ALSTON The Cumberland Hotel

In the heart of the North Pennines an attractive country inn with two bars and bed & breakfast accommodation. Good range of local ales and frequently updated menu. Popular with walkers for lunch, and tourists for a short break. Visit on a Wednesday afternoon to see the local quoits team in action. Dogs allowed throughout bar areas and patio.
Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01434 381875

AMBLESIDE Golden Rule

Open 7 days a week, you'll recognise the Golden Rule by the beautiful window boxes in front. CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Pork pies and well-filled rolls are available plus a choice of rooms and a sun trap patio. Our supporter tells us that this is a dog friendly pub.
Smithy Brow, Ambleside, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 33363

AMBLESIDE New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

This pub/hotel is in the Langdale Valley next door to Stickel Barn Tavern (listed) but different from the Old Dungeon Ghyll (listed). Dogs welcome in the walkers bar. Plenty of outdoor seating. Serve Thwaites ales and good selection of soup sandwiches and cooked meals good veggie choice
Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 37213

AMBLESIDE The Priest Hole

In the heart of the Lake District, the perfect central location to reach the mountains or the lakes. It's best to book if you'd like to dine. Locally sourced ingredients. Open fires in winter and a terrace in summer. Dogs are treated to a biscuit when owners pay the bill!
Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 33332

AMBLESIDE Wainwrights Inn

You'll find good value food and a selection of wines and ales at this good country pub. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and will be provided with water. There are plenty of local walks in the area.
Chapel Stile, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 38O88

AMBLESIDE Water Edge Inn

Absolutely stunning, literally steps away from Lake Windermere's waters edge in the heart of the Lake District. Dogs are very welcome and may even be tempted into taking a boat trip from water head pier. Dog bowls outside and dogs allowed in the bar where food is served. Real Ales. Stunning views.
Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 32332

ASKHAM The Punchbowl Inn & Restaurant

This is an old country pub which has a garden and two bar areas, as well as a restaurant. It serves local ales and a very good food selection. Dogs are allowed in the bar areas and water bowls and dog biscuits are often provided. The pub serves food all day on Sunday.
Askham, Penrith, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 019317 12443

BAMPTON The Mardale Inn @ Patrick's Well

This is a cracking little pub - recently refurbished - real ales, good wines, fab food. All food locally sourced. Dogs are very welcome in all public areas of the Inn, and there is a resident Border Terrier.
Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01931 713244

BOOT The Woolpack Inn

Close to Scafell Pike the highest peak in England and Hard Knott Pass probably the steepest road in England, this place will quite literally take your breath away. They brew their own and combine this with homemade and innovative restaurant quality food. Charlie or Tripod the 3 legged Cat takes place of a resident dog and loves making new friends. Well behaved dogs are welcome both in the bar and accommodation and they normally try to keep treats on hand.
Boot Eskdale, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 019467 23230

BOWNESS ON WINDEMERE The Ship Inn

Dogs are welcome outside on the decking overlooking the lake. If the weather is "typically British", then dogs are welcome inside in a designated area, whilst you have a meal. The staff are very accommodating, and you can get very pleasant food.
Glebe Road Bowness on Windemere LA22 3HB
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 450001

BRAITHEWAITE Coledale inn

Good Lake District pub, welcoming dogs to bar areas. Bar food available.
Braithwaite, Nr. Keswick, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 778272

BRAITHEWAITE Middle Ruddings Hotel

Owner may great your dog with a bowl of water. Local real ale and a superb lunch. A very friendly bar and helpful staff. A real find.
Middle Ruddings Hotel Braithwaite Nr Keswick CA12 5RY
Pub Website
Telephone: 017687 78436

BRAMPTON The Samson Inn

The Samson Inn is a family run inn and great dog friendly pub in the heart of Gilsland, close to the Poltross Mile Castle and Hadrian?s Wall. It serves bar meals every day and also has a restaurant. Their rabbit pie has won awards in the past!
Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DR
Pub Website
Telephone: 016977 47220

