Dog-Friendly Venues Near Angel

There are 20 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Angel station. The Queens Head, Clerkenwell (PUBLOVE) is the highest rated on Google with a 4.7/5 rating. Angel is served by Northern. Nearby venues span Islington, Hackney.

• The Queens Head, Clerkenwell (PUBLOVE) – 22 Easton St, London WC1X 0DS, United Kingdom

  This Clerkenwell pub, The Queen's Head, is a welcoming spot with a 4.7/5 Google rating, conveniently located a 10-minute walk from Farringdon station. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its pub nature suggests a dog-friendly atmosphere, making it a great place to relax with your canine companion in Islington. Enjoy their delicious burgers and a wide selection of beers in a friendly setting.

• The Chapel Market Tavern – 58 Penton St, London N1 9PZ, United Kingdom

  The Chapel Market Tavern is a pub at 58 Penton Street, Islington, N1 9PZ. Its website says it was established in 1805 and stands at the western end of one of London's oldest street markets, Chapel Market. The bar has fifteen draught beer lines that rotate, a wine list and a back bar of specialist spirits. The kitchen serves homemade pub classics, including a traditional roast every Sunday, and there are separate food, platter, Sunday roast, wine and cocktail menus. Bookings are taken for groups of four or more, with smaller groups welcome on a walk-in basis. The upstairs private room has its own bar and takes up to 70 people for drinks or 30 sitting down. The site says it comes from the same team as Ninth Ward in Clerkenwell. 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. Angel station is about a 5 minute walk, with King's Cross St. Pancras about 10 minutes and King's Cross about 11 minutes away on foot.

• Medivet Islington Cross St – 60 Cross St, London N1 2BA, United Kingdom

  Medivet Islington Cross St is a branch of the Medivet veterinary group at 60 Cross Street, Islington, N1. The practice is co-owned by one of its own vets, who lists internal medicine, cardiology and ultrasonography among his main areas of interest, and its page introduces a team of vets, registered veterinary nurses and client care staff. The practice offers routine preventive care: vaccinations, regular flea, tick and worming treatments, neutering and microchipping. It describes its consultations as 15 minutes long, giving time to ask the vets questions. It also offers the Medivet Healthcare Plan, a subscription for routine care, and its page lists Medivet 24 Hour Kensington at 1-5 Gloucester Road for out of hours care. For dog owners, the site lists dogs among the animals the practice treats, and its pages cover a new puppy first appointment, vaccination courses and kennel cough boosters. The nearest station is Essex Road, a 5 minute walk, with Angel and Highbury and Islington each about 10 minutes away on foot.

• The Foxglove Public House – 209-211 Liverpool Rd, London N1 1LX, United Kingdom

  The Foxglove is a craft beer-focused free house in Angel that proudly bills itself as "the dog friendliest pub in Islington"—and regulars agree. You and your pup can settle in to enjoy an excellent selection of craft beers, cask ales, sour beers, and plenty of alcohol-free options. Located on Liverpool Road, it's a 9-minute walk from Angel station.

• The Peacock - Angel – Noble House, 3-5 Islington High St, London N1 9LQ, United Kingdom

  The Peacock in Angel is a traditional pub showing various sports fixtures. While the website provides booking links for these events, there is no information regarding a dog policy, specific amenities for dogs, or garden availability.

• The Street Easy – 55-57 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QL, United Kingdom

  The Street Easy is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 55-57 Exmouth Market, in Clerkenwell, Islington. Its website describes street food-inspired dishes and cocktails in the heart of Exmouth Market, and its founders say they found the space in the community around the market. The menu is described as a range of dishes inspired by Caribbean, South American and South East Asian street food, with buns, wings, sides and small plates. Fresh juices, shakes, coffee, cocktails, beer and wines are listed as available all day long. The interior is described as spacious and inviting, and the site says it works for a quick bite, a boozy brunch or sitting down with a laptop to get some work done. Paws of London records the venue as advertised as dog-friendly on several third-party sites, with one visitor account saying dogs are allowed inside. The nearest stations are Farringdon, a 9 minute walk, Angel (10 minutes) and Chancery Lane (11 minutes).

