Dog-Friendly Venues Near Highbury and Islington

There are 10 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Highbury and Islington station. Medivet Islington Cross St is the highest rated on Google with a 4.7/5 rating. Nearby venues span Islington.

• 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 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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 Alwyne Castle – 83 St Paul's Rd, Greater, London N1 2LY, United Kingdom

  The Alwyne Castle is a pub at 83 St Paul's Road in Highbury, Islington. The website describes it as combining British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, and places it at the heart of Highbury. The kitchen serves a main menu all day, every day, including a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian options, pub classics and lunchtime sandwiches. Other menus listed include a Sunday roast, a brunch menu, a burger menu, an evening set menu and a buffet menu, alongside an explorative drinks menu. Tables can be reserved online or by phone, and guests can order from their seat. The pub has outdoor seating and an enclosed garden, and Paws of London records that dogs are allowed in the garden only. Highbury & Islington is the nearest station, a 4 to 5 minute walk, with Canonbury 6 minutes away. Check on arrival whether the garden is open, since the policy card below shows when this was last checked.

• 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.

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

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

• The Albion – 10 Thornhill Rd, London N1 1HW, United Kingdom

  The Albion is a pub and restaurant at 10 Thornhill Road in Barnsbury, which its website calls a Georgian gem. It sits just off Upper Street in the Barnsbury conservation area and is part of the Noble Inns Group. The building has a wisteria-covered façade and log fires, and a careful Georgian restoration highlights original wood-panelled walls. The French windows in the restaurant area open onto a wisteria-filled English country garden, which the pub describes as one of Islington's finest beer gardens. A Private Dining Room, designed by a local resident, has one long table that seats a maximum of 24, and the whole pub including the garden can be hired exclusively for up to 120 guests. Sunday roast is part of the menu. 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. Caledonian Road and Barnsbury station is a seven-minute walk, Angel is about ten minutes, and Highbury and Islington about eleven.

• 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 Highbury and Islington station?

There are 10 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Highbury and Islington station.

What's the best dog-friendly venue near Highbury and Islington?

Medivet Islington Cross St is currently the highest-rated, based on Google reviews.

What lines serve Highbury and Islington station?

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