A researched Glasgow dining guide

Dog-friendly restaurants in Glasgow with clear dog rules

Eight checked food-led restaurants, cafés and bars across three Glasgow planning areas.

Researched from official sourcesLast checked 23 September 2026
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Brunch with coffee and orange juice at Ocho on Speirs Wharf.
Brunch at Ocho, Speirs Wharf.

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The shortlist is grouped around practical Glasgow areas, not a citywide quota. Read the dog rule on the card before you book, especially where a venue asks for a booking note or describes a particular arrangement.

What “dog friendly” means here

We only include a venue when a current first-party source states its dog policy. That does not mean every room, table or time suits every dog. Read the highlighted rule, mention your dog when booking and reopen the official link before travelling.

West Glasgow dining between the Clyde and Great Western Road

Finnieston and West End

Five food-led stops for Mediterranean plates, pizza, all-day brunch and café food, each with a stated dog arrangement.

Finnieston

Sano Pizza Finnieston

Pizza from Sano.

Pizza pick: Neapolitan pizza

Best for: Pizza with a booking note so the venue can allocate a suitable dog table.

The dog ruleThe official branch page says it is dog-friendly and asks guests to add a note so staff can allocate a suitable table.

A Finnieston pizza restaurant on Argyle Street with bookings and walk-ins.

Add the dog to the booking note. The venue has live online availability and keeps walk-in tables back; groups over 12 should contact the branch. Its listed hours are noon to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and noon to 11pm Friday and Saturday.

  • Pizza
  • Bookings and walk-ins
  • Mention dog when booking

Finnieston

Gloriosa

Interior of Gloriosa in Finnieston.

Mediterranean pick: Mediterranean restaurant and bar

Best for: A Finnieston dinner or drinks table with Mediterranean cooking.

The dog ruleThe official venue describes Gloriosa as dog friendly.

A Mediterranean restaurant and bar on Argyle Street in Finnieston.

Use the official venue directly to check the current table arrangements before travelling with a dog.

  • Mediterranean
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Dog friendly

Finnieston

The Brunch Club

Plated brunch at The Brunch Club in Finnieston.

All-day brunch pick: All-day brunch

Best for: A daytime Finnieston brunch without a bookings system.

The dog ruleThe official venue describes The Brunch Club as dog friendly.

An all-day brunch stop on Old Dumbarton Road.

The venue does not take bookings, so plan for a walk-in visit and check the current opening details on the official site.

  • All-day brunch
  • Walk-ins
  • Dog friendly

Finnieston

Civerinos Finnieston

Restaurant interior at Civerinos Finnieston.

Pizza and booking pick: Pizza restaurant

Best for: A Finnieston pizza table when you want to book ahead.

The dog ruleThe official Finnieston location says all Civerinos sites are dog friendly.

A branch-level Finnieston pizza option on Radnor Street.

The location supports bookings. Confirm the current table arrangement with the named Finnieston branch when reserving with a dog.

  • Pizza
  • Bookings
  • Branch-specific action

West End

Kothel GWR

Kothel GWR corner frontage and terrace in Glasgow.

Coffee and cake pick: Mediterranean sandwiches, cakes and coffee

Best for: A Great Western Road daytime stop with indoor or outdoor seating.

The dog ruleThe official GWR page describes Kothel as dog friendly and says dogs can have treats.

A Great Western Road café for Mediterranean sandwiches, cakes and coffee.

Kothel GWR is walk-ins only. It has indoor and outdoor seating, so check the current service details before setting out.

  • Coffee and cakes
  • Walk-ins
  • Indoor and outdoor seating

Candleriggs and Renfield Street

Merchant City and City Centre

Two choices for a Merchant City pub meal or booking-led city-centre food, with their current dog policy linked below.

Merchant City

Bar 91

Bar 91 frontage and terrace on Candleriggs in Merchant City.

Pub meal pick: Breakfast, burgers, small plates and Mediterranean mains

Best for: A Merchant City meal with breakfast through dinner choices.

The dog ruleThe official venue describes Bar 91 as dog friendly.

A food-led bar on Candleriggs with breakfast, burgers, small plates and Mediterranean mains.

Opening times vary through the week, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. Check current hours and table availability directly before setting out.

  • Breakfast to dinner
  • Weekend brunch
  • Dog friendly

City Centre

The Raven

Food spread from The Raven in Glasgow city centre.

City-centre booking pick: Food and drink bar

Best for: A city-centre food or drink booking with a stated dog-friendly arrangement.

The dog ruleThe official booking page labels The Raven dog-friendly.

A Renfield Street city-centre venue with food-and-drink and drinks-only booking choices.

Use the official booking page to choose food and drink or drinks only, then confirm the suitable table arrangement with the venue.

  • City centre
  • Food or drinks bookings
  • Dog friendly

Canal-side food near Port Dundas

Speirs Wharf

A canal-side brunch, lunch and cocktails choice with its own dog-friendly details.

Speirs Wharf

Ocho

Plated brunch and drinks from Ocho on Speirs Wharf.

Canal-side brunch pick: Brunch, lunch and cocktails

Best for: A Speirs Wharf brunch or lunch where the dog can have treats and a doggie menu.

The dog ruleThe official venue describes Ocho as super dog-friendly and offers a doggie menu and treats.

A Speirs Wharf venue for brunch, lunch and cocktails.

The official venue advises booking. Check the current dog-table and opening arrangements before visiting.

  • Brunch and lunch
  • Booking advised
  • Doggie menu

The useful short answers

Questions about dog-friendly restaurants in Glasgow

Can dogs go inside restaurants in Glasgow?

There is no single Glasgow-wide rule. Each venue has its own arrangement, so read the dog rule on the card and reopen the linked official source before booking.

When should I mention my dog when booking?

Always follow the venue’s own direction. Sano specifically asks for a booking note so it can allocate a suitable table, while several other cards point to the official booking page for current arrangements.

Where can I find a walk-in table with a dog?

The Brunch Club and Kothel GWR do not take bookings, while Sano has walk-ins alongside bookings. Check the official source on the day because queues and service arrangements can change.

What should I check on the day?

Confirm the branch, current dog arrangement, food-service time and booking or walk-in policy. Bring water, keep your dog close to the table and choose another plan if the room, queue or weather will not suit them.

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