Places in and around Ulverston that welcome pet 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.
Pet 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!
Pet dogs are not permitted in Ulverston pharmacies (Boots and Cohens). There are a few cafes that don’t allow pets, including Poppies Cafe in Union Street Ulverston.
At The Orangery at St Mary’s Hospice, dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace, which has some covered areas. The Chill & Grill on the Coast Road (near Bardsea) is well positioned for beach walks, and dogs are welcome outdoors.
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!
- Base Restaurant, Ford Park, Ulverston, LA12 7JP. Award-winning cafe & restaurant. Dogs are welcome indoors in daytime.
- 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.
- Brizzolaris Sulla Via, Urswick Rd, Ulverston, LA12 9LL. Italian coffee bar and deli. Dogs welcome inside & outside.
- Cafe Ambio, Backbarrow, LA12 8TA. Also Grizedale, Whinlatter & Crooklands (J36). Large riverside cafe with home baking.
- Costa, 36/38 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LS. Dogs welcome. Note that pushchair or wheelchair access is via Brogden St.
- Ellie's Food Hut, Hill Foot Garden Centre, County Road, Ulverston, LA12 7SE. Hearty meals & snacks with your dog by your side.
- 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, Great Urswick, LA12 0SX. Dogs welcome in the bar/snug. Please book for dining. No dogs in the conservatory.
- 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.
- Ignition Cocktail Bar, 6 New Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LN. Dogs welcome in all areas, including games room.
- Kings Head (Lal Kings), 14 Queen St, Ulverston, LA12 7AF. Dog friendly quaint real ale pub built in 1641.
- Lonsdale House Apartments, Daltongate, Ulverston, LA12 7BD. Four dog-friendly apartments, including access to the gardens.
- 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.
- Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, LA11 6NW. Classic Lakes Inn. Dog friendly throughout for dining & residents.
- 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.
- Moma's Kitchen, 1A Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7AY. Dogs welcome with owners eating in or taking away. Fresh water bowl for dogs.
- Old Farmhouse, Priory Rd, Ulverston, LA12 9HR. Pub beside the leisure centre. Dogs welcome in the bar, not the restaurant.
- Old Friends, Soutergate, Ulverston, LA12 7ES. Traditional real ale pub with large grassed beer garden.
- Piccolo Coffee House & Print Shop, Cavendish St, Ulverston, LA12 7AD. Great coffee & cakes. Dogs welcome everywhere.
- Rose & Crown, 22 King St, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ. Pub food indoors or in the beer garden. No dogs in restaurant area.
- Round House Cafe, Biggar Bank Rd, Walney, LA14 3YE. Iconic building by the beach. Dog ice cream & homemade dog biscuits.
- Stan Laurel Inn, The Ellers, Ulverston, LA12 0AB. Local beers & traditional pub food. Dogs welcome in certain areas.
- 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.
- White Hart, Bouth, LA12 8JB. Traditional village pub with rooms, close to Ulverston. Very dog friendly.
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.
- Ford Park, Ulverston, LA12 7JP. Community park. Area for dogs off lead. Dogs welcome in Base Restaurant in daytime.
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, LA12 8AL. Dogs welcome free of charge on trains & in Haverthwaite Station cafe.
- Manjushri Buddhism Centre, Conishead, Ulverston, LA12 9QQ. Woodland & beach walks. Dogs welcome in cafe lounge.
- Swarthmoor Hall, LA12 0JQ. Dogs are welcome in the grounds and in the cafe.
- 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.
- Mountain Warehouse, Oubas Hill, Ulverston, LA12 7LY. Outdoors & dog equipment.
- Pelleymounters, 28 New Market St, Ulverston, LA18 4BU. Traditional hardware store.
- 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.
- The Local, 27-29 New Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LR. Off licence & convenience store.
- Ulverston Banking Hub, 1 New Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LQ. Face-to-face banking services.
- Walkies, 29 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LR. Pet shop with dog hydration station & free treats.
- 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 pet 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.
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.