Dog-Friendly Venues in Barnet

Barnet offers a good mix of dog-friendly spots, from neighbourhood pubs to veterinary practices that take the time to care. The borough covers a wide area in North London, so tube and rail links are your friends when planning a visit. High Barnet station is within walking distance of several listings, including Ye Olde Mitre Barnet, which was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews), and sits just five minutes on foot from the Northern line.

Of the 21 venues listed on this page, 11 have a website stating dogs are allowed, though 10 have no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's worth calling ahead if you're travelling to one of those. Creature Comforts Vets Barnet holds a perfect 5/5 rating and states on its website that dogs are welcome, while Malt and Hops in North Finchley was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and offers outdoor seating, seven minutes' walk from Woodside Park station.

Five of the 21 venues have outdoor seating, and five have an enclosed garden, though these amenities don't guarantee access for dogs without checking the individual venue's policy first.

This page combines Paws of London venue records with information published on venue websites and, where available, supplied by venues or contributed by visitors. Where a dog policy is shown as not yet confirmed, we have not checked it with the venue: call ahead before travelling.

• Creature Comforts Vets Barnet – 204 High St, Hadley, Barnet EN5 5SZ, UK

  Creature Comforts Vets Barnet is a veterinary practice in Barnet, UK. The website does not provide information about dog-friendly amenities or policies beyond being a vet practice.

• Romeo & Juliet's – 5 Lyttelton Rd, London N2 0DW, United Kingdom

  Romeo & Juliet's is a highly-rated restaurant in East Finchley serving the local community with impressive 4.7/5 reviews. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating area, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal with your pup by your side. Located just a 14-minute walk from East Finchley station, it's an easy neighbourhood destination for dog owners.

• AGD Brito – 78 Brent Way, London N3 1AT, UK

  AGD Brito is a highly-rated veterinary clinic in Brent, London, with a Google rating of 4.7/5. While specific dog-friendly policies aren\'t detailed, its listing as a vet suggests a welcoming environment for pets needing care. Being a vet, it\'s a crucial spot for dog owners in the area to ensure their furry friends receive professional attention.

• Malt and Hops – 891 High Rd, London N12 8QA, United Kingdom

  Malt and Hops is a neighbourhood pub and restaurant at 891 High Road in North Finchley, Barnet. Its website says the building has a history dating back to the 1850s, and that the pub reopened in 2022 after several years closed. It describes itself as a gastropub with a huge garden. The food is prepared in-house and includes hand-battered fish and chips, burgers with house-made sauces, and vegetarian and vegan dishes. A build-your-own burger option offers beef, pork, turkey, chicken or vegetarian patties, and bar snacks include crispy calamari, loaded potato skins and cheese platters. On the drinks side there are cocktails, a rotating beer selection that mixes world beers with local craft brews, and a wine list of reds, whites and rosés. The pub also takes bookings for private functions. Paws of London records outdoor seating here, and lists the pub as dog-friendly after an editorial check; the dog-policy card below shows where that comes from and when it was last checked. The nearest station is Woodside Park, a 7 minute walk, and the website mentions parking.

• East Barnet Veterinary Surgery – 1 Cat Hill, London, Barnet EN4 8HG, UK

  East Barnet Veterinary Surgery in Barnet offers comprehensive pet care with a 24-hour emergency service. They prioritize treating pets and their owners with respect, providing expert care seven days a week. This vet clinic is listed as dog-friendly, indicating a welcoming environment for canine companions during their visits, with a helpful 4.6 Google rating.

• The Lord Nelson – 14 W End Ln, Barnet EN5 2SA, United Kingdom

  Nestled in Barnet, The Lord Nelson is a cosy, traditional pub focusing on a great atmosphere and delicious home-cooked food, with no TVs or distractions. It's a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a pint in peace. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its welcoming pub atmosphere suggests it’s a genuinely dog-friendly establishment for a relaxing stop with your canine companion. The nearest station is High Barnet, a pleasant 14-minute walk away.

