Whilst many may be eager to enjoy a tipple or two out over the festive period, you may be worried about leaving your four-legged friend behind at home.
Well fear not – there are plenty of excellent pubs and venues across the region so you and your pooch can enjoy a well deserved rest, pint and even a doggy beer.
Below is a round up of some of the best dog-friendly pubs and restaurants in and around the North East where well behaved dogs are welcome.
Newcastle
Head of Steam
11-17 Broad Chare, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ.
Located on the busy Newcastle Quayside, Head of Steam is the perfect place for pooches to enjoy a ‘pint of Pawroni’.
The City Tavern
10 Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8JF.
Very dog friendly, and even known for it’s resident hounds, The City Tavern even stocks special gourmet dog treats.
The Millstone
Mill Rise, South Gosforth, NE3 1QL.
Just a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Jesmond Dene, this pub is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink after a stroll.
A happy pooch at the The Millstone, Gosforth
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
The Punch Bowl
125 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1JY.
This area is not only family friendly but also has dog-friendly features, including seats for animals, and an animal-focused food and drinks menu.
The Brandling Villa
Haddricks Mill Rd, South Gosforth, NE3 1QL.
A popular spot that even offers a special ‘Doggos 4 Lyf’ menu to set tails wagging.
The Tyne Bar
1 Maling St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LP.
Dogs are welcome to the popular independent Ouseburn live music venue, best known for its beer garden overlooking the river Tyne.
The Northumberland Hussar
Sackville Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5SY.
Just a short walk from both Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Park, known for its extensive food menu, the Hussar welcomes dogs at all times.
The Bridge Tavern
7 Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF.
Located on the Quayside and hidden just under the Tyne Bridge, serving real ales from its own micro-brewery on site, dogs are welcome.
The Bridge Tavern on Newcastle’s Quayside
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
Gateshead
Fog on the Tyne
South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3AF.
Formally The Schooner, having been beautifully renovated under new owners this summer and crowned winners of the UK’s best pie – The Fog on the Tyne is dog friendly.
Bay Horse
Front St, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4EF.
Pets are welcome in the designated cosy front area of this traditional pub.
Beer drop
529-531 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HX.
Opened in 2022, this micropub specialising in craft beer welcomes dogs.
Owners of Beer Drop Charlie Gibbs and Julie Gibbs with their dog Freddie
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
The Black Bull
Bridge St, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4JJ.
Furry friends are welcome to this traditional pub with views over the Tyne valley.
Northumberland
The Keel Row
Foremans Row, NE25 0QG.
The popular family Northumberland Pub was crowned the most ‘dog friendly’ pub in the North East this September for spoiling dogs with free treats and water on tap from the barrel.
The Badger
Street Houses, Ponteland, NE20 9BT.
Built in the 1700s, the Northumberland venue is a typical country pub with roaring log fires which dogs can curl up in front of.
The Tannery
Gilesgate, Hexham, NE46 3QD.
The Tannery has a great selection of real ales and even a doggy beer too.
The Blue Bell
The Blue Bell, Hill St, Corbridge, NE45 5AA.
This cosy pub with over 200 years of history is set in the centre of Corbridge village, known for its large beer garden and a dog friendly paw station.
Amble Inn
Sandpiper Way, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0FF.
Perfect for after a walk in Druidge Bay, the Amble Inn also offers free dog treats and even doggy beer.
County Durham
The Grey Horse
115 Sherburn Terrace, Consett DH8 6NE.
Not only is this popular pub one of the oldest in the region – but it was voted best pub in the North East.
The Dun Cow
37 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN.
Stepped in history at the heart of Durham city centre, it claims to be the oldest in the city. It’s popular with the local student population and also welcomes dogs.
The Dun Cow in Durham City Centre
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
The Sticky Wicket
Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street DH3 3QR.
Perfect to call in to after a walk around the Riverside Park.
Ye Olde Elm Tree
12 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PS.
One of Durham’s oldest and cosiest pub and set in the heart of the city.
Sunderland
Kings Arms
Beach Street Deptford Sunderland SR4 6BU.
The historic and one of Sunderland’s oldest pubs claims whilst ‘dogs are welcome, dafties aren’t’.
The Seaburn Inn
Whitburn Rd, Seaburn, Sunderland, SR6 8AA.
Close to plenty of stunning coastal walks, dogs are welcome in both the restaurant and hotel.
The Promenade
1-2 Queen’s Ave, Sunderland, SR6 8DA.
Dogs are welcome in this little gem of a pubs snug, with a doggy menu available.
North Tyneside
The Beehive
Hartley Lane, Whitley Bay, NE25 0SZ.
The historic pub located near the village of Earsdon makes for the perfect place to enjoy a pint after a countryside walk
The Dog and Rabbit
36 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 2TH.
Voted best North Tyneside best pub of the year, the micropub brews its own beer on the premises.
The Dog and Rabbit in Whitley Bay
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
Square and Compass
207 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3RD..
Known for its relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, dogs are welcome.
The Ship’s Cat
Union Rd, Tanners’ Bank, North Shields, NE30 1JH.
All well behaved dogs are welcome to pop along to tis pub after a coastal walk which claims its happy to keep all furry friends happy, hydrated and chill.
South Tyneside
The Sand Dancer
2 Sea Rd, South Shields NE33 2LD.
Located right on the beach with stunning views over the coast, dogs are welcome inside the restaurant.
The Lord Nelson
Monkton Ln, Monkton Village, Hebburn, Jarrow NE32 5NN.
Located in the scenic Monkton village, the family-friendly pub treats furry friends like the VIP they truly are.
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