# Dog-friendly restaurants in Leeds

Last checked: 16 September 2026.

## City centre and Wellington Place

Three proper city-centre meals near the station and The Light, ranging from Indian sharing food to Italian plates and Caribbean dishes.

### Bundobust Leeds

**Dining:** Indian vegetarian restaurant

**Best for:** A central vegetarian Indian sharing meal near Leeds station where the operator positively welcomes dogs.

**Dog rule:** Bundobust welcomes dogs and provides dog biscuits.

**Summary:** Indian vegetarian street food and craft beer, with sharing dishes such as chaat, vada pav, bhel and dhal.

**Practical:** Book a table for a chosen time, though the operator keeps walk-in space. Kitchen closes one hour before the bar.

**Arrival:** Use the named Bundobust Leeds entrance at 6 Mill Hill, a short walk from Leeds station and Briggate.

- [Dog policy](https://bundobust.com/faq/)
- [Food and venue](https://bundobust.com/locations/leeds/)
- [Bundobust on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bundobust%20Leeds%2C%206%20Mill%20Hill%2C%20Leeds%20LS1%205DQ)

### Veeno Leeds

**Dining:** Italian restaurant and wine bar

**Best for:** An Italian sharing-board or pasta meal at Wellington Place, close to Leeds station.

**Dog rule:** Veeno welcomes dogs at its Leeds branch.

**Summary:** Italian wine bar and restaurant serving antipasti, sharing boards, pizza and fresh pasta alongside Sicilian wines.

**Practical:** Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead is recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. The lunch set is limited to Monday to Friday, noon to 3pm.

**Arrival:** Use the named Veeno Leeds entrance at 5 Wellington Place. The operator identifies nearby Wellington Place car parking.

- [Dog policy](https://veenobars.com/pages/leeds)
- [Veeno Leeds - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Veeno%20Leeds%2C%205%20Wellington%20Place%2C%20Leeds%20LS1%204AP)

### Turtle Bay Leeds

**Dining:** Caribbean restaurant

**Best for:** A Caribbean lunch or dinner near Millennium Square and The Light.

**Dog rule:** Turtle Bay welcomes dogs at its Leeds branch.

**Summary:** Caribbean restaurant serving jerk chicken, curry goat, Trini doubles, mac and cheese, vegan and vegetarian options, plus brunch and sharing plates.

**Practical:** Walk-ins are welcome, but the operator recommends booking ahead for evenings, weekends and larger groups.

**Arrival:** Use the named Turtle Bay Leeds entrance at 14 The Light on The Headrow, near Millennium Square.

- [Dog policy](https://turtlebay.co.uk/restaurants/leeds)
- [Turtle Bay Leeds on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Turtle%20Bay%20Leeds)

## Waterside and Holbeck

Two canal and dock settings where the operators explicitly welcome dogs, with different service and booking patterns.

### Water Lane Boathouse

**Dining:** Pub and pizza kitchen

**Best for:** A canal-side pizza or sandwich meal after a city-centre walk, with an unusually clear all-areas dog welcome.

**Dog rule:** Dogs are very welcome in all areas at Water Lane Boathouse.

**Summary:** A canal-side pub kitchen serving sourdough pizzas, hot and cold sandwiches and salad bowls.

**Practical:** Friday after 5pm and all Saturday are walk-in only. At other times walk-ins remain available, but larger groups should email the bookings team.

**Arrival:** Use the named Water Lane Boathouse entrance at Canal Wharf by Lock Number One. Main bar access is step-free; the mezzanine has 16 steps and lower bar is two steps down.

- [Dog policy](https://waterlaneboathouse.com/contact/)
- [Food and venue](https://waterlaneboathouse.com/about/)
- [Booking details](https://waterlaneboathouse.com/bookings/)
- [Water Lane Boathouse on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Water%20Lane%20Boathouse%2C%20Canal%20Wharf%2C%20Leeds%20LS11%205PS)

### The Canary

**Dining:** Waterside bar and kitchen

**Best for:** A Leeds Dock burger or brunch beside the Royal Armouries, where the operator directly lists dog-friendly access.

