# Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Edinburgh

Last checked 15 September 2026.

Find dog-friendly restaurants in Edinburgh with thirteen checked food-led pubs, restaurants, cafés and taprooms across four planning areas. Every listing links to a current first-party dog policy or venue page. Check it again before travelling because dog rules, booking arrangements and food service can change.

## Stockbridge and Comely Bank

Four food-led stops between Comely Bank and St Stephen Street, from brunch and cakes to a bar-area pub table.

### The Scran & Scallie

**Gastropub pick. Modern pub classics.**

**Best for:** A proper sit-down Stockbridge lunch or dinner.

**The dog rule:** The venue says it welcomes dogs.

A food-led pub just north of Stockbridge for modern takes on familiar pub dishes.

**Before you go:** Ask about a suitable dog table when booking. The official page says it opens daily from noon, with last food orders at 9pm, and asks groups of seven or more to call.

- [Official dog policy and reservations](https://scranandscallie.com/table-reservations/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Scran%20%26%20Scallie%2C%201%20Comely%20Bank%20Road%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH4%201DR)

### Mimi's Bakehouse, Comely Bank

**Brunch and cake pick. All-day brunch, cakes and afternoon tea.**

**Best for:** A daytime cake or brunch stop close to Stockbridge.

**The dog rule:** The venue says well-behaved dogs are welcome.

A Comely Bank branch of the Edinburgh bakehouse for brunch, cake and pre-booked afternoon tea.

**Before you go:** The location page lists café service from 9am to 4.30pm and says the kitchen closes an hour before the café. Check the current booking and afternoon-tea arrangements directly.

- [Official Comely Bank information](https://mimisbakehouse.com/our-locations/comely-bank/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mimi%27s%20Bakehouse%20Comely%20Bank%2C%20153-155%20Comely%20Bank%20Road%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH4%201BQ)

### The Bailie

**Bar-area pub pick. Scottish pub food and roasts.**

**Best for:** A Stockbridge pub meal when a bar-area table suits the dog.

**The dog rule:** Dogs are welcome in the bar area only. The venue says dog tables are limited.

A St Stephen Street pub with food and roasts, but its dog policy does not extend across the restaurant.

**Before you go:** Book ahead for a limited dog table. The venue lists food until 8.45pm.

- [Official dog policy and booking](https://www.thebailiebar.com/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Bailie%20Bar%2C%202-4%20St%20Stephen%20Street%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH3%205AL)

### The Pantry

**Walk-in brunch pick. All-day brunch and café food.**

**Best for:** A Stockbridge brunch or café stop that welcomes pets inside.

**The dog rule:** The venue says it is happy to have pets in the restaurant.

A daytime Stockbridge option for a dog-friendly café meal without a reservations system.

**Before you go:** The Pantry does not take bookings. Seating is first come, first served through its virtual queue, and the venue lists service from 9am to 3pm.

- [Official restaurant information](https://www.thepantryedinburgh.co.uk/)
- [Official walk-in and queue information](https://www.thepantryedinburgh.co.uk/contact-2)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Pantry%20Stockbridge%2C%201%20North%20West%20Circus%20Place%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH3%206ST)

## Bruntsfield and Morningside

Three neighbourhood choices for vegetarian cooking, flexible all-day dining and a pub that plans around a dog-free zone.

### Hendersons

**Vegetarian pick. Vegetarian and vegan all-day restaurant.**

**Best for:** A dog-friendly vegetarian or vegan meal by Bruntsfield Links.

**The dog rule:** The venue describes itself as dog-friendly.

An Edinburgh vegetarian and vegan restaurant with Sunday roast among its food options.

**Before you go:** The kitchen closes from 4pm to 5pm and last orders are 9.15pm. Confirm a suitable dog table and any late-arrival plan directly if that break matters.

- [Official Edinburgh restaurant information](https://www.hendersonsrestaurant.com/edinburgh)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hendersons%2C%207-13%20Barclay%20Place%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH10%204HW)

### McLarens on the Corner

**Flexible all-day pick. Neighbourhood bar and restaurant.**

**Best for:** A flexible all-day local with a garden-terrace option and food or drinks bookings.

**The dog rule:** The venue labels itself dog-friendly.

A Morningside neighbourhood spot serving breakfast through dinner, with a garden terrace.

**Before you go:** Last food orders are 8.45pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but food, drink-only and terrace plans can all be booked. Contact the venue for a suitable dog table.

- [Official venue and booking information](https://mclarensonthecorner.co.uk/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=McLarens%20on%20the%20Corner%2C%208%20Morningside%20Road%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH10%204DD)

### The Hermitage

**Pub dinner pick. Food-led neighbourhood pub.**

**Best for:** A Morningside pub meal when you can tell the venue about your dog in advance.

**The dog rule:** The Hermitage welcomes friendly dogs, but asks guests to say they are bringing one because a dog-free zone exists.

