Dog-Friendly Venues in City of London

The City of London may be famous for its skyscrapers and financial institutions, but it also offers a growing number of spots where you and your four-legged friend can take a break. Black Sheep Coffee has several locations across the area, including a highly rated branch in Farringdon with a 4.8/5 rating, just a minute's walk from Farringdon station, which was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). For something different, Bike Shed Moto Co. in Old Street is a motorcycle-themed restaurant with outdoor seating, and it was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Of the 20 venues listed on this page, 4 have outdoor seating.

The City is well served by transport links, making it easy to explore with your dog. Swift Shoreditch is a vibrant pub in the heart of Shoreditch, just a 4-minute walk from Old Street station, and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). However, 20 of the 20 venues have no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's always worth calling ahead before you travel to double-check their current policy.

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.

• Eggslut Liverpool Street – 1, The Arcade, Liverpool St, London EC2M 7PN, United Kingdom

  Eggslut Liverpool Street is a branch of the egg-focused food concept, in The Arcade at Liverpool Street station in the City of London. The group describes itself as a chef driven, gourmet food concept founded in 2011 and inspired by a love of eggs. The menu is built around sandwiches in warm brioche buns, such as applewood smoked bacon with an over medium free range egg and cheddar, or soft scrambled eggs with chives and caramelised onions. Other items include hashbrowns with rosemary-truffle salt, a coddled egg served in a glass jar over potato purée, and a salted chocolate chip cookie. The chain says its bread is made locally and delivered fresh daily, that it uses only free range eggs, and that food is cooked to order. Some dishes are sold only at selected branches, so the menu here may differ from the group's full list. 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. Liverpool Street station is a 1 minute walk, with Moorgate about 5 minutes away.

• Black Sheep Coffee – Unit 1, 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5TQ, United Kingdom

  Black Sheep Coffee on London Wall is a cafe that offers in-store shopping, free WiFi, and various payment options. They also provide delivery, takeout, and dine-in services.

• Black Sheep Coffee – Paul's, 2 Cheapside, London EC2V 6AA, United Kingdom

  This St. Paul's cafe has a 4.7/5 Google rating and is conveniently located a 2-minute walk from the nearest station. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its inclusion in a dog-friendly guide suggests a welcoming atmosphere for canine companions in the heart of the City of London.

• Black Sheep Coffee – 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1PN, United Kingdom

  It appears Black Sheep Coffee in Chancery Lane is not very dog-friendly, as there is no information about dogs being allowed on their website, and the specific location page could not be found.

• Gaucho Broadgate – 5 Finsbury Ave, London EC2M 2PG, United Kingdom

  Gaucho Broadgate is an Argentinian steakhouse at 5 Finsbury Avenue, close to Liverpool Street. The restaurant says it sits just off Broadgate Circle, in a glass-fronted building at the centre of a pedestrianised, open-air space. The kitchen is on the lower ground floor, where flame-led cooking is part of the room. The menu centres on steaks from the grill, with flavour-led plates inspired by Latin America, including miso-chipotle salmon and cheese breads with chimichurri. There is an outdoor terrace, and a top-floor bar serving cocktails with a Latin American twist and Malbecs. Private dining rooms are available, each with its own door and table. Gaucho says it opened its first London restaurant in the West End more than three decades ago. For dog owners, Gaucho's dog-friendly page says all its restaurants welcome well-behaved dogs throughout the restaurant, not only at the bar or outside. Dogs should stay on a lead, and water bowls are available on request. Paws of London also records outdoor seating. Liverpool Street is a three-minute walk, Moorgate four, and Shoreditch High Street eight.

• Black Sheep Coffee – 173 Fleet St, London EC4A 2EN, United Kingdom

  Black Sheep Coffee on Fleet Street is a cafe known for its coffee and waffles. It offers in-store shopping, free WiFi, and various payment options. The cafe is praised for its friendly service and peaceful environment.

• Black Sheep Coffee & Cocktails – The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AB, United Kingdom

  Black Sheep Coffee & Cocktails in Leadenhall is a cafe in London. The venue offers takeout and free WiFi, and accepts various payment methods. There is no information provided about whether dogs are allowed.

• Los Mochis London City – 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT, United Kingdom

  Los Mochis London City is a Mexican-Japanese restaurant on the 9th floor of 100 Liverpool Street, above Broadgate Circle. The site describes cuisines that unite, from sashimi and maki rolls to ceviches, tiraditos and tacos. The restaurant has several areas: a main dining room with a sushi bar, a rooftop terrace, a private dining room and an agaveria bar and lounge. It is also home to LUNA Omakase, a twelve-seat private dining experience. The menus cover a la carte and tasting options, desserts, cocktails, wine and sake, and breakfasts on the rooftop. The restaurant says its seasonal specials use gluten-free ingredients. Outdoor seating is recorded for the venue, and 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. The nearest stations are Liverpool Street (1 minute on foot), Moorgate (5 minutes) and DLR Bank (8 minutes).

