Best Dog-Friendly Pubs in Glasgow 2026

Quick answer: The best dog-friendly pubs in Glasgow for 2026 are Inn Deep, The Left Bank, Jinty McGuinty’s, Cottiers and The Drake in the West End, The Ben Nevis and Lebowskis in Finnieston, Sloans and Bar 91 in the city centre, and The Bungo, The Allison Arms, Heraghty’s and The Granary on the Southside. Most keep water bowls behind the bar, a fair few have treats or a proper dog menu, and the likes of WEST on the Green and Drygate have big beer gardens for the dry days. Phone ahead at peak times, since some only allow dogs in certain areas.

Glasgow is one of the best cities in the UK for a pint with your dug. Loads of bars here treat dogs as regulars, not a nuisance, and you’ll find water stations, biscuit jars and the odd full pup menu dotted about. We’ve kept this list to places that are genuinely open in 2026 and actually welcome dogs, not ones that tolerate them through gritted teeth. We dropped both BrewDog branches, which shut for good in March 2026, and we left out venues that turned out to be in Balloch or Edinburgh rather than Glasgow proper. Below are 19 spots we rate, grouped by area, so there’s something near wherever you and the dog end up. Last updated June 2026.

How we picked these dog-friendly pubs

We only included bars and pubs that confirm dogs are welcome inside or in a usable outdoor space, that are trading right now in 2026, and that sit inside Glasgow rather than the wider commuter belt. We checked recent reviews, the venues’ own pages and dog-friendly directories, then cross-referenced opening status so you’re not turning up at a shutter. Where a place limits dogs to certain areas or times, we’ve said so. Price-wise, expect a pint of craft or lager to land around 5.50 to 7 pounds across most of these, a cask ale a bit less in the traditional boozers, and pub mains roughly 12 to 18 pounds in the gastro spots. The old-school bars like Heraghty’s and The Laurieston are noticeably cheaper for a drink. Water and treats for the dog are free everywhere on this list.

Dog-friendly pubs in Glasgow at a glance

West End dog-friendly pubs

Inn Deep

Sat in the railway arches on Great Western Road at Kelvinbridge, right over the River Kelvin, Inn Deep is probably the most-loved dog spot in the city. Free water and biscuits sit on the bar, the staff are sound, and there’s a whole #dugsofinndeep thing going on Instagram. The riverside terrace is a cracker on a dry day, and Kelvingrove Park is a stick’s throw away for a pre-pint leg-stretch. Pizza comes out the kitchen from Sub Rosa and it’s properly filling for the money, so reckon on around 15 to 25 a head with a couple of drinks. Address is 445 Great Western Road, G12 8HH, open daily into the evening, busiest on sunny afternoons and after work. Best all-rounder if you want craft beer, food and a dog welcome in one go.

The Left Bank

On Gibson Street, The Left Bank has welcomed dogs since it opened back in 2006 and it kept the policy when it relaunched as a vinyl listening bar. Staff are lovely with dogs and put out fresh water and treats without being asked. It’s a relaxed, grown-up room for brunch, small plates, natural wine or a cocktail with the dog at your feet and a record spinning. Food leans modern European with proper vegan and gluten-free options, so it suits a long lazy afternoon more than a quick pint. You’re at 33 to 35 Gibson Street, G12 8NX, open seven days from 10am until late. Best for a date or a slow Sunday with the dog dozing under the table.

Jinty McGuinty’s

This Irish bar has been part of the Ashton Lane cobbles since 1991, and Jinty McGuinty’s runs its own wee Dog Bar where you can grab water and biscuits for the pup. There’s live music seven nights, a heated beer garden out the back and a fire inside, so the weather doesn’t really matter. The Guinness is poured properly and it’s one of the few genuinely lively dog-friendly rooms in the West End. It gets rammed at weekends, so aim for a weekday or an afternoon if your dog isn’t keen on crowds. Find it at 23 Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ, open daily 11am to midnight. Best for a singalong night where the dog won’t bat an eye at the noise.

Cottiers

A converted 1865 church on Hyndland Street, Cottiers is a bar, restaurant and theatre rolled into one, and the dog welcome runs deep. There’s a dog menu the chef put together and a “dog of the day” on their Instagram. Water bowls flow freely, there’s a fire for winter and a genuinely lovely enclosed beer garden under the floodlit steeple for summer. Dogs are fine in the main bar, just not the Attic upstairs. Expect modern Scottish food at around 20 to 35 a head with drinks. You’re at 93 to 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU. Best for a special occasion or a summer evening in one of the prettiest gardens in town.

