It can be hard to find dog friendly restaurants specifically but dog friendly pubs and cafes are getting more popular. Are you looking for dog friendly places to eat out at in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire? Maybe after doing one of our Woodland Walks in Cheltenham!

When you have a dog, you often have to choose to stay at home or leave them behind when you go out and eat. Lots of country pubs accept dogs, but sometimes you just want to grab a sandwich or salad in the town centre and it can be hard to find a place you can pop into where you’d be welcome to take your furry friend.

In Italy, by contrast, it is to rare to find somewhere that doesn’t allow dogs in, they are positively welcomed there and luckily it’s starting to get much better in the UK.

We have therefore done some research testing coffee and cakes for you to find the best places to have a bite to eat in Cheltenham with your dog! Hunting out the best dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes for you and your pooch.

Exmouth Arms – Dog-Friendly Pub With A Large Outdoor Garden

Address: 167 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7LX, United Kingdom

The Exmouth Arms is spacious and relaxed with plenty of seating available, especially with a huge garden that in the summer months even has a pizza oven! As well as a great garden area there is a fantastic array of seating inside this rustic pub. With special 2-for-1 offers on hot drinks in the morning, it is a great choice for meeting friends. 

The food is consistently good and has home-cooked meals available including an array of homemade cakes that will satisfy your needs after a long day walking the dog.

The staff are known for accommodating any guests’ needs and are very welcoming to families with children of all ages. As well as catering for humans, they also cater to our four-legged friends because if they need some food you can always grab some dog biscuits that are on the bar.

Bottle Of Sauce – Very Dog-Friendly Pub In Cheltenham

Address: Ambrose St, Cheltenham GL50 3LH, United Kingdom

A doggy paradise! This trendy pub is super dog friendly with biscuits on the bar and staff who clearly love pooches!

You can read what I thought of brunch here and we’ve had similarly great experiences for lunch as well. There are plenty of vegetarian options, delicious pizzas and some vegan options too. They are also very child friendly and have an incredible kid’s menu.

You cannot go wrong with taking the dog if you are in the mood for some wood-fired pizza or a nice big juicy burger.

The Botanist – Incredible Dog Friendly Restaurant & Bar

Address: Unit 6, The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham GL50 4FA, United Kingdom

The chain restaurant and bar offers a wide range of food for all three meals of the day. The restaurant has a modern feel to it and it is a great place to relax with a craft ale or one of their inventive cocktails that comes in an eccentric glass that is filled with magical colours. 

It has to be noted that although the place is dog friendly, there are only certain areas that you can take your dog on. So make sure you let the place know before booking. 

The Beehive – Cheltenham Center Based Dog-Friendly Pub

Address: 1-3 Montpellier Villas, Cheltenham GL50 2XE, United Kingdom

A real gem of a place as it has the country pub vibe to it but it is located in the town centre. It is also situated in a gorgeous part of town, hidden away in a side street behind the Suffolks.

The atmosphere is incredibly relaxed and informal as you can dine just in the bar area. You can take your dog into the bar area and enjoy lunch and supper whilst you have the choice of award winning pies, fish and chips or gourmet burgers. 

If you check out the pub on Instagram you will see plenty of people tagging themselves in enjoying their time in the pub with the dog. You will even see a little sausage dog enjoying a leather chair!

Boston Tea Party – Town Centre Bar & Café 

Address: 45-49 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JS, United Kingdom

Situated just next to the Wilson Gallery and the library, the funky atmosphere café attracts plenty of people looking for a relaxed experience.

The Boston Tea Party is spread out over several levels meaning plenty of tables. The food is fresh, cooked from scratch on-site and delicious. They open up the big front windows on hot days and you can sit outside as well.

The food is very wholesome and you will not leave disappointed. The best time to come to the Boston Tea Party is around brunch as you can experience the vast choice of breakfast options from eggs Florentine to granola to the “boss breakfast”.

The Langton – Dog-Friendly Gastropub In Cheltenham

Address: 189-191 London Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6HT, United Kingdom

Set on the road towards Six Ways and Charlton Kings, this Georgian gastropub is absolutely stunning. With it being just outside the town centre it is the perfect social retreat after a long walk with the dog in the countryside. With crackling fires and Sunday roast dinners available it is the perfect place for all the family.

The pub is dog friendly but only in the bar area. However, the bar area is very spacious and accommodating.

The Plough In Prestbury – A Dog-Friendly Thatched Pub

Address: Mill St, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG, United Kingdom

Just on the outskirts of Cheltenham but if you can get to it with ease then you certainly should. It is an old thatched building from the 17^th century in the quaint village of Prestbury.

