Dogs welcome
The most dog friendly places in Dartmouth
Dogs are a huge part of a many of our lives, and we want to share as much as possible with them – but when you are away, it’s tough to find somewhere that will welcome your furry friend.
Dartmouth is a very dog-friendly town, with most of its pubs welcoming canines, and even offering treats too!
Check out some of the best places to visit below:
Open for more than 350 years, the Royal Castle has two downstairs bars that both welcome dogs – the staff and clientele are very welcoming, and there are many other dogs in the place for your pooch to say hello to.
This is the oldest building in Dartmouth, just down from the historic Bayards Cove, where the Pilgrim Fathers landed on their protracted route to America. Its owners, Charlie and Zuzanna, are proud dog owners themselves, and it is the perfect place to sit with your dog to have a relaxing tea or coffee whilst watching the world go by.
Again, one of the town’s oldest buildings, the Cherub in Higher Street is very welcoming to dogs and its period setting is the perfect way to soak up an archetypal Dartmouth atmosphere while also having a pint with your best friend.
The pub, off Mayors Avenue, is very happy to welcome dogs, and again they will receive a warm welcome.
This French patisserie has gained a stellar reputation for its food, but it should also get a five star rating for its dog friendliness! Dogs are very welcome here, as its owners are proud Dalmatian owners.
This pub, off Market Street, has an upstairs restaurant and a friendly bar downstairs – dogs are a permanent feature here with many considering the friendly bar a second home!
A pub with a relaxed air that is gaining a reputation for live music, the Windjammer welcomes dogs and their owners to its unique surroundings.
A plush and modern place to have a drink and sample some lovely tapas, Brown’s is owned by dog owners and you can have your loyal companion by your side whilst sampling some of the best wines in town.
Ferries
All of the river’s ferries welcome dogs: the Castle Ferry, Passenger Ferry, Lower and Higher Ferries, the Ditttisham Ferry, the Fairmile, the Christie Belle, and all of the boats owned by the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company, including the Kingswear Castle. You can even take your pooch on river trips with Monty Halls’ Great Escapes – as they often take Monty’s dog Reuben out too, so your dog won’t be lonely if they do!
Railway
Dogs are even welcome on the Dartmouth Steam Railway from Kingswear – and on the Round Robin bus ride too, meaning you can loop from Dartmouth to Paignton, on to Totnes and back to Dartmouth, all accompanied by your best (furry) friend.