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How To Find Dog-Friendly Venues Near You
Outdated information and incorrect policies can sometimes lead to pet-owners being turned away at the door and struggling to find dog-friendly venues at the last minute. Thankfully here at Eat Drink Meet, we are challenging this with our new, up to date search filters which enable you to find the best dog-friendly venues near you - it makes dining out with your companion a more enjoyable experience.
Whether you're planning a family celebration or a catch-up with friends, our website is specifically designed to help you discover the best dog-friendly pubs, restaurants, and bars in the UK, making it easy to plan a stress-free day out with your furry friend.
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How To Use Eat Drink Meet To Find Dog-Friendly Venues Near You
With our user-friendly search functions, planning a dog-friendly day out has never been easier.
You can use our website to filter by venue, including scoping out options that space for large groups, private parties, work meetings, or small gatherings. Of course, dog-friendly is one of our most popular search options.
Whether you're looking for the perfect location for a first date with your pooch or after work drinks with live music or a pub quiz (with the office dog of course!), Eat Drink Meet can help you find the perfect location.
Here’s a quick guide on how to find dog-friendly venues near you, anywhere in the UK.
1. Search For Dog-Friendly Venues
You can utilise our location-based search with either GPS on your phone, or by inputting a postcode or town, this will then pull up a list of dog-friendly places to eat and drink, with a photograph, description, and location details of the pub or restaurant. Included in each listing is the address and a map to help find the location, as well as opening hours, facilities, and a direct link to the website to make a booking or find out more about the pooch paw-fected facilities!
2. Discover Special Features And Amenities
Eat Drink Meet highlights the special features and amenities that make each venue dog-friendly, including photographs of the venue location and accessible outdoor areas. Narrow down your search by applying filters based on venue type, occasion, and facilities needed – then, go for what catches your eye! Our app will help you find exactly what you're looking for with ease, whether it's a country pub with outdoor dining or a city bar with a roomy interior.
3. Plan A Dog-Friendly Day Out
Eat Drink Meet is not just about finding a place to eat or drink; it’s about planning a complete dog-friendly experience near you, or on your travels. The website has a feature that is perfect for planning a full day out with your companion. Each listing provides information on views and nearby landmarks (you can even filter your search with this!), meaning you can plan some dog-friendly activities before or after stopping for a drink and a bite to eat.
4. Find Travel-Friendly Options
If you’re travelling around the UK, Eat Drink Meet can help you find dog-friendly venues along your route, making planning a road trip or vacation straightforward and trouble-free. Use the search to find dog-friendly pubs, restaurants, and bars in different cities and towns. Each listing provides a useful map, which can be used to find nearby parking, public transport connections, and dog-friendly accommodations.
5. Read Reviews And Ratings
Although there are no reviews on the Eat Drink Meet website at the time of writing, our listings include the full details of the venues which means you can hop over to their website, social media or Google listings to discover the latest reviews from dog-owner visitors.
6. Take A Chance On Recommendations
Trusting our recommendations on the Eat Drink Meet website will lead you to discovering hidden gems you never knew existed. Browse through the recommendations page to find dog-friendly pubs and restaurants, as well as must-visit venues and seasonal activities to enjoy with your companion.
Had a tail-wagging good time?
Let us know your favourite dog-friendly find on Eat Drink Meet, or tag us in a shot of your favourite four-legged friend enjoying their visit to a location you found through us! We’d love to hear from you on Instagram or Facebook. Plus, it’s a great excuse for us to stop work and flick through pics of the most discerning dogs online (we wouldn’t send them just anywhere, you know…).
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