Dog cafes in London

110 dog-friendly cafés across 26 London boroughs, listed on Paws of London.

Looking for a cafe where you can sit down with your own dog? This page gathers cafes across London where dogs are welcome, grouped by area so you can find one close to home, work or the station you're heading for. Each one links through to its own venue page.

Before a cafe is listed, a person at Paws of London checks it. If you've ever turned up somewhere with a dog in tow and been told "sorry, no dogs", you'll see why that matters.

What makes a cafe genuinely dog-friendly

A proper dog-friendly cafe is more than a place that puts up with dogs. These are the signs worth looking for, though not every cafe listed here has every one.

• Dogs welcome inside. The best spots let dogs in with you, not only at a cold outdoor table. Indoors is where a cafe really earns the name, especially in winter.
• Water bowls without asking. A bowl that appears on its own is a good sign. It tells you the staff have done this before.
• Room under the table. Your dog needs somewhere to tuck in, out of the walkway. Space matters as much as the welcome.
• Relaxed staff. Staff who are calm around dogs make the whole visit easier. You can usually tell within a minute of walking in.
• A clear stated policy. Look for it on the cafe's website or on a sign on the door. A clear policy beats guesswork every time.
• Somewhere to walk nearby. A park, common or towpath close by is good for a stroll before or after. Your dog settles better, and you get a proper outing out of it.

Dog-friendly cafes by area

Every cafe below is a live listing on Paws of London. Pick an area, then a borough; where a borough has several cafes, its own page lists them with a map and filters.

Central London (35 cafes)

Dog-friendly cafés in Westminster (8)

• Black Sheep Coffee – Victoria. Dog-friendly cafe near Victoria Station.
• Black Sheep Coffee – Covent Garden
• Black Sheep Coffee – Marylebone
• Black Sheep Coffee – Edgware Road
• FlatCap Coffee co. Westminster cafe: great coffee, 3 mins from St. James's Park. Dog-friendly!
• Mr and Mrs Small – Marylebone. Highly-rated Marylebone café near Regent's Park, dog-friendly and locally loved.
• Pawsitive Cafe – Bayswater. A charming cafe in Bayswater, Camden, welcoming dogs.
• Serendipity Coffee House- ILLY – Pimlico. Quality ILLY coffee café near Victoria—dog-friendly Pimlico gem.

Dog-friendly cafés in Camden (6)

• Black Sheep Coffee – Fitzrovia. Your go-to cafe for great coffee and a friendly atmosphere near Goodge Street.
• Black Sheep Coffee – Holborn
• Black Sheep Coffee – Kings Cross. A vibrant cafe near Kings Cross, perfect for a coffee break with your dog.
• Black Sheep Coffee & Cocktails – Euston
• La Casetta Clerkenwell – Clerkenwell. Authentic Italian cafe in Clerkenwell, perfect for pizza and pasta lovers.
• Royal Veterinary College - Camden Campus. A convenient cafe stop in Camden, welcoming patrons and their canine companions.

Dog-friendly cafés in City of London (5)

• Black Sheep Coffee – Bank
• Black Sheep Coffee – Fleet Street
• Black Sheep Coffee – St Paul's. A highly-rated cafe near St. Paul's, welcoming of dogs.
• Black Sheep Coffee – Holborn
• Black Sheep Coffee & Cocktails

Dog-friendly cafés in Kensington and Chelsea (5)

• Favo Coffee Limited – Brompton. Dog-friendly cafe near Earls Court with a 4.9/5 Google rating.
• King's Dog Daycare (Groomer, Dog Cafe, Wine Bar) – Chelsea. Chelsea's luxury daycare, groomer, cafe & wine bar for small dogs.
• Love My Human Townhouse – Chelsea. Chelsea's luxury cafe where discerning dogs and their humans dine in style.
• The Little Green Hound Pantry – Kensington. Specialist pantry for premium dog food, treats & toys in Kensington.
• Verve London Pet Boutique & Cafe – Notting Hill. Pet boutique and cafe in Notting Hill where dog owners can shop and unwind together.