A Comiston Road food-led pub where the advance dog note helps the team plan a suitable table.

**Before you go:** Food is served daily with last orders at 9pm. Groups of eight or more require a £5 per-person deposit.

- [Official dog policy and bookings](https://hermitagebar.com/bookings)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Hermitage%2C%201-5%20Comiston%20Road%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH10%206AA)

## Old Town and Grassmarket

Two central food stops where the permitted dog area matters as much as the address.

### Cold Town House

**Rooftop pick. Brewhouse and rooftop food and beer.**

**Best for:** A Grassmarket meal with a well-behaved dog in the specifically permitted Brewhouse or Rooftop areas.

**The dog rule:** Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the Brewhouse and Rooftop. Do not treat the whole venue as dog-friendly.

A Grassmarket brewhouse and rooftop for food, beer and views, with a named dog-access boundary.

**Before you go:** The roof terrace has an 8.45pm last-food-order time. The venue accepts food, drink-only and group bookings.

- [Official dog policy and booking](https://coldtownhouse.co.uk/whats-on-cold-town-house/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cold%20Town%20House%2C%204%20Grassmarket%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH1%202JU)

### The Parliament Arms

**Royal Mile pub pick. Scottish pub and kitchen.**

**Best for:** A straightforward Old Town pub meal close to Holyrood, with a clearly stated dog welcome.

**The dog rule:** The official venue page says four-legged friends are always welcome.

A lower Royal Mile Scottish pub and kitchen, useful for a dog-friendly stop near Holyrood.

**Before you go:** Food is served until 9.30pm. Use the venue booking page to confirm a suitable dog table rather than assuming a walk-in at busy times.

- [Official venue and booking information](https://www.theparliamentarms.com/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Parliament%20Arms%2C%2067%20Canongate%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH8%208BT)

## Leith Shore

Four Shore-side places for a walk-in pub meal, a brewery taproom, a traditional booking and a French bistro.

### Teuchters Landing

**Walk-in waterside pick. Waterside freehouse with Scottish pub food.**

**Best for:** A food-led Leith Shore stop with indoor and outdoor space, a beer garden and pontoon setting.

**The dog rule:** Dogs are welcome on a lead. Dogs and prams are not allowed on advertised major rugby days.

A Shore freehouse for Scottish pub food, whisky and beer, with a stated lead rule for dogs.

**Before you go:** This branch is walk-ins only, so tables are first come, first served. Its official page lists food from noon to 9pm.

- [Official Leith venue information](https://www.teuchtersbar.co.uk/leith)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Teuchters%20Landing%2C%201a-1c%20Dock%20Place%2C%20Leith%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH6%206LU)

### Moonwake Taproom

**Taproom and pizza pick. Brewery taproom with Pizza Geeks table delivery.**

**Best for:** Craft beer and pizza where the dog can join inside or in the beer garden.

**The dog rule:** The official taproom page explicitly permits dogs in both the taproom and beer garden.

A brewery taproom where Pizza Geeks pizzas are ordered by QR code and delivered to the table.

**Before you go:** It is card-only and has a strict no-nuts policy. Groups over ten should contact the taproom to book.

- [Official taproom information](https://moonwakebeer.com/pages/taproom)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Moonwake%20Beer%20Co.%20Brewery%20and%20Taproom%2C%206A%20Tower%20Street%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH6%207BY)

### The King's Wark

**Traditional booking pick. Traditional Scottish pub and restaurant.**

**Best for:** A booked Leith Shore meal when you can tell the venue about your dog.

**The dog rule:** The venue welcomes dogs and asks guests to say they are bringing one at the time of booking.

A traditional Shore pub and restaurant where the booking note lets the team plan for a dog.

**Before you go:** Reservations are available for up to six. Groups of seven or more email the venue and may need a preorder or deposit.

- [Official dog policy and booking](https://www.thekingswarkpub.com/contact/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20King%27s%20Wark%2C%2036%20Shore%2C%20Leith%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH6%206QU)

### Chez Bernard

**French bistro pick. French wine bar and bistro.**

**Best for:** A Leith Shore bistro where dogs have a named four-legged menu.

**The dog rule:** Dogs are welcome at Chez Bernard. Its site also lists Le Petit Spécial, a menu for four-legged guests.

A French wine bar and bistro on the Shore for a dog-friendly food and wine stop.

**Before you go:** The venue lists noon-to-late daily service and a weekday lunch offer from noon to 4pm. Confirm later food service and reservations directly.

- [Official venue information](https://www.chezbernard.co.uk/)
- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chez%20Bernard%2C%2038%20Shore%2C%20Leith%2C%20Edinburgh%20EH6%206QU)