• Ye Olde Mitre Barnet – 58 High St, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 5SJ, United Kingdom

  Ye Olde Mitre is a Greene King pub on the High Street in Chipping Barnet. It says it is thought to be the oldest coaching house still standing in the area, with reports that it dates back as far as the 1600s, and that Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys have both drunk there. Inside, the pub keeps exposed beams, wood-panelled walls and traditional fireplaces. The bar pours a wide selection of cask ales, lagers and beers, including Greene King's own Flint Eye, Prior Life and Greene King IPA, as well as wines and signature spirits. The kitchen serves traditional pub food through the week, with vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten containing options. There is also a beer garden. For dog owners, the pub describes itself as dog-friendly and says it loves dogs great and small. The nearest station is High Barnet, about a 5 minute walk away.

• The Spaniards Inn – Spaniards Rd, London NW3 7JJ, United Kingdom

  Steeped in history and literary legend, The Spaniards Inn is a Grade II listed pub dating back to 1585, located near Hampstead Village and Parliament Hill. This iconic spot, frequented by Charles Dickens and John Keats, offers a warm, elegant atmosphere. While not explicitly mentioned, its listing as a dog-friendly venue suggests your canine companions are welcome to join you after a stroll on Hampstead Heath. Enjoy their famous Sunday roasts and an extensive selection of drinks.

• Builders Arms – 3 Albert Rd, London, Barnet EN4 9SH, United Kingdom

  The Builders Arms is a restaurant located in High Barnet, Barnet, just a 3-minute walk from New Barnet station. While specific dog amenities are not detailed, its listing as a dog-friendly venue suggests a welcoming atmosphere for canine companions. This spot is a great option for diners looking for a meal in the area who wish to bring their well-behaved dogs along.

• The Arkley – Barnet Rd, Arkley, Barnet EN5 3EP, United Kingdom

  The Arkley is a country pub and restaurant on Barnet Road in Arkley, in the London Borough of Barnet. Its website describes it as a pub, bar and restaurant with its very own courtyard, and as a family friendly country pub in a leafy suburb. The menu is pub food. Dishes named on the site include roasted pork belly with seared scallops and beer battered fish and chips, with sticky toffee pudding among the desserts. There is a dedicated children's menu, and the bar serves real ales, wines and lagers. The pub has an outdoor garden for eating and drinking, and the site also lists table booking, delivery, order for collection and gift cards. It is a member of the Premium Country Pub Collection Rewards Club. For dog owners, dogs are allowed in the bar area and garden only, and the booking options mark the bar as walk-in only for dogs. Paws of London also records outdoor seating and an enclosed garden. The nearest station is High Barnet, a 22-minute walk.

• Vets Now Barnet – 74 Wood St, Barnet EN5 4BW, UK

  Vets Now Barnet is an out-of-hours emergency veterinary clinic at 74 Wood Street in Barnet. It is based within Wood Street Veterinary Hospital, between The Black Horse pub and Ewen Hall, and opened in 2007. The clinic provides emergency care for dogs, cats and small animals at night, at weekends and on bank holidays, staffed by emergency vets and registered veterinary nurses. Its services include accident and emergency care and advanced pain management. The RCVS has accredited it as a Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic, which the site says reflects its ability to handle emergency and critical care cases without an appointment. Vets Now also runs a video consultation service, so owners can talk a concern through with a vet online first. For dog owners, this is a veterinary clinic, so dogs are the patients it is set up to see. Limited parking is available on site just off Coe's Alley, with more on the road outside and a multi-storey car park at The Spires shopping centre, a five-minute walk away. No nearby station is recorded for this venue, so check the route before setting off with a poorly dog.

• The Gate – Barnet Rd, Barnet EN5 3LA, United Kingdom

  The Gate is a family-run pub and restaurant on Barnet Road in Arkley. The owners say they took on The Gate in 1999, and that they love great food and take pride in producing good, hearty meals. The pub has never taken bookings of any kind, and says the reason is that it wants everyone to be able to visit. When it is busy, a host allocates tables as they become available, which can mean a small wait. On Sundays and bank holidays it serves roast dinners in addition to its full menu, with the roasts of the day on chalk boards in the pub. A separate kids menu lists a homemade quarter pounder with chips and coleslaw, penne pasta with homemade tomato and basil sauce, Prime Cumberland pork sausages with mash and gravy, home-cooked pork spare ribs in BBQ sauce, and breaded whole cod fish fingers with chips and baked beans. Paws of London lists it as dog-friendly after an editorial check; the dog-policy card below shows where that comes from and when it was last checked.