Dog-friendly cafés in Islington (4)

• Black Sheep Coffee – Farringdon. Dog-friendly cafe near Farringdon station.
• House Of Baxter. Your dog's new favorite cafe with a 5/5 rating.
• Love your pets grooming salon. Expert grooming and tailored care for your beloved pets. Guaranteed to make tails wag!
• Pawlour Spa - Dog Groomers. Pamper your pup at this dog-friendly Clerkenwell cafe and groomers.

Dog-friendly cafés in Southwark (4)

• Black Sheep Coffee – South Bank
• Black Sheep Coffee
• Hair Of The Doggy – Walworth. Professional and caring dog grooming service in Southwark.
• Mercato Metropolitano – Elephant and Castle. London's largest sustainable food market, dog-friendly and buzzing with flavor.

Dog-friendly cafés in Lambeth (3)

• Black Sheep Coffee – Waterloo
• Grind at Waterloo – Waterloo
• The Coffee Lovers fl Cafe – Nine Elms. Dog-friendly Nine Elms cafe with excellent reviews, perfectly placed for post-walk coffee.

North London (5 cafes)

Dog-friendly cafés in Haringey (3)

• Holy Grain & Brew – Tottenham. A dog-friendly cafe in Tottenham serving great coffee and pastries.
• Stationers Park Cafe – Crouch End. Highly-rated Crouch End cafe, walkable from Harringay station.
• Stonebridge Lock Waterside Cafe (Dog friendly) – Tottenham. Waterside cafe in Tottenham where you and your dog can unwind together.

Dog-friendly cafés in Enfield (2)

• @105 – Enfield Town. Enfield Town cafe with a great rating, welcoming dogs.
• Eco Bravo Cafe. Eco-friendly cafe in Enfield, serving great coffee and with a special welcome for dogs.

East London (33 cafes)

Dog-friendly cafés in Tower Hamlets (12)

• Bespoke Barks. Bespoke Barks: London's cafe with grooming, spa, and tailoring services.
• BLUE DAISY – Bow
• Cafe Avenue Bethnal Green – Bethnal Green. A highly-rated cafe in Bethnal Green, perfect for a relaxing break.
• Groom Dog City. A cozy Hackney cafe where dogs are welcome indoors.
• Hot Dogs Grooming London
• Pangea Cafe – Shoreditch. A top-rated Shoreditch cafe, welcoming pups and humans alike.
• Pavilion Café – Victoria Park
• Signorelli bakery - Wood Wharf – Canary Wharf. Artisan Italian-English bakery where thoughtful, sustainably-made bakes meet paws.
• The Hub Cafe – Victoria Park. Dog-friendly cafe in Victoria Park with water bowls & indoor seating.
• The Milk Float – Hackney Wick
• Tuck Shop – Fish Island. Fish Island’s local shop, café, butcher and bottle shop.
• Zealand Cafe – Bow. Highly-rated local cafe in Bow, perfect for dogs and their owners.

Dog-friendly cafés in Waltham Forest (7)

• Bromley's Cafe / Deli – Leytonstone. A welcoming cafe in Waltham Forest, perfectly suited for a break with your dog.
• Green Area Roastery – Walthamstow. Dog-friendly Walthamstow cafe with outdoor seating near Central station.
• HUCKS – Walthamstow. Enjoy great coffee with your dog in Walthamstow at Hucks Cafe!
• Humphry's Cafe – Highams Park. A charming cafe in Highams Park, perfect for a post-walk treat.
• No.23 Café – Bushwood
• The Engine House Café, London Wildlife Trust – Walthamstow. Heritage wetlands café with terrace views, outdoor-friendly for dogs near Tottenham Hale.
• The Holly Trail Cafe – Chingford. Charming Chingford cafe with spacious covered outdoor seating perfect for pups.

