The best dog friendly bars & restaurants in Manchester

Albert’s Schloss is a proper dog-friendly place, and the staff will always make a fuss. Dog bowls are always on hand for the dogs, which means you can sink a couple of Bavarian beers in peace – just don’t let them spot your classic bratwurst. 

Being a traditional old pub in the Northern Quarter, it’s an ideal spot to pop by with your four-legged friends to enjoy a quick pint and a chinwag. There’s always cracking tunes, darts, plenty of booze related offers and proper, proper good pub grub. Sit bag and relax in front of a crackling fire or, weather-permitting, the outdoor seating on Thomas Street, which always has an excellent vibe.

Just along from The Bay Horse, Cane & Grain allow you to bring your doggy to come and enjoy the terrace outside, or the top tunes inside. It can get a bit rowdy in the evening, but afternoons are ideal for a pint or some outrageous BBQ grub.

Just on the way to the New Islington marina, Cask certainly has one of the best beer selections in the city, a must-visit for anyone who enjoys a pint of craft ale, and they always impress with rare and imported beers from independent breweries all over the world. There’s also a great terrace outside too for when it’s sunny, with canal-side views, ideal for the pooch to soak up the rays.

An icon of the Northern Quarter for nearly two decades, there’d be public outrage if this place didn’t cater to dogs. With lunch deals, craft beers and Nell’s pizza, it’s the perfect place to swing by pre- or post-walk.

OK, so it might not be the best idea to take your little doggo to Pedro’s at 3am, but most other times are perfectly acceptable, especially down at the Bridge Street location which benefits from a brilliant outdoor seating area. You can sneak your buddy a few scraps of pepperoni off the pizza when nobody is looking. Just try to make sure you don’t get too merry on the mezcal and leave the dog there.

An exceptionally dog-friendly venue in the Northern Quarter – your dog can even attend the cinema here. There’s a stylish day-to-night cafe bar and a terrace too. Native, the hotel upstairs is dog-friendly too.

Ancoats neighbourhood eatery and bar offering up a unique range of dishes, all made using the very best in British produce. The food is always on point and it’s a fantastic place to relax and have a bit of grub and some wine. Chef-Patron Micheal Clay welcomes any and all doggies to join you while you do this.

Federal on the edge of the Northern Quarter quickly became one of the cities hottest for brunch thanks to the team poaching, toasting and Instagramming their way into the heart of Mancunians. Open daily from around 7.30am (8am at the weekends) with brunch served all day, and breakfast before 12. There’s also spots on Deansgate and Circle Square too, all welcoming doggos.

Such a vast space, with a large part of it outside – it would be positively criminal not to let your four-legged friends into Freight Island – so thankfully they’re allowed. With the green expanse of Mayfield Park next door, it’s the perfect inner-city escape for pups. 

Adequately named because you could find yourselves hanging around here forever, Haunt is a stylish spot on Peter Street where you can enjoy coffees, wine, brunch, focaccia sarnies and cocktails from morning until night, and if you have a dog in tow, they’re welcome to hang out too.

Dogs are always welcome at this award-winning Ancoats bar and eatery. Serving up an impressive range of drinks, including some show-stopping cocktails, Jane Eyre is one of the city’s best places to sit back and relax after a hard day of walkies.

Foundation is a major addition to the independent coffee places in town and has really great food on top of coffee and some great teas. Most people here tend to have either a dog or a laptop in tow, so if you’re working from home or dogsitting, you’re guaranteed a friendly reception at Foundation.

Home to some of the city’s most notable foodie spots like Honest Crust, Tender Cow, Pico’s Tacos, New Wave and more, it’s no surprise that Mackie Mayor is a city-centre favourite for all number of occasions. You’ll be pleased to know that dogs are also included, so you can factor them into your ramen/fried chicken/pizza [delete as appropriate] get together.

Didsbury’s stately black and white fronted pub is brilliant for sunny beer garden afternoons and cosy Sunday roasts alike. You might not have realised, however, that their extensive menu extends to the canine kind. They offer chews as well as treat bowls and mini, friendly versions of human pub grub too. There’s even an alcohol-free ‘bark brew’ and ‘paw star’ martini, for the most outrageously pampered of pups.

Seven Brothers’ Beerhouse on Cutting Room Square is where you can have a sip of Seven Brothers’ locally brewed ales, as well as tuck into a little bit of grub if you’re hungry. On a sunny day there’s nowhere with more of a buzz than this Ancoats spot, so head down if you’ve got four-legged friends in tow.  

We’ve never seen The Wharf without a dog in it. It’s great, all dogs big and small are welcomed in here with open arms and appropriate hydration. The food is good hearty meals and there is an amazing selection beers, gin and whiskeys to get drunk on and embarrass your pet. It’s a proper pub that just happens to be nestled among the skyscrapers of Deansgate and the industrial buildings of Castlefield. 

A historic pub that’s almost impossibly pretty, walking into The Marble Arch feels like you’ve stumbled upon a country pub on a walk but you’re still in the city centre. Ideal. It’s even got a perfectly formed little beer garden. The pies and pints are phenomenal, and we can’t think of a better place for an afternoon session for you or your pooch.

What’s better than thick slices of Detroit pizza, served with tequila cocktails and live music? Enjoying it all with your doggy. Both Ramona and The Firehouse next door are dog-friendly – so get ’em down and let them go wild.

A beacon of stability in the Northern Quarter’s ever-changing hospitality scene, Trof is always a safe bet when it comes to food and drinks, and they have a great happy hour too. Dogs are always welcome, meaning this place is an even better spot to sit, relax and chat, eat some good food, slurp some cocktails and listen to some great tunes.

The Refuge is one of those special places that manages to be many different things – restaurant, bar, club, games space, winter garden – while still being really good at all of them. It’s an all-rounder with something for everyone. Everyone, that is, including puppers. The stunning setting might just be one of the best places to do an Instagram photoshoot with your dog. Great for a lazy day, fuelled by delicious cocktails and outstanding roasts.