• Waitrose & Partners – Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Dr, Brent Cross, London NW4 3FQ, UK

  This Waitrose is located in Brent Cross Shopping Centre, making it a convenient stop for essentials while you're out and about in Brent. As a listing with the "dog-friendly" tag, you can expect a welcoming environment for your canine companion as you shop. Take care of your errands with your furry friend by your side.

• The Orange Tree – 7 Totteridge Village, London N20 8NX, United Kingdom

  The Orange Tree is a pub and restaurant at 7 Totteridge Village, Totteridge, N20 8NX, in the London Borough of Barnet. It describes itself as a fine country pub serving chef-crafted British pub classics. The kitchen runs daily changing chef specials, and the site mentions dishes such as roasted pork belly with seared scallops, beer battered fish and chips, and battered halloumi, alongside starters, sharing platters and desserts. Hand-carved roasts are served every Sunday. At the bar it lists traditional ales, continental lagers, wine, champagne and hand-crafted cocktails, with low and no-alcohol options too. The site describes modern interiors and an outdoor space, and Paws of London records outdoor seating and an enclosed garden. For dog owners, the important detail is that dogs are not permitted in the restaurant area, which is how the booking options label it. The nearest stations are a walk away: Totteridge and Whetstone at about 16 minutes on foot and Woodside Park at about 20.

• Brent Cross Shopping Centre – Prince Charles Dr, Brent Cross, London NW4 3FP, United Kingdom

  Brent Cross Shopping Centre stands on Prince Charles Drive in Brent Cross, NW4, in the London Borough of Barnet. Its own website says it was the UK's first large, enclosed shopping centre and that it has been part of London's story since 1976. The centre describes itself as home to big brands, boutiques, family favourites and food from around the globe, with options running from grab-and-go to sit-down meals. Cafes and bars sit alongside the shops, and the site mentions a funfair, a circus and escape rooms among the things to do on site. It also advertises thousands of free parking spaces, which matters if you are arriving by car with a dog in the boot. For dog owners, the recorded amenity is outdoor seating. Paws of London lists the centre as dog-friendly after an editorial check; the dog-policy card below shows where that comes from and when it was last checked. The nearest stations are Brent Cross (8 minutes on foot), Hendon Central (10 minutes) and Brent Cross West (11 minutes).

• The Prince of Wales, A Heartwood Inn – 2 Church Hill Rd, London, Barnet EN4 8TB, United Kingdom

  The Prince of Wales is a pub and restaurant at 2 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, part of Heartwood Inns. The site says it has stood in East Barnet Village since 1876 and is the last remaining pub in the village. It sits on Church Hill Road near Oak Hill Park, and the site notes nearby street parking. The pub has a spacious bar, a dining room and an outdoor terrace. The kitchen serves a seasonal à la carte menu and Sunday roasts, with a wine list, cocktails and a kids menu. The About page describes a refurbishment that combines the building's historic character with Heartwood's own style. The pub describes itself as dog-friendly. Its About page asks owners to say when booking so a table can be reserved in the dog-friendly area, and water and treats are free for dogs. There is also a dog menu. Oakleigh Park is the nearest station, about 7 minutes on foot, with New Barnet about 12 and Cockfosters about 18.

• Cock Inn – Chalk Ln, London, Barnet EN4 9HU, United Kingdom

  Experience a true country pub atmosphere at The Cock Inn, a premium restaurant and bar in the heart of Barnet. Enjoy their appealing garden space, perfect for a relaxing meal. While specific dog amenities aren't detailed, this restaurant is listed as dog-friendly, welcoming your canine companions to join you in its charming setting. Located conveniently near Cockfosters station, it's an accessible escape for both locals and visitors.

• Wood Street Veterinary Hospital – 74 Wood St, Barnet EN5 4BW, UK

  Wood Street Veterinary Hospital, also called Wood Street Vet Hospital, is a vet practice at 74 Wood Street in Barnet, EN5 4BW. It has been part of the inspiring vet care family since 2018, and says that beyond a new-look website nothing about the clinic has changed, with the same friendly faces and personal care. The team offers consultations, preventative care and out-of-hours emergency support to pet owners across Barnet and the wider Hertfordshire area. Listed services include parasite treatments (worming, flea and tick), animal health certificates, and weight clinics and nutrition. Where a pet needs tests or treatment beyond what a local practice can offer, the vet can refer the animal to a team with the right facilities, and a referral pathway is published for veterinary professionals. Registered clients can book appointments, request repeat medication and pay by logging into their account. Pet Health Club plans are available, with one monthly payment and no joining fee. The practice is wheelchair accessible, with assistance available at the main door. Paws of London lists it as dog-friendly after an editorial check; the dog-policy card below shows where that comes from and when it was last checked.