BROUGH The Castle Hotel

A nice friendly dog friendly pub/hotel. Recommended for all dogs and their owners.
Main Street, Brough, Kirkby Stephen,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 341252

BROUGH The Golden Fleece

Featured in the Good Beer Guide 2005-2006, The Golden Fleece serves food from an extensive a la carte menu. It is located near Brough Castle, which overlooks the lovely Eden Valley. We understand that this is a dog friendly pub.
Main Street, Brough, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 341 314

CARTME The Cavendish Arms

Very friendly inn set in lovely village with two other dog friendly pubs in the village square. Locals even have dog water bowls outside their houses! Dogs not allowed in restaurant but not a problem, as you can eat in the bar area, where they are allowed. Superb walks right from the front door of the pub. Good food and real ale, all at sensible prices.
Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 015395 36240

COCKERMOUTH The Tithebarn

The steaks at this traditional small town pub is particularly good, as is the local Jennings beer. The pub serves good quality home cooked food, including some vegetarian options. Dogs are welcome in the front bar and given treats.
41, Station St, Cockermouth, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01900 822179

CONISTON The Black Bull

The Black Bull is the brewery tap for the Coniston Brewery Company CAMRA pub. The pub serves good food while dogs are free to roam around and are given water. The pub is easy to find in the centre of the village.
Coppermines Road, Coniston,
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 41335

CONISTON The Ship Inn

A traditional country inn in the heart of the Lake District, only a short walk to Coniston village. Wander at will and discover the surrounding countryside and local attractions. Dogs it pays to be on your best behaviour, the owner likes to reward those who mind their manners. Plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy the views and they offer an extensive menu that features locally sourced fresh meat and produce. With the Coniston Old Hall Campsite and the Park Coppice Caravan Club Site close by, it?s not hard to convince your owners to extend your stay.
Bowmanstead Coniston Cumbria LA21 8HB
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 41224

COTEHILL The Greyhound Inn

Hospitality and food first class and they were very welcoming to dogs and even gave them treats.
Front Street, Cotehill, Carlisle, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01228560858

DUFTON The Stag Inn

Spectacular scenery of Pennine Way from this village pub. Dufton Ghyll at back of village offers woodland dog walk. Excellent food, open fire cask conditioned ales.
Dufton, Appleby-in-Westmorland , Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 351608

ELTERWATER Britannia Inn

Fantastic walks and sublime beer! Dogs welcome in the pub and also to stay at this little village pub for no extra charge.
Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 437210

ELTERWATER Stickle Barn Tavern

At the head of the Great Langdale Valley in the Lake District National Park. Traditional rural pub with good traditional food and a warm doggie welcome.
Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 437356

ESKDALE The Boot Inn

The Boot Inn is a traditional pub nestled amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in England. There is a bar with a log fire, a beamed restaurant, a spacious conservatory, a games room and a drying/boot room. Outside there is a beer garden where barbecues are held in the summer. All food is made using local produce wherever possible. Well-behaved dogs are most welcome in the bar area as well as the pub's 9 bedrooms. Good walking.
Eskdale, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01946 723224

GREAT ASBY The Three Greyhounds

An excellent family-run country pub with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Roaring open fire in the winter to accompany a delicious Sunday roast. Good range of local ales and a simple traditional home-cooked menu. Great specials board. Lots of good local walks to discover. No bar food on Mondays. Dogs allowed throughout bar areas.
Great Asby, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 351428

GREAT LANGDALE Sticklebarn Tavern

This pub is perfectly designed for dog-owners. There are two black labradors living there full-time. It has a large patio, smoking and non-smoking areas accessible to dogs, good local walks and a warm fire to warm-up beside if you're caught in the rain. Food such as shepherd's pie is complemented by tasty Real Ales.
Sticklebarn Tavern, Great Langdale, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 437356

GREAT LANGDALE The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

At the foot of the Langdale Pikes, a real walkers' pub and hotel. Dogs welcome in the bar areas and rooms (at no charge) but not lounge or dining room. Basic but excellent bar food.
Great Langdale, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 437272