The food is traditional and home cooked with the menu focusing around pies. The award winning pies are the talk of the South West. Since 2017 the pub has taken on a very different look and is one to be enjoyed by families and also our lovely little pooches.

With a huge beer garden and the pub hosting two beer festivals a year, you need to get yourself down to the Plough in Prestbury for some pie and ale.

The Railway – A Thai Food Pub

Address: New St, Cheltenham GL50 3QL, United Kingdom

The Railway can be found right in the heart of Cheltenham with a wide array of food and drink. 

The pub specialises in Thai food as it is the home of the street food vendors Smokey Phi Phi’s Thai street BBQ. It is smokey, it is authentic and it is delicious. You will certainly be getting some looks from your furry pal when you are eating this.

In the summer months, the beer garden is open and with a selection of craft ale from Deya to Arbor breweries, it is certainly one of the most perfect places to enjoy the sun.

The Swan – A Town Centre Pub With An Indian Twist

Address: 35-37 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DX, United Kingdom

If you did not fancy Thai food, then how about Indian? The Swan is owned by Ed Anderson who also owns The Railway.

The Swan offers a similar vibe to The Railway and is also located in the heart of Cheltenham. However, they have teamed up with street food vendors Dilliwalas to offer you the taste of India in Gloucestershire. 

Situated right by Sandford Park it is the perfect excuse to stretch your legs and the four of your doggy pal one afternoon, then grab some exquisite Indian bites alongside some local cider whilst possibly enjoying some live music.

Cafe Moochoo – Dog-Friendly Cafe With Incredible Cakes!

Address: 51 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DX, United Kingdom

This lovely cafe is right at the top of the high street, just by the Sainsbury’s on the left side.

With a laid back vibe, a gorgeous courtyard, a mix of tables and comfy chairs and some great tunes, this has been one of our favourite places to go as they are very baby and child friendly. They also have a display of local artists on the walls and a good noticeboard with events on in the area.

It is a great place to stop by for a coffee and cake, the homemade cakes are too hard to resist, or even stay for lunch as the Paninis and stews really hit the spot.  

Curious Cafe – Beautiful Outdoor Cafe With Courtyard

Address: 204 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7NE, United Kingdom

This is somewhere we go an awful lot! The food is brilliant, they are more than happy to make changes to things on the menu. There is a really lovely outdoor courtyard for sunny days and the staff are all so friendly and nice 

The vibe is very relaxed and there is quite a lot of seating but get there early for weekend breakfasts as it fills up very quickly with people wanting the fabulous selection they have on offer of hot or cold breakfast items. It is possibly the best breakfast in Cheltenham. 

Archies – A Dog-Friendly Cafe Designed For Dogs!

Address: 6 Montpellier St, Cheltenham GL50 1SW, United Kingdom

Now, this is a cafe specifically designed for dogs! With gates across the door to prevent any escapees, a shop downstairs with a wide array of products for your pooch and beds to borrow for your furry friend, this couldn’t be more perfect. There is also plenty for humans with great coffee, cakes and lunches on offer. 

The café’s standout lunch choice is the chicken and avocado sandwich which has been popular since they opened the doors in 2018. The bread is sourced locally from Drapers Bakery in Tewksbury. 

Once you have finished at Archies, take yourself and your dog for a walk around Montpellier Gardens and for a pint in the previously mentioned Beehive pub. 

The Coffee Dispensary – Live Music Venue Suitable For Dogs

Address: 18 Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HN, United Kingdom

Formerly an old pharmacy but now it is one of the most happening café bars in Cheltenham. It offers specialsied coffee that Cheltenham had been missing for years. They are able to offer all the best coffee from around the world right in the middle of Gloucestershire. 

The Coffee Dispensary has a relaxed but contemporary feel with the most amazing looking cakes. Just looking at them you can taste them and you know you are going to purchase one. It also promotes local music in the café from live performances to bands being played over the speaker system. 

Although on the smaller side they are still very welcoming to all pups who want a visit to the hip café bar.

The Meadow Café – Family-Friendly Café Suitable For Dogs

Address: Old Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7FF, United Kingdom

Situated just south of the town centre you will find Cox’s meadow. There you will find the Meadow Café an incredible independent café.

With a great selection of breakfast items, The Meadow Café is very popular in the morning serving a range of breakfast sandwiches as well as a full-English.

And if you’re looking for baby friendly as well while you’re in the area, this post from Cotswold and Kiddiwinks will really help you to find somewhere that suits the whole family!!