Dog-Friendly Venues in Croydon

Croydon offers a solid spread of dog-friendly spots, from cafes and pubs to essential pet services. Anna's Coffee House & Kitchen in Addiscombe is a family-run restaurant just a minute's walk from Addiscombe station, serving recipes passed down through three generations, and it was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). If you're after a traditional pub, Riff Raffs sits right at George Street station with a 4.8/5 Google rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). For grooming and supplies, Petsland ,dog cafe ,pets groomers is a unique spot offering professional grooming and refreshments, and it states on its website that dogs are welcome.

This page lists 23 dog-friendly venues across Croydon. Of those, 8 have a website stating dogs are allowed, while 15 have no confirmed dog policy yet. You'll find 4 venues with outdoor seating and 1 with an enclosed garden. Whether you're near George Street, Addiscombe or Coombe Lane, there are options within walking distance of the main stations, making it easier to explore the borough with your pup in tow.

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.

• Selsdon Veterinary Surgery – 178 Addington Rd, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8LB, UK

  Selsdon Veterinary Surgery is a friendly, independent vet practice serving the Selsdon area of Croydon. As a vet clinic, it's a crucial spot for your furry friends' regular check-ups and unexpected emergencies. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't detailed, being a veterinary practice implies a welcoming environment for pets, ensuring they receive the best care when they need it most. It's a highly-rated clinic, holding a 5/5 Google rating.

• Royal cafe – Shirley Hills Rd, Croydon CR0 5HQ, United Kingdom
• Petsland ,dog cafe ,pets groomers – 99 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 6PT, United Kingdom

  Petsland in Croydon offers a dual haven for pet owners and their beloved dogs. This unique spot provides professional grooming services with one-on-one attention, ensuring a calm experience for anxious pets. They also offer pet photography sessions to capture those perfect moments. Located near Lebanon Road station, it's a convenient destination for pampering your pooch.

• Riff Raffs – 28 George St, Croydon CR0 1PB, United Kingdom

  Riff Raffs is a highly-rated pub in the heart of Croydon, just a stone's throw from George Street station. With an impressive 4.8/5 Google rating, it's a popular local spot that welcomes dogs. As a traditional pub, it's typically a dog-friendly space perfect for a casual visit with your pup in the Croydon area.

• Elmfield Vets – 43 Elmfield Way, South Croydon CR2 0EJ, UK

  Elmfield Vets in South Croydon is a highly-rated veterinary clinic dedicated to ensuring your pet lives life to the full. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't listed, they are a vet, meaning all clients are welcome to bring their canine companions for expert care, check-ups, and the 'Life to the Full' philosophy promises a positive experience for your furry friends. Reachable at 43 Elmfield Way, CR2 0EJ.

• Anna's Coffee House & Kitchen – 227 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 6RB, United Kingdom

  Come on down to Anna's Coffee House & Kitchen, a family-run restaurant nestled in Croydon's Addiscombe. With recipes passed down through three generations, you'll feel like you're eating in Mama's kitchen. They serve authentic homemade food, speciality coffees, and other beverages in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Just a minute's walk from Addiscombe station, this spot offers a taste of home-cooked comfort. As a restaurant listed as dog-friendly, your well-behaved canine companions are welcome to join you.

• The Green Bird Cafe – 251 Eden Park Ave, Beckenham BR3 3JN, United Kingdom

  The Green Bird Cafe is a community-focused cafe open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, offering light lunches, cakes, sweet treats, and specialty coffee. It serves as a relaxing spot for friends or a place to work, but there is no information about their dog policy to determine if furry friends are welcome.

• Addiscombe Road Veterinary Centre – 3 Northampton Rd, Croydon CR0 7HB, UK

  Medivet Croydon is a veterinary practice located in Croydon, offering services for dogs, cats, and rabbits. They provide a range of veterinary care, including appointments, vaccinations, and surgical procedures. The practice has free car parking available.

• Scallywags Pet Shop & Grooming Parlour – 814-816 Wickham Rd, Croydon CR0 8EB, United Kingdom

  Scallywags is a friendly, local pet shop in Croydon offering a wide range of quality food, treats, toys, beds, and essentials for dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, and birds. They also have a grooming parlour open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Pups are welcome in-store, making it a convenient one-stop shop for all your pet's needs. The nearest station is West Wickham.

• Croydon Veterinary Surgery – 335 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 6RG, UK

  Croydon Veterinary Surgery, located in Croydon, offers comprehensive vet services with a 4.6/5 Google rating. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't detailed, as a veterinary practice, they provide essential medical care for your beloved pets, ensuring their health and well-being with a professional and caring approach. They offer services like preventative healthcare, surgery, and medicine.

• Medivet Croydon – 263 Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 7HX, UK

  Need expert veterinary care for your beloved dog in Croydon? Medivet Croydon offers a wide range of services, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to complex procedures, all provided by a dedicated team of vets and nurses. They have a free car park and are conveniently located on Addiscombe Road. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't listed, as a vet, they are equipped to handle all pet needs.

• Trickle – 26 Dingwall Rd, Croydon CR0 9XF, United Kingdom

  Trickle is a vibrant restaurant in Croydon offering pizzas, bar snacks, and a wide selection of tap-poured drinks. This spot is great for dog owners, with designated outdoor seating and a secure garden perfect for your furry friends to relax in while you enjoy your meal or a game of shuffleboard. It's conveniently located just a three-minute walk from Wellesley Road station.

