Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Hackney

Hackney has become one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods for dining out with your dog, with 24 dog-friendly restaurants listed across areas like Hackney Wick, Dalston, and Fish Island. Whether you're after a casual slice of New York-style pizza or a relaxed pub meal, you'll find plenty of options that welcome four-legged diners.

Slice Club - NY Pizza & Bar in Hackney Wick is a standout choice, just a 1-minute walk from Hackney Wick station and boasting a 4.7/5 rating. The venue was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Over in Dalston, Saint Monday states on its website that dogs are welcome and offers outdoor seating in its sunny beer garden, located just 3 minutes from London Fields station. LVLS, a vibrant pub and restaurant on Fish Island with a 4.9/5 rating, was also checked by Paws of London before listing and sits 6 minutes from Hackney Wick station.

Across the 24 venues listed, 11 have outdoor seating, 3 have an enclosed garden, and 2 offer heated outdoor seating. However, only 3 of the 24 state on their website that dogs are allowed, with 21 venues having no confirmed dog policy yet, so it's worth calling ahead to check before you visit.

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.

• Bean’s Café – Unit 2, 1 Maple Path, Lower Clapton, London E5 8FB, United Kingdom (4.9/5)

  A popular neighbourhood restaurant in Lower Clapton, Hackney, boasting a 4.9/5 Google rating. It's conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Rectory Road station, making it an accessible spot for a meal out. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its listing as a dog-friendly venue suggests a welcoming atmosphere for canine companions.

• 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.

• Well Street Kitchen London – 203 Well St, London E9 6QU, United Kingdom (4.7/5)
• The Hawke Pub – 235 Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7HD, United Kingdom (4.7/5)

  The Hawke Pub is a highly-rated spot in Victoria Park, Hackney, with a solid 4.7/5 Google rating that keeps locals coming back. This pub and restaurant welcomes dogs to enjoy their outdoor seating area, making it an ideal neighbourhood spot for a relaxed meal or drink with your furry friend. Just a 12-minute walk from Homerton station, it's a convenient find for dog owners exploring the area.

• Bike Shed Moto Co. – 384 Old St, London EC1V 9LT, United Kingdom (4.7/5)

  Bike Shed Moto Co. is a motorcycle-culture venue at 384 Old Street, in Shoreditch. It began in 2011 as a blog and grew into a motorcycle club, and the venue opened in November 2015 across four renovated railway arches. The space covers 12,000 square feet and includes a 160-seat cafe and restaurant, a curated retail space, galleries for bikes and art, a barbershop and an event space. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts, and the shop sells clothing and gear in store and online. The team says the venue is open to everyone, bikers and non-bikers alike, and that visitors do not have to be a member or a rider. A membership scheme exists for those who want to join the club. Bike parking for 60 bikes is on a private street, and outdoor seating is part of our recorded data. 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. Shoreditch High Street station is about five minutes on foot, Hoxton about seven and Old Street about eight.

• Eggslut Shoreditch – 94 Leonard St, London EC2A 4RH, United Kingdom (4.5/5)

  Eggslut Shoreditch is a restaurant inspired by a love for eggs, offering a balance of comfort and innovation with classic comfort fare with a twist. The menu features egg-centric dishes all day.

• Grow – Main Yard, 98C Wallis Rd, London E9 5LN, United Kingdom (4.5/5)

  Grow is an independent canalside cafe, bar, kitchen and grassroots music venue on the River Lea at Main Yard, Wallis Road, in Hackney Wick. Its website says it has been serving the area since 2014 and was repurposed from a canalside factory and built by artists. Space includes a garden terrace, a greenhouse, a mezzanine and a warehouse room. The kitchen serves brunch, lunch and evening plates inspired by Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and British flavours. Drinks cover organic wines, craft beers, cocktails and low or no-alcohol options. Live music, DJs and community events run alongside the food. Grow says it runs on solar and green energy and pays the London Living Wage. Some tables can be booked in advance while others are kept for walk-ins. 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. Hackney Wick station is a 2 minute walk away. Stratford International is about 12 minutes on foot and Homerton about 14.