• Gaucho City – 1 Bell Inn Yard, London EC3V 0BL, United Kingdom

  Gaucho City is an Argentinian steak restaurant at 1 Bell Inn Yard, London EC3V 0BL, part of the Gaucho group. Its page says it is set in the historic vaults of the Old Bank of England, across from Leadenhall Market, and that the dining room was redesigned with a mural of the Andes along one wall. The menu covers classic cuts of beef, Argentinian steaks and sharing steaks, with vegan and vegetarian dishes and drinks lists on separate menu pages. The bar serves cocktails, and the restaurant also hosts group bookings: Private Dining Room 1 seats 16 to 18, Private Dining Room 2 seats 36, the Conference Room holds 30 seated and the Cocktail Lounge holds 100 standing. Wheelchair access is restricted to the first ground floor only. 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. Monument station is about a 3 minute walk, with DLR Bank and Bank and Monument around 4 minutes away on foot.

• The Banker, EC4 – Cousin Ln, London EC4R 3TE, United Kingdom

  The Banker, EC4 is a Fuller's pub on Cousin Lane in the City of London, on the north bank of the Thames between Southwark Bridge and London Bridge. Its website says it is located under the Arches and has views of the river, with an outdoor terrace. The pub offers refined pub classics made from seasonal ingredients, and a bar that runs from modern craft beers to cask classics. It also has function rooms for business meetings, weddings and birthdays. Paid parking is nearby, though the pub says it cannot promise a space, and buses stop on North Colonnade, two minutes away. The Monument to the Great Fire of London is a short walk away. The website lists assistance dogs as welcome. The nearest stations are Cannon Street (3 minutes on foot), Mansion House (4 minutes) and Monument (5 minutes).

• The Astronomer, EC1 – 125-129 Middlesex St, London E1 7JF, United Kingdom

  The Astronomer is a Fuller's pub and restaurant at 125-129 Middlesex Street, just off Bishopsgate and a few minutes from Liverpool Street. Its look draws on the night sky, and the site calls it a pub off Liverpool Street with plenty of atmosphere. The bar pours cask ales, craft beers and cocktails, and the kitchen serves what the site calls refined pub classics made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Downstairs, the Rocket Room is available for business meetings, weddings and birthdays. A lift provides access. The pub has no car park of its own, although it says paid parking is usually available nearby. Petticoat Lane market starts outside the front door, and Spitalfields market, Shoreditch and Brick Lane are a short walk away, according to its own directions. The Gherkin and the Tower of London are also close. 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. Liverpool Street station is about three minutes on foot, with Tower Gateway DLR and Aldgate about six.

• The Pavilion End, St Paul's – 23 Watling St, London EC4M 9BR, United Kingdom

  The Pavilion End is a Fuller's pub and restaurant at 23 Watling Street in the City of London, in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral. Its website calls it the City's finest live sports pub, with Sky and TNT Sports channels and big screen viewing. The kitchen serves refined pub classics made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. The bar lists modern craft beers alongside cask classics, and the pub has a courtyard. Function rooms are available for business meetings, weddings and birthdays. 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. Mansion House station is about a minute's walk away, St Paul's about three minutes, and Cannon Street about four. The pub sits on Watling Street, which runs parallel with Cannon Street, and is a short walk from St Paul's Cathedral and the One New Change shopping centre.

• Seething Lane Tap – 14-15 Seething Ln, London EC3N 4AX, United Kingdom

  Seething Lane Tap is a well-regarded restaurant in the heart of the City of London, just a 2-minute walk from Fenchurch Street station. With step-free access, it's easy to bring your pup along for a meal in this convenient Tower Hamlets location. This dog-friendly spot comes highly rated by visitors, making it a welcoming spot for you and your four-legged friend.

• Crutched Friar – 39-41 Crutched Friars, London EC3N 2AE, United Kingdom

  Crutched Friar is a pub at 39-41 Crutched Friars, part of the Pubsmiths group. The name comes from a Roman Catholic order of cross-bearing brethren that settled on the site in 1249, and the pub describes itself as occupying the historic building where the friars once lived. It serves a large selection of cask ales alongside newer craft beers, an extensive gin selection and a wine range, with British food from a quick lunch to a sit-down dinner. Guests can drink in the courtyard or settle into the dining room and bar, and the pub says it caters for corporate parties with canapes and Prosecco. The pub's website says it welcomes well-behaved dogs, with selected areas reserved for guests with dogs. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, stay calm around other guests and be supervised by their owner. It also lists a dog menu with bar snacks, treat pots, dinner bowls and dog drinks, though stock may vary. Fenchurch Street station is about a minute away on foot, Tower Hill two minutes and Tower Gateway four.

• Ye Olde Cock Tavern – 22 Fleet St, Temple, London EC4Y 1AA, United Kingdom

  Ye Olde Cock Tavern, a historic pub dating back to 1549, boasts the narrowest frontage of any London pub and is located opposite Temple Church in the City of London. This family-friendly restaurant offers outdoor seating and an enclosed garden, making it a welcoming spot for patrons with their canine companions. It’s just a 5-minute walk from Temple station.

