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24 Jun 2024
We’ve asked the Irish members of our squad to put together some recommendations of their favourite dog-friendly cafes across Ireland. No need to leave your pooch at home, these cafes are geared up for their arrival. Expect lots of attention, hugs and endless treats… for your pup of course.
It’s often a good sign when a cafe has the word dog in its name and for this spot, the assumption runs true. Affectionately named after the owners’ beloved dog Blue, you can be sure that your dog will be welcomed here with open arms (and a menu of their own).
Reservations can be made online via their website.
✔️ Outdoor seating
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Where: Howth Dart Station, Howth Road, Howth, Dublin
Website: The Dog House Howth
Instagram: @thedoghousehowth
When it comes to all of the best things in life; good coffee, good food and dogs… lots of dogs, The Lough Cafe has them all. Their sweet treats are especially enticing. Cinnamon buns, we see you.
They even have an Instagram highlight dedicated solely to the wonderful pooches that grace the cafe, so be sure to tell your pup to prepare for their close up.
✔️ Outdoor seating
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Where: 1B Lough Road, The Lough, Cork, T12 YR99
Instagram: @theloughcafe
The owners of Our Boy Bailey are also proud pup parents and named the café after their adorable Cockapoo, whose name is, you guessed it, Bailey. This spot is where aesthetic and good food come together. Think everything from potato hash and breakfast burritos, to beef brisket brioche and classic mac 'n' cheese... our mouths are watering too. Veggies, vegans and gluten-free diets are also well catered to here, with a number of options to choose from.
Make sure your dog stops to get a paw-laroid photo taken, so that they can join the pooch wall of fame.
Our Boy Bailey operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, they do not accept bookings and recommend getting there early to avoid disappointment.
✔️ Outdoor seating
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Where: Unit 1 & 2, Our Boy Bailey, Summerhill Rd, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 Y791
Website: Our Boy Bailey
Instagram: @ourboybaileycafe
Having always had a dream of opening their own cafe, Kevin & Taurean found themselves doing just that in 2015. After living in Melbourne and travelling around many other cities in Aus, they brought home a wealth of knowledge on what constituted great coffee and food, for that matter. As two devoted dog lovers, they understand that pet parents want to bring their dogs everywhere, and that includes lunch. So you can guarantee that your dog will feel at home here.
Two Boys Brew operates on a walk-in basis, with a small number of email bookings available for groups of 6+.
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Following the success of their first cafe, Two Boys Brew have opened a second location, Milos, in Drumcondra. Details on this spot can be found below.
Where: 375 North Circular Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, D07 FWY1
Website: Two Boys Brew
Instagram: @twoboysbrew
Named after their gorgeous beagle Milo, this spot is the sister cafe to Two Boys Brew. You can expect to see this iconic pup feature on the coffee cups, as well as the delicious products you can buy in-store to take home, including granola, jam and hot sauce.
Milo’s operates on a walk-in basis only.
✔️ Outdoor seating
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Where: 124 Drumcondra Rd Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 Y17C
Website: Two Boys Brew
Instagram: @twoboysbrew
Describing themselves as ‘doggo obsessed’ it’s fair to say that bringing your pup to The Buttery will make their day. This spot goes one step further by hosting an annual Doggy Brunch in aid of Limerick Animal Welfare, so they get a big thumbs (paws) up from us.
The Buttery operates on a reservation basis, head to their website to book.
✔️ Outdoor seating
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Where: 10 Bedford Row, Prior's-Land, Limerick, V94 A667, Ireland
Website: The Buttery
Instagram: @thebutterybedfordrow
The solution to a longing stare from your pup whilst you try to eat brunch? Puppacinos. Because, why should they have to miss out on all the fun? Established Coffee will make sure your pup (and you) are well looked after.
Established Coffee operates on a walk-in basis only.
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
Where: 54 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB
Website: Established Coffee
Instagram: @establishedcoffee
With a unique origin story, 5A Cafe is sure to spark your curiosity. Once described as the ‘cafe with no name’ , this spot soon affectionately became known to locals as 5A. One look at their Instagram is guaranteed to make you feel hungry. Don’t worry about your pooch going hungry either, they have plenty of treats to keep them happy.
5A Cafe operates on a walk-in basis only.
✔️ Outdoor seating
✔️ Dogs allowed indoors
5A Cafe is the original site of the General Merchants coffee family, with four other venues across Belfast. You can find more info here.
Where: 5A Lockview Rd, Belfast BT9 5FH
Website: 5A Cafe
Instagram: @5acafe