HAWKSHEAD The Kings Arms Hotel

Set in stunning area not far from Coniston Water and Windermere. Wonderful place for a holiday, walks and friendly welcome - self catering annexe allows dogs, as do their B&B rooms.
The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 36372

HESKET NEWMARKET The Old Crown

Great co-operative pub, fantastic beer from own brewery (brewery tours available), Good Yorkshire pudding with beef! situated just inside the northern edge of the Lake District National Park.
The Old Crown Hesket Newmarket Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01697 478288

HOLMROOK Santon Bridge

A very friendly and welcoming pub with great food! Dogs allowed in the bar where you can get food but not in the restaurant. Local walks.
Santon Bridge Holmrook Nr Wasdale Cumbria CA19 1 UX
Pub Website
Telephone: 019467 26221

INGS The Watermill Inn

Well-behaved dogs are always welcome and often welcomed with a bowl of water and a biscuit or two. Amazing selection of real ales , an on-site micro-brewery (all home-brewed beers are named with a dog theme. An extensive menu, it's the perfect lunch-stop for anyone strolling around Lake Windemere.
Ings , Near Windermere, Kendal, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 821309

KENDAL Oddfellows

Only Snacks e.g. Crisps. However good beer and real ale. Friendly locals and Friendly Dogs (treats & water are available for the dogs!!)
Burneside Road, Kendal, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 722459

KESWICK Bank Tavern

As long as they don't go on the carpet, your dog will be allowed in the bar as well as in the garden. Water and treats are normally available to keep them happy and wholesome food made from local produce will keep you happy. If it doesn't, the extensive beer and wine menu will!
47 High Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DS
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 772663

KESWICK The Dog and Gun

Very friendly, this unpretentious pub is deservedly popular for its beer, food and atmosphere. They offer very reasonably priced bar food of the home cooked variety all day. The range of ales is great with a good selection from the local Keswick brewery, only a few hundred yards away. Dogs are made very welcome all day with plenty of water provided.
2 Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 773463

KESWICK The Keswick Lodge

A great place to take the dog for a pint, a meal or a night away. In the centre of Keswick, at the heart of the Lakes. Dog friendly policy in the bar area and selected rooms (prior arrangement required). Good selection of cask ales and pub style menu.
Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 774584

MUNGRISDALE The Mill Inn

Lying at the base of Souther Fell and Blencathra in the tranquil and unspoilt village of Mungrisdale, The Mill Inn, and old 16th century Coaching Inn, provides the perfect setting for a visit to Cumbria and the Lake District. Dogs are welcome in the Bar and to stay overnight ( Please bring own bedding)
Mungrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 779632

NETHER WASDALE The Screes Inn

The Screes Inn has a large, comfortable bar area with a roaring log fire. They serve a good choice of Real Ales, fine wines and a large selection of malt whiskies, as well as a range of traditional and vegetarian meals. We understand that they are dog friendly
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 01946 726262

NEWBY BRIDGE Newby Bridge Hotel

Attractive country house hotel overlooking Lake Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District and great walking country. Dogs allowed in bar areas and rooms at no charge. Smart restaurant for owners only.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 531222

NR. HAWKSHEAD The Tower Bank Arms

This pub is owned by the National Trust and features in Beatrix Potter books. The walls are adorned with signed photographs of celebrities. Dogs are welcome in the bar where there is good food and beer served. Accommodation is also available; dogs are welcome to stay. There is plenty of walking in the area, and the pub features in many pub, beer and walking guides.
Near Sawrey, Nr. Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 436 334

OUTGATE The Outgate

Situated in small hamlet. Lovely walks, and you may stay night - no charge for best friend.
Outgate, Ambleside, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 436413

PENRITH Lonsdales bar

Lonsdales is a favourite amongst the locals centrally located in a pedestrian area of town. The perfect place to meet for a drink including a good choice of keg ales and lagers or a meal, with a three course lunch served on Sundays. One of a select few that welcome dogs, the owners love to fuss over four legged friends with water on tap and yummy snacks provided.
12 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 867496