• The Scolt Head – 107A Culford Rd, London N1 4HT, United Kingdom (4.5/5)

  The Scolt Head is a pub and restaurant at 107A Culford Road, N1, in Hackney. The website says the pub is named after a small island just off the North Norfolk coast, and that siblings Rich Haines and Rosie Wesemann bought it together in late 2006. It calls itself "a pub first and foremost" that serves "excellent food", with swing, sports, jazz, a quiz or beer on offer. An events room at the back has a darts board that can be used free of charge whenever the room is not booked for an event. The back room can also host meetings, with a projector, audio and a kitchen, and the pub says it has wifi for people who want to work there in the daytime. For dog owners, the recorded amenities include dogs welcome indoors and an enclosed garden, and the About page names a pub dog, Lexi. The nearest stations are Dalston Junction, a 7 minute walk, Haggerston (8 minutes) and Dalston Kingsland (9 minutes).

• 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.

• Crooked Billet – 84 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 9JP, United Kingdom (4.4/5)

  The Crooked Billet is a pub at 84 Upper Clapton Road, E5, in Clapton. Its website calls it the most iconic pub in Clapton and describes its beer garden as one of East London's most spacious. The kitchen serves pizzas, burgers and pub classics, with Sunday roasts on the menu. The bar pours a craft beer selection that mixes local brews with global favourites. In the garden there is an outdoor bar, and the site says covered, heated spaces are available when the temperature dips. Big screens show live football, and the pub describes itself as a place for sports fans as well as locals. For dog owners, Paws of London records outdoor seating, an enclosed garden and outdoor heaters. 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. Clapton station is a one-minute walk away, with Rectory Road eleven minutes and Stoke Newington thirteen minutes on foot.

• William IV – 7 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7QE, United Kingdom (4.4/5)

  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.

• Hand of Glory – 240 Amhurst Rd, Lower Clapton, London E8 2BS, United Kingdom (4.4/5)

  Nestled in Hackney, the Hand of Glory is a vibrant restaurant known for its unique atmosphere and dedication to being a welcoming space for all. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its vibrant vibe and status as a listed restaurant suggest a dog-friendly approach. Located conveniently near Rectory Road station, it's an accessible spot for you and your canine companion to explore the local Hackney scene.

• 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.

• Randy's Wing Bar (Hackney Wick) – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 28 East Bay Lane, Here East, London E15 2GW, United Kingdom (4.3/5)

  Randy's Wing Bar in Hackney Wick is a must-visit for wing enthusiasts. This restaurant, located at Here East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offers gourmet chicken wings with a wide variety of sauces. While they don't explicitly state dog policies, their outdoor seating area and dog-loving staff suggest a welcoming atmosphere for pups. It's conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from Hackney Wick station.

• Princess of Wales – 146 Lea Bridge Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 9RB, United Kingdom (4.3/5)

  The Princess of Wales is a pub at 146 Lea Bridge Road in Lower Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. It sits along Lea Bridge Road and overlooks the River Lea, and its website places it a short stroll from Lea Bridge and Clapton stations. There is a riverside terrace, and the pub serves spritzes there and burgers "straight from the shack". Inside, the menu is built around hearty, homegrown recipes, and the bar stocks craft beers, wines and cocktails. A Sunday roast is served every Sunday. The pub also takes party bookings and has a dedicated team for planning them. Paws of London records outdoor seating and an enclosed garden. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden. The pub's own website describes it as dog-friendly. The nearest stations are Lea Bridge and Clapton, both a 10 minute walk, with Rectory Road 20 minutes away.

• Royal Inn on the Park – 111 Lauriston Rd, London E9 7HJ, United Kingdom (4.2/5)

  Nestled on the edge of Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, Royal Inn on the Park is a spacious yet cozy pub and restaurant. It offers a warm, communal atmosphere perfect for dining, drinking, or relaxing after a walk in the park. While specific dog amenities aren't listed, its location and welcoming vibe suggest it's a great spot for dog owners to unwind. The nearest station is London Fields, about a 14-minute walk away.

