BRADWELL ON SEA Kings Head

Dogs allowed in public bar where you can enjoy a drink and a good meal. (often local dogs in) Good walks with a beach and Roman chapel, St Cedds not far.
Bradwell-on-Sea Essex CM0 7QL
Telephone: 01621 776224

BUCKHURST HILL The Warren Wood

A great little pub, very popular with the locals, serving good food and nice beer.
Epping New Rd, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5UA
Telephone: 020 84989401

BURNHAM ON CROUCH White Harte

Overlooks estuary on River Crouch. Boarder collie pub dog. On the Quay
The Quay, Burnham-on-Croach, Essex, CMO 8AS CM0 8AS
Telephone: 01621 782106

CASTLE HEDINGHAM The Bell Inn

One bar No Smoking. Walled garden. Pub dog. No food Monday evenings. Sometimes jazz. B1058 E of Sible Hedington
10 St. James St, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3EJ
Telephone: 01787 460350

CHATHAM GREEN The Windmill

Publican here tells us that they are very dog friendly & have a designated area in the pub where dogs can bring their owners for something to eat or just a drink. They do very good locally brewed real ales. A stones throw from the Essex Way & so have many beautiful walks around the pub & surrounding villages. Also they have 5 dog friendly rooms - 2 twins & 3 doubles.
Chatham Green, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3LE
Pub Website
Telephone: 01245 361188

CHATHAM GREEN Windmill Motor Inn

Delightful country pub with dog friendly bed and breakfast rooms available. Very close to Essex way, for fabulous walks. Great home cooked food, real ales, good selection of wines and friendly landlords.
Chatham Green, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3LE
Pub Website
Telephone: 01245 361188

CHELMSFORD The Black Horse

A friendly and welcoming pub which has a large beer garden to the rear. Bar meals from £1.99 Fish and chip dinners from £6.50. Dog water bowl always available. Covered area in beer garden for rainy days. Large public car park to rear (chargeable). Handy for Moulsham Street shops and Chelmsford Cricket ground
165 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0LD
Telephone: 01245 492954

CHELMSFORD The Brewers Arms

A large beer garden with a children's area offers a safe doggie environment at this traditional family pub.
Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex. CM3 4HD
Telephone: 01245 224061

COLD NORTON The Norton

The pub is a Community Run pub, run by the villagers, but for the benefit of the villagers and the wider community as a whole. The pub is manned by volunteers and is open 7 days a week, but for lunch times it is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
54 Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JB
Pub Website
Telephone: 07922 178312

ELSENHAM The Crown

Featured in the AA pub guide a few years ago, recently changed hands. Now owned and run by the chef. Dog friendly throughout, food served throughout. Speciality homemade pizzas and specials nights as well as Sunday Carvery.
The Cross Elsenham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 6DG
Telephone: 01279 812827

EPPING Forest Gate Inn

This is a traditional pub where dogs are allowed throughout. It sells scrumpy cider and real ale recommended by C.A.M.R.A. Log fire in winter and homemade turkey broth all year, plus snack bar food, sandwiches and the like - a simple menu but good value for money. Great for walking as it is on the northern edge of Epping Forest.
111, Bell Common, Epping, Essex CM16 4DZ
Telephone: 01992 572312

FAIRSTEAD Square and Compass

Dog friendly pub with high quality food. It is extremely popular so you'll need to book at weekends. Sign on wall 'Well behaved dogs welcome - screaming brats must be on short lead at all times'! Between Terling and Great Leighs.
Fuller Street, Fairstead, Essex, CM3 2BB
Telephone: 01245 361477

FELSTED The Swan

The food is fabulous! Our dog will especially liked the open fire.
Station Road Felsted Essex CM6 3DG
Pub Website
Telephone: 01371 820245

FINCHINGFIELD The Fox Inn

Beautiful outlook over the village green in what is said to be the most picturesque village in Essex. Dog friendly, although at the time of asking the proprietors were about to move on so could change in the near future.... Please let us know if status changes.
The Green, Finchingfield, Braintree CM7 4JX
Telephone: 01371 810 151‎