• Goddard Veterinary Group, New Addington – 7 Salcot Cres, New Addington, Croydon CR0 0JG, UK

  Goddard Veterinary Group in New Addington is a veterinary practice offering a range of services for pets, including consultations, vaccinations, neutering, and microchipping. They provide a "ProActive Pets" healthcare plan for discounted routine care and welcome new clients with a free health check for their pets.

• Anne Nelson Vets – 238 Pampisford Rd., South Croydon CR2 6DB, UK

  Anne Nelson Vets in South Croydon is a veterinary practice offering a full range of services, from routine check-ups to complex treatments. As a vet clinic, they are inherently a safe space for pets and aim to provide a calm and supportive environment for both animals and their owners during stressful times. Their team of experienced professionals is dedicated to the health and well-being of your furry companions. Located at 238 Pampisford Road, CR2 6DB.

• Croydon PDSA Pet Hospital – 7 Hurst Rd, Croydon CR0 1JT, UK

  The PDSA Pet Hospital in Croydon offers vital veterinary care for pets in need, with a 4.5/5 Google rating. As a veterinary hospital, they are equipped to handle a wide range of pet health concerns, from routine check-ups to emergency treatments. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't detailed, their nature as a pet healthcare provider implies a welcoming environment for canine companions during visits for care.

• Pawson's Arms – 69 Pawsons Rd, Croydon CR0 2QA, United Kingdom

  A traditional pub in Croydon, Pawson's Arms boasts a 4.5/5 Google rating and outdoor seating, making it a great spot to relax with your canine companion. Just a 6-minute walk from Selhurst station, it's an accessible option for a pint and a peaceful moment with your dog.

• Selsdon Veterinary Centre – 286 Addington Rd, South Croydon CR2 8LF, UK

  Selsdon Veterinary Centre in Croydon offers professional care for a wide range of pets, including dogs. They provide convenient services like online appointment booking and repeat prescriptions. With parking available, this clinic is a reliable choice for your dog's health needs, boasting a 4.5/5 Google rating.

• Goddard Veterinary Group, Croydon – 356 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 7AF, UK

  Goddard Veterinary Group in Croydon is a highly-rated veterinary practice offering a wide range of services including consultations, vaccinations, neutering, and microchipping. They provide a ProActive Pets healthcare plan for cost savings on essential preventative care and welcome new clients with a free health check for their pets. While not explicitly stated as dog-exclusive, as a vet clinic, they are equipped to handle all animal needs, making them a reliable option for your canine companions in the Addiscombe area.

• Lloyd Park Lounge Café – Lloyd Park, Coombe Rd, Croydon CR0 5RB, United Kingdom

  The Lounge Café is located in Lloyd Park and offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, and cakes. The website does not provide information about their dog policy, so it is unclear if dogs are allowed inside or in any outdoor seating areas.

• Vets for Pets Croydon – Waddon Goods Yard, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4NX, UK

  This locally owned veterinary practice in Croydon, Vets for Pets, is dedicated to keeping your pets healthy and happy. Located conveniently with parking available, they offer a comprehensive range of services, making them a reliable choice for your furry friends. Although specific dog-friendly policies aren't listed, their listing as a general vet implies a welcoming environment for canine companions.

Nearest Stations

• Sandilands (4 venues)
• Addiscombe (3 venues)
• Waddon Marsh (2 venues)
• Waddon (2 venues)
• Lloyd Park (2 venues)

Neighbourhoods in Croydon

• Croydon (9 venues)

Which dog-friendly cafes and restaurants are in Croydon?

Royal cafe is a highly-rated option near Coombe Lane station (3 minutes' walk) and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Anna's Coffee House & Kitchen in Addiscombe has a 4.8/5 rating and sits just a minute from Addiscombe station, offering family recipes passed through three generations; it was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Always call ahead if your visit depends on bringing your dog.

Are there dog-friendly pubs in Croydon?

Riff Raffs is a highly-rated pub right at George Street station with a 4.8/5 Google rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). It's a traditional pub in the heart of Croydon and a popular local spot. Because 15 of the 23 venues listed here have no confirmed dog policy yet, it's worth phoning before you travel to double-check any pub's current rules.

Where can I find vets in Croydon that welcome dogs?

Selsdon Veterinary Surgery is an independent, friendly practice serving Selsdon with a 5/5 rating and states on its website that dogs are welcome. Elmfield Vets in South Croydon holds a 4.8/5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Addiscombe Road Veterinary Centre (Medivet Croydon) offers appointments, vaccinations and surgery for dogs, cats and rabbits, and states on its website that dogs are welcome.

Are there pet shops or groomers in Croydon that allow dogs inside?

Petsland ,dog cafe ,pets groomers offers professional grooming with one-on-one attention for anxious pets, plus refreshments, and it states on its website that dogs are welcome; it's a 6-minute walk from Lebanon Road station. Scallywags Pet Shop & Grooming Parlour is 13 minutes from West Wickham station, stocks food, treats, toys and essentials, and has a grooming parlour open Tuesday to Saturday; it was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).

How many of the Croydon venues listed have confirmed dog policies?

Of the 23 venues on this page, 8 have a website stating dogs are allowed, while 15 have no confirmed dog policy yet. The latest policy evidence is dated 2026-07-20. If a venue's dog policy isn't confirmed and your visit depends on bringing your dog, it's always safest to call ahead and check their current rules before you travel.

Are there Croydon venues with outdoor seating for dogs?

Four of the 23 venues listed offer outdoor seating, and one has an enclosed garden. Outdoor seating can make a visit more comfortable, but the presence of outdoor space doesn't guarantee dogs are allowed. Always check the individual venue's dog policy before you visit. For specific dog-policy information, refer to each venue's listing on this page.