London · Dog-friendly
Michelin restaurants that welcome your dog, in London
London has always been easy-going about dogs, thanks largely to its pubs, where a dog curled up by the bar is a familiar sight. That spirit carries further than you might expect, into neighbourhood bistros and some properly polished dining rooms.
These 36 Michelin restaurants say they welcome dogs, 23 of them inside, and every one is well reviewed by diners. Mayfair and St James's have the most, from HIDE and Murano to a bistro and hotel dining rooms. There are starred pubs too, The Harwood Arms and Kerfield Arms, sharing plates in Shoreditch, candlelit vegan tasting menus at Gauthier - Soho, and local favourites from Peckham to Clapham. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the only two-star here, welcomes dogs on its terrace.
Some places only take dogs outside, so mention yours when you book. 34 of them take bookings online, which makes that simple.
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How we chose
By dog-friendly we mean a restaurant that says it welcomes dogs, either in the dining room or on its terrace. Most here let dogs inside, and we always say which.
Every restaurant is in the MICHELIN Guide, and diners rate each one highly on Google.
Beside each one you'll see our own read on how formal it feels, drawn from publicly available descriptions, reviews and photos. It runs from Chill (come as you are) and Easy (a proper restaurant that stays relaxed) to Smart (polished, people make an effort) and Fancy (full ceremony). Tap it for more. Most here are Smart, a good share are Easy, and a handful of Fancy rooms say yes too.
The page is grouped by part of town, busiest first. Within each, the places that welcome dogs inside come first, and those that only allow them on the terrace are listed last.
Mayfair & St James's 9
The biggest cluster: one-star HIDE and Murano, a smart bistro and hotel dining rooms, and a lively Georgian kitchen, with a couple welcoming dogs on the terrace only.
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HIDE
1 StarOn a bright morning or a lazy evening, grab a window table upstairs for polished cooking without ceremony
Dogs welcome insideNotable wine listWheelchair access
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Murano
1 StarGo when you want a polished Mayfair lunch or dinner that feels like a treat without a tasting-menu marathon
Dogs welcome insideNotable wine listWheelchair access
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chez Rose
SelectedA proper night out in a French bistro that's elegant but never hushed or stiff
Dogs welcome inside
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Claro
SelectedFeels polished yet unstuffy, with a soaring room and a bar where the team loves to chat
Dogs welcome insideCounter seatsWheelchair access
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DakaDaka
SelectedA lively, convivial Georgian dinner with hearty plates to share, and a quieter downstairs room if you want one
Dogs welcome insideCounter seatsTerrace
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Ekstedt at The Yard
SelectedA polished yet unstuffy evening built around live fire, in a rustic-chic hotel room that suits a treat
Dogs welcome insideWheelchair access
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Rosi
SelectedA pastel-and-deco hotel dining room where comforting British classics make a polished lunch or dinner feel like a treat
Dogs welcome insideWheelchair access
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Arlington
SelectedOld-school London glamour in a polished, 1920s-style room, with classic cooking and service that runs like clockwork
Dogs on the terrace onlyCounter seats
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Mazarine
SelectedWhen something deserves celebrating, this polished seafood room has the formal, unhurried feel to match
Dogs on the terrace onlyTerraceWheelchair access
City, Shoreditch & East 6
Top-floor seafood at Angler, a chef's-choice dinner at Casa Fofō in Dalston, and sharing plates in Shoreditch, plus a steak house in Leadenhall Market.
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Angler
1 StarOn a sunny afternoon, this polished top-floor room and its terrace make seafood feel like a proper treat
Dogs welcome insideTerraceWheelchair access
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Casa Fofō
1 StarA set dinner in a cosy neighbourhood find, where you hand the evening over to the chefs and simply relax
Dogs welcome insideTerrace
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Elis
SelectedElis is a bright, design-led room where sharing plates keep a polished evening feeling lively rather than formal
Dogs welcome inside
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Legado
1 StarOn an evening when you want lively sharing plates and a kitchen to watch, grab a seat at the counter
Dogs on the terrace onlyNotable wine listCounter seatsTerrace
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Oren
Bib GourmandLively, shared-plate dinner in a buzzy little room, where the mood stays relaxed and the evening easily runs on
Dogs on the terrace only
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MRBL
SelectedLeadenhall Market's ornate roof sets the scene for a polished, steak-focused dinner that feels like a proper treat
Dogs on the terrace onlyTerraceWheelchair access
Knightsbridge, Chelsea & Kensington 6
Proper pub cooking at The Harwood Arms and polished Chelsea rooms, while Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Cornus keep dogs on the terrace.
