Dog-Friendly Pubs in Camden: Heath Walks, Canal Terraces and Camden Town Locals

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Camden borough stretches from the top of Hampstead Heath down to the edge of the City, so there's a lot of ground here and plenty of pubs. Below are twelve dog-friendly ones we like, grouped by the kind of day you're having. If you want the lot, every dog-friendly pub in the borough is on our Camden pubs page.

Hampstead, after a walk on the Heath

Hampstead is where muddy paws and open fires go together. These four are all a short stroll from each other.

The Flask

If you only try one, make it this one. Dogs are welcome both indoors and in the courtyard, and the pub makes a point of welcoming dog walkers fresh off the Heath. You reach it down a cobbled passage on Flask Walk lined with antique shops, delis and boutiques, a moment from Hampstead High Street. Inside it's a Grade II listed building with original Victorian features and a cosy fire, and there's an enclosed garden too. On Sundays the roast comes with vegan and vegetarian options alongside the Shropshire chicken, West Country beef and Dingley Dell pork.

The Old White Bear

At 1 Well Road, right on the edge of Hampstead Heath, this has been an independent pub since 1704 and is one of the last truly independent pubs in the area. In winter there are open fires, and in summer there's suntrap seating. Look out for the bears on the walls. It pours cask ale and local craft beer, and it makes its own lemonade, which is handy if you're the one holding the lead home.

The Duke of Hamilton

The Duke calls itself a cosy local where families and dogs are always welcome. It has been part of Hampstead life since 1721, and local brothers Ben and Ed brought it back to life in 2019 with their childhood friend Adam. The cooking is classic British with a modern twist, and the Sunday roasts use meat from The Hampstead Butcher and Providore. In the basement is the Hampstead Jazz Club, a small live music room with its own bar.

The Magdala Tavern

You'll find this Hampstead local at 2a South Hill Park. It comes from the team behind The Sussex Arms and The Express Tavern and has outdoor seating for a sunny afternoon. The bar runs to 20 keg beers and 7 casks and ciders. The kitchen does pub classics with daily changing specials and a Sunday roast, all cooked on site from British ingredients, and any surplus food goes to FareShare.

Gardens, terraces and the canal

Sometimes the dog would rather be outside, and these three have the space for it.

Wolfpack West Hampstead

This lively neighbourhood bar on West End Lane has an enclosed garden and outdoor seating, so a dog can settle in safely while you work through the house range: House Lager, Unfiltered Lager, Arctic Pilsner, Sesh IPA, Pale Ale and Alpha Stout. Food is smash burgers, wings and pizzas. Every major sporting event is shown live here, so expect a crowd on big match days. At 4.7 it's the highest rated pub in this guide.

The Sheephaven Bay

An Irish pub on Mornington Street with two bars, three separate seating areas and a conservatory that opens onto the beer garden. Each room has its own character. One is covered in signed sports memorabilia and has a darts board, and the largest has couches, a fireplace and a view of the gin and malt whiskey collections. With 14 screens showing sport, it gets busy when a match is on. The kitchen does traditional English home cooking, with veggie dishes available.

The Constitution

This Young's pub at 42 St Pancras Way sits right on the Regent's Canal, and well-behaved dogs are welcome. It spreads over three floors, with a rooftop terrace that's open all year round under a retractable roof. Sunday roasts come with baskets of Yorkshire puddings and gravy, and the menu runs from hearty classics to vegan dishes. A walk along the towpath first works nicely.

In the thick of Camden Town

These three are for a market wander or a pint on the way home from the station.

Bucks Head

Right next to Buck Street Market at 202 Camden High Street, Bucks Head welcomes well-behaved dogs and puts out water bowls. You order from your table through a QR code, so you don't have to leave the dog to queue at the bar. The kitchen does burgers (including chicken and vegan), stone-baked and Detroit-style pizzas, nachos and wings, plus breakfasts from a full English to a sausage sarnie. At weekends DJs take over the bar.

The Hawley Arms

The Hawley Arms sits by the Camden Town railway bridge, and the same custodians have run it since 2004. They aim for a home from home where you can meet friends or sit contentedly alone. You can ask for a table inside, on the ground floor patio or on the roof terrace. A few practical points: they don't take bookings for after 7pm, the kitchen closes at 8pm (5:30pm on Sundays), and events are 18+.

Old Eagle Pub

The Old Eagle is at 251 Royal College Street, a minute's walk from Camden Road station. It's a highly rated Camden Town local (4.6), with a dog-friendly welcome, and it's an easy first stop for a drink with your dog as soon as you're off the train.

Clerkenwell: tacos and a long beer list

The borough runs south into Clerkenwell, and these two are worth the trip.

The Gunmakers

This cocktail pub and taqueria on Eyre Street Hill says it has been a home of independent rebel spirit since 1920. The dog-friendly garden is the draw. Paloma's Garden is covered and heated and named after the palm tree that grows in it, so a cold evening needn't cut your visit short. Tacos are made to order in the pub's own kitchen. You can book or just turn up.

The Craft Beer Co. Clerkenwell

This was the first Craft Beer Co. pub, opened on Leather Lane in July 2011, and it held the UK record for the most beer taps until May 2014. Look up to see the glass ceiling and chandelier. Kegs from around the world sit alongside casks from independent UK microbreweries, and the food is easy pub snacking: sharing platters, pies and scotch eggs. Access is step-free, which helps with a buggy as well as a dog, and Chancery Lane is close by.

Making a day of it with your dog

Walk first, pint second. The Heath is on the doorstep for The Flask and The Old White Bear, and the Regent's Canal runs right past The Constitution. A tired dog settles far more easily under a table.

Bring water. Bucks Head puts bowls out, but a collapsible bowl in your pocket covers everywhere else, especially after a long Heath loop.

Pick your timing for a nervous dog. Bucks Head has DJs at weekends, and The Sheephaven Bay and Wolfpack West Hampstead fill up for big matches. A weekday afternoon is calmer.

Keep the lead short in busy spots. Use a short lead around Camden's markets, on the canal towpath and in a packed bar, where a tail can end up in someone's path.

For more ideas, browse every dog-friendly pub in Camden.