FINCHINGFIELD The Red Lion

New landlords (owners for 3 dogs themselves) took over the pub in 2007 and are doing fantastically well. The food is excellent and they LOVE having dogs in the pub - sometimes it's more reminiscent of Crufts than a village pub!
Church Hill Finchingfield Essex CM7 4NN
Telephone: 01371 810400

FINGRINGHOE The Whalebone

The owners understand dogs, having two Bassetts of their own, Rosie and Poppy. They provide water bowls and a warm welcome. Food is above average standard and service is great. There's a 40 minute circular walk along the Roman River and a pub garden with fantastic views over the valley to enjoy when the weather is fine.
Chapel Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BG
Telephone: 01206 729307

FRYERNING The Cricketers

Perfect pub - a beautiful setting, with good walks available from the pub. The food is super with a good range of prices and there is a good selection of wine. Dogs are allowed in the bar but there are also two outside areas to sit in the summer. To top it all off the pub itself is lovely and the staff friendly and helpful. Bailey the pub's Labrador is lovely and really enjoys crisps and having her tummy tickled!
Mill Green Ingatestone CM4 0JD
Pub Website
Telephone: 01277 352 400

GESTINGTORPE The Pheasant

Old fashioned country pub with pub dog. No food Sunday and Monday evenings. Village signposted from B1058.
Free House & Restaurant Gestingthorpe, Essex, CO9 3AU
Pub Website
Telephone: 01787 461196

GOLDHANGER The Chequers

Very friendly and welcoming 600 year old pub in a beautiful Essex village. Lovely long walks along the sea wall and across farmland to work up an appetite and thirst before visiting the pub. Excellent home cooked and locally sourced food, good wine selection and an ever changing selection of real ales.
The Square Goldhanger nr Maldon CM9 8AS
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621 788203

GREAT SALING White Hart Inn

Very nice pub and land lady. The public bar has tiled flooring. Lovely large fireplace that is lit in the colder days. If you do go ask for the Baileys Torte for pudding. Delicous.
The Street Great Saling Braintree Essex CM7 5DR
Telephone: 01371850341

GREAT YELDHAM White Hart

'Essex Dining Pub of the Year' but dogs only allowed on the patio outside. The complete menu can be seen on their website. Poole Street A1017 between Haverhill and Braintree.
Poole Street, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex. CO9 4HJ
Pub Website
Telephone: 01787 237250

HARLOW Dusty Miller

Both bars and large garden with children's play equipment are fully dog friendly, and they get lots of visiting canines. Lovely walk along the Stort Navigation canal within 1/4 mile. Local McMullins brewery owned, open all day with food served lunchtime and evening. Menu is basic and food average, but service very welcoming. Traditional Sunday lunch served.
Burnt Mill Lane Harlow Essex CM20 2QS
Telephone: 01279 424180

HARLOW The Queens Head Inn

Quaint Tudor building located within Churchgate area of Old Harlow. 2 bar areas (one carpeted, one stone floor) - both dog friendly. Food is more than your basic bar menu, and presented well. Quiz night on Wednesdays. Immediate access to lovely walks across the fields spanning as far as Newhall and Church Langley.
26, Churchgate Street, Harlow, Essex CM17 0JT
Telephone: 01279 427266

HASTINGWOOD Rainbow and Dove

17 Century rose covered cottage, low beams, where dogs welcome weekdays only as too many feet on weekend. 1/4 mile from M11 Junction 7.
Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9JX
Telephone: 01279 415419

HATFIELD BROAD OAK The Dukes Head

Lovely pub, very warm and welcoming. Staff fantastic, great with dog's. There is even a jar of doggie biscuits on the bar. Dogs only allowed in the bar area not the restaurant up the steps but bar area plenty big enough with large seating area, open fires etc. Food good and if there is something you wish you can always ask.
High Street Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire CM22 7HH
Pub Website
Telephone: 01279 718598

