Written by Siobhan Foskett | @siobhanfoskett
If you are anything like me, as soon as autumn/winter hits, you will love nothing better than getting all wrapped up, going for a nice long walk through the countryside and then finding a cosy pub for a good meal and a warming glass of mulled wine. The only trouble that some of us find is that a lot of pubs don’t let us bring in our wonderful dogs. So, here you will find some of the best pubs to go to this winter with your four-legged friends:
Dog friendly pubs in Norfolk
The Fisherman’s Return, Winterton On Sea
The Ln, Winterton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR29 4BN
A pub in a perfect setting. You can walk along one of the best beaches in Norfolk, in my humble opinion, and then straight off the beach, through the quaint village of Winterton to The Fisherman’s Return. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and when you visit, you will almost always find a dog lounging in front of the log fire. Mulled wine and cider is always on the menu in the winter, perfect for that post beach walk. www.fishermansreturn.com
The Whalebone, Norwich
The Whalebone, 144 Magdalen Rd, Norwich NR3 4BA
You couldn’t get much more dog friendly than The Whalebone. Every month they announce their ‘Dog of the month’ on the website along with a photo of them. Plus, there is a treat jar behind the bar for the pooches. www.whalebonefreehouse.co.uk
The Crown Hotel, Wells-next-the- Sea
The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1EX
A pub with cosy little nooks, hearty, locally sourced food on the menu and specially designated rooms where you can stay with your furry friend. crownhotelnorfolk.co.uk
The best dog-friendly pubs in Suffolk
The Plough and Sail
Snape Bridge, Snape, Saxmundham IP17 1SR
This pub boasts about its ‘cosy snug area’ within the older part of the pub where dogs are welcome and it is just that. A log burner and comfy sofas give the pub a traditional feel and a separate, more modern, restaurant for high end and delicious food. www.theploughandsailsnape.com
Dog friendly pubs in Cambridge
The White Horse Inn, Barton
118 High St, Barton, Cambridge CB23 7BG
Situated just five minutes away from country walks and only four miles from the city of Cambridge, it’s perfect if you have been for a long walk or had a busy day shopping. Settle down in a tub chair in front of the log fire and have some gorgeous food. They serve a mix of traditional pub food like fish and chips and burgers to ‘Iberico Flavours’ for those who fancy something a little different. www.thewhitehorseinnbarton.co.uk
The Earl of Beaconsfield, Cambridge
133 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 3AA
Somewhere with an element of modern cosiness. This pub serves pizza alongside their craft beers all in a lovely pub atmosphere. With live music four nights a week and their two dogs, Smoky Bacon and Scampi Fries, this is the perfect place for an evening out. www.earlofbeaconsfield.co.uk
Cosy Dog friendly pubs in Essex
The Anchor
Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4QZ
From the second you arrive outside this pub, you can tell it will be comfy and you will not be disappointed when you get inside. The Anchor have a separate snug bar with water bowls and treats for the pooches and the open fire and traditional beams makes this a real favourite for the locals and their dogs. theanchordanbury.co.uk
The Angel Inn
Parsons Corner, N Shoebury Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS3 8UD
This traditional, country style pub was lovingly restored from a collection of cottages which gives it a rustic charm. You can choose from a selection of hearty dishes from one of the menus or off one of the daily specials boards. www.angelinnpub.com
The best dog friendly pubs in Hertfordshire
The Three Tuns, Buntingford
Great Hormead, Buntingford SG9 0NT
A charming thatched pub from the outside and snug with a log fire on the inside. Traditional food is on the menu with local and with real ales on tap, this is the epitome of a snug, winter pub! www.3tuns.com
Places to eat and drink with your dog in Bedfordshire
The Stone Jug, Clophill
10 Back St, Clophill, Bedford MK45 4BY
This pub is popular with ramblers and dog walkers as it is situated on the edge of The Greensand Ridge Walk. Sit down for a little winter warmer of mulled wine by one of the fires in the colder months once you have been for a long Sunday walk. www.stonejug.co.uk
