Dog-Friendly Venues Near Leicester Square

There are 20 dog-friendly venues within walking distance of Leicester Square station. Unique Dog Shop is the highest rated on Google with a 5/5 rating. Leicester Square is served by Northern, Piccadilly. Nearby venues span Westminster, Camden.

• Dog's Love Store – 71-75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
• PETS BOUNTY LTD – 71-75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

  Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned pro, Pets Bounty Ltd in Covent Garden offers a wide selection of pet supplies. As a pet shop, it's inherently welcoming to furry friends, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Covent Garden station. Explore their aisles for all your pet needs in the heart of Westminster.

• Unique Dog Shop – 1 Tavistock Ct, London WC2E 8BD, United Kingdom

  Discover Unique Dog Shop, a gem in Covent Garden offering a curated selection of stylish dog accessories, apparel, and treats. Inspired by London's vibrant spirit, their collections feature chic harnesses, bandanas, and more, perfect for the discerning pup. Conveniently located near Covent Garden station, it's a must-visit for pet parents seeking quality and style for their furry companions.

• Old Shades – 37 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX, United Kingdom

  The Old Shades is a traditional pub at 37 Whitehall in Westminster, just off Trafalgar Square. Its website calls it an iconic Grade II listed pub that has been serving Londoners since it was built in 1898. Inside are a bar and a dining area. The pub specialises in British pub food, including beer-battered fish and chips, homemade pies, gourmet burgers, prime steaks, pub sandwiches and a seasonal specials menu, and it serves Sunday roasts. Food is served throughout the day, every day. The drinks list covers British beers and ales, wines from around the world and premium spirits. The pub encourages booking ahead and asks customers to download the Young's On Tap app to order and pay at the table instead of queuing at the bar. It also takes bookings for drinks parties such as leaving dos and birthdays. Charing Cross station is a 3 minute walk away, Embankment about 4 minutes and Leicester Square about 7. 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 Harp, Covent Garden – 47 Chandos Pl, London WC2N 4HS, United Kingdom

  The Harp is a Fuller's pub at 47 Chandos Place in Covent Garden, in the City of Westminster. Its own website calls it a blissfully traditional place with great beer and good old conversation, and a great example of a traditional British ale house. The bar is known for traditional ciders and perries from around the country, alongside modern craft beers and cask classics. There is a private room for intimate gatherings. The pub is just down the road from the National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square, and close to a number of West End theatres. 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. Charing Cross station is two minutes' walk via Adelaide Street, with Leicester Square about three minutes away and Covent Garden four. The pub says it is also walkable from Embankment.

• Covent Garden Market – Covent Garden Market, London WC2E 7QH, United Kingdom

  Covent Garden Market is a vibrant restaurant located in the heart of Westminster. While the venue itself is a restaurant, its listing as dog-friendly suggests a welcoming atmosphere for canine companions, especially with its confirmed outdoor seating option. It's conveniently situated in Covent Garden, just a 2-minute walk from the Covent Garden station, making it an accessible spot for a meal out with your well-behaved pup.

• Franco Manca Covent Garden – 39 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LJ, United Kingdom

  This is the Covent Garden branch of Franco Manca, a sourdough pizza restaurant.

• Gaucho Covent Garden – 8-9 James St, London WC2E 8BT, United Kingdom

  Gaucho Covent Garden is a steak restaurant at 8-9 James Street, in the Covent Garden part of Westminster. The restaurant says it sits in an extension of the historic Royal Opera House, and it describes its look as the tango clubs of Argentina combined with the energy of the West End. The menu centres on 100% Argentinian steaks, with fine wines and signature cocktails, and vegan and vegetarian dishes are listed too. There is a set lunch menu, a pre-theatre menu for show nights and a Sunday roast that includes a vegan roast and a Chateaubriand to share. The bar stays open late at weekends. For private dining and groups, The Terrace holds a maximum of 17 guests seated and The Bar holds 14. Wheelchair access is restricted to the ground floor only. 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. Covent Garden station is a 1 minute walk, with Leicester Square 5 minutes and Charing Cross 6 minutes away on foot.

