Dog-Friendly Venues Near Essex Road

There are 17 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Essex Road station. The Baring is the highest rated on Google with a 4.8/5 rating. Nearby venues span Islington, Hackney.

• The Baring – 55 Baring St, London N1 3DS, United Kingdom

  The Baring is a restaurant located in Islington, London. They offer A La Carte and Sunday menus, along with options for group bookings in their private dining room.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medivet Canonbury - Canonbury Vets – 226-228 Essex Rd, London N1 3AP, United Kingdom

  Medivet Canonbury is a veterinary practice at 226-228 Essex Road, in Islington. Its branch page says it is co-owned by Leonardo Marrone, who is the Canonbury Partner. He trained in Italy, graduating in 2016, then worked in first-opinion practice in Cardiff and is now pursuing a surgical certificate, with a particular interest in orthopaedics. The clinic team includes a veterinary surgeon with a particular interest in Emergency and Critical Care, registered and student veterinary nurses, and veterinary care and client care assistants. The website invites owners to create an account and book a pet's first consultation, and it lists a Standard Healthcare Plan. It also points to Medivet 24 Hour Kensington for out of hours care. For dog owners, Paws of London has recorded dogs welcome indoors and step-free access, and one of the vets shares her home with a rescue dog. The nearest stations are Essex Road (2 minutes on foot), Canonbury (10 minutes) and Highbury & Islington (11 minutes).

• 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.

• Myddleton Arms – 52 Canonbury Rd, London N1 2HS, United Kingdom

  The Myddleton Arms is a pub at 52 Canonbury Road, Islington, which describes itself as the cosiest pub in Canonbury. It takes its name from Sir Hugh Myddelton, the Welsh entrepreneur who played a key role in creating the New River, the man-made waterway that carried fresh water from Hertfordshire to London. The pub offers a selection of drinks and food, a beer garden and music. It also has a quiz night and a resident DJ, and runs a live music programme that its website keeps up to date. The same owners run a sister pub, The Edinburgh, just off Newington Green. 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. For getting there, Essex Road station is a two-minute walk away, and Highbury and Islington is about nine minutes on foot.

• Hope & Anchor – 207 Upper St, London N1 1RL, United Kingdom

  The Hope & Anchor is a Grade II listed pub at 207 Upper Street in Islington. Its website says it opened its doors to the locals in 1850, and that bands including U2, The Police and The Stranglers have played its stage. Music is still the pub's identity. It says it has live music nights regularly, a theatre upstairs and a rock jukebox in the bar, with memorabilia on the walls. Drinks include cask ale and wine from the bar. The pub describes itself as family-friendly, and it takes table bookings through the Greene King website and app. It is a short walk from Highbury & Islington Underground and surrounded by shops. Highbury & Islington station is a 5 minute walk away and Essex Road about 7 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.

• 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.

• Anthropologie – 126-127 Upper St, London N1 1QP, United Kingdom

  Anthropologie is a retail shop selling fashion, home goods, jewellery, and gifts.

• The Angelic – 57 Liverpool Rd, London N1 0RJ, United Kingdom

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• Canonbury Tavern – 21 Canonbury Pl, London N1 2NS, United Kingdom

  The Canonbury Tavern is a pub and dining room at 21 Canonbury Place in Islington. Its website describes it as tucked away in Canonbury Place, a short stroll from Highbury & Islington station, with a pub and beer garden. The kitchen is led by Head Chef Munir and serves pub classics and specials, with a Sunday roast that the pub says to book ahead. The pub also serves beers and wines. Inside there is a dining room with a roaring fire and garden views, and The Spencer Room is used for parties. The pub hosts christenings, birthdays, engagement parties and wedding receptions, and says it has indoor and outdoor spaces for them. The C Shack, which serves coastal flavours, is steps away. Families are welcome, but the garden and pub area are adults-only after 6pm, with no under 18s. 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. Highbury & Islington and Essex Road stations are each about a 6 minute walk away.

How many dog-friendly venues are near Essex Road station?

There are 17 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Essex Road station.

What's the best dog-friendly venue near Essex Road?

The Baring is currently the highest-rated, based on Google reviews.

What lines serve Essex Road station?

Check Transport for London for the latest service information.