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The Harwood Arms
1 StarFeels like a proper pub, pint and all, only with cooking that is a cut above
Dogs welcome insideNotable wine list
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Myrtos
SelectedFeels like a polished holiday lunch in the Mediterranean, with sharing plates and service that looks after you
Dogs welcome insideTerrace
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No. Fifty Cheyne
SelectedSave it for a polished Chelsea dinner with local warmth, starting with a cocktail in the Ruby Bar
Dogs welcome inside
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Three Darlings
SelectedDrop in for a polished neighbourhood lunch or a cocktail-led evening, with tablecloths but none of the stiffness
Dogs welcome insideBrunchTerraceWheelchair access
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
2 StarsWit and precision share the plate in a grand hotel room, built for a long, ceremonial evening
Dogs on the terrace onlyNotable wine listTerraceWheelchair access
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Cornus
1 StarCalm and quietly polished, a lunch or dinner that feels like a treat without any fuss
Dogs on the terrace onlyNotable wine listTerraceWheelchair access
South Bank & South London 5
Neighbourhood places from Peckham to Clapham and Herne Hill, including the starred Kerfield Arms, a pub through and through.
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Kerfield Arms
1 StarGo when you want a proper, relaxed meal in a pub that happens to cook beautifully
Dogs welcome insideTerrace
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Artusi
Bib GourmandA small neighbourhood bistro where an unhurried, relaxed dinner comes with generous portions and a warm welcome, dogs included
Dogs welcome inside
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Ploussard
SelectedBlonde-wood panelling and a neighbourhood bistro spirit make this a polished but unfussy dinner out
Dogs welcome inside
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Black Radish
SelectedOn an evening made for quiet conversation, this twelve-seat room feels polished, close and carefully cooked for
Dogs on the terrace onlyCounter seats
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Llewelyn's
SelectedFeels like the neighbourhood's own dining room, easy and friendly, with a window seat for watching the world go by
Dogs on the terrace onlyTerrace
Marylebone & Fitzrovia 4
Relaxed Indian sharing plates and a warm French room in Fitzrovia, plus two lively spots where dogs sit out on the terrace.
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Noizé
SelectedA Fitzrovia neighbourhood room with tablecloths and a warm host, polished enough to feel like a treat but never stiff
Dogs welcome insideNotable wine list
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pahli hill
SelectedColourful, laid-back and easy to settle into, with plates made for sharing over a long, chatty dinner
Dogs welcome inside
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Kinkally
SelectedGo when you want a stylish, buzzy dinner that carries on downstairs into cocktails and techno
Dogs on the terrace onlyCounter seats
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Zoilo
SelectedA lively grill dinner in a striking room, easy enough for a spontaneous night out
Dogs on the terrace onlyNotable wine listCounter seatsWheelchair access
Soho & Covent Garden 3
Candlelit vegan tasting menus, a proper pub with dining rooms upstairs, and a grand café near the theatres with dogs on its terrace.
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Gauthier - Soho
SelectedSave it for a celebration, when you want a candlelit, unhurried evening of vegan tasting menus with real ceremony
Dogs welcome inside
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The Devonshire
SelectedOn an evening when you want a proper pub's buzz downstairs and a calmer, polished table above
Dogs welcome insideTerrace
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The Delaunay
SelectedFeels like a grand European café: polished and buzzy enough for a theatre night or a treat of a lunch
Dogs on the terrace only
Islington & North 2
Two neighbourhood favourites: a classic French dining room and a buzzy spot with shared tables.
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Les 2 Garçons
Bib GourmandGo when you want a classic French dinner with a bit of polish, but nothing stiff
Dogs welcome inside
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Primeur
Bib GourmandA buzzy neighbourhood dinner at shared tables, with unfussy cooking and no ceremony in sight
Dogs welcome insideCounter seats
Notting Hill & West 1
One cosy, warmly run room in Notting Hill, with dogs welcome on the terrace.
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Sino
SelectedWarm, unfussy and run with real heart, a cosy Notting Hill dinner you can linger over without any ceremony
Dogs on the terrace only
Questions
Are dogs allowed in restaurants in the UK?
Yes, if the restaurant is happy to have them. There's no law keeping dogs out of dining rooms. Hygiene rules apply to kitchens, so it comes down to each owner.
Which restaurants in central London allow dogs?
Plenty, especially in Mayfair and St James's, where HIDE, Murano, Claro and chez Rose welcome dogs inside. In Soho, The Devonshire and Gauthier - Soho do too, while The Delaunay in Covent Garden welcomes them on its terrace.
Can I take my dog to a Michelin-starred pub?
Yes. The Harwood Arms and Kerfield Arms both hold a star and welcome dogs inside, and The Devonshire in Soho is a proper pub that does the same. Order a pint and settle in.
What does 'terrace only' mean?
Some restaurants welcome dogs outside but not in the dining room, including Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Legado and Arlington. We mark these on each listing, so check before you book on a chilly evening.