• The Wilmington – 69 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4RL, United Kingdom

  The Wilmington is a pub at 69 Rosebery Avenue in Clerkenwell, opposite Exmouth Market. Its website describes it as a historic 19th-century pub and says the building keeps historical 19th century features, for what it calls an elegant and comfortable public house experience. The kitchen serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with globally influenced seasonal menus built on British ingredients. The pub mentions steaks and classic Sunday roasts among its dishes, plus specials that change. A fully equipped function room is available to hire, and the pub says it can be booked to cater for all occasions and events. 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. Farringdon station is a 9 minute walk, Angel 10 minutes and Chancery Lane 11 minutes.

• The Alpaca – 84-86 Essex Rd, London N1 8LU, United Kingdom

  The Alpaca is an independent pub at 84-86 Essex Road, London N1 8LU. The website says it opened in March 2020, starting out serving the local area with hot meals, ready-made cocktails and wine for takeaway, and has since become a friendly local. Food includes burgers, fish from the fishmongers next door and vegan dishes. Sunday roasts are cooked from scratch, and the sharing roast platters are aimed at groups. The drinks list covers beers, cocktails, wines and non-alcoholic options, and the pub stocks alcohol-free beers and spirits. Tables can be booked through the website, and the FAQ says it offers dishes without gluten-containing ingredients, with allergen information on request. The Alpaca's FAQ says "The Alpaca is a dog-friendly pub in Islington" and that it provides dog treats, water bowls and blankets. It recommends not bringing dogs after 9pm on busy Fridays and Saturdays. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 4 minutes on foot, then Angel at around 10 and Highbury and Islington at around 12.

• Angel Pet Supplies – 81 Chapel Market, London N1 9EX, United Kingdom

  Angel Pet Supplies is an independent pet shop at 81 Chapel Market in Islington, N1 9EX. Its website says the shop moved to this address from a site a few blocks away. The shop stocks food for dogs, cats and small animals, including frozen dog food and raw frozen dog and cat food, as well as bedding, housing and cages. Collars, leads, grooming products, health and hygiene remedies, training products, feeding bowls, fish tanks and reptile accessories are also listed. The owners say they aim to give first-time and experienced pet owners good advice on nutritional food and housing, and invite customers to call in to see what is in stock. For dog owners, Paws of London records that dogs are welcome, as this is a pet supply store. The nearest station is Angel, a 4 minute walk, with King's Cross St. Pancras (11 minutes) and King's Cross (12 minutes) further away.

• The Crown, Islington – 116 Cloudesley Rd, London N1 0EB, United Kingdom

  The Crown is a Fuller's pub and restaurant at 116 Cloudesley Road, Islington, N1 0EB. Its website says it has been a favourite with locals for over 100 years, and places it on a quiet residential street with the pub at the end of the road. Inside there is a roaring fire for colder nights, and outside an outdoor terrace overlooking the quiet streets. The kitchen offers a menu of refined pub classics made from fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the bar serves modern craft beers alongside cask classics. The website adds that the pub gives 20% off real ale to CAMRA card holders. Upper Street's shops, the Almeida theatre and Islington Assembly Hall are all close by, and Caledonian Park and Highbury Fields are around the corner. 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. Angel station is a 7 minute walk, with Essex Road 12 minutes away. The website warns that parking on the road is limited.

• Plaquemine Lock – 139 Graham St, London N1 8LB, United Kingdom

  Plaquemine Lock is a Louisiana gastropub at 139 Graham Street in Islington, N1. It stands on Regent's Canal, a four-minute walk from Angel station, with Essex Road and Old Street stations a longer walk away. The menu blends Cajun and Creole classics with British produce, and the pub describes the setting as laid-back and music-filled. Weekend brunch includes fried chicken, pancakes, fresh baked cornbread, pain perdu with brandy and pecans, Eggs Sardou with artichoke, spinach, cornbread and hollandaise, and shrimp and okra gumbo. Live music plays every weekend, from Zydeco to swampy blues to foot-stomping funk. Private dining is also offered, which it says usually starts with a cocktail and builds with communal oyster shucking. Dogs are welcome indoors, according to our recorded amenities, and the venue's own site says dogs are allowed at its performance brunches, though it recommends adults for the shows. Angel is the nearest station, about four minutes on foot.