The Drake

On the corner of Lynedoch Street in Woodlands, The Drake is a cosy gastro bar with bare-brick walls and a coal fire. They keep water bowls topped up and the kitchen will sort dog-friendly bits. The clever part is the covered and heated beer gardens front and rear, so you’re never stuck when the Glasgow weather turns, which it will. Food is good value pub cooking, drinks are fair, and the feel is local and unfussy. It’s at 1 Lynedoch Street, G3 6EF, open from noon Tuesday to Friday and from 11am at weekends. Best for a rainy day when you still want the dog out and a bit of fresh air.

The Hug and Pint

Down at the Woodlands end of Great Western Road, The Hug and Pint is a fully vegan bar and kitchen with a legendary grassroots music venue in the basement. Staff are happy to bring water for the dog, the craft beer and cider range is solid, and the Asian-inspired small plates are a genuine reason to come even if you eat meat. It’s a bit alternative and a bit scruffy in the best way. Bands like Mitski and Big Thief played their first Scottish shows down the stairs here. You’re at 171 Great Western Road, G4 9AW. Best for a younger crowd who want good vegan food, a pint and a gig with the dog in tow before the support comes on.

Finnieston dog-friendly bars

The Ben Nevis

A proper traditional pub at the Finnieston end of Argyle Street, The Ben Nevis has stone walls, dark wood, a roaring fire and somewhere near 300 whiskies behind the bar. Dogs are treated as regulars, with pats, treats and water all on offer, and the staff run a Dogs of the Ben Nevis page on Instagram. There’s traditional folk music on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from about 9pm, which is some of the best free trad in the city. Drinks are reasonable for the area, so a couple of pints and a dram won’t sting. It’s at 1147 Argyle Street, G3 8TB, open noon to midnight. Best for whisky, fiddle music and a dog snoozing by the fire.

Lebowskis

Big Lebowski themed, White Russians and over-the-top burgers, and dogs welcome, Lebowskis sits at 1008 Argyle Street in Finnieston. Ask at the bar and they’ll bring water for the dog. The burgers are the draw, the White Russians are the stuff of legend, and there’s live music on Thursdays and Sundays with DJs at the weekend. It’s a corner tenement room that fills up fast on a Friday night, so it’s handy if you’re doing a Finnieston wander and want a dog-friendly stop with proper food. Reckon on 15 to 25 a head. Best for a burger and a cocktail with mates and the dog along for the ride.

City centre and Merchant City

Sloans

Tucked off the Argyll Arcade, Sloans is Glasgow’s oldest bar and restaurant, going back to 1797 as a coffee house. Dogs are welcome, and the real treat is the fairy-lit courtyard beer garden out the back, which feels miles away from the shopping crowds on Buchanan Street. The mac ‘n’ cheese is famous, there’s a Friday ceilidh up in the Grand Ballroom, and the whole place is set over three floors of old Glasgow grandeur. It’s at 62 Argyll Arcade, G2 8BG. Best for a city-centre pit stop with the dog when you need somewhere with proper character and a sun-trap garden.

Bar 91

In the heart of the Merchant City on the Candleriggs cobbles, Bar 91 has been a Glasgow regular for over 27 years and dogs are part of the crew. In winter it’s a candlelit hideaway, and come summer the front opens right out onto the street so you can watch the world go by with a pint and the dog at your feet. There’s all-day breakfast at weekends from 9am, Sunday roasts from noon, plus craft beer, cocktails and live jazz. It’s at 91 Candleriggs, G1 1NP. Best for brunch or a Sunday roast with the dog when you’re knocking about town.

The Butterfly and the Pig

On Bath Street in a quirky old Georgian townhouse, The Butterfly and the Pig has been going since 2005 and is dog-friendly in the bar. It’s a mad warren of a place with a bar, a restaurant and a separate tea room, all done out in mismatched vintage clutter. The bar runs daily from noon till late with live entertainment most nights, from pub quizzes to jazz sessions, plus the odd murder-mystery dining night. Food is home-cooked Scottish comfort stuff. The bar is at 153 Bath Street, G2 4SQ. Best for a cosy, oddball night out in the city centre with the dog tucked beside you.

