Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Dalston

Dalston has become one of East London's most vibrant neighbourhoods for food and drink, and several of its restaurants welcome four-legged diners too. If you're looking for a highly rated spot, Saint Monday is a craft brewery and restaurant with an impressive 4.7 out of 5 rating, just a 3-minute walk from London Fields station, and it states on its website that dogs are welcome. The Speakeasy, only a one-minute walk from Dalston Junction station, boasts a 4.5-star rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).

Across the 5 venues listed on this page, 1 of 5 have a website stating dogs are allowed, while 4 of 5 have no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's worth calling ahead to double-check before you travel. Dalston is well connected by rail, with Dalston Junction and London Fields stations both serving the area, making it easy to reach these spots on foot with your pup. Whether you're after a Sunday roast, craft beer, or live music, this corner of Hackney offers plenty of options to explore with your dog.

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.

• Saint Monday – 4 Warburton Rd, London E8 3RR, United Kingdom (4.7/5)

  Saint Monday is a brewery with its own bar at 4 Warburton Road, near London Fields in Hackney. The team behind it opened the Black Heart music venue and bar in 2009, and describes the brewery's mission as making beer focused on quality ingredients and traditional flavours, with heavy metal as its soundtrack. The bar pours the full range of its own beer from tanks less than 10 feet from where it was brewed, alongside guest taps and bottles that run from US rarities to German and Belgian classics. It also serves cocktails, with a spicy pickle margarita it calls infamous, plus a world whiskey range and a wine list picked by the team. The music is always heavy, the inside is dark and cosy, and there is a garden for the summer. For dog owners, the evidence on file says dogs are allowed in the outside seating area only. London Fields Overground station is the nearest, a three-minute walk. Cambridge Heath is about nine minutes away on foot.

• The Speakeasy – 7 Ashwin St, London E8 3DL, United Kingdom (4.5/5)

  The Speakeasy is a well-loved restaurant in Dalston, just a one-minute walk from Dalston Junction station, boasting an impressive 4.5-star rating. As a listed venue on our dog-friendly guide, it appears welcoming to canine companions. This makes it a convenient spot to grab a bite with your pup in the heart of Hackney's vibrant E8 neighbourhood.

• The Prince Arthur – 95 Forest Rd, London E8 3BH, United Kingdom (4.4/5)

  The Prince Arthur is a well-regarded restaurant in Dalston, Hackney, just an 8-minute walk from Hackney Downs station. With a solid 4.4/5 Google rating, it's a popular local spot. As it's listed as a dog-friendly venue, your pup is welcome to join you for a meal in this friendly neighbourhood restaurant.

• The Three Compasses, Dalston – 99 Dalston Ln, London E8 1NH, United Kingdom (4.3/5)

  The Three Compasses is a pub at 99 Dalston Lane in Hackney, at the end of Ridley Road Market. Its website says the building is hundreds of years old, and that the owners took the keys in December 2011 and have tried to keep it a proper East End boozer with no pretension. The bar pours craft beer from independent breweries, including Beavertown, Camden, 40FT Brewery, Crate, Signature Brew and Lost & Grounded, along with Guinness, single malts, gin, wine and classic cocktails. There is a beer garden, and a pub quiz runs every Tuesday. Two projector screens carry Sky Sports and BT Sports for major football, rugby and cricket tournaments. Weekend DJ nights sit alongside playlists that range from hip hop to Motown and reggae. Dalston Kingsland and Hackney Downs are each a 7 minute walk, and Dalston Junction is about 6 to 8 minutes away. The website also lists the 30, 38, 55, 56 and 242 bus routes nearby. 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.

• Farr's Dalston – 17, 19 Dalston Ln, London E8 3DF, United Kingdom (4.1/5)

  Farr's Dalston is a bar, pub and music venue at 17-19 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF, in Dalston, Hackney. It stands alongside the Hackney Peace Mural and Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, and describes its look as "Dive bar meets Speakeasy vibes". The ground-floor Dance Bar hosts free and paid events, and the basement Projection Room is a club-style space used for film screenings, bands and private parties. The basement can also be hired for private events, DJ sets or karaoke, with package deals that include sound systems, food platters and drink bundles. Its hire menu lists pizzas and charcuterie boards. The venue serves cocktails, local beers and craft wine. The name comes from Farr's School of Dancing, which was based at the address in the 1930s; earlier in the century the site was a cinema, The Dalston Picture Palace. 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 Dalston Junction (1 minute on foot), Dalston Kingsland (4 minutes) and Haggerston (11 minutes).

Nearest Stations

• Dalston Junction (4 venues)
• Dalston Kingsland (3 venues)
• Haggerston (2 venues)
• London Fields (2 venues)
• Hackney Downs (2 venues)

Are there dog-friendly restaurants in Dalston?

Yes, Dalston has several restaurants listed as dog-friendly. Saint Monday states on its website that dogs are welcome. The Speakeasy, The Prince Arthur, The Three Compasses, Dalston, and Farr's Dalston were all checked by Paws of London before listing (their websites and recent reviews). However, 4 of 5 have no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's a good idea to call ahead before visiting.

Which dog-friendly restaurant in Dalston is closest to the station?

The Speakeasy and Farr's Dalston are both just a one-minute walk from Dalston Junction station, making them the most convenient options if you're arriving by train. The Speakeasy was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and has a 4.5-star rating, while Farr's Dalston was also checked by Paws of London before listing and offers cocktails, craft beer, and live music.

What's the best-rated dog-friendly restaurant in Dalston?

Saint Monday is the top-rated venue on this list with a 4.7 out of 5 rating. It's a craft brewery and restaurant located just a 3-minute walk from London Fields station, and it states on its website that dogs are welcome. Saint Monday also has outdoor seating, making it a great choice for a sunny day out with your dog.

Are there dog-friendly restaurants in Dalston with outdoor seating?

Yes, Saint Monday offers outdoor seating and states on its website that dogs are welcome. It's located a 3-minute walk from London Fields station and has a 4.7-star rating. The Three Compasses, Dalston also has a covered terrace and beer garden, and it was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews).

Can I take my dog to a pub in Dalston?

Several pubs in Dalston are listed on our guide. The Prince Arthur was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and has a 4.4 out of 5 rating. Farr's Dalston is a lively pub and live music venue that was also checked by Paws of London before listing. The Three Compasses, Dalston is a traditional East End boozer that was checked by Paws of London before listing and is known for its Sunday roasts.

Which dog-friendly restaurants in Dalston have been checked by Paws of London?

Four venues were checked by Paws of London before listing (their websites and recent reviews): The Speakeasy, The Prince Arthur, The Three Compasses, Dalston, and Farr's Dalston. Saint Monday states on its website that dogs are welcome. However, 4 of 5 have no confirmed dog policy yet, so we recommend calling ahead to confirm their current policy before you visit.