PENRITH Punchbowl Inn

This lovely traditional pub has nice quiet areas off the main bar where you can enjoy a meal from the extensive bar menu. Everyone will give you and your dog a warm welcome. They also have some rooms to let.
Ashkham, Penrith, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 019317 12443

PENRITH The Inn on the Lake Hotel

The Ramblers' Bar at this 3* hotel is very welcoming and not too expensive with good quality food from a very adequate menu. The Bar is not accessible from within the hotel - except to staff - and is at the northern end of the large car park. The bar size is doubled by an adjoining, light and airy, marquee in the tourist season.
Lake Ullswater, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 0176 84 82444

PENRITH The Sun Inn

This is a very friendly pub which allows dogs in the bar area. Very good food is served, as well as Jennings Real Ale. B&B accommodation, with 3 diamonds from the tourist board, is available and dogs can stay for a small additional charge.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 486205

SANDSIDE The Ship Inn

New owners - Sam, Mike, Linda, Keith and their dogs Dolly and Wolfy - have recently taken over & apparently, now the the food and atmosphere is amazing. Lovely beer garden out the back with plenty of room for dogs and kids to play and there are also tables at the front of the pub where you can sit and watch the sun set over the Lake District hills.
The Ship Inn Sandside Milnthorpe LA7 7HW
Pub Website
Telephone: 015395 63113

SHAP The Greyhound Inn

Cosy and welcoming pub which serves high-quality food. Dogs restricted to bar area only, so it's a good idea to get there early to ensure you get a table.
Main Street, Shap, CA10 3PW
Pub Website
Telephone: (01931) 716474

THRELKELD Horse and Farrier Inn

Village country pub. Dog friendly. Dogs may sit with owners in bar area where you can eat the full restaurant menu. B&B rooms upstairs with no restrictions for dogs. A 2 bedroom cottage next door which also allows dogs.
Threlkeld, nr Keswick,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01768 779688

THRELKELD The Salutation Inn

A traditional 17th century former coaching inn, set in the quiet Lake District village. Dogs are very welcome, both in the bar area and the bedrooms. Visitors will appreciate the great home cooked food, and the dogs will just love the big open fires.
Threlkeld Keswick Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 017687079144

TORVER Church House Inn

Excellent food and beer. Very dog friendly. Resident German Shepherd and 2 Lurchers.
Torver, Nr. Conniston, Cumbria,
Pub Website
Telephone: 01539 441282

ULLSWATER Brackenrigg Inn

Dogs are welcome in the Bar but not the restaurant. Good food. Dogs allowed to stay in 3 of the17 bedrooms . Full wheelchair access suite where they also permit guide dogs. Good local walks and pub garden.
Ullswater, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 017684 86206

ULLSWATER Travellers Rest

Great place to round off a walk round Ullswater, for a pub lunch. Set back about 600 yards from the main road and is well recommended. Dogs welcome to join you in the bar area. The surroundings are simple with a roaring fire and good pub grub - just right!
Glennridding, Ullswater, Near Penrith, Cumbria.
Pub Website
Telephone: 017684 82298

ULVERSTON The Britannia

Idyllic Lake District location, real ales and menu of good food will certainly attract you. Walkers and their dogs are most welcome. The pub has quiz nights on Wednesdays plus jazz and other live music on a regular basis
Penny Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria
Pub Website
Telephone: 01229 861480

WINSTER Brown Horse Inn

A traditional Lake District Coaching Inn, from where you can enjoy the very best of the outdoors. Stunning views and countryside, fantastic walks through forests and around lakes. and a host of activities will not leave you bored, if anything Lake Windermere is close by for those dogs and owners who enjoy water sports. B&B style accommodation, fine ales and traditional pub food. Dogs are welcome to join you in the bar, where they too can enjoy a drink or two.
Winster, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NR
Pub Website
Telephone: 015394 43443