub, Cask Ales
- Dog Friendly
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Brown Horse Inn
The Brown Horse Inn
Winster
Cumbria
LA23 3NR
- Dog friendly pub in Winster, Cumbria
- Newly refurbished 1850’s coaching inn
The Brown Horse Inn, located in the heart of the Lake District, is a newly refurbished 1850’s coaching inn that… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHawkshead Brewery
Mill Yard
Staveley
Cumbria
LA8 9LR
- Dog friendly Brewery
- drink, Food and tours
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCaldbeck Oddfellows Ltd
Oddfellows Arms
Caldbeck
Wigton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA7 8EA
- Great homemade food and good variety
- Very well stocked bar and great ales
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCopper Fells Bar & Brasserie
Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat
Bewaldeth
Cumbria
CA13 9SY
- Dog Friendly Bar in the Lake District
- Beautiful Restaurant & Retreat
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTower Bank Arms
Near Sawrey
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0LF
- Traditional 17th century lakeland inn
- Friendly professional service
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Royal Oak Inn
Brantfell Road
Bowness-On-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3EG
- Traditional ales & pub dishes
- Lounge, bar and games area
The Royal Oak Inn is a dog-friendly pub in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, offering a warm Lakeland atmosphere,… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Punch Bowl Inn
Kendal
Crosthwaite
Cumbria
LA8 8HR
- We love to welcome dogs to our Inn
- We have some lovely local walks to enjoy