Dog-friendly cafés in Hackney (6)

• Bad Coffee – Hackney Wick
• Haggerston Kiosk – Haggerston
• Riverside Cafe Stamford Hill – Stamford Hill. Step-free Waltham Forest cafe near South Tottenham, dog-friendly spot.
• Silver Bark Grooming
• The Roasting Shed Hackney Bridge – Hackney Wick
• Thingy Cafe – Hackney Wick

Dog-friendly cafés in Newham (4)

• Bakehouse by Signorelli – Stratford
• Brew Street Cafe & Bar at Timber Lodge – Olympic Park. Dog-friendly cafe with outdoor seating in London's Olympic Park.
• Signorelli East Village – East Village. Artisan Italian-English bakery in East Village—perfect for dogs and fresh bakes.
• Signorelli Stratford Cross – Stratford

Dog-friendly cafés in Redbridge (3)

• Hainault Forest - 1856 Cafe – Hainault
• The Summer Cafe – Woodford. Highly-rated neighbourhood cafe in Woodford, perfect for a dog-friendly break.
• Wanstead Tea Hut – Wanstead. Highly-rated Wanstead café perfect for pooches and their owners.

Dog-friendly cafés in Havering (1)

• Reservoir Dogs Café – Rainham. A delightful cafe in Upminster with a welcoming vibe for dogs.

South-east London (9 cafes)

Dog-friendly cafés in Bromley (4)

• Cravings. Bromley cafe, perfect for a post-walk refuel.
• Green Roof Cafe – Orpington. Bromley's picturesque eco-café: great food, stunning views & a warm welcome for your dog!
• The Green Bird Cafe – Beckenham
• Winston's Coffee. Top-rated Bromley café, 3 mins from Shortlands station.

Dog-friendly cafés in Lewisham (3)

• Bubbly Tails – New Cross
• Cool Beans – Brockley. A dog-friendly cafe in Brockley with a 4.8/5 rating. Perfect for a cuppa!
• Frothycoffeehut – Catford. Highly-rated Bromley café near Beckenham Hill—perfect for dogs and their owners.

Dog-friendly cafés in Croydon (2)

• Lloyd Park Lounge Café
• Royal cafe – Shirley

South-west London (23 cafes)

Dog-friendly cafés in Wandsworth (11)

• Black Sheep Coffee – Southfields
• Black Sheep Coffee – Nine Elms
• Brickwood Coffee & Bread – Battersea
• Dilectio Coffee – Streatham. Quality independent coffee with outdoor seating, perfect for pups in Balham.
• Hopper Coffee Wandsworth – Wandsworth Town. Top-rated dog-friendly cafe in Wandsworth Town, moments from the station.
• Little Frenchies – Southfields. Coffee & brunch in Wandsworth, paws welcome!
• Lockdown Bakehouse – Southfields. Wandsworth bakery with outdoor seating for you and your dog.
• Press Cafe – East Putney. Relaxed Wandsworth cafe near East Putney, potentially dog-friendly!
• Putt in the Park – Putney. Putt in the Park: Mini-golf fun with your dog in Wandsworth!
• The Native Son – Balham. Perfect 5-star rated cafe near Wandsworth Common station in Balham.
• The Skylark Café – Wandsworth Common. Dog-friendly cafe on Wandsworth Common with great coffee and brunch.

Dog-friendly cafés in Richmond upon Thames (5)

• Mooca Café. Dog-friendly cafe near Richmond station with great reviews.
• Richmond Hill Bakery – Richmond. Cosy Richmond cafe with outdoor seating for you and your dog.
• White Dove Coffee – North Sheen. Perfect-rated North Sheen cafe, just 8 mins from Mortlake.
• Wild Bush – Teddington. Highly-rated Teddington café within easy reach of the station.
• Wild Bush – Richmond. Top-rated Richmond cafe where dogs are welcome indoors—perfect for pooch-friendly refreshments.

Dog-friendly cafés in Kingston upon Thames (3)

• Ayla’s Brunch House – New Malden. New Malden cafe with outdoor seating, perfect for a dog-friendly bite.
• Boho Cafe ( Kings Road ). Kingston's charming cafe for coffee and food lovers.
• Fika. Kingston cafe with outdoor seating, perfect for a doggy coffee break.

Dog-friendly cafés in Merton (2)

• Coffee in the Wood – Colliers Wood. Great coffee near Colliers Wood station. A welcoming spot for all.
• M.E.D Coffee & Movement – Colliers Wood. Dog-friendly cafe in Merton with coffee, bites, and a heated pergola.

