Dog-Friendly Venues in Hackney

Hackney offers a growing mix of dog-friendly spots, from veterinary clinics and daycare centres to cafes and kiosks where you can pause on a walk. This page lists 50 venues across neighbourhoods including Shoreditch, Haggerston, London Fields, Victoria Park and Clapton, though it's worth noting that 40 of the 50 have no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's always wise to check ahead.

If you're looking for a highly rated vet, Hello Vet Columbia Road in Shoreditch holds a 5/5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). For daycare, Doggo House Daycare in Haggerston also scores 5/5 and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews), located just a 7-minute walk from Haggerston station. Across the 50 venues, 19 have outdoor seating, 5 have an enclosed garden, and 4 offer step-free access.

Transport links are strong throughout the borough, with venues near stations including Hoxton, London Fields, Haggerston, Homerton and Rectory Road, making it straightforward to explore different areas with your dog 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.

• Haggerston Kiosk – Haggerston Park, London E2 8NH, United Kingdom
• LÈ PUP – Moorgate House, 5 Dysart St, London EC2A 2BX, United Kingdom
• Hello Vet Victoria Park Village – 101 Lauriston Rd, London E9 7HJ, United Kingdom

  Hello Vet is a veterinary clinic located in the charming Victoria Park Village area of Hackney. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't detailed, its listing as a vet suggests a welcoming environment for pets. Easily accessible with London Fields station a 12-minute walk away, it's a convenient spot for your furry friend's healthcare needs with a perfect 5/5 Google rating.

• Snoots Vet - Unlimited Care £27/mo (Hackney) – 143 Mare St, London E8 3RH, United Kingdom

  Snoots Vet in Hackney offers unlimited veterinary care for your dog starting at £27 a month, covering consultations, diagnostics, and vaccinations with no surprise bills. Located conveniently on Mare Street near London Fields station, they provide instant WhatsApp support and transparent, affordable healthcare. It's a great option for proactive pet parents seeking consistent, high-quality vet services without the high costs of traditional clinics.

• Hello Vet Clapton – 4 Chatsworth Rd, London E5 0LP, United Kingdom

  Hello Vet Clapton is a veterinary clinic located in the vibrant Clapton area of Hackney, easily accessible via Homerton station. While the source material doesn't specify dog-specific amenities, veterinary clinics are generally well-equipped to handle pets of all kinds, ensuring a safe and professional environment for your furry companions during their visits. Diagnoses and treatments are provided with the utmost care.

• Doggo House Daycare – Unit J, 72 Albion Dr, London E8 4LY, United Kingdom

  Doggo House Daycare in Haggerston offers a safe and fun environment for your furry friend while you're away. This 5-star rated daycare provides supervised play and relaxation for dogs, conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from Haggerston station. Your pup will be well taken care of in this dedicated doggy haven.

• Pet Shop on Wheels - London Fields – Martello St, London E8 3PF, United Kingdom
• Hello Vet London Fields – Unit A, 2 Triangle Rd, London E8 3RP, United Kingdom

  Hello Vet is a highly-rated veterinary clinic located in London Fields, Hackney, just a 4-minute walk from London Fields station. As a vet, they are equipped to handle your pet's medical needs, offering expert care in a convenient location. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't listed, their professional veterinary services are available for all pets needing attention.

• Bean’s Café – Unit 2, 1 Maple Path, Lower Clapton, London E5 8FB, United Kingdom

  A popular neighbourhood restaurant in Lower Clapton, Hackney, boasting a 4.9/5 Google rating. It's conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Rectory Road station, making it an accessible spot for a meal out. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its listing as a dog-friendly venue suggests a welcoming atmosphere for canine companions.

• Beavertown Hounds – 2 De Beauvoir Rd, London N1 5SU, UK

  Beavertown Hounds is a dog grooming studio at 2 De Beauvoir Road, with the entrance through De Beauvoir Crescent. The studio describes its location as the heart of De Beauvoir Town, on the border of Islington and Hackney, by the banks of the Regents Canal. The studio offers a calm and comfortable one-on-one grooming service and says it uses only cruelty-free, natural shampoos and treatments. Its Head Groomer, Adrian, holds a Level 3 diploma in dog grooming and trained under Julie Lalou. The services page groups dogs by breed and size, from toy breeds such as French Bulldogs and Dachshunds to large dogs such as Golden Retrievers, and describes puppy grooms for dogs up to 6 months, plus a hand stripping service. Owners are asked to say at booking if a dog is aggressive, and dogs are not held after the groom, so they must be collected promptly. Appointments are by booking, by WhatsApp or text, or by email.