• Fox on the Green – 1 Islington Grn, London N1 2XH, United Kingdom

  Fox on the Green is a pub on Islington Green, at 1 Islington Green, N1 2XH. Its own page places it in the heart of Islington, a few minutes' walk from Angel station. The pub serves food and has secondary rooms that can be hired for private events. It shows live sport, including boxing, and the site also states that no children are permitted after 6pm. Paws of London records outdoor seating and an enclosed garden, so there is space to sit outside as well as indoors. For dog owners, the pub describes itself as a dog-friendly establishment that offers food and a warm atmosphere. Angel is the nearest station at about 6 minutes on foot, followed by Essex Road at 8 minutes and Highbury and Islington at 14. Anyone bringing a dog with children should note the after-6pm rule before setting out.

• The Pig and Butcher – 80 Liverpool Rd, London N1 0QD, United Kingdom

  The Pig and Butcher is a restaurant in a pub building at 80 Liverpool Road in Islington. Its website says the pub was built in the mid 1800s, when Islington was a village outside London and the surrounding land was used by farmers to rest livestock before sale at Smithfield. The kitchen takes its inspiration from farmhouse tables across Europe and runs a daily changing menu. Meat is butchered on site every day in a butchers room downstairs, and the team collects fruit and vegetables from New Spitalfields Market and meat from Smithfield Market. The wine list changes regularly and features family-owned vineyards as well as larger winemakers, and there is a selection of beers. Sunday roasts are on the menu. A private dining room on the first floor has a wood burning stove and an Aga oven, and seats up to 24 guests. 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 Angel (6 minutes on foot), Essex Road (10) and Caledonian Road and Barnsbury (11).

• William IV – 7 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7QE, United Kingdom

  William IV is an independent pub at 7 Shepherdess Walk in Hoxton, a short walk from Old Street. Its website says the pub was originally built in the 1830s, was saved from redevelopment, restored and re-opened in 2023. Downstairs is the pub itself, where the owners say they pour Augustiner Hells on draught. Upstairs is a dining room with a more extensive menu built on British produce. The kitchen says it uses rare breed meat from Swaledale butchers, fish from Flying Fish and Wright Brothers filleted on site from Brixham day boat catches, and sourdough and burger buns from St John Bakery. The pub also serves a Sunday roast. The two owners describe the pub as fully independent and self-funded, and say they ran pubs for Barworks before opening it. Old Street station is about 8 minutes on foot, with Angel around 12 minutes and Essex Road around 15. 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 Clerkenwell Tavern – 2 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4PX, United Kingdom

  The Clerkenwell Tavern is a pub at 2 Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell, in the London Borough of Islington. Its own website calls it a Farringdon staple since 1876, and says it sits on the corner of one of London's best street food markets. The food is built around salt beef sandwiches and Reubens. The drinks list covers natural and organic wines and craft beers. The kitchen says it crafts its menu with ingredients from local suppliers, and takeaway food is also available for anyone in a rush or on the move. The tavern says it runs on 100% renewable electricity. 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 station is Farringdon, about eight minutes on foot, with Chancery Lane roughly nine minutes away and Angel around twelve.

• Amwell Veterinary Practice – 52 Amwell St, London EC1R 1XS, United Kingdom

  Amwell Veterinary Practice is a small veterinary clinic at 52 Amwell Street in Islington, which it describes as a friendly clinic in the heart of London. It offers advice and treatment for pets at all stages of their lives, and consultations are by appointment only. The practice was established in 1997 by Dale Barter, who believes that keeping it small allows a personal, high-quality service for clients and their pets. Puppy training classes run at the clinic with the trainer Joe Clarke: a six-week course held on Thursday evenings, with between three and ten puppies in each group. New owners are encouraged to join once the puppy has had its first vaccination. When the practice is closed, urgent cases are passed to its out-of-hours emergency providers. For dog owners, the practice treats dogs and hosts the puppy classes, so dogs are plainly welcome here. The nearest Underground station is Angel on the Northern line, about a six-minute walk. King's Cross St. Pancras is roughly ten minutes away on foot.

