Best dog friendly dog restaurants in London

I'll answer the question then, but for afternoon tea. I get the feeling OP's daughter is youngish so may enjoy one of these. Which I thoroughly approve of as you know exactly what you are getting.
Bone Appétit: The 9 best dog cafes in London - Globetotting

Jesus this is still ongoing ..

To recap. My dog doesn't run up to people or jump up at them, he's only interested in squirrels. If I pass another dog on a lead or people that look nervous, I make sure he stays away, but as I say he's scent driven so ignores them

I pick up after him 100% before that one starts.

He's great company but not more important than humans, although some kids are ridiculous nowadays.

I don't usually take him to restaurants. Why would I? But the whole point of this thread is that there are very few dog friendly restaurants in London. So if a minority decide to take dogs, they are avoidable so just do so?

We were happy to find somewhere for our meal in the evening. If not we would have sat outside or grabbed a takeaway. No big deal

The time we went to London as I described we spent nearly all day outside. Tube was fine, no one batted an eyelid and many said hello. Perhaps they are more tolerant that some on here. ...We walked most places.

We do go for some pub meals or cafe with him, but only after a walk. Again, these places want the trade, usually because of their location. Up to them and if you don't like it avoid

He stays right under the table on a tight leash just in case he spots a chip on the floor. But vast majority of the time he just sleeps.

He's been in a handful of shops in his life. Mostly pet shops. I can't see the appeal of shopping with him and don't think it's a good idea because he would get in everyone's way.

Try directing your anger at people who actually cause you problems rather than a wider group, it's really narrow minded

Really, seeing the words you have used in this thread, that 1st paragraph isn't correct

Because something has become normalised, doesn't mean it's good.
We hardly notice daily stabbings in cities now as it has become normalised.
I hope there's a backlash against this dog adoration and allowing your dog on your furniture and beds also causes problems both for the dogs and other people.

They get up on sofas in coffee shops. Not pleasant for someone wearing a good black dress to be the next one sitting there.

Dog sitters like me doing a FOC favour don't want them on the furniture. Thank goodness mine is on a thick fur throw, because I've noticed he treads in his own poo.

I was going to care for a small dog belonging to a fellow dog walker while he was in hospital. When I got the instruction of the dog to sleep on my bed, I changed my mind and he never spoke to me again.

Also for the dog's sake. There will come a time when for whatever reason, new sofa, sickness or dog too old, he wont be able to and will feel confused and put out. Even keeping them downstairs is a kindness for when they can no longer climb stairs. Sad to see an old dog stuck at the bottom of stairs with his arthritic legs.
I did have one Cocker who came up when he asked to. I'd say reverse into the garage and he would back in to sit beside me in the chair. I'm not really hard.

This is such a perfect response!!

We recently bought a puppy and he has rapidly become the centre of our universe, I would never have considered dog friendly restaurants and shops, but now its a huge consideration. I'm always baffled on here by peoples inability to answer the question asked and divert it onto their own views.

I hope you all have a lovely time

I liked when Jay Rayner reviewed the Parakeet and they had to backtrack on their dog policy after it!

I’m fine with small dogs in non foodie environments generally but I think since Covid a lot of both dogs and their owners are out of hand. I was 6 months pregnant and a woman offered her priority seat on the tube to the woman beside me with a sausage dog, and when the dog owner suggested she offer the seat to the pregnant woman right beside her (me) instead, had the audacity to say, I think his need (the dog) is greater as it’s so busy and he’s so small he might get trod on 🙄

What a horrible trip for your daughter's dog - you hadn't even considered the danger of escalators in tube stations !
I used to work in a well known high streets tore and have seen the accidents people have on escalators ! never mind what could happen to a dog that hasn't asked to be taken !

My dogs are happy at home, in their beds ! safe warm and settled. and not stressed.

