Looking for a spot of lunch after walking the dogs through the scenes of Surrey?
Finding a place to eat when the four-legged friends are with you can be a challenge. Here are the best pup-friendly pubs and restaurants to dine alongside your furry friends...
1. Acorn Restaurant
10-14 Wharf St, Godalming GU7 1NN
Owners Bruce and Nuria have lovingly curated the menus and venue’s ambience to reflect their passion for cooking and Mediterranean flavours. The freshness and heartiness of the plates, gorgeously presented, curate a feast for both the stomach and the eyes, and, nestled into the homely atmosphere, Acorn restaurant serves you a well-rounded culinary enjoyment. They even have a lunch menu that starts at just £15.
“This restaurant never disappoints. The food is amazing, delicious and innovative. Service excellent and friendly staff.”
2. The Bailiwick
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The Bailiwick Freehouse Photos by STUDIO 1208
Wick Rd, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0HN
This charming, classic countryside pub just aside from the Great Windsor Park, adorned with a terrace overlooking woodland, is perfect for a pub lunch after a scenic morning walk with the dogs. Michelin star-trained owners Steven and Ami Ellis put their own luxurious spin on traditional dishes, thanks to the network of local suppliers they use.
When booking, please inform them if you're bringing a dog.
3. Dog and Pheasant
Haslemere Road, Brook, Surrey GU8 5UJ
With fresh-to-order food using seasonal produce, these homecooked meals are definitely worth the visit to the scenic Surrey Hills before tucking into dinner here. Head chef Nick has been working in local pubs for 11 years and upholds the high standard of produce and quality food served.
Dog-friendly inside and out, waterbowls outside.
4. The Half Moon
Church Rd, Windlesham GU20 6BN
In Surrey's quaint Windlesham, you'll find this charming traditional country pub. Serving great quality pub classics with an expansive selection of beers, ciders, and wine to accompany it, the laidback ambience contributes to its community feel. The expansive pub garden is great for the kids and the dogs to spend some energy.
Dogs are welcomed in the bar area and pub garden.
5. Dog and Partridge
92 Upper Village Rd, Sunninghill, Ascot SL5 7AQ
Just slightly further afield in Sunninghill, the Dog and Partridge is a wholesome establishment, elevated in warm welcome by owners Grace and Tomasz. All their fresh locally sourced ingredients come together to create tasty meals, some "healthy and delicious" and others "naughty and enjoyable". You can also sample their vegan menu, or join them for 'fish & chips Thursdays'.
"As we always allow Dogs in, it would be wrong for us not to allow Partridges, as our name has both, so if you have a Partridge, he/she is also welcome. But please keep the Partridges separate from the Dogs, that may not end well."
6. The Plucky Pheasant
Dorking Rd, Albury, Guildford GU4 8SE
Within the Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty, the Plucky Pheasant dubbs itself 'a cafe with a view' (although it's a restaurant, too). Browse their menu of light bites, sandwiches, burgers, and salads to enjoy this view for yourself with a happy stomach.
Clean and well-behaved dogs are welcomed inside.
7. The Garden House at Beaverbrook
Reigate Rd, Leatherhead KT22 8QX
The Garden House Restaurant prides itself on comforting rustic-style Mediterranean food, using seasonal ingredients to pull the best from their produce. Situated just behind the walled kitchen garden, the airs of the English countryside grace the dining experience.
"The food was extraordinary and every member of the team was hospitable and very attentive."
Dogs welcomed in the conservatory area.
8. The Dog & Duck
Prince of Wales Rd, Outwood, Redhill RH1 5QU
This family-owned pub headed by Donna and Waine, and run by three generations dealing their hands in various aspects of the business, has a warm, welcoming feel. Everything from character to menu deems this your quintessential English country pub, with beautiful outside spaces and a charming, cosy interior complete with an open fire.
"At the Dog and Duck, we love to welcome everyone into our pub. From children, cyclists, walkers & your dogs too."
9. Dolphin
The St, Betchworth RH3 7DW
In the village of Betchworth in the North Downs, Dolphin serves the 'best of British' food among the best of British views. Their hearty Sunday roasts are delightful after a dog walk through the hills, and the dog treats and water bowls provided will ensure your four-legged friends' tails' will continue wagging.
10. The Abinger Hatch
Abinger Ln, Abinger Common, Dorking RH5 6HZ
Calm and cosy, the Abinger Hatch finds itself integrated into the surrounding woodland, a little ways off the beaten track, but well worth the detour, as they promise. The picture-perfect white-washed building adorned with wisteria plays house to a homely interior, with a comely garden at the back.
Their food accommodates all with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free menus to ensure everyone can try a taste of Head chef Lewis's seasonal dishes.
Dog-friendly throughout.
