Top-Rated Dog-Friendly Pubs in Sussex
A proper walk deserves a decent lunch, and these dog-friendly pubs in Sussex let your dog join you at the table.
- October 8, 2026
Our seven choices cover Brighton and Hove, Hurstpierpoint and country pubs around Fulking, Alfriston and Charlton. We explain where dogs can sit, which pubs provide treats and water, and what makes each a useful stop. The New Inn even has a Dog Shack with shade and toys. From Hove promenade to the South Downs, there are options for different days out. We’ve checked published dog policies and separated confirmed facilities from extras reported by visitors, so you know what’s offered.
Sussex’s Top Pet-Friendly Pubs and Restaurants
01 — The Shepherd & Dog, Fulking
Dogs are welcome throughout The Shepherd & Dog, including the main restaurant, bar and barn. At the foot of the South Downs in Fulking, it makes a useful lunch stop after a countryside walk. You can sit indoors with your dog when the weather turns, with a log burner in the barn, or choose the front terrace on warmer days. The booking page lets you select your seating area, which helps when you want a particular table. You don’t need to limit yourself to the bar when eating with your dog.
02 — The New Inn, Hurstpierpoint
Free dog treats, water bowls and a dedicated Dog Shack make The New Inn stand out. Dogs can join you throughout this Grade II listed pub and its garden, whether you are having lunch or stopping for a pint. The shack provides shade, cold water, treats and tennis balls. There is also a toy basket library: if your dog takes one home, bring another on your next visit for other dogs to enjoy. Indoors, the Reading Room, Snug and front bar offer different places to sit, while the garden and patio give you outdoor options.
03 — The Better Half, Hove
The Better Half welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes inside, making it a handy stop after a walk along Hove promenade. It is on Hove Place, just back from the seafront so that you can combine sea air with lunch or a drink. The pub’s Golden Retriever, Charlie, sometimes wanders around, so your dog may have company. Customers and dog-friendly directories report water bowls and treats, though the pub doesn’t list these extras on its website. If your dog needs space from others, mention it when booking so staff can suggest a suitable table.
04 — The Sussex Ox, Milton Street
Dogs can join you throughout The Sussex Ox and its gardens. This country pub sits on Milton Street near Alfriston, making it a useful stop after a South Downs walk. You can eat indoors together or take a garden table if your dog prefers being outside. Food follows a farm-to-table approach, with ingredients supplied by the pub’s own organic farm. Book ahead if you want a meal; you do not need a reservation just for drinks. The dog policy asks for good behaviour around other visitors, so the garden is somewhere to settle rather than run about.
05— Camelford Arms, Brighton
The Camelford Arms welcomes dogs inside so that you can keep yours beside you over lunch or a pint. Customers report biscuits being handed out and water bowls provided, though the pub’s published policy doesn’t guarantee them. The main request is that dogs behave well around other guests. Its support for Queens Park’s Bark in the Park dog show and sponsorship of the guide dog Teddy show also show a wider interest in dogs. On Camelford Street, it’s a stop after a coastal walk.
06— The Fox Goes Free, Charlton
The Fox Goes Free welcomes visiting dogs with a treat and drinking water. In Charlton, near Goodwood and Chichester, this country pub sits at the foot of Levin Down. Dogs can join you indoors, with fireplaces making it an appealing stop after a chilly walk, or sit with you in the garden overlooking the South Downs. The pub serves home-cooked food made with local, seasonal ingredients so that you can plan a meal around your walk. Its dog-friendly venue listing confirms access throughout, giving you seating options beyond an outdoor table.
07— George Payne, Hove
The George Payne offers dog treats from the bar and bowls of water, with dogs welcome indoors and outside. On Payne Avenue in Hove, it has a main lounge, front terrace and rear beer garden, giving you several places to settle together. Heated garden cabins offer some shelter on cooler evenings; ask about availability when booking. The kitchen serves British pub classics and Sunday roasts, while your dog can stay beside you during the meal. The pub asks that dogs behave well around other guests. For dogs that prefer an outdoor table, the garden provides an alternative to the main lounge.
Your pub choice can shape the rest of the day: Hove for the seafront, Fulking for the Downs, or Charlton for the countryside. To see what else fits your plans, browse our dog-friendly beaches in Sussex.