Top-Rated Dog-Friendly Pubs in Worcestershire

From Diglis Basin to the River Severn, dog-friendly pubs in Worcestershire offer plenty of places to eat after a walk.

The useful bit is knowing where your dog can actually sit. This guide covers nine pubs, from Worcester’s timbered King Charles House to the Fleece Inn’s apple orchard in Bretforton. You’ll find indoor dog areas, beer gardens, water bowls and food options, including Sunday roasts and breakfast stops. We’ve checked the details that matter, including dining rooms where dogs aren’t allowed. A pub accepting dogs doesn’t always mean every table is available, especially when you’re booking lunch with the family.

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Worcestershire’s Top Pet-Friendly Pubs and Restaurants

01 — The Anchor Inn

Situated on Diglis Road in Worcester, The Anchor serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seafood available at weekends. Its position beside Diglis Basin makes it a useful stop before or after a walk along the River Severn.

Dogs are welcome inside the pub and in the beer garden, so eating here needn’t depend on the weather. The Boathouse is also a separate venue for private functions and parties. Don’t confuse it with the pub’s everyday dining areas.

02 — The Nightingale Inn

The Nightingale on Evesham Road near Spetchley has the traditional pub setting: log fires inside and a beer garden outside. The menu covers country pub classics, seasonal dishes and Sunday roasts, with cask ales and British gins behind the bar.

Dogs can join you in the bar area and garden. Water bowls are available, and the pub often has treats too. That indoor access matters if you’re stopping for lunch after a wet walk, although the dog-friendly policy shouldn’t mean every restaurant table allows dogs.

03 — The King’s Head

The King’s Head on Sidbury is close to Worcester’s historic Commandery. You’ll have canal views from the beer garden and be a short walk from the city centre, making it a handy choice for a drink after a canalside walk.

This pub has a bar, a beer garden and indoor dining, and welcomes dogs. Its current food offering includes British pub classics and Sunday roasts. Food isn’t served every day, though: the kitchen is currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, which matters if you’re coming for a meal rather than a pint.

04 — The King Charles House

Previously known as The King Charles II, this New Street pub is now called The King Charles House. The old timbered building gives it plenty of character without needing much decoration.

Dogs are welcome, making it an indoor option for a meal in Worcester. The menu includes pies, burgers and sandwiches, alongside Sunday roasts. It also offers an afternoon tea with savoury extras such as a homemade Scotch egg and local cheeses, though you’ll need to book ahead. There’s more choice here than the original “pub grub” description suggests.

05— The Manor Arms

The former Manor Arms now trades as The Manor at Abberley, in Abberley village. Its terrace overlooks the countryside, while the menu combines pub classics with seasonal dishes and locally sourced produce.

The pub welcomes dogs, including for breakfast, and some bedrooms are dog-friendly if you’re staying overnight. That makes it useful for both a meal and a longer countryside break. Room choice matters when booking with a dog, as the policy applies to selected bedrooms, not every room.

06— The Old Bush

Set in the village of Callow End, The Old Bush is a family-run traditional country pub. You can sit on the patio outside for countryside views, with a children’s play area in the garden.

There’s also an on-site café and farm shop, plus camping facilities. The pub serves home-cooked food and local ales, and has a large car park.

Dogs are welcome in the pub, but not in the dining room. That’s the important distinction if you’re booking a meal: a table in the dog-friendly area lets you eat together indoors.

07— The Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes on Poolbrook Road in Malvern has seating at the front beside Poolbrook Common and a garden at the rear. Views towards the Malvern Hills give it a different setting from the Worcester city pubs.

It’s a dog-friendly community pub with indoor and outdoor seating, food and cask ales. Dogs are listed as welcome in the bar area and outside, so specify that you’re bringing one when booking a meal. The Poolbrook location is worth noting: several pubs share the Three Horseshoes name.

08— The Holt Fleet, near Ombersley

The Holt Fleet near Ombersley adds a riverside option, with outdoor seating overlooking the River Severn. Its garden and covered patio offer space for food or drinks beside the water.

For an indoor meal with your dog, the lounge bar is the confirmed dog-friendly area. It has an electric flame fire and serves food and drinks. The pub also has a conservatory and bistro, but those may not follow the same dog policy. Booking a lounge-bar table avoids confusion about where you can sit together.

09— The Fleece Inn, Bretforton

The Fleece Inn in Bretforton is a National Trust pub with an apple orchard for outdoor eating and drinking. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub and orchard, so you can choose between an indoor table and an outdoor seat.

Food includes local, seasonal pub dishes, with pies, burgers and Sunday roasts among the options. Open fires are available indoors, and staff can help with water for your dog. Dogs must stay on a lead here; the orchard is a beer garden, not a place to let them run.

A walk followed by lunch works best when both stops suit your dog. Our guide to dog walks in Worcestershire offers ideas for the walking part before you choose a pub. At the Old Bush in Callow End, dogs can join you indoors, but the separate dining room is off-limits.