Places in and around Ulverston that welcome dogs indoors at the food serving area, and drive through eating places where you can order and collect without leaving your dog alone in the car. We’ve included a few exceptionally dog friendly establishments from slightly further afield. It is generally expected that dogs will be well behaved and under control.
The information on this website is provided for guidance only, and arrangements may change without notice. Check with staff at each venue if you are in any doubt about what facilities are available. If booking a visit or a meal in advance, let the staff know when you make the reservation that you plan to bring a dog.
Dogs may be limited to certain indoor areas, such as a public bar in a hotel but not in a formal restaurant. In all cases, it should be possible for you to choose and eat your food and to go to the toilet whilst looking after a dog!
Dogs are not permitted in Ulverston pharmacies (Boots and Cohens), except for assistance dogs, or other dogs at local discretion. There are a few dog-free cafes in the area, so if you don’t like dogs or are allergic to them, then Poppies Cafe in Union Street Ulverston, or Charnley’s in Dalton might be good places to visit.
Eating places that provide additional facilities for dogs, such as rugs, or sell products specially for dogs, such as homemade dog biscuits or dog ice cream, are eligible for our coveted “Dog’s Dinner” award. Award winners are indicated by a bone against the listing.
Pubs, Cafes, Restaurants & Hotels
- Amigos Mexican, 30 Cavendish Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AD. Tex-Mex restaurant & courtyard bar, opposite The Coro.
- Bakehouse Born & Bread, Crakeside Business Park, Greenodd, LA12 7RT. Bakery & street food in a modern cafe, with dog beds!
- Bay Horse Hotel, Canal Foot, Ulverston, LA12 9EL. Formal & casual dining with dogs in the bar area, fresh local produce.
- Britannia Inn, Penny Bridge, LA12 7RJ. Village pub with real ales, pub meals & beer garden.
- Cafe Ambio, Backbarrow, LA12 8TA. Also Grizedale, Whinlatter & Crooklands (J36). Large riverside cafe with home baking.
- Ellie's Food Hut, Hill Foot Garden Centre, County Road, Ulverston, LA12 7SE. Hearty meals & snacks in a greenhouse.
- The Farmers Baycliff, Main Road, LA12 9RP. Dogs are allowed in bar area & designated section of the restaurant.
- Farmers Arms, Lowick Green, LA12 8DT. Arts & crafts venue, with community workshops, cafe & bar.
- Fourpence Cafe, 16 King St, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ. Quirky cafe & bric-a-brac shop in the town centre.
- Gather (formerly Beerwolf), 7 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7AY. Bottleshop & bar.
- General Burgoyne, Church Rd, Great Urswick, LA12 0SX. Village pub & restaurant with traditional British pub food.
- Gillam's Tearoom, 64 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LT. Vegetarian cafe with terrace garden & organic grocer.
- Harry's Cafe Bar, Yew Tree Barn, Low Newton, LA11 6JP. Winner of Cumbria Food Awards Cafe of the Year 2022.
- Hope & Anchor, Daltongate, Ulverston, LA12 7BD. Friendly pub with homemade food. Live music & beer garden.
- Herdwicks Cafe, Yewdale Rd, Coniston, LA21 8DU. Wonderfully dog friendly. Dog beds & ice cream.
- Hot Mango, 27 King St, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ. Breakfast, lunch, and bistro nights.
- Manor House, Oxen Park, LA12 8HG. Home cooked food, local real ales, fine wines & freshly ground coffee.
- Market Cafe, Market Hall, Ulverston, LA12 7LJ. Home cooked food, tea & barista coffees.
- The Mill, Mill St, Ulverston, LA12 7EB. Pub & restaurant in an old water mill, with a terrace garden.
- Miners Arms, 1 Fox St, Swarthmoor, LA12 0HY. Real ales & pub grub. Live music & TV sporting events.
- Old Farmhouse, Priory Rd, Ulverston, LA12 9HR. Large pub & restaurant close to Ulverston Leisure Centre.
- Old Friends, Soutergate, Ulverston, LA12 7ES. Traditional real ale pub with large grassed beer garden.
- Rose & Crown, 22 King St, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ. Traditional pub fare indoors or in the covered beer garden.
- Round House Cafe, Biggar Bank Rd, Walney, LA14 3YE. Iconic building by the beach. Dog ice cream & homemade dog biscuits.
- Sun Inn, 6-14 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7AY. Large town centre pub & hotel. Dogs welcome in bar, not in restaurant.
- Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, LA12 8NB. Dogs welcome in the "Swan Inn" bar meals area, not the Brasserie.
- Swan Inn, 19 Swan St, Ulverston, LA12 7JX. An award-winning real ale pub that majors on its beer range.
Drive Through Eating Places
Public Places & Visitor Attractions
- Brantwood, Coniston, LA21 8AD. John Ruskin's home. Dogs welcome on lead in the gardens & terrace cafe.
- Fell Foot Park, Newby Bridge, LA12 8NN. National Trust. Large meadow area for dogs off lead. Boathouse cafe.
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, LA12 8AL. Dogs welcome free of charge on trains & in the station tea room.
- Manjushri Buddhism Centre, Conishead, Ulverston, LA12 9QQ. Woodland & beach walks. Dogs welcome in cafe lounge.
- Windermere Lake Cruises. Bowness, Ambleside, Lakeside, Brockhole. Dogs travel free on all scheduled cruises.
Shops
- Barber's Shop, 4 Upper Brook St, Ulverston, LA12 7BH. Expect a friendly welcome for both you & your dog.
- Brambles, 50 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LS. Home accessories & gifts.
- Cumbria Way, 3b Upper Brook St, Ulverston, LA12 7BH. Cumbrian produce & gifts.
- Little Beasties, Auction Mart, Ulverston, LA12 9AU. Pet shop & animal re-homing.
- Market Hall, Ulverston, LA12 7LJ. More than 30 businesses. All your essentials plus a few treats.
- Original Factory Shop, The Gill, Ulverston, LA12 7BN. Discount shop, including pet supplies.
- Pelleymounters, 28 New Market St, Ulverston, LA18 4BU. Traditional hardware store.
- Pure, 3 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 9NY. Women's and men's fashion boutique.
- Ride Bikes, 5 Union Place, Ulverston, LA12 7HS. Bike sales, tools, accessories, repairs & maintenance.
- Squirrel, 43 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LS. A store of buried treasure. Home & giftware.
- TPFramework, 9 King St, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ. Picture framing, art, gifts & cards.
- WCF Pet & Equestrian, Oubas Hill, Ulverston, LA12 7LB. Animal, pet & gardening supplies.
You can nominate additional places for the list via our Contact Us form. We only include venues that allow dogs indoors at the food serving area, and drive throughs where you can order and collect without leaving your car. Please let us know if you discover any errors in the information, or if you experience difficulties with taking a dog anywhere listed.
We’d like to include a special mention for the lovely Orangery Cafe at St Mary’s Hospice (next to Ford Park), which allows dogs at outdoor tables and even sells dog ice cream. However, you can’t take a dog inside the cafe with you to order.
For those of you who might be travelling on the motorway, dogs are welcome in designated indoor areas at service stations operated by Westmorland Services, including Tebay on the M6, and Cairn Lodge on the M74. If you need any help whilst there, please ask a member of staff.
Finally, the Equalities Act 2010 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (NI) say that reasonable adjustments must be made in order to avoid discriminating against disabled people. These reasonable adjustments will range from creating an access route for a person with a wheelchair, to modifying a “no dogs policy” in order that a disabled person may be accompanied by their assistance dog. Learn more.