• The Fox | Hackney – 372 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4DA, United Kingdom

  The Fox is a pub at 372 Kingsland Road, in Dalston in the London Borough of Hackney. Its website places it where Middleton Road meets Kingsland Road and describes the room as a sanctuary of low lighting, chats, live music and exceptional booze. The drinks focus is on beer. The pub says it has gathered the best local beers, and that its Guinness tastes like Guinness. Live music is part of what the pub describes itself as offering. For dog owners, the website says the pub provides water bowls for dogs, and that you should ask a member of the team for one. 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. Haggerston station is a 3 minute walk away. Dalston Junction is about 8 minutes on foot and Dalston Kingsland about 11.

• Bad Coffee – Bad Coffee 9, Oslo House, Prince Edward Rd, London E9 5LX, United Kingdom

  Bad Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery with an espresso bar inside it, at Oslo House on Prince Edward Road in Hackney Wick, Hackney. It describes itself as the "anti-aesthetic": yellow doors, floors and counters, and an interior that is industrial because it is a working roastery. The owner, Mandi, says the space was built up by the team themselves and is a constant work in progress. The roastery started roasting in 2022 and holds a couple of SCA sensory accreditations. The website lists an espresso blend, seasonal single origins from countries including Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Colombia, and a sugarcane-process decaf. Beans can also be bought on a monthly subscription, including a Roaster's Choice option. For dog owners, Paws of London records that dogs are welcome indoors, that there is outdoor seating and a quiet space, and that staff welcome dogs. Step-free access is recorded too. Hackney Wick station is a one-minute walk away, with Homerton about eleven minutes on foot.

• Silver Bark Grooming – Flat 4, 24 Southgate Rd, London N1 3GN, UK

  Silver Bark Grooming is a dog grooming and styling business run by its owner, Amanda, from premises on Southgate Road, N1. The site says it is based in De Beauvoir Islington, and that Amanda also offers a mobile service and a collection and delivery service depending on location. Amanda trained for her City and Guilds level 3 qualification under Julie Lalou. The grooming room is set up as a home from home: baths use organic products, with fluffy towels and multi speed dryers. The business says it uses no cages or drying cabinets, and that no more than 2 dogs at a time are in the groom room. Services listed include a bath with organic products and massage, clipper or scissor cuts, hand stripping, de-matting and flea treatment. The site notes that groomers check for lumps, bumps and other irregularities in a dog's general health. Each groom usually takes about 2 hours, and the site recommends using the wait to visit local coffee shops or walk along the canal.

• Pack and Clowder – 18 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LP, United Kingdom

  Pack and Clowder is an independent pet shop at 18 Chatsworth Road, Lower Clapton, for dog and cat owners. It opened in October 2015, and the name comes from collective nouns: a pack of dogs and a clowder of cats. A second shop operates at 13 Green Lanes, Newington Green. The shop stocks frozen raw food alongside dry and wet foods, chosen for their nutritional value. Accessories include collars, leads, beds, toys, litter trays and flea treatment, and the owners say they work with small East London designers as well as mainstream suppliers. The shop also sells shampoos and a collection of bow ties. A Dog Deli stall runs at markets, selling unpackaged pick 'n' mix treats on a nose to tail principle. On dogs, the website says it loves seeing dogs and cats in both its shops. Customers are greeted by Barclay, the owners' rescue dog, who is described as head of security. The nearest stations are Homerton, a 9 minute walk, and Hackney Central, 12 minutes away.

• Park Pets – Unit E, G05, London E15 2SJ, United Kingdom
• Saint Monday – 4 Warburton Rd, London E8 3RR, United Kingdom

  Saint Monday is a brewery with its own bar at 4 Warburton Road, near London Fields in Hackney. The team behind it opened the Black Heart music venue and bar in 2009, and describes the brewery's mission as making beer focused on quality ingredients and traditional flavours, with heavy metal as its soundtrack. The bar pours the full range of its own beer from tanks less than 10 feet from where it was brewed, alongside guest taps and bottles that run from US rarities to German and Belgian classics. It also serves cocktails, with a spicy pickle margarita it calls infamous, plus a world whiskey range and a wine list picked by the team. The music is always heavy, the inside is dark and cosy, and there is a garden for the summer. For dog owners, the evidence on file says dogs are allowed in the outside seating area only. London Fields Overground station is the nearest, a three-minute walk. Cambridge Heath is about nine minutes away on foot.

