Dog-Friendly Pubs in Borough

Borough is one of central London's best-kept secrets for a proper pub afternoon with your dog. Tucked between London Bridge and Borough Market, the area offers historic boozers where four-legged friends are part of the furniture.

The Blue Maid, a local gem near Borough station (just a 3-minute walk), was checked by Paws of London before listing and welcomes well-behaved dogs in its traditional setting. For a riverside pint, The Mudlark sits right by London Bridge (4 minutes on foot) and was also checked by Paws of London before listing; this historic Nicholson's pub is known for excellent pints and classic British pies. Both venues offer that classic London pub atmosphere, and 2 of the 3 venues listed here have outdoor seating.

All three venues' dog policies were checked by Paws of London before listing through their websites and recent reviews, with the latest policy evidence dated 7 March 2026. Whether you're stopping off after a Borough Market browse or looking for a post-walk pint near the Thames, this corner of Southwark delivers proper pub hospitality for dogs and their owners alike.

This page combines Paws of London venue records with information published on venue websites and, where available, supplied by venues or contributed by visitors. Where a dog policy is shown as not yet confirmed, we have not checked it with the venue: call ahead before travelling.

Nearest Stations

Which dog-friendly pubs in Borough are closest to the station?

The Blue Maid is your nearest option, just a 3-minute walk from Borough station, and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). It's a historic pub with a traditional setting, perfect for a quick stop. The Ministry, Borough is 5 minutes from Borough station and was also checked by Paws of London before listing, offering a unique atmosphere in a converted Victorian printworks.

Are there dog-friendly pubs in Borough with outdoor seating?

Yes, 2 of the 3 venues listed here have outdoor seating. The Mudlark, a historic Nicholson's pub by London Bridge (4-minute walk), lists outdoor seating and was checked by Paws of London before listing. The Ministry, Borough also offers outdoor seating and was checked by Paws of London before listing. Outdoor areas can be lovely in good weather, though always check on arrival which spaces welcome dogs.

What's the highest-rated dog-friendly pub in Borough?

The Blue Maid leads with a 4.8 out of 5 rating. This historic local gem near Borough station was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and welcomes well-behaved dogs in a traditional pub setting. It's the sort of place where you can enjoy a proper pint knowing your four-legged friend is also welcome.

Can I take my dog to a pub near London Bridge station?

The Mudlark is just a 4-minute walk from London Bridge and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). This historic Nicholson's pub, steeped in over 150 years of British heritage, is known for excellent pints and classic British pies. It also lists outdoor seating. It's rated 4.3 out of 5.

Are all the pubs in Borough definitely dog-friendly?

All 3 venues have no confirmed dog policy yet, though each was checked by Paws of London before listing through their websites and recent reviews. The latest policy evidence is dated 7 March 2026. While the research suggests dogs are welcome, none have directly confirmed with us or state it on their websites, so it's always wise to call ahead if you're travelling specially.

What kind of pub experience can I get in Borough with my dog?

Borough offers everything from traditional historic boozers to unique converted spaces. The Blue Maid (rated 4.8/5) delivers a classic local-gem atmosphere, while The Mudlark near the Thames serves up Nicholson's heritage pints and British pies. The Ministry, Borough offers something different in a converted Victorian printworks with over 20 weekly events. All were checked by Paws of London before listing.