Southside dog-friendly pubs

The Bungo

A gastro bar and kitchen in the heart of Strathbungo, The Bungo on Nithsdale Road is dead relaxed about dogs. There’s fresh water, belly rubs and treats on hand, and you can sit up at the bar where the dog gets its own bowl. Larger hounds are no bother, the staff just make room, and you’ll often see a few dugs mingling among the diners. It’s good for brunch, lunch or an evening drink, and the food is a step above the usual pub fare. Reckon on 15 to 28 a head with drinks. Best all-rounder on the Southside for dog owners who also want to eat well.

The Allison Arms

Open since 1884 on Pollokshaws Road in Pollokshields, the Allison Arms is a beloved Southside institution with a huge craft beer fridge and a big single malt range. They’re completely relaxed about dogs and keep treats and water on hand, though note they can be stricter about dogs late on at weekends, so go earlier in the day to be safe. The U-shaped bar is built for a blether with the regulars, and you can bring food in or get it delivered to your table. Drinks are good value for the quality. Best for a proper craft-beer session in a no-nonsense local where the dog is genuinely welcome.

Heraghty’s

A short walk along Pollokshaws Road, Heraghty’s is a gorgeous old Irish tenement bar that’s been in the same family since 1973, with a carved gantry, mirrors and an interior that CAMRA rates as historically important. Dogs are welcome, it’s cash-friendly and cheap, and locals reckon it pours the best pint of Guinness on the Southside. There’s also over 100 malt whiskies if Guinness isn’t your thing. No food and no fuss, just a brilliant traditional boozer for a quiet pint. It’s at 708 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AD. Best value drink on this list and the pick for anyone who wants an honest, old-school bar with the dog at heel.

The Granary

Just a short stroll from Queen’s Park in Shawlands, The Granary is a traditional pub known for its real ales and decent pub grub. Dogs are welcome in the front bar, though not in the restaurant section, and the staff have been known to slip them a treat and sort a water bowl. It’s an unpretentious, characterful spot that locals rate as one of the best in the area, and it’s handy if you’ve just walked the dog round Queen’s Park. Drinks and food are fairly priced for what you get. Best for a post-park pint with the dog when you want real ale and a proper Southside local.

The Rum Shack

Glasgow’s original Caribbean bar, The Rum Shack on Pollokshaws Road in Strathbungo is dog-friendly and unlike anywhere else on this list. There’s over 100 rums from round the world, Caribbean beers, cocktails and a kitchen doing proper island food, plus a 250-capacity music venue out the back running reggae, comedy and community nights. It’s open from 4pm midweek and noon at weekends, late on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring the dog for an early drink before the music kicks off. It’s at 657 to 659 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AB. Best for something different, a rum cocktail and a bit of culture with the dog along.

East End dog-friendly pubs

WEST on the Green

Housed in the iconic red-brick Templeton Building on Glasgow Green, WEST on the Green brews its own German-style lagers on site to the 1516 purity law. The beer hall and the beer garden are both dog-friendly, with water bowls provided and dogs welcome right up to closing. The garden is one of the biggest in Glasgow at over 40 tables, so there’s loads of room for the dog even on a busy day. Order a St Mungo lager and a Berlin-style currywurst from the Kiosk, available every day from noon. It’s voted best pub in the city more than once for a reason. Best for a sunny-day session with a big group and the dogs running about underfoot.

Drygate

Round behind the Necropolis at 85 Drygate in the East End, Drygate is a working brewery with a bar, kitchen and a cracking beer garden. Dogs get a fresh bowl of water on arrival, plenty of fuss, and there’s even a dog menu. There are 23 rotating taps, a big can and bottle range, and a window straight into the brewhouse. The outdoor Yard and Terrace are walk-in only, no bookings, which suits a spontaneous dog walk. Food is solid pub and brewhouse grub. It’s at 85 Drygate, G4 0UT. Best for a craft-beer geek who wants a beer garden, a dog menu and a brewery tour all in one trip.

The Laurieston

Just over the river in Tradeston, the Laurieston Bar on Bridge Street is a 1960s time capsule with a horseshoe island bar, red Formica tables and walls full of old photos and memorabilia. It’s a category-C listed pub for good reason and it’s barely changed in decades. Dogs are welcome, the drinks are cheap, and it sits right opposite Bridge Street subway, though remember dogs can’t use the Subway itself. There’s no food to speak of beyond the famous pies, just a genuinely honest old boozer. It’s at 58 Bridge Street, G5 9HU, open daily from late morning. Best for a quiet, cheap pint in a piece of living Glasgow history with the dog at your feet.