I've never thought to take my dog to a restaurant or the shops, I just think he'd hate it. I don't mind them in pubs, and generally didn't mind dogs being around if I'm eating, as long as they don't beg or look at me pleadingly while I eat. However, a few years ago dh and I had just ordered a Sunday roast when a couple and their dog sat at the table next to us. The dog had been in the river 5 minutes earlier and he absolutely stank, which completely ruined my lunch. I realise that's unlikely to happen at Groucho's though.

Ahh another dog hating thread. Not the OP, but the responses.

I'm a dog owner and lover. If my dog is welcome in a shop/cafe/restaurant/pub, I'll take her. If they don't accept dogs, that's fine, I won't. I don't hold If against the proprietor, their business, their decision.

When I do take her, she sits quietly under the table but if others want to say hi, she'll come out. Often when we're leaving others will comment they hadnt even know she is there.

Tbh while I understand allergies and fear of bigger dogs, I don't understand those without allergies not liking a calm, well behaved dog who loves being petted and fussed over.

My dog isn't mad on other dogs. I tell people 'Maggie prefers humans to other dogs. Unlike her owners who prefer dogs to humans!'

Pizzaro on Bermondsey Street is lovely and very welcoming for dogs.

Cool, those little doggies will soon be starting school, some of them will leave and get apprenticeships to fill useful roles in society, some will go to university get degrees and good jobs and run the country.
People don't need to have children anymore, dogs are much easier.

I absolutely love dogs but totally disagree with them in a restaurant. It's inconsiderate to those who may have allergies/phobias first of all but it's also, in my experience, an affectation and attention seeking behaviour. Not saying that applies to you OP but that's what I'd think if I saw you in Gaucho with a spaniel.

Most taxis are happy to take dogs, OP, and if you have (or download) the Addison Lee app you can order a specific one - just go to book a car and scroll down to Pet Select.

We don't take our dogs to restaurants, but I never mind if other people do. We seem not to come across the numerous ill-behaved monsters that plague most of Mumsnet, though. Except at home, which is why we don't take them to restaurants 😅

Hope you and your DDs (daughter and dog) all have a great time!

well you're welcome to do that aren't you?

Carlotta on Kensington High Street which is also part of the Big Mamma Group is dog friendly as we recently found out. Whilst waiting in the very small and cramped bar area for our table for half an hour, a dog licked my leg then was seated on the table adjacent to us at dinner, actually seated on a seat in the booth next to his owners. This restaurant is £££ so I truly shocked. Personally I will never visit again because of this but your dd may like it.

I have a lot of joy in my life. I am popular, well-liked and well-thought of. I am kind and helpful.

I just can't stand dogs in restaurants or shops. And I consider people who drag their dogs with them everywhere to be thoroughly selfish, inconsiderate arseholes, without a single thought for those of us who are allergic, or simply don't like the idea of dogs where we consume food, be that because the smell puts us off our meal, or we have valid concerns due to bad experiences of dogs trying or sometimes succeeding in stealing our food. My friend witnessed a waitress trip over a dog as it darted out from under the table when another dog walked in. It looked like she was very badly hurt.

Recently back from the Philippines and if you go to a mall, all the dogs are either in pushchairs, or those on a lead are wearing nappies.

Agreed
What a sad user name
So angry when there is so much going on in the world
OP hope you enjoy wherever you go
You can always hide the thread now so you don't need to see comments from those with little joy in their lives

it really does appear to just be becoming more and more normalised

Yes, this is the problem.

The demand is coming from a growing number of entitled dog owners who anthropomorphise their pets. I’m absolutely sick of dogs in eating establishments, it’s disgusting.

Precisely. I am now doing the same with accommodation providers who advertise as dog friendly. But perhaps I should bring my cats - beautifully clean and house trained, a little noisy - Siamese so their cuteness outweighs this surely?, and the food starved one - well she would make sure there was no food waste at all. Can't see a problem at all.

It wasn't
But I have got the tiny violin out

The one here in Glasgow is. There was a beautiful and beautifully behaved retriever in when we visited on a quiet lunchtime.

It's so irritating when dogs are on the tube, especially when it's busy.