Dog-friendly guide
6 dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes across 3 Edinburgh neighborhoods. Pop in, or leave a note, and the next person knows what to expect.
4 Bars
LeithListed as dog-friendly. Not confirmed yet.Roseleaf Bar Cafe4.8out of 5
LeithListed as dog-friendly. Not confirmed yet.Teuchters Landing4.6out of 52 pup visits
BruntsfieldListed as dog-friendly. Not confirmed yet.Black Ivy4.5out of 5
StockbridgeListed as dog-friendly. Not confirmed yet.The Stockbridge Tap4.4out of 51 pup visit1 Restaurants
1 Coffee
Before you go
Transit
Lothian's conditions of carriage put every dog on a lead, muzzled if the law requires it, and never on the seats. Small animals ride at the driver's discretion, and the driver can put an animal off at any time if it turns aggressive or becomes a nuisance. Damage and cleaning are charged to you.
Source: Lothian Buses, Conditions of Carriage, checkedTransit
Edinburgh Trams' conditions of carriage put all dogs on a lead; other animals go in a suitable cage or carrier, and small animals ride at the official's discretion. A tram official can require an animal to leave at any time, and cleaning or repairs are charged to the owner.
Source: Edinburgh Trams, Conditions of Carriage, checkedTransit
Under the National Rail conditions, which cover ScotRail services, you can bring up to two animals at no extra charge. The dog travels on a lead or in a pet carrier, at the station and on the train, and never on the seats. No animals in restaurant cars except assistance dogs, and staff can have an animal removed if its size or behaviour is a problem for other passengers.
Source: National Rail, Train travel with pets, checkedParks
The council's management rules require a dog to be under close control in any park, and at heel or on a short lead near young farm animals and at nesting time, April to July, in woodland, grassland, moorland and on the seashore. No dogs in children's play areas or signed dog-free areas, and none running onto sports pitches in use. Fouling is an offence unless you pick it up immediately.
Source: City of Edinburgh Council, Management Rules for Public Parks and Greenspace, checkedParks
Historic Environment Scotland, which manages the park, says dogs are welcome and owners must clean up after them. Follow the signs asking for dogs on a lead in certain areas during the nesting season; they're there to protect ground-nesting birds.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland, Holyrood Park: plan your visit, checkedSeason
The Scottish SPCA says most dogs are comfortable walking between 15°C and 25°C, and any temperature below 20°C is fine. On a hot day walk before 9am or after 5pm and skip the middle of the day. If you can't hold your hand on the tarmac for five seconds, it's too hot for paws. Cool, fresh water, and never a hot car.
Source: Scottish SPCA, Dog care in summer, checkedFrom the guide
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