They’re our best friends, so don’t you think that dogs deserve a special Christmas outing?
These London establishments sure think so.They’re serving all manner of treats especially for our pups, including doggy bags, special meals and even dogtails.
Read on to discover the best doggy days out in the capital.
Smith & Whistle Piccadilly
Created in collaboration between the mixology team and David Jackson, a specialist in canine nutrition, Rover can choose from the Bubbly Bow Wow – dog-friendly pawsecco with liquidised blueberries – the Poochie Colada, which blends kale, broccoli and coconut water, and the Hound’s Hops, a mix of fresh mint and doggy beer. And from the terrace, humans can enjoy views of Green Park as well as craft beer, wine, and cocktails.Make a Tug Toy From Old Clothes. Does your dog love to play tug? Got some extra t-shirts lying around? Make your own toy by braiding one of your old t-shirts into a tug toy rather than throwing them out.
Gaucho Hampstead
Keep Dry Dog Food Fresh in a Sealed Container. Dog food can start to loose it’s freshness after it’s open. If you buy bags of dog food use an airtight sealed container to store it, the food will stay fresh for much longer inside a tightly sealed container.
Their ‘Doggy Sundays’ could take the shape of anything from an afternoon tea to a selection of treats and entertainment; all you have to do is book a table under your pet’s name.
Owners can tuck into the regular menu and, of course, there will be a doggy bag to take home…
M Victoria Westminster
Well-behaved pups are always welcome here, whether it’s for lunch, dinner or one of the their Pooch Parties. But you might want to head here on a Saturday, when they do a special ‘six-legged brunch’ for pets and their owners.
Most animals are creatures of habit. It will be important to develop a consistent schedule to follow with your new pet. Potty breaks at regular intervals, feeding at the same time(s) every day, playtime, walks – everything needs to be scheduled. At first, this can seem overwhelming but soon enough, you and your new pet will be on the same schedule.
While you tuck into anything from shakshuka, steak and eggs or a pancake stack, your furry friend can chow down on the likes of chicken jerky three ways, biltong risotto and peanut butter cookies – bon appétit!
Bluebird Café Chelsea
Teach your dog to file his or her own nails by attaching sandpaper to a piece of wood.
Dandie Dog Café Hampstead
What is not to love about a dedicated space for dogs and humans to hang
out together?
This charming café specialises in flavour packed, locally sourced vegetarian food for both you and your pet – you can munch on tofu scramble, smashed avo on toast or a selection of salads, while the furry one devours sausage and mash or banana pancakes.
And that’s before we’ve even got to the cakes… Non-dog owners are especially welcome and you might even bump into the café founder’s pet pooches, Cookie and Buddy Bruiser.INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PET: Scientists believe that the world’s first known dog lived 31,700 years ago. This prehistoric dog resembled a large Siberian Husky.
Love Shack Hackney
Sink back into one of their hammocks or bean bags, order a coconut laksa or tempeh caesar salad, and watch your pup making friends with the ones already on-site.
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