# Dog-friendly restaurants in York with clear dog rules Last checked: 15 September 2026. Eight checked food-led places across three central York planning areas. Dog arrangements can change, so reopen the official source before you leave. ## Minster and Stonegate Three central choices where the permitted seating area or booking note matters. ### Café No.8 Bistro Modern fine-dining bistro **Best for:** A small, food-led evening or Sunday lunch near the Minster when you can phone ahead. **Dog arrangement:** Dogs are welcome when calm, close to the table, quiet, off furniture and clear of walkways. An independent modern bistro on Gillygate, with a limited number of covers. **Find it:** At 8 Gillygate, north of York Minster. **Before you go:** Phone 01904 653074 before bringing a dog because the bistro has about 40 covers. - [Official dog policy](https://cafeno8.co.uk/news/dogs-welcome-at-cafe-no-8/) - [Café No.8 Bistro](https://cafeno8.co.uk/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caf%C3%A9+No.8+Bistro%2C+8+Gillygate%2C+York+YO31+7EQ) ### Pho York Vietnamese noodle soups, bowls and sharing starters **Best for:** Noodle soups, bowls and sharing starters near the Minster, with booking and walk-in flexibility. **Dog arrangement:** Pho says dogs are welcome in almost all restaurants; shopping-centre branches are the stated exception. A Low Petergate Vietnamese restaurant with a mostly gluten-free menu. **Find it:** At 75 Low Petergate by the Minster. **Before you go:** Bookings are accepted and the York branch keeps space for walk-ins. - [Pho dog policy](https://www.phocafe.co.uk/faqs/) - [Pho York branch](https://www.phocafe.co.uk/locations/york/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pho+York%2C+75+Low+Petergate%2C+York+YO1+7HY) ### The Botanist York Food, cocktails and selected live music **Best for:** Food and cocktails on Stonegate when a dog-permitted bar or outdoor table suits the plan. **Dog arrangement:** Dogs are welcome only in the bar and outdoor areas. A Stonegate venue serving food and cocktails, with selected live music. **Find it:** At 15 Stonegate. **Before you go:** Request a dog-permitted bar or outdoor table when booking. - [Official York dog policy](https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/york) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Botanist+York%2C+15-19+Stonegate%2C+York+YO1+8ZW) ## Central lanes and Piccadilly Three central places for all-day dining, late food or flexible food-hall visits. ### Bill’s York All-day breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner **Best for:** Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner on Coney Street when the dog can stay on lead by the table. **Dog arrangement:** Dogs must be well behaved, on a lead and close to the table. An all-day York branch with tables of different sizes and a semi-private dining area. **Find it:** At 12 Coney Street. **Before you go:** Book for a specific time when it matters. - [Bill’s York branch](https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/york/) - [Bill’s dog policy](https://bills-website.co.uk/faqs/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bill%27s+York%2C+12+Coney+Street%2C+York+YO1+9NA) ### Kennedy’s Independent bar and restaurant **Best for:** Lunch through late food in an independent Little Stonegate bar and restaurant. **Dog arrangement:** The venue says dogs are always welcome. A Little Stonegate venue for food, cocktails and regular live music. **Find it:** At 1 Little Stonegate. **Before you go:** Check live-music timing and table availability directly. - [Official venue information](https://www.kennedysbaryork.co.uk/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kennedy%27s+Bar+%26+Restaurant%2C+Little+Stonegate%2C+York) ### SPARK:York Independent food hall with food traders and bars **Best for:** A flexible Piccadilly food-hall visit when you do not need to reserve a table. **Dog arrangement:** Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout SPARK, including the co-working space. A collection of independent food traders and bars at the SPARK:York venue. **Find it:** At 17 to 21 Piccadilly. **Before you go:** SPARK takes no reservations. Food traders open from noon, or 11am on Saturday. - [SPARK visitor and dog information](https://www.sparkyork.org/visit/) - [SPARK food and opening information](https://www.sparkyork.org/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SPARK%3AYork%2C+17-21+Piccadilly%2C+York+YO1+9PB) ## Micklegate and North Street Two dog-friendly places with their own seating and quiet-time boundaries. ### The Whippet Inn Steak, fish and seafood restaurant **Best for:** A North Street meal when the dog can use the bar or garden terrace and the party is aged 14 and above. **Dog arrangement:** Dogs are welcome only in the bar and garden terrace area. A steak, fish and seafood restaurant near Micklegate with restricted dog seating. **Find it:** At 15 North Street, near Micklegate. **Before you go:** Call 01904 500660 to check dog space. Guests must be aged 14 and above. The front entrance has three shallow steps; arranged garden access may be possible. - [Whippet Inn dog and access policy](https://thewhippetinn.co.uk/contact/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Whippet+Inn%2C+15+North+Street%2C+York+YO1+6JD) ### FortyFive Vinyl Café Coffee, grilled-cheese sandwiches and drinks **Best for:** Coffee, grilled cheese and records on Micklegate before a performance or daytime close. **Dog arrangement:** The venue describes itself as a relaxed, dog-friendly café. A dog-friendly café, bar and record store with a listening-room programme. **Find it:** At 29 Micklegate. **Before you go:** Open 10am to 5pm daily. On live-music nights it closes from 5pm to 7pm, and the listening room asks for quiet during performances. - [Official FortyFive information](https://www.fortyfiveuk.com/) - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=FortyFive+Vinyl+Caf%C3%A9%2C+29+Micklegate%2C+York+YO1+6JH)