• Bow Wow London – 36 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LH, United Kingdom

  Bow Wow London is a dog grooming salon and dog shop at 36 Earlham Street in Covent Garden, Westminster. The website calls it "Central London's Dog Shop and Grooming Salon". The grooming service runs from a simple nail tidy to a full groom, and the team describes the salon as calm and spacious. The shop sells dogwear, collars, harnesses and leads, including a French clothing brand established in 2009 and Japanese harnesses, collars and leads that it says are stocked exclusively there. It also sells bowls, feeders and waterers, and dog toys. Orders can be bought online and collected in store, and the shop invites owners to bring their dog in to be fitted so the size is right. Bow Wow London is a two minute walk from Covent Garden station, four minutes from Leicester Square and five from Tottenham Court Road. 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 Devonshire – The Devonshire, 17 Denman St, London W1D 7HW, United Kingdom

  The Devonshire is a pub and restaurant on Denman Street in Soho, W1D 7HW, a couple of minutes from Piccadilly Circus. The site calls it a classic London pub, with the restaurant on the floors above. The downstairs pub serves bar food from an in-house butcher and what it calls the perfect pint of Guinness. It is walk-in only, with no bookings, and laptops and loud phone calls are not allowed. Upstairs, a wood ember grill restaurant serves Scottish beef that is dry-aged and butchered on site, alongside langoustines from Oban, day boat fish, lobster and hand-dived Devon scallops. A roof terrace is reserved for walk-ins. Four private rooms above the restaurant take groups of up to 60. Access to the pub is step-free, and a lift serves the restaurant and the accessible toilet. On dogs, the site says they are allowed in the pub, and small, well-behaved dogs are also welcome in the restaurant. Piccadilly Circus is about two minutes on foot, Leicester Square about six and Oxford Circus about eight.

• The Dog And Duck – 18 Bateman St, London W1D 3AJ, United Kingdom

  The Dog and Duck is a Nicholson's pub at 18 Bateman Street in Soho, Westminster. It occupies a Grade II listed building, and the pub's own history says the original pub was built in 1734 on the site of the Duke of Monmouth's home, with the present building going up in 1897 to a design by the architect Francis Cannon. Inside, the pub points to thousands of glazed tiles, mahogany panelling and decorative mirrors, and says the interior is considered one of the most exquisite of its period in London. The website lists John Constable, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and George Orwell among its past visitors. The menu centres on British pub classics and hand-crafted pies served under pastry or mash, alongside cask ales, wine, and whisky and gin collections. Tables can be booked, or guests can walk in and take a seat, and ordering from the table is available. The nearest stations are Tottenham Court Road (3 minutes' walk), Leicester Square (5) and Piccadilly Circus (6). 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.

• Paul Smith – 40-44, 40-44 Floral St, London WC2E 9TB, United Kingdom

  Paul Smith's Floral Street shop in Covent Garden is the brand's London flagship and, in the company's words, was Paul's first in the city. It opened in 1979 as Paul Smith 44 Floral Street, a former tiny, dilapidated bakery, and over time Paul acquired the neighbouring buildings at 43, 42 and 41. Inside, the shop has restored mahogany cabinetry lining the walls, along with art, curios and furniture collections. It sells men's and women's clothing and accessories, and has a dedicated suit room where adjustments and alterations are offered in-store. Other services listed include monogramming, made-to-measure tailoring, personal shopping by appointment in a private shopping suite, and click and collect. 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. Covent Garden station is the closest, with Leicester Square about four minutes' walk and Charing Cross about six.

• The Ship & Shovell – 2 Craven Passage, London WC2N 5NF, United Kingdom

  The Ship & Shovell is a traditional pub at 2 Craven Passage in Covent Garden, close to Charing Cross. Its website says it has been part of London's history since the 17th century and is believed to be the only pub in the UK split across two buildings on either side of the street, joined by a shared cellar. The buildings were built between 1731 and 1733 as two terrace houses and later became two separate pubs, The Ship and The Shovell. A tunnel under Craven Passage joined them into one pub in 1998. A portrait of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell hangs over the fireplace in the larger half. Drinks include Badger and Outland beers and a range of spirits, and the food menu lists pies, fish and chips and burgers. The pub is run by general manager Lou and her team. Charing Cross station is a 1 minute walk away, Embankment about 2 minutes and Leicester Square about 6. Trafalgar Square, the Strand and the National Gallery are within easy reach. 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 Coach & Horses, Soho – 29 Greek St, London W1D 5DH, United Kingdom

