Big cities tend to be far less welcoming to dogs than the countryside. It can make finding dog-friendly things to do a real challenge that adds unnecessary stress to a day out.
I've been living in Birmingham for several years and during lockdown became a dog guardian for the first time. Not wanting to be turned away at the door, I went looking for dog-friendly things to do in Birmingham.
After searching websites, trawling online reviews, and checking social accounts; it quickly became apparent just how difficult it was to find out whether a place allows dogs or not.
In the hopes of saving others from the same frustration I experienced, I put together my first dog-friendly travel guide. The result is this easy-to-read list of dog-friendly places in Birmingham.
To make it more accessible, I've organised the guide by districts where possible and divided the venues into categories, including bars and pubs, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, and hotels.
Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Birmingham
Dog-Friendly Attractions in Birmingham
- Aston Hall
- Birmingham and Midland Museum of Transport
- Blakesley Hall
- Brindleyplace
- Castle Bromwich Gardens
- Centenary Square
- Custard Factory
- Gas Street Basin
- Highbury Hall
- Key Hill Cemetery
- Martineau Gardens
- Sarehole Mill
- Selly Manor
- Roundhouse
- St. Paul's Church
- Victoria Square
- Warstone Lane Cemetery
Dog-Friendly Activities in Birmingham
Dog-Friendly Walks Around Birmingham
- Attingham Park
- Birmingham Canal Walk
- Cannon Hill Park
- Dudmaston Estate
- Edgbaston Reservoir
- Handsworth Park
- Harborne Walkway
- Holly Wood Nature Reserve
- Kings Heath Park
- Kingfisher Country Park
- Kinver Edge
- Lickey Hills Country Park
- Moseley Bog
- Moseley Park and Pool
- New Hall Valley Country Park
- Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve
- Shire Country Park
- Small Heath Park
- Sutton Park
- Warley Woods
- Waseley Hills Country Park
- Woodgate Valley Country Park
- Wyre Forest
Dog-Friendly Places in Birmingham City Centre
Bars and Pubs
- Boston Tea Party
- Botanist
- Brew Dog
- Burning Soul Brewing
- Canal House
- Cravern Arms
- The Distillery
- The Flapper
- The Florence
- The Good Intent
- The Head Of Steam
- Hockley Social Club
- The Loft
- Lost & Found
- The Prince Of Wales
- Pure Bar
- Sorrento Lounge
- Tilt
- The Victoria
- The Vine
Restaurants
Cafes and Coffee Shops
Hotels
- Aloft
- Aparthotel Adagio
- Crowne Plaza
- easyHotel
- The Grand Hotel
- Holiday Inn
- Hotel du Vin
- Hotel ibis
- Malmaison
- The Old Crown
- Pentahotel
- Staybridge Suites
- Travelodge
Dog-Friendly Places In The Jewellery Quarter
Bars and Pubs
- 1000 Trades
- Arch 13
- Grain & Glass
- The Jeweller's Arms
- The Button Factory
- Hockley Social Club
- The Rose Villa Tavern
- The Pig & Tale
- Rock & Roll Brewery
- Saint Pauls House
- The Wolf
- The Queens Arms
- The Red Lion
Restaurants
Cafes and Coffee Shops
Dog-Friendly Places In Digbeth
Bars and Pubs
- The Anchor
- Halton Turner
- Hennessey's Bar
- Kilder
- The Night Owl
- The Old Crown
- Roberto's Bar
- Wine Freedom
- Zumhof Biergarten
Restaurants
Cafes and Coffee Shops
Dog-Friendly Places In Moseley and Kings Heath
Bars and Pubs
- The Dark Horse
- The Fighting Cocks
- Fletchers
- Grace & James
- Hare & Hounds
- Hop & Scotch
- The Juke
- The Junction
- One Trick Pony Club
- Prince Of Wales
- The Station
Restaurants
Cafes and Coffee Shops
Dog-Friendly Places In Cotteridge, Bournville, and Stirchley
Bars and Pubs
- Attic
- British Oak
- The Bournebrook Inn
- Brum Brewing Co
- Cork & Cage
- Cotteridge Wines
- Couch
- Glass House
- Red Beer'd
- Wildcat
Restaurants
Cafes and Coffee Shops
Dog-Friendly Places In Edgbaston, Bearwood, & Harbourne
Bars and Pubs
- The Blue Piano
- Craft Inn
- Garden House
- The Highfield
- The Junction
- Hop Garden
- Loki
- The Physician
- The White Horse