Best dog-friendly pubs in Glasgow for…

• Best beer garden: WEST on the Green for sheer size, or Sloans for the fairy-lit courtyard right in the city centre.
• Best value drink: Heraghty’s and The Laurieston, where a round won’t wreck your wallet.
• Best for a date: The Left Bank for the vinyl and natural wine, or Cottiers for the floodlit garden.
• Best for groups: WEST on the Green and Drygate, both with room for big tables and a few dogs.
• Best vegan option: The Hug and Pint, a fully vegan kitchen that still welcomes the dog.
• Best dog menu: Cottiers and Drygate, both with treats the chef actually thought about.
• Best traditional boozer: The Ben Nevis for whisky and trad, Heraghty’s for Guinness.
• Best for food: The Bungo on the Southside, a gastro bar that takes the cooking seriously.
• Best rainy-day spot: The Drake, with covered and heated gardens front and rear.

Tips for a pint with your dog in Glasgow

• Phone ahead at busy times. Some pubs only allow dogs in certain areas or get stricter when food service is full. The Allison Arms, for one, can be tighter late on at weekends.
• Bring a backup bowl. Most have one, but a collapsible bowl in your bag saves a faff.
• The Subway is out. Dogs aren’t allowed on the Glasgow Subway except assistance dogs or small animals in a proper carrier. Check the current rules on the SPT conditions of travel page, as policies change. Our Glasgow Subway guide covers the rest.
• Buses and trains are easier. Dogs travel on First Bus and ScotRail at the driver’s or conductor’s discretion. Check the First Bus and ScotRail sites for the latest.
• Keep them on a lead. Even the most dog-mad bar appreciates a lead near food and other dogs.

For more on where to eat and drink in the city, have a look at our guides to the best pubs in Glasgow, the best cocktail bars in Glasgow, the best restaurants in Glasgow and the best brunch in Glasgow. If you’re getting to know the areas, the Finnieston guide, the Shawlands guide and the Merchant City guide all cover plenty of the spots above.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed inside Glasgow pubs or just the beer garden?
It depends on the venue. Most bars on this list, including Inn Deep, The Ben Nevis, The Bungo and Heraghty’s, welcome dogs inside all year round. Others like Cottiers and The Granary keep dogs to certain areas, so check when you arrive.

Which Glasgow pubs have a proper dog menu?
Cottiers and Drygate both have dog menus the chef actually put together, with treats made for dogs. Inn Deep, The Left Bank, The Bungo and The Ben Nevis all keep free water and biscuits on hand even if there’s no formal menu.

Did BrewDog Glasgow close?
Yes. Both Glasgow BrewDog bars, in Merchant City and on Argyle Street, shut for good in March 2026 when the company was sold and 38 UK bars closed. That’s why they’re not on this list. The Glasgow craft scene is still well covered by WEST, Drygate and Inn Deep.

Can I take my dog on the Glasgow Subway to get to the pub?
No. Only assistance dogs or small animals in a sealed carrier are allowed on the Subway. Buses and ScotRail trains are more dog-friendly but allow dogs at staff discretion, so plan your route and walk the last bit if you can.

Which dog-friendly pubs in Glasgow have a beer garden?
WEST on the Green has one of the biggest in the city, Sloans has a fairy-lit city-centre courtyard, Drygate has the Yard and Terrace, Cottiers has an enclosed garden under the steeple, and The Drake has covered, heated gardens front and rear for the wet days.

Where are the best dog-friendly pubs on the Southside of Glasgow?
The Bungo in Strathbungo is the best all-rounder, Heraghty’s is the cheapest and most characterful, the Allison Arms is the one for craft beer, and The Granary near Queen’s Park is the pick after a dog walk. The Rum Shack adds something different with Caribbean food and music.

Do I need to book a table to bring my dog?
Not usually, but at busy gastro spots like The Drake, Cottiers or The Bungo it’s smart to book and mention you’ve got a dog so they can seat you somewhere comfortable. WEST and Drygate keep their outdoor tables walk-in only, so just turn up for those.

Are these pubs expensive?
It varies. The traditional boozers like Heraghty’s, The Laurieston and the Allison Arms are cheap for a drink, often 8 to 15 pounds for a couple of rounds. The gastro bars and breweries run higher once you eat, roughly 18 to 30 a head. For more on costs around the city, see our cost of living in Glasgow guide.