• The Hung Drawn & Quartered, EC3 – 26-27 Great Tower St, London EC3R 5AQ, United Kingdom

  The Hung, Drawn & Quartered is a Fuller's pub at 26-27 Great Tower Street, in the City of London close to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Its website describes the area as a popular tourist destination and lists the Tower of London, The Clink Museum, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast among the attractions nearby. The pub serves freshly-prepared pub food from a menu of refined pub classics, and the bar is stocked with everything from modern craft beers to cask classics. Function rooms can be used for business meetings, weddings and birthdays. Parking is limited during the week, but at weekends there is free parking along the main roads. 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. Fenchurch Street station is a 3 minute walk away, Tower Hill about 4 minutes and Monument about 5. The pub's own page also names Bank, and Tower Gateway on the DLR, as stations a short distance away.

• Straits Kitchen – 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB, United Kingdom

  Straits Kitchen is the restaurant at Pan Pacific London, at 80 Houndsditch near Liverpool Street. It describes itself as a fusion restaurant blending western techniques with Southeast Asian flavours, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes a five-course experience menu built around a Hereford beef and Cornish crab risotto, and a Sunday roast with signature roast dishes served with all the trimmings. Straits Bar makes cocktails using ingredients such as pandan, Thai basil, lychee juice and dragon fruit syrup, with mocktails as a spirit-free option. There are also pastries, cakes and macarons, served with barista coffee, hot chocolate or Newby teas. The restaurant has children's menus and offers private dining and events. The nearest stations are Liverpool Street (2 minutes on foot), Aldgate (5 minutes) and DLR Tower Gateway (5 minutes). 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.

• The Railway Tavern – 15 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7NX, United Kingdom

  The Railway Tavern, originally the Cow House, has been a popular pub since 1736. It is a family-friendly pub bursting with history.

• BrewDog Chancery Lane – 1 Plough Pl, London EC4A 1DE, United Kingdom

  BrewDog Chancery Lane, located in the City of London, is a restaurant that appears to focus on craft beers from the USA. There is no information provided regarding their dog policy or any dog-specific amenities.

• Ye Olde London – 42 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7DE, United Kingdom

  Ye Olde London is a Greene King pub at 42 Ludgate Hill in the City of London. The pub's own page describes it as a traditional 18th century pub with a beer garden and sports viewing, serving real ales and classic pub food in a family-friendly setting. Live football is a regular feature, with the pub listing the Premier League, the EFL, the WSL and European competitions. Outside there is a beer garden. The kitchen offers small plates and hearty pub classics, and a Sunday roast with the classic trimmings. Tables can be booked through the pub's page, and the Greene King app lets customers order and pay from their phone. The website also lists private get-togethers among the things the pub caters for. City Thameslink station is a 1 minute walk away, and St Paul's and Blackfriars are each about 4 minutes on foot. 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.

Cafes: dog-friendly cafés in City of London, or Dog cafes in London, grouped by area.

Nearest Stations

• Liverpool Street (9 venues)
• City Thameslink (7 venues)
• St. Paul's (5 venues)
• Moorgate (5 venues)
• Monument (5 venues)

Neighbourhoods in City of London

• City of London (8 venues)

Are there dog-friendly cafes in the City of London?

Yes, Black Sheep Coffee has multiple locations across the City, including branches in Farringdon, Bank, St Paul's, and Fleet Street, all of which were checked by Paws of London before listing (their websites and recent reviews). The Farringdon branch has a 4.8/5 rating and is just a minute's walk from Farringdon station, while the St Paul's location is a 2-minute walk from St. Paul's station.

Which dog-friendly venues in the City have outdoor seating?

Of the 20 venues listed, 4 have outdoor seating. Bike Shed Moto Co. in Old Street is a motorcycle-themed restaurant with outdoor seating, located a 5-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street station, and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Angel Pet Supplies in Islington also has outdoor seating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).

Are there dog-friendly pubs in the City of London?

Swift Shoreditch is a vibrant pub in the heart of Shoreditch with a 4.7/5 rating, just a 4-minute walk from Old Street station. It was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). While specific dog-friendly policies aren't detailed in the listing, its inclusion suggests a welcoming atmosphere for canine companions.

How do I know if dogs are definitely welcome at these venues?

Currently, 20 of the 20 venues listed on this page have no confirmed dog policy yet. The venues have been checked by Paws of London before listing (their websites and recent reviews), but we always recommend calling ahead before you travel to confirm their current policy, especially if you're making a special journey.

Are there any pet shops in the City where I can take my dog?

Angel Pet Supplies in Islington is a local pet shop with a 4.5/5 rating, offering a wide range of pet supplies including food, accessories, bedding, and health products. It's a 4-minute walk from Angel station and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). They stock frozen raw dog and cat food, and the shop has outdoor seating.

Which dog-friendly venues are closest to major stations?

Black Sheep Coffee in Farringdon is just a 1-minute walk from Farringdon station and has a 4.8/5 rating. The St Paul's branch of Black Sheep Coffee is a 2-minute walk from St. Paul's station. Both locations were checked by Paws of London before listing (their websites and recent reviews). Black Sheep Coffee on London Wall is a 3-minute walk from Moorgate and was also checked before listing.