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Dog friendly restaurants and pubs in York
York is a strong city for dog-friendly breaks because the centre is walkable and many pubs and cafes welcome dogs. This guide collects dog-friendly York venues from the directory so you can plan meals without leaving your dog behind.
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36
Average rating
4.5 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
££££Turtle Bay York
Stonegate's casual spot for caribbean.
££Valhalla York
This cozy, rustic spot with a viking theme serves ales and mead, plus meat, cheese and fish boards.
£££Rosa's Thai York
A casual and cosy thai restaurant in City Centre, York.
££££Khaosan Road Thai Tapas
Rustic Thai bistro with candles, traditional wall mirrors, framed pictures and a classic menu.
££££Las Iguanas - York
Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.
££Fat Hippo York
Petergate's casual spot for restaurant.
££Ye Olde Starre Inne
Traditional pub with flock wallpaper, wooden boards and a fire, for cask ales and comfort food.
££££Lucia
Italian restaurant with a cosy, fashionable interior & a lounge for creative & classic cocktails.
££££The Ivy St Helen's Square York
Elegant choice offering classic British dishes & cocktails, plus afternoon tea & weekend brunch.
£££The Blue Barbakan
Bright, rustic Polish dining room featuring wooden tables & a traditional menu.
££££Ate O'Clock
Mediterranean dishes served in an exposed-brick interior with lots of clocks set to 8 o'clock.
££SPARK York
Buzzing destination featuring bars & eateries in funky upcycled shipping containers.
££Cosy Club
A casual and cosy restaurant in Fossgate, York.
£££The Fox And Roman
Half-timbered, rustic country pub and restaurant with a log fire and Roman artefacts on display.
££The Old White Swan
Cask ales and a traditional pub menu, served in a 16th-century building with its own ghost.
££Bill's York Restaurant
Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.
£The Stone Roses Bar
Quirky Britpop-themed pub with indie bands and sport on TV, plus pool tables and student nights.
££££La Vecchia Scuola
Contemporary Italian dining in a grand, 300-year-old Georgian college building, with memorabilia.
££House of the Trembling Madness
Lendal's casual spot for pub.
££Evil Eye
Relaxed bar with an extensive menu of inventive cocktails, plus smoothies, milkshakes & a gin shop.
£York Tap
Station pub in Victorian, former tea rooms with terrazzo floor and circular bar serving craft beers.
£££Tah Tien
Cool, dynamic murals line the walls of this informal counter serve dishing up Thai street food.
££££Phranakhon
Creative takes on Thai classics are served in sharing-plate format amid funky quarters.
££The Punch Bowl
Traditional pub, favoured drinking place of 17th-century Whig party members, and reputedly haunted.
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Tourist timing tip
York gets busiest on Saturdays, school holidays, race days and Christmas market dates. Book key meals ahead, then use casual cafes, pubs and bars as flexible backup choices while walking between attractions.
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What are the best options for dog friendly restaurants York?
The highest-ranked options on this page combine strong ratings, meaningful review volume and relevant location or feature signals. Use the individual listing pages to check photos, opening hours, maps and booking links.
Is York easy to explore on foot between meals?
Yes. York's historic centre is compact, which makes it practical to plan meals around York Minster, the Shambles, Stonegate, the city walls, the theatre, shops and the railway station.
How often should I check opening hours?
Always check before travelling. York venues can change hours around bank holidays, private events, race days and seasonal tourist peaks, especially outside standard lunch and dinner times.