**Dog rule:** The Canary welcomes dogs.

**Summary:** A waterside bar and kitchen with burgers, wings, loaded fries, salads and desserts, plus brunch.

**Practical:** Book online for a table. The kitchen is open until 8pm, earlier than the bar's 11pm close.

**Arrival:** Use the named The Canary entrance at The Dockside in Leeds Dock, close to the Royal Armouries.

- [Dog policy](https://www.canarybar.co.uk/)
- [Food and venue](https://www.canarybar.co.uk/main-menu)
- [The Canary on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Canary%2C%20Leeds%20Dock%2C%20The%20Dockside%2C%20Leeds%20LS10%201EG)

## North and east Leeds

Three neighbourhood meal choices from Meanwood to Oakwood, including the clearest bar-only rule in the shortlist.

### The Mustard Pot

**Dining:** Pub restaurant

**Best for:** A Chapel Allerton pub meal where the operator explicitly invites dogs alongside the family and friends.

**Dog rule:** The Mustard Pot welcomes dogs alongside your family and friends.

**Summary:** A pub restaurant with grills, burgers, pub classics and Sunday roasts.

**Practical:** Book a table for a chosen time. The current site publishes food service daily until 8pm.

**Arrival:** Use The Mustard Pot entrance at 20 Stainbeck Lane in Chapel Allerton.

- [Dog policy](https://www.mustardpotleeds.co.uk/)
- [The Mustard Pot on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Mustard+Pot/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x48795bef5cc7f929:0x2dc91f067b63269a!8m2!3d53.8292311!4d-1.5401164!16s%2Fg%2F1tdk9ll9!19sChIJKfnHXO9beUgRmiZjewYfyS0?authuser=0&hl=en&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIJJjKgBIAVAD&rclk=1)

### Three Cottages Cafe

**Dining:** Park-side café

**Best for:** A Meanwood Park breakfast or lunch stop when a walk-in dog-friendly bar or garden table suits the day.

**Dog rule:** Dogs are welcome in the bar area and outdoor terrace or garden, but not in the restaurant. Online bookings are restaurant-only, while the dog-friendly bar is walk-in.

**Summary:** A park-side café serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and Sunday roast.

**Practical:** Online restaurant bookings do not accommodate dogs. Use the walk-in bar or garden and confirm that your chosen meal can be served there.

**Arrival:** Use the named Three Cottages Cafe arrival at Meanwood Park on Green Road. The bar closes earlier seasonally, at 5pm October to March and 6pm April to September.

- [Dog policy](https://threecottagescafe.co.uk/book-now/)
- [Three Cottages, Meanwood Park on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Three%20Cottages%20Cafe%2C%20Meanwood%20Park%2C%20Green%20Road%2C%20Leeds%20LS6%204LE)

### The Clock Inn

**Dining:** Taproom and pie kitchen

**Best for:** An Oakwood pie meal with a clear lead-and-furniture rule and no booking system to navigate.

**Dog rule:** Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must stay on a lead and off furniture.

**Summary:** A Salt taproom serving Yorkshire pies with mash, peas and gravy, including vegetarian choices.

**Practical:** The venue does not take ordinary table bookings, so arrive as a walk-in. Food service is Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Friday and Saturday daytime to 9pm, and Sunday to 4.30pm.

**Arrival:** Use the named The Clock Inn entrance at 488 Roundhay Road in Oakwood.

- [Dog policy](https://taps.saltbeerfactory.co.uk/oakwood/)
- [The Clock Inn on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Clock%20Inn%2C%20488%20Roundhay%20Road%2C%20Leeds%20LS8%202HU)

## Questions about dog-friendly restaurants in Leeds

### Where are dogs explicitly welcome in all areas?

Water Lane Boathouse states that dogs are welcome in all areas. Other venues have their own published welcomes or specific dog-eligible spaces, so check the individual card when choosing a table.

### Can I reserve a weekend table at Water Lane Boathouse?

Friday after 5pm and all Saturday are walk-in only. At other times, check the booking page or contact the team for a larger group.

### Can I book Three Cottages Cafe online with a dog?

Online bookings are for the restaurant, where dogs are not allowed. Use the walk-in bar, terrace or garden, and confirm that the meal you want is served in that space.

### Which places need a food-service check?

The Canary kitchen closes at 8pm and Bundobust closes its kitchen an hour before the bar. The Clock Inn serves food on selected days from Wednesday to Sunday, so check the current kitchen hours before setting out.