  The Coach & Horses is a Fuller's pub at 29 Greek Street in Soho, in the City of Westminster. It describes itself as a deeply loved London institution and as Soho's most famous pub. The bar serves six cask ales through the year, including Fuller's London Pride and Seafarers, plus three rotating ales and a cider. On draught there are 10 keg beers at any one time, alongside bottled and canned beers, a wine list, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. The pub says it does not take table bookings because of limited capacity, but welcomes walk-ins. For parking, the pub points to on-street spaces or the NCP car park on Brewer Street. The website lists assistance dogs as welcome. 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 Leicester Square (3 minutes on foot), Tottenham Court Road (4 minutes) and Covent Garden (5 minutes). The pub's own page adds Piccadilly Circus as another nearby station.

• Horse & Guardsman – 16-18 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY, United Kingdom

  The Horse & Guardsman is a McMullen's pub at 16-18 Whitehall, between Trafalgar Square and Westminster. The pub's website calls it a smart, wood-panelled, traditional London pub in a building that was once the premises of the bankers Messrs Cocks Biddulph & co, and says McMullen's has run it since 2021. Inside, the interior has high ceilings and arched windows, with a bar and ground-floor dining areas. Two mezzanines can be booked privately, and there is a private function space for events. The kitchen serves pub dishes such as Old English sausage and mash, fish in herb batter with fries, a Mushroom & Cranberry Wellington and a hand-carved honey roast ham ploughman's, with gluten free versions of some dishes. Contemporary and traditional cocktails are also made, and Sunday roasts are served. For dog owners, dogs are recorded as welcome indoors, and the venue is tagged as dog friendly with food served. Charing Cross station is about three minutes away on foot, with Embankment about five.

• BrewDog Seven Dials – 142 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8HJ, United Kingdom

  BrewDog Seven Dials is a bar and restaurant at 142 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H, in Covent Garden. The venue's own page puts it in the heart of Covent Garden, surrounded by theatres, shops and the West End. The menu centres on stacked burgers, wings and bar food, served with a lineup of craft beer on tap. There is a pool table, a weekend brunch, and screens showing live sport. The venue also takes enquiries for private hire, birthdays, business gatherings and launches, and it runs a guided beer tasting led by a Cicerone-trained member of the crew. Bookings and private hire go through bookings@brewdog.com, and the page links to accessibility information. 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 Leicester Square, three minutes on foot, with Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden four minutes away.

• Forty Dean Street – 40 Dean St, London W1D 4PX, United Kingdom

  Soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Soho at Forty Dean Street, a charming Italian restaurant. Dogs are welcome to join their humans at the heated outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying a meal al fresco any time of year. Conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, it's an ideal spot for a delightful dining experience with your furry friend in the heart of Westminster.

• The Garden at Corinthia London – 10a Northumberland Ave, London SW1A 2BD, United Kingdom

  Nestled in a charming floral courtyard in Westminster, The Garden at Corinthia London offers a delightful alfresco dining experience. This elegant restaurant provides a serene escape in the city center, perfect for a leisurely lunch or evening meal. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating, making it a lovely spot to enjoy the seasons with your furry friend by your side. Near Embankment station.

• Apple Covent Garden – No. 1, 7 The Piazza, London WC2E 8HB, United Kingdom
• Urban Outfitters – Warehouse, 42-56 Seven Dials, Earlham St, London WC2H 9LJ, United Kingdom

  Urban Outfitters in Covent Garden offers a unique blend of trendy apparel, home goods, and quirky accessories. This large London store welcomes well-behaved dogs, making it a great spot for shoppers who don't want to leave their furry friends behind. Explore the latest fashion and home trends with your dog by your side in the heart of the West End, just a short walk from Covent Garden station.

How many dog-friendly venues are near Leicester Square station?

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

What's the best dog-friendly venue near Leicester Square?

Unique Dog Shop is currently the highest-rated, based on Google reviews.

What lines serve Leicester Square station?

Leicester Square is served by Northern, Piccadilly.