Dog-friendly Durham City: pubs, cafés & places to stay

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The river loop around the Cathedral and Castle, the riverside paths, and the pubs and cafés of Elvet, Claypath, Gilesgate, Framwellgate and Shincliffe. Lots of places here welcome dogs in the bar but not the restaurant, so each listing says which. Note that pet dogs aren't allowed on the Castle tours, in the Botanic Garden or the museums, and Premier Inn hotels don't take pets.

Hotels, inns and places to stay in Durham City

16 places

Pubs and cafés in Durham City

52 places

Days out in Durham City

10 places

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Confirmed by venue or Official dog policy the place told us its dog rules, or we checked its own published policy. Dog friendly per CAMRA (or a tourist board) means a trusted guide lists it as dog friendly; we've asked the venue for the details, so check where dogs can go.

Inn with rooms · Flass Vale, Durham
The Kingslodge Inn
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Inn with rooms on the edge of Flass Vale, a short walk from the station.
Dog rules Website
Source: Inn Collection Group, Kingslodge Inn dog friendly page · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Russel Wills, 2025, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hotel · Carrville, Durham
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Large golf and spa hotel on the eastern edge of the city.
Dog rules Website
Source: Ramside Hall: FAQs · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hotel · Croxdale
Honest Lawyer Hotel
Bar onlyOfficial dog policy
Hotel with bar and restaurant about three miles south of the city. Lead only for rooms: dogfriendly.co.uk says courtyard bedrooms accept dogs, no charge (Feb 2024). Ask them.
Dog rules Website
Source: Honest Lawyer Hotel: home page · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Brasside
Finchale Abbey Touring Park and Eco Village
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Adults only touring park with self catering and glamping pods beside the priory ruins on the Wear.
Dog rules Website
Source: Finchale Abbey: FAQ · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Carrville, Durham
Harry's House Durham
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Three star self catering house with garden and hot tub, sleeps five, three miles from the centre.
Dog rules Website
Source: Harry's House Durham: home page (fee from Visit County Durham listing) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Hotel · Durham City
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Riverside city centre hotel on Old Elvet (formerly the Marriott Royal County).
Dog rules Website
Source: Marriott: Delta Hotels Durham Royal County · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Carrville
Ramside Farmhouse
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Ten person farmhouse at Ramside that welcomes dogs.
Dog rules Website
Source: The Farmhouse, Ramside Hall · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Bowburn
Brockwell, Durham Dales Cottages
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Two bedroom house at Bowburn that is pet friendly.
Dog rules Website
Source: Brockwell, Durham Dales Cottages · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Durham City
Valley View, Durham Dales Cottages
Dog roomsOfficial dog policy
Cottage 3.5 miles from Durham with an outdoor dog run.
Dog rules Website
Source: Valley View, Durham Dales Cottages · checked 28 Oct 2026
Glamping · Durham City
Durham Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Club campsite by the Meadow Lane with dog walks on and from the site.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham Grange Club Campsite, Caravan and Motorhome Club · checked 28 Oct 2026
B&B · Durham City
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Four star guesthouse near the city centre with parking and cooked breakfast. Own site blocked fetching. Street address to confirm.
Dog rules Website
Source: Visit County Durham: Farnley Tower Guesthouse · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Durham City
Sands House
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Two bedroom self catering house by the river, a short walk from the centre. Own site blocked fetching.
Dog rules Website
Source: Visit County Durham: Sands House · checked 28 Oct 2026
Glamping · Witton Gilbert
West Hall Glamping
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Glamping near Witton Gilbert where dogs are welcome in some units for a fee.
Dog rules Website
Source: West Hall Glamping, This is Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Hotel · Durham City
The Funky Monk
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Serviced apartments near the city centre that accept pets.
Dog rules Website
Source: The Funky Monk, This is Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Gilesgate, Durham City
The Skylark Four at The Grove
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Gilesgate self catering apartment that accepts pets.
Dog rules Website
Source: The Skylark Four at The Grove, This is Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Cottages · Carrville
Broomfield House
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Carrville two bedroom house that accepts pets.
Dog rules Website
Source: Broomfield House, This is Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Bar · Durham
Cosy Club Durham
Dogs insideGardenOfficial dog policy
Big, quirky bar and restaurant on The Riverwalk with cathedral views and a terrace over the Wear.
Dog rules Website
Source: Cosy Club Durham (official venue page) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Bar · Durham
The Curious Mr Fox
Bar onlyOfficial dog policy
Woodland themed bar and restaurant on The Riverwalk, opened in 2021, no cask ale. Venue site blocked from fetching; ask the venue.
Dog rules Website
Source: The Curious Mr Fox, FAQ on the venue's own website · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: JThomas, 2025, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Durham
Market Tavern
