Dog-friendly days out in Leeds

With dog ownership at an all-time high, research has revealed 72%* of dog owners curtail days out or feel guilty leaving their four-legged friend behind.

However, your dog needn’t miss out on a trip into Leeds; with its wide shopping streets, great architecture and dog-friendly shopping destinations like John Lewis, there’s plenty to sniff out – all a short walk from the station.

To help you and your dog #GoDoYourThing, we’ve put together our guide to the best dog-friendly food and drink establishments in the centre of Leeds. 

And, if you’ve never taken your dog on the train, are a new dog owner, or you and your pooch just need a little reassurance, check out our top tips to taking a Northern train to ensure you both have a great day out.

Dog-friendly Leeds

Northern Monk Refectory – just a ten minute walk from Leeds Station, a pint doesn’t come fresher than this… as it’s brewed just beneath your feet in the brewery on the ground floor. Located in The Old Flax Store, this dog-friendly Grade II listed mill in Holbeck offers 20 taps of fresh Northern Monk beer brewed using traditional monastic values combined with modern techniques.

The Brunswick – serving a great array of burgers and fried chicken and, on Sundays, one of the best roasts in Leeds, this dog-friendly avant-garde pub is well worth you and your dog having a little leg stretch to get to. 

The Reliance – a stone’s throw from The Brunswick, on a sunny day it’s a great spot take grab a table outside with your dog.  This modern British restaurant offers favourites ranging from haddock & chips to shoulder of lamb, as well as smaller dishes and a great wine list to accompany.

Mowgli – this Indian street food eatery isn’t about a refined evening out; it brings the fresh bright intense flavours of everyday Indian to Leeds. What’s more, subject to the manager’s discretion, it’s dog-friendly, so no one misses out.

Lamb & Flag –with warm exposed brickwork and big open windows, this renovated 19th century building boasts a sun-filled courtyard beer garden, ideal for a sit down with your four-legged friend. Serving an extensive array of ales, it has a great menu of locally sourced, freshly cooked meals.

North Star Coffee Shop and Roasters - this Leeds Dock-based coffee shop serves ethically-sourced coffee along with Scandi-inspired cake and pastry… and since it’s also dog friendly, they can enjoy watching the action on the water - including paddleboarders, wild swimmers and resident ducks, while you enjoy some tasty treats.

If … Up North  - this dog-friendly Call Lane establishment specialise in breakfast and brunch. Their in-house baker uses locally sourced ingredients and they offer a seriously scrumptious menu – the pancakes are not to be missed.  Definitely worth a visit if you’re taking a mooch with your pooch around Leeds…