Best dog friendly places to eat in the Peak District and Derbyshire

We know your pet is part of the family, and the Peak District and Derbyshire has plenty of great dog-friendly places to eat after long days exploring.

Surrounded by great walks and just a stone’s throw from brilliant pet-friendly places to visit, here’s our choice of dog-friendly places to eat and drink in the Peak District and Derbyshire.

On the edge of the beautiful Chatsworth Estate, this stylish restaurant-bar is surrounded by brilliant dog walks. Call in for light lunch, supper or dinner in the cosy bar area, enjoy a glass of wine or hand-crafted beer, and choose from a menu of modern European favourites, all made by passionate chefs using local ingredients. There’s even a water barrel of 'Mutts Nuts IPA' for thirsty pets!

Enjoy a brisk stroll around the stunning Ladybower Reservoir – the ideal location for you and your dog to take in the fresh air – before dining on home-cooked, locally-sourced food at this cosy traditional pub. You’ll find a well-stocked bar (with plenty of dog treats) plus dog-friendly accommodation awarded 4 stars by the AA and VisitBritain.

Situated just off the Tissington and High Peak Trails, the award-winning Royal Oak is ideally situated for great dog walks. The traditional pub’s open fires and hidden corners are a welcoming sight for tired dogs and their owners, and you can recharge on local ales and hearty homemade dishes served in generous portion sizes. Don’t miss the famous ploughman’s platter!

Enjoy a breathtaking walk along Stanage Edge – the longest gritstone edge in England – before soaking up the welcoming atmosphere at this traditional country pub. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and on the al fresco drinking and dining patio area, a picturesque, relaxing sun trap next to a bubbling trout stream. Hathersage is a vibrant village, popular for its outdoor clothing shops and as the burial site of Robin Hood's legendary fellow outlaw Little John!

Another dog friendly pub on the Chatsworth Estate, the Devonshire Arms at Pilsley is a traditional English inn specialising in great food, excellent ales and comfy rooms. Food is mostly sourced from the Chatsworth Estate itself, whilst drinks in the pub include great Derbyshire ales, including the locally-produced Chatsworth Gold.

Situated in the heart of the Peak District, the Bike & Boot provides easy access to walking trails and outdoor activities, making Bareca Bar an ideal stop for refreshments or a meal after a day of exploring with your dog. The staff at Bareca Bar will ensure both you and your pet have a pleasant experience. Now serving Sunday lunch.

Just outside the picturesque village of Stoney Middleton you'll find The Cupola Kitchen and Visitor Centre. The stunning building is inspired by the former smelting mill ‘The Lord’s Cupola’ which once stood on this site in the 1700s. The café offers a warm welcome for dogs, with their own water bowls and treats, as well as delicious puppy cupacino's.