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Busy Greene King pub right on Durham Market Place with cask ales, food and live sport.
Dog rules Website
Source: Market Tavern, Durham (Greene King) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham City
Neighbourhood Coffee House at Hotel Indigo Durham
Dogs insideOfficial dog policy
Coffee house in a boutique hotel on Old Elvet. Note: the hotel itself does NOT take dogs in rooms.
Dog rules Website
Source: IHG Hotel Indigo Durham amenities page, plus the hotel's own dog menu page · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham City
Fat Hippo Durham
Bar onlyOfficial dog policy
Burger restaurant and bar on Saddler Street (kind is really 'restaurant').
Dog rules Website
Source: Fat Hippo: Durham page FAQ · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Witton Gilbert
Broom House Farm Coffee Shop
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Farm café on a working livestock farm about five miles from the city, with a farm shop and forest adventure.
Dog rules Website
Source: Broom House Farm: Coffee Shop · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Mat Fascione, 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Brasside (Newton Hall)
Newton Grange
Dogs insideGardenOfficial dog policy
Marston's pub near Finchale with dogs on the patio and half the indoor tables.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: Newton Grange · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Belmont
The Sportsman
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Belmont local that describes itself as dog friendly.
Dog rules Website
Source: The Sportsman own website (also CAMRA) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Newton Hall, Durham
Barking Blends Coffee House
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Pet shop and coffee house in Newton Hall that caters for dogs and owners. Address from DogFriendly.co.uk lead and TableAgent; phone and email from own site.
Dog rules Website
Source: Barking Blends Coffee House: About · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
The Coffee House
Dogs insideConfirmed by venue
A coffee house at Millennium Place by the Gala Theatre, a few minutes from the river and the city centre.
Dog rules Website
Source: Email from The Coffee House, 28 Oct 2026 · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Durham (Court Lane)
Court Inn
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Long standing pub near the courts, reopened in August 2026 after a refurbishment.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA WhatPub, Court Inn · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Anthony Parkes, 2022, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub with rooms · Durham (Hallgarth Street)
Victoria Inn
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
A Victorian heritage pub on Hallgarth Street, on the Elvet side of the city, with B&B rooms upstairs.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA WhatPub, Victoria Inn · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Nicholas Mutton, 2008, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Durham
Half Moon Inn
Bar onlyGardenDog friendly per CAMRA
Traditional city centre heritage pub named after its curved bar, with a riverside courtyard by Elvet Bridge. Drinks led; food not listed by CAMRA.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Half Moon Inn, Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Tim Heaton, 2023, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Shincliffe
Rose Tree Inn
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Family run pub and restaurant by the River Wear with a large beer garden and three cask ales.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Rose Tree, Shincliffe · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Anthony Parkes, 2018, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Shincliffe
Seven Stars Inn
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Small beamed village inn from 1724 with rooms, near country walks and a short hop from Durham. Reopened with food in November 2024.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Seven Stars, Shincliffe · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: David Dixon, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Durham
Stonebridge Inn
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Traditional food pub near the Neville's Cross battlefield with a garden, parking and a Tuesday quiz.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Stonebridge Inn, Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Roger Smith, 2008, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Durham
Woodman Inn
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Traditional locals' pub on Gilesgate, refurbished in 2022, known for its big sunny beer garden.
Dog rules Website
Source: Woodman Inn, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub with rooms · Durham
City Hotel
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Relaxed, quirky pub with rooms on New Elvet, with a terrace patio, quiz night and live music.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: City, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Adam Bruderer, 2012, CC BY 2.0
Pub · Durham
Shakespeare Tavern
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Small historic pub on Saddler Street near the cathedral, popular with locals and students.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: Shakespeare, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Durham
Dun Cow
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Grade II listed heritage pub on Old Elvet with a tiny front bar, a rear lounge and a real fire.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: Dun Cow, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2024, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Durham
Old Elm Tree
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Historic inn on Crossgate with a real fire, heated patio, acoustic nights and a Wednesday quiz.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: Old Elm Tree, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Bar · Durham