• The Earl of Essex – 25 Danbury St, London N1 8LE, United Kingdom

  The Earl of Essex is a beer pub at 25 Danbury Street, in the Angel area of Islington. The website says it was established in 2012 and describes an ever-changing list of the best local and international beers, matched with a food menu and one of the best beer gardens around. The beer board changes most days, with a few permanent lines and mostly rotating beers from a varied mix of breweries and styles. Every Sunday is roast day, with weekly beer pairings that change with the board. Tables can be booked by online enquiry and are held for 15 minutes. The garden tables cannot be reserved and are walk-in only, because of council licensing restrictions. A card is held behind the bar for tabs. Access is one small step to the entrance, with a ramp available on request and an accessible toilet. The pub has a code of conduct and an "Ask for Angela" scheme for anyone who feels unsafe. Angel is the nearest station, a 5 minute walk. 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 Castle – 54 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9HF, United Kingdom

  The Castle is a Young's pub at 54 Pentonville Road, N1 9HF, which describes itself as standing on Pentonville Road and a short walk from Upper Street. It markets itself as a rooftop pub for watching live sport, with three indoor screens and a large rooftop screen. The kitchen serves big sharing boards, burgers, puddings and small plates, and classic pub favourites. Sunday roasts are a regular feature. The partially covered roof terrace is open whatever the weather, with a list of reds and seasonal cocktails, and there is a pub garden too. The pub also takes bookings for parties and events. Paws of London records outdoor seating, an enclosed garden, shade and outdoor heaters here. The pub's answer on dogs, as recorded in our dog-policy evidence, is that they are welcome to join you on your visit; the dog-policy card below shows when that was last checked. Angel station is a three-minute walk, with King's Cross St Pancras about eleven minutes away on foot.

• Exmouth Arms – 23 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QL, United Kingdom

  The Exmouth Arms is a Victorian pub at 23 Exmouth Market, in Clerkenwell. The pub's page says it stands in the heart of Exmouth Market and has a striking green-tiled facade, and it is run by Urban Pubs & Bars. Downstairs it serves pub classics, with a signature double-patty smash burger and a chicken Caesar salad named among the dishes. Sunday roasts include 28-day aged beef sirloin with Yorkshire puddings, and the drinks list covers craft beers, wines and cocktails. Upstairs there is a private bar on the first floor, historically a cocktail bar, which can be hired for a drinks party with your own bartender or a sit-down meal with friends. The pub group says it offers free Wi-Fi in all of its venues. Paws of London 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. Farringdon station is about a nine-minute walk, with Chancery Lane about ten minutes and Angel about eleven on foot.

• Narrowboat – 119 St Peter's St, London N1 8PZ, United Kingdom

  The Narrowboat is a pub at 119 St Peter's Street in Barnsbury, Islington, overlooking Regent's Canal. Its website describes a mix of rustic charm and contemporary elegance, with views of the canal, and leans on a boat theme throughout, from its crew to its lower deck. The kitchen runs seasonal menus that range from warm, hearty classics to vegan dishes, alongside a bespoke "Sips n Snacks" menu. A Sunday roast is served with double egg Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and plenty of gravy. The pub shows football on its TVs and big screens. The lower deck can be hired privately and has its own bar, which suits birthdays, weddings and corporate gatherings. The venue records outdoor seating, 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 station is Angel, a 7 minute walk, with Essex Road (11 minutes) and Old Street (13 minutes) also within reach on foot.

How many dog-friendly venues are near Angel station?

There are 20 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Angel station.

What's the best dog-friendly venue near Angel?

The Queens Head, Clerkenwell (PUBLOVE) is currently the highest-rated, based on Google reviews.

What lines serve Angel station?

Angel is served by Northern.