Dog-friendly cafés in Sutton (2)

• Cheam Cafe. Savor homemade goodness in Cheam Cafe's garden, a welcoming spot for dogs!
• Moo & Bean Cafe – Carshalton. Moo & Bean Cafe: Your dog-friendly Carshalton retreat for great coffee and treats!

West London (5 cafes)

Dog-friendly cafés in Ealing (2)

• Café Berry – Pitshanger, Ealing. Dog-friendly cafe in Pitshanger Park with outdoor seating.
• Mvka coffee – Ealing Common. A cozy Ealing cafe with outdoor seating, perfect for a break with your dog.

Dog-friendly cafés in Hounslow (2)

• Ballucci Coffee – Isleworth. Isleworth cafe with a special puppy menu and outdoor seating.
• Emily cafe – Feltham. A highly-rated Feltham cafe with outdoor seating. Perfect for pups!

Dog-friendly cafés in Hillingdon (1)

• Eastcote House Gardens Cafe – Eastcote. A peaceful garden cafe in Harrow, perfect for a paws-itive break.

Nearest Stations

• Stratford International (8 venues)
• Hackney Wick (7 venues)
• Wandsworth Town (6 venues)
• Homerton (5 venues)
• East Putney (5 venues)

Practical tips for visiting a cafe with your dog

• Check before a special trip. Call or look at the website first, because policies change. Some cafes limit dogs to certain areas or quieter times of day.
• Avoid the brunch rush. Go outside the weekend brunch crush if you can. Quieter hours are kinder to dogs and to you.
• Walk your dog first. A tired dog settles far more easily. Ten minutes of sniffing around the block can make all the difference.
• Bring the right kit. Use a lead short enough to keep your dog close. On wet days, a mat or towel is a real help.
• Carry water and a bowl. Many cafes will offer one, but it's handy to have your own in case.
• Ask before treats, and read your dog. Check before giving a pup cup or treat. If your dog is unsettled, sit outside or leave rather than push it.

How we check these cafes

Before a cafe is listed, a person at Paws of London reviews the cafe's own website, its recent reviews and what we already know about the place, and lists it only if that review says dogs are welcome. It is a considered check, not the venue's own confirmation and not a live guarantee. Where a cafe's own website says dogs are not allowed, the website wins. If you spot a listing that's wrong, you can report it from the venue page and we'll look into it. How we check listings.

Frequently asked questions

How many dog cafes are there in London?

Paws of London lists 110 dog-friendly cafés across 26 London boroughs. The boroughs with the most are Tower Hamlets (12), Wandsworth (11), Westminster (8). The list is updated as venues are added or removed.

Are dogs allowed inside cafes in London?

There's no law against it; it's each cafe's own choice. Food hygiene rules keep dogs out of kitchens and food preparation areas, not out of the seating area. Plenty of cafes welcome dogs indoors, while others stick to outdoor tables.

Is a dog cafe the same as a puppy cafe?

Not quite. Some people searching for a "dog cafe" or "puppy cafe" mean a place to meet and play with dogs, usually a ticketed pop-up or event. This page lists cafes where you bring your own dog; Paws of London does not list puppy-petting experiences.

Do dog-friendly cafes charge extra for dogs?

Generally, no. Some sell dog treats or a "puppuccino", but that is entirely optional. You shouldn't expect a charge just for bringing your dog in.

Can I bring more than one dog or a large dog?

It depends on the space. Small cafes may struggle with big dogs or several at once, so ask ahead. A quick call saves an awkward squeeze at the door.

How do I find a dog-friendly cafe near me in London?

Use the area list on this page, the borough pages or the map. Most listings show the nearest stations and walking times, which makes planning a route easy.

What if a cafe on this page no longer allows dogs?

Policies change, and we'd like to know when they do. Report it from the venue page and we will review it. Your report helps the next dog owner avoid a wasted trip.

Also on Paws of London: dog-friendly pubs in London, dog-friendly restaurants in London and dog walks.