Sophie Farrah explores some delicious, dog-friendly foodie hotspots...
1. Paws for Coffee
364 Upper Richmond Road, East Sheen, London, SW14 7JU
After a morning march around Richmond Park with your pooch, it would be rude not to pop into the doggy hotspot; Paws for Coffee. With one in Sheen and another in Hampton Hill, these two stylish and welcoming cafés offer one menu for dogs and another for humans, so whilst you enjoy your cappuccino, your four-legged friend can tuck in to their ‘puppachino’ – a (dog) bowl filled with goats’ milk and chunks of black pudding. Delicious…
2. The Toast Rack
314 Trinity Rd, Wandsworth Common, London SW18 3RG
If you’re stretching your legs on Wandsworth Common, artisan bakery and café, The Toast Rack, offers a fun and tasty DIY toast-at-your-table option, as well as water bowls and treats for furry guests.
3. Rude Health Café
212 New King's Rd, Fulham, London SW6 4NZ
Whilst the colourful Rude Health Café on the other side of Putney Bridge is filled with dogs most days and offers tasty human treats such as porridge with coconut yoghurt, toasted coconut granola, cacao nibs and honey.
4. The Dynamo
200-204 Putney Bridge Rd, London SW15 2NA
After a brisk walk across Putney Heath, it must be time for lunch. If you fancy sharing a slice of pizza with your pooch then pop into The Dynamo in Putney or Balham for some sensational sourdough creations and a good range of craft beer too.
5. The Black Lab Coffee House
18 Clapham Common South Side, London SW4 7AB
A couple of laps of Clapham Common later and you may well be in need of a caffeine hit. Wonderfully cosy and appropriately named is The Black Lab Coffee House, renowned for its specialist coffee, tasty cakes, and love of all dogs (not just black labs).
6. Brickwood
16 Clapham Common South Side, London SW4 7AB
Aussie-inspired neighbourhood cafés Brickwood, found in Balham, Clapham and Tooting, welcome wagging tails with water bowls, biscuits, chew toys and more, and its coffee is considered some of the very best in London.
7. Orange Pekoe
3 White Hart Ln, Barnes, London SW13 0PX
If it’s a good cuppa you’re after, then head to Orange Pekoe in Barnes which has recently become dog-friendly and offers a staggering amount of loose leaf teas, as well as one of the best afternoon teas in the capital.
8. Nutbourne
Ransomes Dock Business Centre, Parkgate Rd, London SW11 4NP
And then on to dinner. Nutbourne in Battersea (sister to The Shed in Notting Hill and Rabbit in Chelsea) is a seriously tasty treat for both humans and dogs alike; the menu is mostly sourced from the restaurant’s own farm in Sussex and there is plenty of dog treats too.
9. Ben's Canteen
140 St John's Hill, London SW11 1SL
With two popular spots in Clapham Junction and Earlsfield, Ben’s Canteen also welcomes dogs both day and night.
10. Brown Dog
28 Cross St, London SW13 0AP
And at the cosy Brown Dog in Barnes, you can enjoy good food and a pint of Brown Dog beer, whilst your companion tucks into dog biscuits.
11. BrewDog
11-13 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG
Finally, if you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate then head to craft beer bar BrewDog in Clapham Junction, which offers a special ‘dog pawty’ package; there are beer and sourdough pizza aplenty for the humans and for just £5 per hound, BrewDog will provide each wagging tail with a party hat, dog-safe ‘pupcake’ and a dog-friendly beer too. Woof!