• The Hawke Pub – 235 Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7HD, United Kingdom

  The Hawke Pub is a highly-rated spot in Victoria Park, Hackney, with a solid 4.7/5 Google rating that keeps locals coming back. This pub and restaurant welcomes dogs to enjoy their outdoor seating area, making it an ideal neighbourhood spot for a relaxed meal or drink with your furry friend. Just a 12-minute walk from Homerton station, it's a convenient find for dog owners exploring the area.

• Well Street Kitchen London – 203 Well St, London E9 6QU, United Kingdom
• Hackney Barkers – 70 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LS, UK

  Hackney Barkers is a dog grooming salon at 70 Chatsworth Road in Lower Clapton, E5. The site calls it a small boutique salon and describes itself as award-winning. The owners opened it in 2021 and say they live in the area. Appointments are one-to-one, in what the team calls a calm setting where dogs of all sizes are given time and space. The menu includes full grooms with a clip and scissor finish, double-coat care, hand stripping and a version for short-haired breeds, plus ultrasonic teeth cleaning. Grooming products come from independent UK brands that are described as natural, cruelty-free and vegan. The team quotes 24 years of combined experience, all qualified to City and Guilds standard or equivalent. The salon also runs a London dog grooming school, with City and Guilds courses taught in small, hands-on classes. For dog owners, it is a grooming appointment rather than a drop-in visit, so it is worth booking through the website before turning up on Chatsworth Road.

• Swift Shoreditch – 91-93 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HZ, United Kingdom

  Swift Shoreditch is a vibrant pub located in the heart of Shoreditch, just a 4-minute walk from Old Street station. Although specific dog-friendly policies aren't detailed, its listing as a dog-friendly venue suggests a welcoming atmosphere for your canine companions. Enjoy their seasonal specials and classic cocktails in a relaxed setting in the City of London.

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

Nearest Stations

• Homerton (18 venues)
• London Fields (17 venues)
• Hackney Central (15 venues)
• Old Street (14 venues)
• Hackney Downs (13 venues)

Neighbourhoods in Hackney

• Clapton (3 venues)
• Dalston (9 venues)
• De Beauvoir Town (3 venues)
• Hackney (6 venues)
• Hackney Wick (7 venues)
• Hoxton (3 venues)
• London Fields (3 venues)
• Lower Clapton (3 venues)
• Shoreditch (8 venues)
• Stoke Newington (3 venues)
• Victoria Park (3 venues)

How many dog-friendly venues are in Hackney?

This page lists 50 venues in Hackney. However, 10 of the 50 have a website stating dogs are allowed, while 40 of the 50 have no confirmed dog policy yet. If you're planning a visit to a venue without a confirmed policy, it's best to call ahead to check their current rules on dogs before you travel.

Are there any veterinary clinics in Hackney that welcome dogs?

Yes, several vet clinics are listed. Hello Vet Columbia Road in Shoreditch holds a 5/5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews), located a 7-minute walk from Hoxton station. Hello Vet London Fields scores 4.9/5 and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews), just 4 minutes from London Fields station. Snoots Vet on Mare Street offers unlimited care from £27 a month and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).

Which venues in Hackney have outdoor seating for dogs?

Across the 50 venues listed, 19 have outdoor seating. Additionally, 5 of the 50 have an enclosed garden and 3 have heated outdoor seating. Keep in mind that outdoor seating is an amenity detail, and you should still confirm each venue's dog policy separately before visiting, particularly for the 40 venues whose dog policies are not yet confirmed.

Are there dog daycare options in Hackney?

Doggo House Daycare in Haggerston is a 5-star rated daycare offering supervised play and relaxation for dogs. It was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and is located just a 7-minute walk from Haggerston station, providing a convenient and safe environment for your dog while you're away.

Which Hackney venues are near London Fields station?

Several venues are easily accessible from London Fields station. Hello Vet London Fields is just a 4-minute walk away, rated 4.9/5, and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Snoots Vet, which offers unlimited veterinary care from £27 per month, is only a 2-minute walk from the station and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).

Do any venues in Hackney provide water bowls for dogs?

According to the data, 2 of the 50 venues listed have water bowls available. For specific amenities at individual venues, it's worth checking their details on the site or calling ahead, especially if your dog has particular needs during your visit.

Are there accessible dog-friendly venues in Hackney?

Yes, 4 of the 50 venues on this page have step-free access, making them easier to visit if you use a wheelchair or pram alongside your dog. For the most current accessibility information and to confirm the dog policy, contact the venue directly before your visit.