About PawPlaces

Dogs are family. They shouldn't have to stay at home while we enjoy a coffee with friends, browse the shops, head out for dinner or explore somewhere new.

At PawPlaces, we believe life is better when it's shared with your dog. Every outing is an opportunity to create memories, strengthen your bond and give your dog the mental stimulation that comes from experiencing the world alongside you.

Our mission is simple: to make it easier for people and their dogs to enjoy everyday life together.

Finding dog-friendly places isn't as simple as searching online.

Search engines and AI can only work with the information they find — and when it comes to dog-friendly businesses, that information is often incomplete, inconsistent or out of date.

One website might say dogs are welcome, another might say they aren't, and reviews can quickly become outdated.

PawPlaces is built to give you the information that traditional searches often can't.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that if one branch of a business allows dogs, they all do.

In reality, many cafés, restaurants, shops and pubs make their own decisions. One location may welcome dogs inside, while another branch of the same chain may not allow them at all.

That's why PawPlaces focuses on individual locations, helping you know exactly where your dog is welcome before you arrive.

No guessing. No awkward conversations at the door. No unnecessary journeys.

Accuracy matters.

Businesses can claim and verify their PawPlaces listing, giving owners the ability to keep information up to date and let customers know exactly what to expect.

From dog policies and facilities to opening hours and photos, verified listings give dog owners greater confidence that the information they're seeing is accurate and maintained by the people who know their business best.

Alongside verified business information, community reviews and suggested updates help keep PawPlaces as reliable as possible.

Some of the UK's most dog-friendly places are independent cafés, pubs, shops and local businesses.

PawPlaces exists to help people discover and support those businesses, giving them greater visibility while helping dog owners find welcoming places they might never have known about.

When you choose a dog-friendly business, you're supporting those that have chosen to welcome both you and your four-legged companion.

PawPlaces is more than a directory — it's a growing community built around one simple idea: dogs belong alongside us.

Whether you're planning a day out, a weekend away or just looking for somewhere to stop for lunch, PawPlaces helps you spend less time searching and more time making memories together.

Because life's best moments are even better when your dog gets to be part of them.