HEYBRIDGE BASIN Jolly Sailor

In estuary by high sea wall. Seafaring dogs welcome. Shoreside walks. B1026 Basin Road.
Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RS
Telephone: 01621 854210

HEYBRIDGE The Mill Beach

Situated on the bank of the Blackwater Estuary just outside Maldon. Riverside walk to Heybridge basin one way or Osea Island the other. Spacious dog and family friendly pub, home to border collie 'Mojo'. Dog water bowl available and canine friends allowed throughout with the exception of the mail restaurant although owners can eat in the bar with their pets. Loads of live music at weekends and a few events through the year.
Goldhanger Road Heybridge Maldon Essex CM9 4RA
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621 852650

HORNDON ON THE HILL Bell Inn

The same dog friendly publican family has run this pub for 60 years. Host Beer festival in May. M25 Junction 30 into A13 & B1007 then 7 miles on.
High Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, SS17 8LD
Pub Website
Telephone: 01375 642463

LANGHAM Shepherd and Dog

Dogs (and children) welcome to inside and outside bar - summer bar in enclosed side garden. Signposted off A12 north of Colchester.
Moor Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NR
Pub Website
Telephone: 01206 272711

LAYER DE LA HAYE The Layer Fox

Fabulous pub, excellent home cooked food on the menu. There is an outside tap with a dog drinking bowl beside it and doggies are welcome in the pub.
2 Malting Green Road, Layer de la Haye Colchester CO2 0JH
Telephone: 01206 738723

LEIGH ON SEA Ye Olde Smack Inn

Families and dogs are most welcome at this old, large fisherman's pub. You'll find basic pub food and bar snacks here after enjoying nice walks along the estuary or on the conservation site, Two Tree Island. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach between May and October.
7 High St, Leigh on Sea, Essex. SS9 2EN
Telephone: 01702 476765

LITTLE BADDOW The Generals Arms

This publican welcomes lots of dogs everyday. They are in an area of outstanding nature and lots of people walk their dogs in the woodland and pathways.
The Ridge, Little Baddow, Essex CM3 4SX
Pub Website
Telephone: 01245 222069

LITTLE BRAXTED Green Man

Off the beaten track! but worth it as dog friendly. A fair way along Kelvedon Road off B1389 NE end of A12 Witham bypass.
Green Man Lane, Little Braxted, Essex, CM8 3LB
Telephone: 01621 891659

LITTLE DUNMOW The Flitch of Bacon

Near Stansted Airport . The landlord allows dogs into the bar and you will enjoy a pleasant meal. From the name of the pub, you may think that the local ham would be delicious, you will be right.
The Street Little Dunmow CM6 3HT
Telephone: 01371 820323

LITTLE TOTHAM The Swan

Fantastic selection of cask real ales and draught cider, CAMRA recommended, beer garden good food, A1 landlord and friendly pub dog Shadow. Camping is available to customers, please call to confirm. House Rules: "No swearing, Dress Code - no Vests/Singlets/Backwards Hats, Children Welcome with well behaved Parents, Muddy Boots & Dogs Welcome."
School Road, Little Totham, Maldon, Essex
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621 892689

LITTLE WALDEN Crown

Dogs welcome in non carpeted bar. B1052 North of Saffron Walden.
High Street, Little Walden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1XA
Telephone: 01799 522475

LOCKHILL The Old Ship

You may enjoy breakfast all morning here with friendly service. The upstairs restaurant has estuary views but may not allow dogs. The bar is cosy and there are seats outside, some overlooking water by canal lock with lovely views of the saltings and across to Northey Island, open all day 8am-midnight.
Lockhill, Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex. CM9 4RX
Telephone: 01621 854150

LOUGHTON The Owl

Sprawling, family-oriented pub in Epping Forest, with great views, ales and Sunday Roasts.
Lippitts Hill, Loughton, Essex. IG10 4AL
Telephone: 020 85020663

LOUGHTON The Victoria Tavern

Just a stone's throw from great walks through Epping Forest, The Victoria Tavern has a lovely beer garden, serves excellent food and has a choice of at least 5 real ales. Interesting menu with a strong accent on fish. Dogs welcome throughout except main dining room.
165, Smarts Lane, Loughton, Essex, RG10 4BP RG10 4BP
Telephone: 020 8508 1779