Holy GrAle
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Craft beer bar on Crossgate in a former board games cafe, with handpulls and a vaulted basement for live music.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: Holy GrAle, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Durham
Station House
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Community micropub near the railway station in a former furniture shop, pouring rotating ales and ciders from the cellar hatch.
Dog rules Website
Source: Station House, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub with rooms · Durham
Gilesgate Moor Hotel
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Popular local near Tesco at Gilesgate Moor with a separate bar, function room, real fire and accommodation.
Dog rules Map
Source: Gilesgate Moor Hotel, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Durham
Drunken Duck
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Refurbished Claypath pub with sports TV, pool, a garden and live music on Fridays; no cask ale.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: Drunken Duck, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Alex McGregor, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Newton Hall, Durham
Jovial Monk
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Friendly two room estate pub at Newton Hall on the north side of Durham, with a garden, pool room and a cask bitter.
Dog rules Website
Source: Jovial Monk, Durham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Uncredited, via Geograph, 2003, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Sherburn
Lambton Arms
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Traditional village local in a former mining village three miles east of Durham, with a garden, real fire and Sunday lunches.
Dog rules Map
Source: Lambton Arms, Sherburn (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham City
Vennels Café
Outside onlyDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Café and tea room in a 16th century building off Saddler Street, known for scones. Also named on the tourist board's dog friendly days out page.
Dog rules Website
Source: Visit County Durham: Vennels Café · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: JThomas, 2015, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub with rooms · Leamside
Three Horseshoes, Leamside
Bar onlyDog roomsDog friendly per CAMRA
Country pub with restaurant and five en suite rooms. Own site has no dog wording. Finchale Abbey's site also calls it dog friendly.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: Three Horseshoes, Leamside · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Framwellgate Moor
Queens Head
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Village pub in Framwellgate Moor listed Dog Friendly by CAMRA.
Dog rules Map
Source: CAMRA: Queens Head · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Framwellgate Moor
Fram Ferment
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Bottle shop and taproom in Framwellgate Moor listed dog friendly by CAMRA.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: Fram Ferment · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Oliver Dixon, 2006, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Brandon
Brawn's Den
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Brandon pub where CAMRA says dogs are welcome in the bar.
Dog rules Map
Source: CAMRA: Brawn's Den · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Russel Wills, 2025, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Langley Moor
Station (Caunch)
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
A pub in Langley Moor on the south west edge of Durham, once known as the Station Inn.
Dog rules Map
Source: CAMRA: Station (Caunch) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: peter robinson, 2013, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Langley Moor
Lord Boyne Hotel
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
A pub in Langley Moor on the south west edge of Durham, listed as dog friendly in CAMRA's pub guide.
Dog rules Map
Source: CAMRA: Lord Boyne Hotel · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2013, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Witton Gilbert
Glendenning Arms
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Witton Gilbert village pub listed Dog Friendly by CAMRA.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: CAMRA: Glendenning Arms · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: JThomas, 2015, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub with rooms · Gilesgate, Durham
The Shoes
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Gilesgate pub with rooms, formerly the Three Horseshoes, listed Dog Friendly by CAMRA.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: The Shoes · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: John Sutton, 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Durham City
Angel Inn
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Crossgate pub with a beer garden listed Dog Friendly by CAMRA.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: CAMRA: Angel Inn · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Durham City
The Cartologist
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
North Road pub and cafe, a Stonegate venue, listed Dog Friendly by CAMRA.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: The Cartologist · checked 28 Oct 2026
Pub · Durham City
Bridge Hotel
Bar onlyOn leadDog friendly per CAMRA
Pub under the viaduct by the station where dogs are welcome in the bar on a lead.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: CAMRA: Bridge Hotel · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Trevor Littlewood, 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pub · Plawsworth
Red Lion
Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Large food pub on the A167 where dogs are welcome in the bar area.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: Red Lion · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
Whitechurch
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA
Brunch, coffee and Sunday roast venue opposite the Bill Bryson Library, listed Dog Friendly by CAMRA. Cask ale currently unavailable.
Dog rules Website
Source: CAMRA: Whitechurch, Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
Chapters Tea Rooms and Kitchen
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
Elvet Bridge tea room across from Van Mildert.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Chapters Tea Rooms and Kitchen · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
Riverview Kitchen
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
Independent riverside breakfast and lunch cafe on Silver Street. The This is Durham page has no dog wording.
Dog rules Facebook
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Riverview Kitchen · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
Cafédral
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
Upstairs cafe on Owengate by the cathedral and castle. Directory text also mentions pet pooches.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Cafédral · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
Treats Tea Room
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
A traditional tea room on Silver Street, between Framwellgate Bridge and the Market Place.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Treats Tea Room · checked 28 Oct 2026
Café · Durham
Starbucks (North Road)
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
North Road Starbucks listed as welcoming dogs by the BID.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Starbucks (North Road) · checked 28 Oct 2026
Restaurant · Durham
El Pincho
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
A tapas restaurant in the Riverwalk dining area beside the River Wear.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: El Pincho · checked 28 Oct 2026
Restaurant · Durham
Turtle Bay
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
Caribbean restaurant by Framwellgate Bridge.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Turtle Bay · checked 28 Oct 2026
Restaurant · Durham
Muztard Social Kitchen
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
Silver Street social kitchen. Dogs allowed until 5pm.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Muztard Social Kitchen · checked 28 Oct 2026
Restaurant · Durham
Tango Durham
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
A burger restaurant on Saddler Street, on the way up from the Market Place to the Cathedral.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID Dog-Friendly Durham directory: Tango Durham · checked 28 Oct 2026
Food hall · Durham
Riverwalk food hall
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Durham BID
A shared food hall in the Riverwalk by the river, with Greek, Mexican, Italian and dessert kitchens and a bar.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham BID: Dog-Friendly Durham directory · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Christopher Hilton, 1996, CC BY-SA 2.0
Day out · Durham City
Durham Cathedral
Dogs insideOn leadOfficial dog policy
World Heritage Site cathedral on the peninsula, home of the Shrine of St Cuthbert.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham Cathedral: Plan your visit, and Dog Policy April 2025 · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Paul Harrop, 2024, CC BY-SA 2.0
Day out · Durham City
Crook Hall Gardens (National Trust)
Dogs insideOn leadOfficial dog policy
Characterful gardens on the edge of the city around a medieval hall.
Dog rules Website
Source: National Trust: Visiting Crook Hall Gardens with your dog · checked 28 Oct 2026
Day out · Ushaw Moor
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Dogs insideOn leadOfficial dog policy
Former Catholic seminary with grand chapels, gardens and woodland walks four miles west of the city.
Dog rules Website
Source: Ushaw: Dogs at Ushaw · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: peter robinson, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0
Walk · Durham City
Wharton Park
Dogs insideOn leadOfficial dog policy
Victorian park above the railway station with city and cathedral views, play area and café.
Dog rules Website
Source: Durham County Council: Wharton Park visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
Day out · Coxhoe
K9 Freedom Fields Coxhoe
Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy
Private hire secure dog field about 4 miles from Durham. Postcode not published.
Dog rules Website
Source: K9 Freedom Fields Coxhoe booking page · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Ken Walton, 2001, CC BY-SA 2.0
Gardens · Durham
Durham University Botanic Garden
No dogs insideOfficial dog policy
The university's botanic garden on the edge of the city, with glasshouses and woodland paths.
Dog rules Map
Source: Durham University Botanic Garden: visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Carla Brain, 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0
Castle · Durham
Durham Castle
No dogs insideOfficial dog policy
The Norman castle on Palace Green, now a university college, seen on guided tours only.
Dog rules Map
Source: Durham Castle: visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
Museum · Durham
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre
No dogs insideOfficial dog policy
A small museum of the city's history in the old church of St Mary le Bow, below the Cathedral.
Dog rules Map
Source: Durham Museum and Heritage Centre: visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
Museum · Durham
Oriental Museum
No dogs insideOfficial dog policy
The university's museum of art and archaeology from across Asia and North Africa.
Dog rules Map
Source: Oriental Museum: visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Philip Halling, 1977, CC BY-SA 2.0
Walk · Durham City
Durham City Riverside Walk
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County Durham
Wooded riverbank paths around the cathedral peninsula via Prebends Bridge. Good to pair with Cathedral and Crook Hall in a day plan.
Dog rules Map
Source: Visit County Durham: Dog friendly days out · checked 28 Oct 2026

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