The best dog-friendly restaurants in Richmond

When the weather cooperates, Peggy Jean is hard to beat for a relaxed meal with your best pal after a nice long walk around Richmond Park. This converted barge floating on the Thames is part of the Daisy Green Collection, offering the popular group's signature Aussie-inspired dining. Boasting stunning sunset views, the dog-friendly restaurant in Richmond welcomes pooches with dog beds and treats.

Over towards Barnes you'll find Omm, a 2024 opening bringing the warmth and soul of Lebanon to life. The love, comfort, and care embodied in its name (“mother” in Arabic) extends to your furry companion as well. The stylish dog-friendly restaurant features serene interiors inspired by Lebanon's landscapes, and with the menu likewise blending tradition with refinement. Freshly-made mezze and grilled meats are among the various options.

The Petersham Nurseries Restaurant is a much-loved retreat for a post-walkies treat among local dog owners. Part of a garden centre, the pleasant venue offers a picture-perfect version of an English garden café, complete with pretty flowers, wrought furniture, and tasty bites such as sandwiches or afternoon tea. Heftier seasonal meals are served beneath the greenhouse's lush canopy, including multiple-course set menus.

The elegant Gaucho steakhouses offer premium Argentinian cuts at multiple locations across London, and all of them, including the restaurant in Richmond, are dog-friendly. With its idyllic riverside setting, meaty menu, environmentally-conscious ethos, and splendid views through the panoramic windows, this restaurant will satisfy both dogs and their owners.

Chef Vivek Singh's Cinnamon Bazaar is inspired by India's iconic spice markets, fusing traditional and modern flavours in its bold, vibrant dishes, ranging from beloved Indian street food snacks like chaat and samosas to larger plates, including one of the best shepherd's pies in town. The meals are served in an equally vibrant interior with colourful walls and a newspaper-print ceiling, and dogs are welcome to join you as well.

Megan's has repeatedly been crowned one of London's best brunch spots, with their Medi-inspired menu offering everything from tempting classics like eggs Benedict to shakshuka-baked eggs with halloumi. The setting at this dog-friendly restaurant in Richmond is just as nice as the food, featuring rustic wooden furniture, hanging wicker lamps, and lush draped greenery for a cosy and stylish atmosphere.

Sticks'n'Sushi serves visually striking dishes, with each plate resembling a carefully crafted work of art. The menu focuses on authentic sushi and yakitori skewers from the grill, offering a variety of options including meat and vegetables. The dog-friendly restaurant's unique concept blends the clean, minimalist design traditions of Japan and Denmark, reflected in both the decor and the culinary presentation.

Noci offers freshly-made, modern Italian dishes inspired by regional flavours. You can browse their selection of small plates – such as salads, burrata, and arancini – alongside an array of pasta dishes that showcase both traditional and inventive ingredients. The pet-friendly  Richmond restaurant features a contemporary interior and boasts an impressive Italian wine list, along with cocktails on tap.

Admittedly, surrounding your four-legged pal with rotisserie chicken that's off-limits to them isn't the most dog-friendly thing in the strictest sense of the word, but we're sure they won't hold it against you – especially if some of that chicken happens to make its way to the floor, wink wink. Cocotte is a collection of French farm-to-table eateries specialising in wholesome, homemade rotisserie dishes. They pride themselves on using free-range chicken sourced from Evron in the Loire Valley, complemented by their house-made sauces and marinades.

At Riverhouse Restaurants, acclaimed chef Vanessa Marks curates seasonal menus that showcase the finest British ingredients, with a strong emphasis on ethical sourcing and eco-friendly practices. Both two and four-legged guests can enjoy their dining experience in the refined Georgian dining room or on the picturesque riverside terrace, which offers stunning views of the Thames. Afternoon tea and Sunday roasts are served as well, and the adjoining hotel is pet-friendly, too.