MALDON The Queen Victoria

A great family run pub & restaurant. Home cooked meals. Private Functions Catered For. Wide choice of food inc. vegetarian options. Our supporter tells us that this is a dog friendly pub.
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex. CM9 6ED
Telephone: 01621 852923

MALDON The Rose & Crown

I am the landlady of the Rose & Crown and am happy for anyone to visit my pub to verify that it is dog-friendly. Many of my regulars bring their dogs in, and I have my own 10 month old chocolate lab who wanders around the pub all day....he is my 'meet & greet' hound. There is always a bowl of fresh water for thirsty dogs, and food bowls available if needed. There is a secure gated courtyard, and a sunny beer garden too. Reports please!!
109 High Street, Maldon, Essex. CM9 5EP
Telephone: 01621 856767

MARGARETTING TYE The White Hart

You will find at least six different Real Ales at this pub at any time. There are also two beer festivals a year, in June and October. They serve traditional pub food and have a specials board to choose from too.
Swan Lane, Margaretting Tye, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9JX
Pub Website
Telephone: 01277 840478

MILL GREEN Viper

2 bars, no less, where dogs welcome. Popular good walks. Simple food. No children indoors. Mill Green Road, from Fryerning follow Writtle signs.
The Common, Mill Green Road, Mill Green, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 OPT
Telephone: 01277 352010

MORTON White Hart Restaurant & Bar

This pub is a must - warm clean and very friendly, in a lovely village with a fantastic out side terrace.
140 Bridge Road Moreton Onger CM5 0LF
Pub Website
Telephone: 01277 890 890

MOUNT BURES Thatchers Arms

Great Country Pub serving locally sourced food & real ales. Well behaved dogs are welcome throughout the whole pub & beer garden!
Hall Road Mount Bures Essex CO8 5AT
Pub Website
Telephone: 01787 227460

MUNDON The Roundbush Inn

Very unusually this is a pub with a cafe attached. Excellent home cooked food and a large garden so you can start the days walking with a serious breakfast.
Roundbush Road, Mundon, Essex. CM9 6NN
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621828354

NORTH FAMBRIDGE Ferry Boat

500 year old weatherboard pub. River walks. Altogether good for dogs. The quay, on past railway.
Ferry Lane, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6LR
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621 740208

PATTISWICK The Compasses at Pattiswick

A real find & beautiful walk from nearby Coggeshall. You will b welcomed in to sit in the bar with dog! Enjoyed a delicious lunch and your dog can have a relaxing time sprawlled out under our table! Polite and welcoming staff and lovely food, this is well worth a visit.
Compasses Road, Pattiswick CM77 8BG
Pub Website
Telephone: 01376 561322

ROCHFORD The Golden Lion

A universally acclaimed ale-drinkers haven, the Golden Lion is several-time winner of the CAMRA Southeast Essex Pub of the Year, including for 2007. A selection of 6 local ales makes it well worth the short walk from the train station.
35 North Street, Rochford, Essex. SS4 1AB
Telephone: 01702 545487

ROWHEDGE Ye Olde Albion Inn

Your dog can watch the ducks swim by on the River Colne while you enjoy a drink in the downstairs section of this comfortable pub. There's no food, but they do have a wonderful choice of real ales to savour and a there's a resident rescue dog called Biff, just in case there's any trouble!
Ye Olde Albion Inn, High Street, Rowhedge, Essex, CO5 7ES
Telephone: 01206 728972

SOUTHEND ON SEA The Sutton Arms

Bang in the middle of Southend-on-Sea. It has a pub dog named Rebel or Reb to his friends, feel free to bring chews and squeaky toys. Beer is ok, and the beer garden is pretty good - also a children's ball park. Food is standard pub grub. Pool table and darts and free live music on Fridays.
79 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2NL
Pub Website
Telephone:

STANSTEAD MOUNTFITCHET The Queen

Dogs most welcome in bar and in garden. Children in garden only. No food in evenings except alternate Wednesdays (need to book).
3 Lower Street Stanstead Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8LN
Telephone: 01279 812458

STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET The Dog and Duck

Dogs welcome throughout. Garden. No food but beer and pub is next to Nature Reserve so walks in woods, fields and by lake.
8 Lower Street, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8LR
Telephone: 01279 812047

STEEPLE The Star Inn

Excellent home cooked food. Limited range but it's freshly cooked & excellent quality. The pub dog is a rather shy lurcher. This is a traditional village pub, Serving Real Ales including Greene King IPA, Mighty Oak, Maldon Gold. DP Supporters dog considers it the highlight of his week to go there.
The Street, Steeple, Nr Southminster CM0 7LF
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621 772646

STOCK The Hoop

This freehouse dates back 450 years. It is famous for its wide range of guest beers which change daily. The ales are purchased from a variety of breweries who supply an extensive range from light summer ales through to dark winter stouts. A popular village local thats very dog friendly , they offer a superb daily menu with good homemade food and a BBQ in the garden . A great time to visit is during the annual beer festival . B1007 off A12
The Hoop, High Street, Stock, Essex CM4 9BD
Pub Website
Telephone: 01277 841137

STOKE BY NAYLAND The Crown

A fabulous contemporary styled gastropub with stunning food and wine, the Crown welcomes dogs in the snug, bar and garden.
Park St, Stoke By Nayland, Colchester, Essex CO6 4SE
Telephone: 01206 262001

STOW MARIES Prince of Wales

Essex marshland pub. Dog friendly real ale enthusiast publican. Live entertainment includes magicians. B1012 between S Woodham Ferrers and Cold Norton Posters.
Woodham Road, Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SA
Pub Website
Telephone: 01621 828971

THAXTED The Swan

Large pub and hotel that is surprisingly cosy and friendly. Opposite the famous Thaxted church with good walks. Menu is large and varied. Your dog will be happy to spend a couple of hours watching the comings and goings of this busy pub while you enjoy your meal. Resident GSD.
The Bull Ring Thaxted CM6 2PL
Pub Website
Telephone: 01371830321

THEYDON BOIS The Bull

Very friendly and welcoming towards dogs. Great food with massive portions! Plenty of walks in Epping Forest.
Station Approach, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex CM16 7EU
Pub Website
Telephone: 01992 812145

TILLINGHAM The Fox & Hounds

Friendly pub with it's own resident dog behind the bar. Very nicely situated overlooking the Green at Tillingham, with tables outside as well as being dog friendly on the inside. One real ale on offer. Good basic pub menu with locally sourced produce and a reasonable price. Good for local walks along the coast as it sits between Burnham on Crouch and Bradwell
12 The Square Tillingham Essex CM0 7SU
Telephone: 01621 779416

WALTHAM ABBEY The Horseshoes

Right near the expansive Epping Forest, this pub is quiet, welcoming and dog-friendly. Upshire Village provides an attractive setting for some food and drinks with your favourite pooch pal.
Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3SN
Pub Website
Telephone: 01992 712745

WENDENS AMBO The Bell

Animal heaven - pub dog, pub cat 'Thug' (border terriers, think twice!) and goats. Garden with nature trail. B1039 west of village
Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB11 4JY
Telephone: 01799 540382

WEST HANNINGFIELD The Three Compasses

A typical old fashion English pub, with inglenook fireplace and a welcoming atmosphere. Home-made food.
Church Road West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8UQ
Telephone: 01245 400447

WHITE NOTLEY The Cross Keys

Dogs are allowed here but children aren't. So, leave the kids at home and go out for a proper day with your favourite pet, walk in the surrounding area, order some home-cooked food and enjoy quality time together.
The Street, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RQ
Telephone: 01376 583297

WRITTLE The Wheatsheaf

2009 Essex Camra winner. Friendly, small, local pub.
70 The Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 2DU
Pub Website
Telephone: 01245 420 695