Dogs are a welcome part of life in Covent Garden, with its bustling streets and nearby green spaces like Lincoln's Inn Fields, offering lots of opportunities for strolls with your furry friend. Many local restaurants even go the extra mile to look out for both owners and their pooches, meaning there's no need to leave your pup at home. Read on to find out about all our favourite dog-friendly restaurants in Covent Garden, perfect for tucking into a bite to eat after a walk with your pup in tow.

The best dog-friendly restaurants in Covent Garden
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Restaurants where you can take your dog in Covent Garden





Italian with your hound
Covent Garden's Ave Mario is a dog-friendly restaurant from the Big Mamma group. Inside, it features themed rooms, terraces, and an Italian menu of pizza, pasta, and monthly specials sourced from Italian suppliers, with highlights like the Gelato Tower and an impressive wine list. As a dog-friendly restaurant, they make sure your four-legged friend feels right at home.
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15 Henrietta St, Covent Garden
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Baked treats
Chestnut Bakery has mastered the art of baking, serving a range of sweet treats and pastries from sourdough and global bread varieties to cinnamon swirls and croissants. Their croissant selection is particularly diverse, featuring savoury options like aubergine parmigiana and za'atar with cheese and sweet treats such as banoffee croissants and classic pain au chocolate. The best bit? They're dog-friendly, so bring along your pooch to mop up the pastry crumbs.
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24 Floral St, Covent Garden
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Chestnut Bakery Covent Garden
020-388 347 10 - Read more on Thatsup
Sunday roast with the pup
Cora Pearl is a dog-friendly restaurant in Covent Garden, just a short walk from The Royal Opera House and London's West End theatre district. Here, they serve British classics with a bit of vava voom, with dishes like pork belly with apricot and parsley or sea bream with aubergine and samphire, though the menu changes regularly. They are particularly famous for their Sunday roasts, house cocktails, and pre-theatre dining options.
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30 Henrietta St, Covent Garden
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Cora Pearl
020-732 477 22 - Read more on Thatsup
A dedicated dog menu
Shake Shack embraces dogs as part of the family, providing water bowls and a dedicated dog menu featuring treats like the Bag O' Bones and Pooch-ini. It's the perfect spot for dog owners to enjoy Shake Shack's mouthwatering burgers and fries while their furry companions enjoy their own bite to eat.
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24, Market Building, The Piazza, Covent Garden
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Shake Shack Covent Garden
019-235 551 29 - Read more on Thatsup
Healthy and bold
26 Grains in Neal's Yard is a must-visit for health-conscious diners and their dogs, offering the option of indoor and al fresco seating. Enjoy wholesome meals and drinks for humans and a warm welcome for furry friends. Dishes are bold and perfect for brunch vibes, and although the menu changes, dishes include things like kimchi, cheddar, mozzarella and honey on freshly baked sourdough and banana and tahini porridge.
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1 Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
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Belgian and Dutch dishes
Lowlander Grand Café offers a modern twist on the classic continental grand cafés, featuring over 100 Belgian and Dutch beers. The menu showcases traditional dishes from the Low Countries, including mussels and waffles. The restaurant is dog-friendly and welcomes all pups with open arms, stating on their Instagram that they might even have a few scooby snacks for them.
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36 Drury Ln, Covent Garden
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Lowlander Grand Cafe
020-737 974 46 - Read more on Thatsup
Aussie brunch with your doggy
Abuelo is the perfect place to take your pup when you're craving an Aussie coffee. Here, they serve expertly crafted Aussie-style coffee, while the food takes inspiration from both Australia and South America, featuring things like all-day egg dishes, toasties with minced beef and red bean in salsa brava, empanadas, and green pea and jalapeño fritters.
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26 Southampton St, Covent Garden
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Abuelo Covent Garden
020-783 684 76 - Read more on Thatsup
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