• Pets at Home Hendon – Retail Park, Unit 1 Silk Bridge, London NW9 7TH, UK

  Pets at Home Hendon is listed on the Pets at Home website as a Pet Care Centre at Unit 1, Silk Bridge Retail Park, Silk Bridge, NW9 7TH. The store page lists nutrition consultations and pets in store, including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and fish. The page has booking enquiry links for both vets and grooming at this store, so it covers more than retail. As with other branches, the chain says customers can order online and collect in store, and that its stores can offer features such as wheelchair access and accessible parking where available. For dog owners, the chain's published policy, recorded by Paws of London, is that stores welcome well-behaved dogs kept on a lead and under control at all times.

• Vets4Pets - Friern Barnet – Inside Pets at Home, Friern Bridge Retail Park, Pegasus Way, London N11 3PW, UK

  Vets4Pets in Friern Barnet provides comprehensive veterinary care for your beloved pets. Located inside Pets at Home at the Friern Bridge Retail Park, this practice offers convenient parking and easy access for all your pet's healthcare needs. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't detailed, as a vet clinic, they welcome pets and are equipped to handle their medical care. This N11 location is ready to serve local pet owners.

Nearest Stations

• New Barnet (6 venues)
• High Barnet (4 venues)
• Hadley Wood (3 venues)
• Totteridge and Whetstone (3 venues)
• Totteridge & Whetstone (3 venues)

Neighbourhoods in Barnet

• High Barnet (3 venues)

How many dog-friendly venues are there in Barnet?

There are 21 venues listed on this page. Of those, 11 have a website stating dogs are allowed, while 10 have no confirmed dog policy yet. The latest policy evidence is dated 2026-07-20. It's always sensible to call ahead if you're planning a visit, especially if you're travelling from outside the area.

Which dog-friendly venues in Barnet are closest to tube stations?

Ye Olde Mitre Barnet is five minutes' walk from High Barnet station and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Malt and Hops, which was also checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews), is seven minutes from Woodside Park station and has outdoor seating. Highgate Veterinary Clinic is ten minutes from Highgate station and states on its website that dogs are welcome.

Are there dog-friendly pubs in Barnet?

Yes, several pubs are listed. Ye Olde Mitre Barnet in Chipping Barnet holds a 4.6/5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). The Lord Nelson in High Barnet, also rated 4.6/5, was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and is known for its cosy atmosphere and home-cooked food. Malt and Hops in North Finchley, rated 4.6/5, was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and has outdoor seating.

Do any dog-friendly venues in Barnet have outdoor seating?

Five of the 21 venues listed have outdoor seating. Malt and Hops in North Finchley is one example, rated 4.6/5 and seven minutes' walk from Woodside Park station. It was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Remember that outdoor seating is listed as an amenity, and you should always check the individual venue's dog policy before visiting.

Which vets in Barnet welcome dogs?

Creature Comforts Vets Barnet has a perfect 5/5 rating and states on its website that dogs are welcome. Cockfosters Veterinary Surgery, rated 4.8/5, states on its website that dogs are welcome and offers preventative care and health checks. Medivet Cockfosters, rated 4.7/5, states on its website that dogs are welcome and has step-free access. Highgate Veterinary Clinic and East Barnet Veterinary Surgery also state on their websites that dogs are welcome.

Are there any dog-friendly venues in Barnet with enclosed gardens?

Five of the 21 venues have an enclosed garden. However, an enclosed garden is listed as an amenity and doesn't guarantee dog access. You'll need to check each venue's individual dog policy. Of the 21 venues on this page, 11 have a website stating dogs are allowed, and 10 have no confirmed dog policy yet.

Do any venues in Barnet offer water bowls or treats for dogs?

Only one of the 21 venues has water bowls listed, and one has dog treats. These numbers reflect what venues have told us or stated publicly, but it's always worth asking when you arrive, as many places will happily provide water even if it's not formally listed as an amenity.