We often get asked to recommend dog-friendly pubs by guests who are staying with their dog at Pengelly Retreat’s luxury lakeside yurt. So we thought we’d draw up a list of our favourite pubs in Cornwall, all of which are just as welcoming to our much-loved dogs as they are to their human companions!
It’s a real paradise for dogs here in Cornwall with gorgeous countryside to explore, the most amazing beaches and coastal walks. The majority of beaches in Cornwall are now dog-friendly for the whole year (excluding July & August) meaning a lot more flexibility for dog owners.
Dog-Friendly Accommodation at Pengelly Retreat, Cornwall
At Pengelly Retreat, we welcome guests with one (well-behaved!) dog to come and stay in our gorgeous lakeside yurt, the Sail House, at any time of year. Dogs absolutely LOVE it here with 5 private acres of gardens, lakes and land to explore with their owners. Our central location in Cornwall also means it’s super-easy to head off for long walks at some of Cornwall’s highlights. St Michael’s Mount, Gwithian Beach ( with it’s dog-friendly sections all year round), National Trust’s Godolphin and Penrose Estates and the miles of stunning south-west coast path are all favourites.
And after all that exploring, then it’s high time to head for a hearty lunch or dinner in one of Cornwall’s fab dog-friendly pubs. These are some of our top choices of dog friendly pubs, all within easy driving distance of Pengelly Retreat in west Cornwall.
The Victoria Inn, Perranuthnoe
This lovely old pub in a pretty coastal village welcomes dogs to their bar area and garden. The meals here are tasty and hearty and the beach, just a few minutes walk down the road, is a stunner. Just make sure you visit at low tide when there’s a lovely stretch of sand for your dog to race across.
The Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn
We love the seafood at this traditional pub in Newlyn, looking across to the harbour. It’s run by acclaimed chef Ben Tuncliffe, with a focus on fresh, seasonal produce. Dogs are very welcome here and will enjoy taking a walk along the coast after lunch to check out the pretty harbour at Mousehole.
The Trengilly Wartha, Helford
This pretty countryside pub is tucked away down narrow lanes in the Helford Estuary area. There’s a cosy bar, restaurant, sunroom and gardens where you can tuck into lunch with your four-legged friend beside you. Just down the road from here you’ll find a hidden gem: Scott’s Quay. This is a small privately owned beach on the estuary accessed by footpaths across the fields. Perfect for a post lunch dog-walk and explore.
The Pandora Inn, Restronguet
It’s often tricky to get a table at the Pandora Inn but if you turn up early enough you may be able to snag yourself a place in the dog-friendly downstairs bar area. There’s also a gorgeous riverside pontoon here: the ideal place to stop off and enjoy a glass of something cold before heading to explore the creek-side footpaths.
The Halzephron Inn, the Lizard
This traditional and welcoming pub serves up hearty Sunday roasts and hearty meals for a mixture of locals and visitors. And of course all dogs are made very welcome too! Just down the road, you’ll find the pretty Gunwalloe Church Cove overlooked by the windswept church of St Winwaloe. Or take a wander along Dollar Cove, a popular spot with dog walkers all year round.
We hope that’s given you some ideas and inspiration for some of the best Cornish pub and dog walk combinations! For more ideas of places to visit and things to do while on holiday with your dog, then check out our Dog-Friendly Explore page on our website. Where are your favourite dog-friendly places in Cornwall? Tell us if there’s more you think we should add to this list. And we look forward to seeing your and your lovely dog too at Pengelly Retreat soon :).