Looking for somewhere you can take the pooch and enjoy a nice pub lunch?
These superb pubs and inns have everything your pup needs to be kept safe and happy, whilst you relax and unwind. Take a look at some of Cheshire's finest dog-friendly pubs and inns.
Three Greyhounds Inn
This wonderful rural inn is popular with families and dog walkers alike. Share their famous 'pub plate' with a local cask ale or glass of wine, after a great walk around Shakerley Mere which is right next to the pub. There is a dog's dinner menu, doggy beer for sale and treats on the bar for well-behaved hounds, who can snuggle up by one of the pub's fires in winter or play in the large garden in summer.
Adjacent to the pub is their private party barn aptly named the 'Old Dog House' which can be booked for a small wedding or private celebration.
Named in the Telegraph's 'Top 25 Dog Friendly Pubs' nationally, the Three Greyhounds Inn, as the name suggests, is a real 'tail wagger'.
Holmes Chapel Road, Allostock, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9JY
Tel: 01565 723455
Web: thethreegreyhoundsinn.co.uk
Bulls Head
The Bulls Head is the quintessential Cheshire village pub, offering freshly cooked food, great cask ales, an impressive whisky collection, and a lovely garden where you can relax after a pleasant dog walk around Mobberley.
Renowned for its dog friendliness, The Bulls Head are a finalist in the Dog Friendly Pub of the Year at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards being held in September. The pub features a dedicated outside dog bar, a dog menu to spoil your hungry hound, free dog biscuits, and 'dog beer.'
The Bulls Head holds an annual Dog Show in August each year and is a haven for dogs and their owners alike.
Mill Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7HX
Tel: 01565 823395
Cholmondeley Arms
The award-winning Cholmondeley Arms is a rural pub nestled on the Cholmondeley estate. There's plenty of space to exercise your dog here and they are welcome inside too with water and biscuits on offer, or you can buy them a Cholmondeley dog bowl or an embroidered dog blanket.
Known as the 'Chum' to locals, the pub offers visitors a unique experience with its traditional old school features and furniture, excellent food, local cask ales and incredible gin collection. The pub also has the adjacent 'Headmaster's house' which offers six comfortable ensuite bedrooms with two set aside for travelling hounds.
Wrenbury Road, Cholmondeley, NR Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8HN
Tel: 01829 7200300
Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Inn sits in the centre of the village, across from the church in Little Budworth. Dating from 1731, the pub is a friendly pub and B&B. In the summer, you can enjoy an expansive beer garden and bowling green. During the winter, there are fires roaring for all to warm up by.
Homemade food is available daily. Try the delicious pies or best of mid-Cheshire Sunday roast. Who doesn't love a wagging tail? Come meet Fiona the friendly Red Lion hound and enjoy a treat. We have easy parking and amazing walks nearby.
Muddy paws are always welcome.
Vicarage Lane, Little Budworth, CW6 9BY
Tel: 01829 760725
Web: redlionlittlebudworth.com
The Pheasant Inn
Tucked within the peaceful Peckforton Hills, The Pheasant Inn boasts five-star accommodation and an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. With panoramic views of the area, the inn's location along the 34-mile Sandstone Trail offers fantastic dog walking.
Unwind in the beautifully-appointed bedrooms or enjoy a stay at Pennsylvania Cottage, the property's self-catered space. All hotel facilities are dog-friendly with a premium dog welcome pack including treats, dog bed and water bowl.
The varied menu in the restaurant showcases local and seasonal produce, blending British pub classics with refined European cuisine. Dogs can also enjoy their own menu with dishes from Sir Woofchester's.
Higher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9PF
Tel: 01829 770434
Web: thepheasantinn.co.uk
The Bear’s Paw
The Bear's Paw is a five-star inn brimming with character and charm and perfect for a dog-friendly break or meal. Despite its rural location, The Bear's Paw places you in the heart of all that the county has to offer, with the M6 linking you to Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and beyond.
The inn's 17 boutique-style bedrooms blend comfort and style to offer the ideal haven for you and your pooch. The on-site restaurant, with its AA Rosette uses locally sourced produce wherever possible. The inn also offers dog beds, treats and even a dog menu from Sir Woofchester's.
School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
Tel: 01270 526317
Web: thebearspaw.co.uk
The Fishpool Inn
With its idyllic setting on the edge of Delamere Forest, The Fishpool Inn is a lovingly restored 18th century inn offering gastropub dining in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
The award-winning inn's cosy nooks, welcoming fireplaces and impressive interiors make it an ideal setting for any occasion. Four-legged friends are welcome, with a dog-friendly area and dog menu. The inn also boasts one of the area's finest beer gardens.
The seasonal menu features British pub classics and modern European dishes, and champions locally sourced produce. Local ales, gins and an extensive wine selection can be found at the bar.
Fishpool Road, Delamere, Cheshire, CW8 2HP
Tel: 01606 883277
Web: thefishpoolinn.co.uk
Sutton Hall
This charming pub, more than 480 years old, boasts a rich history as a manor house, the Earls of Lucan's family home, and a convent. Now you will find it full of nooks and crannies, a snug, a library, and seven dining areas, along with sunny terraces and gardens.
Patrons can enjoy local cask beers, freshly cooked dishes from a changing menu, an affordable wine list, and a selection of malt whiskies and gins. Families and furry friends are warmly welcomed to this friendly, tradition-steeped pub.
Sutton Hall, Bullocks Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HE
Tel: 01260 253211
