8 dog-friendly restaurants and pubs in Aberdeen to visit

If you are looking for dog-friendly restaurants and pubs in Aberdeen then we’ve got you covered.

There are plenty of pawsome places you can go to if you are out and about with your four-legged friend.

So next time you take the pooch out, check out our suggestions for dog-friendly spots to visit for a drink or bite to eat.

It’s the least you can do for your canine companion.

Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish

You can enjoy fine dining and dishes with seasonal produce at Amuse. Owner and head chef Kevin Dalgleish knows the importance of your pooch.

Dogs are welcome in this Aberdeen dog-friendly venue’s bar area, though customers need to say at time of booking if they will be bringing their dog along on their visit to Amuse.

It’s rare that a higher-end establishment welcomes animals, so it’s great to see Amuse, which opened in 2022, leading the way.

Address: 1 Queen’s Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XL

Kevin Dalgleish at his west end restaurant Amuse. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

The Long Dog Cafe & Boutique

The Long Dog is a fantastic choice for dog owners in Aberdeen’s West End.

It welcomes dogs with open arms. This cute little shop sells a wide range of doggy essentials such as pet food, jackets, harnesses and, of course, dog treats.

You can tuck into coffee and cake or a Freakshake – a milkshake which is something the cafe is known for. Your furry friends will be well catered for too – and can enjoy a pup cup – a paper cup filled with treats of their own. And the cups are personalised with your dog’s name written on them.

Address: 66 Claremont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6QY

Freakshakes at the Long Dog Cafe — The Long Dog Cafe is a great place to take your dog – and you can enjoy a Freakshake, like those pictured. Picture by Darrell Benns.

Siberia Bar and Hotel

This Belmont Street cocktail bar and restaurant is dog-friendly and has a fantastic outdoor area where your dog is very welcome.

You can enjoy sandwich platters, pizzas, afternoon tea and more! Our reviewer was delighted with his food when he visited previously – accompanied by his dog.

Address: 9 Belmont St, Aberdeen, AB10 1JR

Siberia on Belmont Street. — Siberia on Belmont Street is dog-friendly. Picture by KATH FLANNERY

Cafe 52

Cafe 52 is known for its delicious food, and it throws open a huge welcome to our furry friends. You can take your dog to any part of this lovely spot in the heart of the city centre, and at any time.

Our reviewer loved her experience at Cafe 52, the restaurant offers great service and sensational dishes. Which puts it among the great places in Aberdeen in which to pamper yourself and your pooch.

Address: 52 The Green, Aberdeen, AB11 6PE

Bread and Butter pudding at Cafe 52 — Cafe 52 is known for its great food. Pic by Chris Sumner.

The Craftsman Company

Bar and restaurant The Craftsman Company has a great reputation for specialty coffee and craft beer.

But its dog policy also gets the nod among Aberdeen’s canine cognoscenti. Pups and pooches are welcome at all times, and staff are happy to hand out water for thirsty tongues. Owners can enjoy some of the great food on the menu including bagels with a range of fillings.

Meanwhile, the venue has a gallery wall featuring images of dogs who have visited over the years, anyone can send or tag The Craftsman in photos if their pooches at there and they’ll include them the next time they add to the gallery. Get snapping!

Address: 2 Guild St, Aberdeen, AB11 6NE

Dog gallery at The Craftsman Company — Take a picture of your dog at The Craftsman and tag or send to the venue to add to their gallery. Supplied by The Craftsman Company.

The Firepit by Smoke and Soul

Pooch pals love to meet up in this Littlejohn Street venue, due to the dog-friendly welcome. Smoke and Soul’s Bridge of Don venue, The Old Smiddy also welcomes dogs.

The Firepit serves excellent beer and great food in the form of Smoke and Soul’s meaty menu.

The menu boasts boasts a range of tasty dishes including burgers with The Classic and its Smoke and Soul options popular with customers.

Be warned though – your dog may become jealous of all the food you are eating!

Address: 6 Littlejohn St, Aberdeen, AB10 1FF

Food and drink at The Firepit by Smoke and Soul — The Firepit by Smoke and Soul is dog-friendly. Supplied by Karla Sinclair.

BrewDog

No list of Aberdeen’s dog-friendly bars would be complete without BrewDog. Every BrewDog bar is welcoming to pups of all shapes and sizes.

And, to further underline its love for dogs, the company offers all of its staff a week’s paid “pawternity” leave if they’ve just got a new pet. Meanwhile, if you want to host a party for your dog, then BrewDog has you covered.

Address: Brewdog Castlegate, 5-9 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BU

BrewDog Gallowgate: 17 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1EB

Brewdog Union Square: Union Square Shopping Centre, Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 5RG