• The Star By Hackney Downs – 35 Queensdown Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 8JQ, United Kingdom (4.2/5)

  The Star by Hackney Downs is a pub at Queensdown Road in Lower Clapton, Hackney, with the park on its doorstep. The decor follows a fairground theme, and the pub describes itself as a pub for the Hackney community. Inside there is a bar serving cocktails and craft beer. Outside is a covered and heated terrace looking over the park, and takeaway cups are available for anyone who would rather drink in the park. Food is served every day of the week by a rotating kitchen partner. The pub also has an upstairs function room and a karaoke room, and will hire out a section of the downstairs bar. For dog owners, the pub says it is dog friendly, with a doggy wall of fame and free treats, and it hosts its own doggy show once a year. The nearest stations are Hackney Downs (6 minutes on foot), Hackney Central (8 minutes) and Clapton (12 minutes).

• 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).

• The Fox – 28 Paul St, London EC2A 4LB, United Kingdom (4.1/5)

  The Fox is a corner pub on Paul Street near Old Street and Shoreditch. It calls itself a traditional East End corner pub, lovingly restored with a modern twist, and is known for its selection of world beers and London gins. The pub is spread over three floors. The ground floor has the main bar, the first floor has a function room with a second bar, and there is an outdoor roof terrace. A private karaoke den takes up to 20 guests. Food comes from The Coop, a pop-up food residency serving fried chicken, loaded fries and burgers, alongside an Asian inspired home cooked 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. The nearest stations are Old Street (4 minutes on foot), Shoreditch High Street (6 minutes) and Moorgate (8 minutes).

Nearest Stations

• Hackney Downs (5 venues)
• Homerton (5 venues)
• Dalston Kingsland (5 venues)
• Dalston Junction (5 venues)
• London Fields (5 venues)

Which dog-friendly restaurants in Hackney are closest to the station?

Slice Club - NY Pizza & Bar is incredibly convenient, located just a 1-minute walk from Hackney Wick station and rated 4.7/5. The venue was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). HWK LONDON is also only 1 minute from Hackney Wick station and was checked by Paws of London before listing. Saint Monday in Dalston is 3 minutes from London Fields station and states on its website that dogs are welcome.

Are there any dog-friendly restaurants in Hackney with outdoor seating?

Yes, 11 of the 24 listed venues have outdoor seating. Saint Monday states on its website that dogs are welcome and offers a sunny outdoor beer garden in Dalston. The Hawke Pub in Victoria Park has outdoor seating and was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Two More Years in Hackney Wick also offers dedicated outdoor seating and was checked by Paws of London before listing.

What are the best-rated dog-friendly restaurants in Hackney?

LVLS leads with a 4.9/5 rating as a vibrant pub and restaurant on Fish Island, 6 minutes from Hackney Wick station. It was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews). Slice Club - NY Pizza & Bar has a 4.7/5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing. The Hawke Pub also holds a 4.7/5 rating and was checked by Paws of London before listing, with outdoor seating available in Victoria Park.

Do I need to confirm the dog policy before visiting?

It's highly recommended to call ahead, as 21 of the 24 venues have no confirmed dog policy yet. Only 3 venues state on their website that dogs are allowed. While all venues are listed on Paws of London as dog-friendly, checking directly ensures you won't be turned away when you arrive with your pup.

Are there dog-friendly restaurants in Hackney Wick?

Yes, Hackney Wick has several options. Slice Club - NY Pizza & Bar was checked by Paws of London before listing (its website and recent reviews) and serves 18-inch stone-baked pizzas just 1 minute from the station. HWK LONDON, also 1 minute from Hackney Wick station, was checked by Paws of London before listing. Two More Years, 6 minutes from the station, was checked by Paws of London before listing and offers outdoor seating.

Are there any dog-friendly restaurants with enclosed gardens in Hackney?

Three of the 24 listed venues have an enclosed garden. However, the specific names of these venues aren't detailed in the available information. If an enclosed space is important for your visit, it's worth calling venues directly to ask about their garden facilities and confirm their current dog policy.