Dog-friendly pubs and cafés
Places near the hills that say on their own websites that dogs are welcome, with their policy in their own words where they give one.
Every place here says dogs are welcome, but many mean the bar or garden rather than the dining room, and policies change. If you want to eat with your dog, ask when you book. Water bowls and towels aren’t a given: carry your own.
Pair a pub with a walk: our pub walks list the pubs nearest the finish of every route, and the dog-friendly walks have notes on livestock and leads.
West Malvern
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Pub · West Malvern
A community-owned village pub in West Malvern, close to the Dingle car park and the western paths up to the Beacon. There is no pub car park.
- Dogs welcome
Website for The Brewers Arms (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Brewers Arms (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
Upper Colwall
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Pub · Upper Colwall
A freehouse in Upper Colwall on the western slopes that bills itself as a stop after a walk on the hills.
- Dogs welcome
Website for The Chase Inn (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Chase Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon, Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche
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Café · Upper Colwall
A small visitor centre and community café just west of the Wyche Cutting, with a free car park. Well-behaved dogs are allowed inside.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Website for Malvern Hills GeoCentre and Cafe H2O (opens in a new tab) Directions to Malvern Hills GeoCentre and Cafe H2O (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
Colwall
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Hotel · Colwall
A country-house hotel in Colwall village, close to the station and handy for car-free walks over the ridge. Dogs are welcome in some rooms. Afternoon tea needs 48 hours’ notice.
Dogs: Dogs welcome in some rooms for £15 per dog per night, and in the bar and garden on a lead (not the restaurant).
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Colwall Park Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Colwall Park Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Colwall to Great Malvern over the hills, Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche
Birtsmorton
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Pub · Birtsmorton
At Birtsmorton, about 5 km south-east of British Camp: a drive from the hills, but a quiet country pub for the southern end. Dogs welcome on a lead.
Dogs: In their words: “Yes, well behaved dogs are more than welcome on a lead.”
- Dogs welcome
- Garden
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Farmers Arms (opens in a new tab) Call Farmers Arms Directions to Farmers Arms (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
Great Malvern
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Bakery and café · Great Malvern
At the top of the town centre on Worcester Road: bread, cakes and lunch to take up the hill. It has a dedicated dog-friendly area inside.
Dogs: In their words: “We also have a dedicated dog-friendly area inside.”
- Dogs welcome
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for FAUN Bakery & Café (opens in a new tab) Call FAUN Bakery & Café Directions to FAUN Bakery & Café (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
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Pub · Great Malvern
A freehouse on Bank Street in Malvern, with food and cask ales.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
- Near a station
Website for The Nag's Head (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Nag's Head (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon, St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
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Pub · Great Malvern
On St Ann’s Road, the lane up to St Ann’s Well, so it sits right on the walk from the town centre onto the hills. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub.
Dogs: In their words: “we proudly welcome well-behaved dogs into the whole pub at The Red Lion”
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
- Near a station
- Garden
Website for The Red Lion (opens in a new tab) Call The Red Lion Directions to The Red Lion (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
Malvern Link
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Café · Malvern Link
At the Morgan Motor Company’s visitor centre in Malvern Link: a lunch or tea stop if you visit the Morgan factory. Dogs welcome.
Dogs: In their words: “Yes, your dogs are very welcome to join you on your visit.”
- Dogs welcome
- Near a station
- Afternoon tea
Website for FAUN at Morgan Experience (opens in a new tab) Call FAUN at Morgan Experience Directions to FAUN at Morgan Experience (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
British Camp
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Hotel · British Camp
Directly across the road from the British Camp car park, so it is the obvious stop before or after the hillfort. The hotel says walking maps are available from reception.
Dogs: Dogs welcome in the Oak Lounge bar and outside. Ask about rooms.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Breakfast
- Food on site
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Malvern Hills Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Malvern Hills Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Black Hill easier-access trail, British Camp and reservoir circular
St Ann's Well
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Café · St Ann's Well
Halfway up the classic climb from the town to the Worcestershire Beacon, in the old well house. Vegetarian, with outdoor seating.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Website for St Ann's Well Café (opens in a new tab) Directions to St Ann's Well Café (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern, Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
Welland
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Restaurant · Welland
A food-led inn at Welland, about 4 km east of British Camp: a drive rather than a walk from the hills. Call ahead if you plan to bring a dog.
Dogs: In their words: “if you plan to bring your dog(s), to call and make us aware”
- Dogs welcome
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Inn at Welland (opens in a new tab) Call The Inn at Welland Directions to The Inn at Welland (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall
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Café · Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall
A tearoom on Jubilee Drive with a balcony looking west over Herefordshire, close to the Jubilee Drive car parks. It says booking is essential for breakfast and lunch.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Website for The Kettle Sings (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Kettle Sings (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche, Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive
Malvern Wells
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Inn · Malvern Wells
On the A449 below the eastern slopes at Malvern Wells, a short climb from the Wyche. The inn describes itself as family and dog friendly.
Dogs: In their words: “we are a family and dog friendly bar/restaurant”
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Food on site
- Rooms
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Railway Inn (opens in a new tab) Call The Railway Inn Directions to The Railway Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
Upper Wyche
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Inn · Upper Wyche
High on the eastern side by the Wyche Cutting, close to the Beacon Road car parks, with views over the Severn Vale.
Dogs: The pub says it is dog friendly. Ask about rooms.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Food on site
- Rooms
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Wyche Inn (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Wyche Inn (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
- Walks nearby: Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
We list places on merit and nobody pays to appear in the lists above. Paid placements are always labelled. Opening hours change, especially out of season, so check before you travel.