Pet Friendly Places to Eat

For many of us, our four legged friends are part of the family. In Mourne Mountains & Ring Of Gullion, there are countless bars, restaurants and cafes which will extend a warm welcome to human guests and canines alike. 

An Award Winning Dog Friendly Pub 

Step into the traditional warmth of Hugh McCann’s Pub/O'Hare's in Newcastle. With a cosy front bar, modern restaurant, and an enormous beer garden, it’s no surprise that this is one of Newcastle’s best loved establishments. 

Hugh McCann’s is a regional winner of the DogBuddy Dog Friendly Pub Award. You and your dog will both love warming yourself by the open fire in the front bar, or basking in the summer sun in the rooftop beer garden. 

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Pup-Friendly Pints and Food

The Mariner Bar & Restaurant

The Mariner Bar & Restaurant in Newcastle welcomes dogs in their downstairs bar area, making it a perfect spot to stop by for a drink or some food with your pup. They also supply dog food meals ready to purchase for your dog If you’d like to enjoy a meal together, be sure to book ahead to secure a table.

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Nestled near Strangford Lough, The Lobster Pot in Strangford offers a welcoming dog-friendly atmosphere. The front bar is open to both two and four legged visitors, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a pint with your pooch or a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side drinking their own doggy beer or munching on a dog food meal. 

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The Harbour House Inn 

The Harbour House Inn caters to both two and four legged guests, offering delicious meals for you and perhaps a treat or two for your pup. Whether basking in the sun on the outdoor area or enjoying the cozy indoors, it’s a place where wagging tails and happy smiles are always welcome.

Slieve Donard Hotel

The Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle are delighted to be a pet-friendly hotel, dogs are allowed in public areas and must be on a short lead at all times. There are also pet friendly bedrooms, so please be sure to let the reservations team know at the time of booking that you will be bringing your pet.

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Currans Bar & Steakhouse Restaurant

Currans Bar & Steakhouse Restaurant is a welcoming spot for both humans and their canine companions, offering delicious food and refreshing pints. Their sheltered outdoor area provides a comfortable space for you and your dog to relax and enjoy together.

Rostrevor Inn

Step into the 18th century stone walls of the Rostrevor Inn With a wide range of craft beers, whiskeys and bar food, you and your dog will adore the Rostrevor Inn’s old world charm. With weekly traditional music, and a roaring fire, the Inn is an idyllic place to relax among friends and family. 

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Cafes That Are Dog Friendly

Pawfect Paws

Paws and Sip in Pawfect Paws in Rostrevor, this fabulous dog themed cafe is the perfect location to enjoy a coffee and a traybake with your dog, you can also spoil your furry friend with some new accessories in the boutique located in the cafe, a pup cup or a little treat suited for them, it'll be your dogs favourite coffee shop!

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Wild River Dog Park

After running around the park at Wild River Dog Park Ballynahinch, take a seat over at the Coffee Container on site, serving Ristretto Coffee, luxury tray bakes and savoury snacks. You are met with outdoor sheltered seating with a wood burning stove and panoramic views of the countryside. Dog friendly, serving puppuccinos for your pampered pooch. 

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Mabel's

Stop by Mabel's in Downpatrick for a delightful treat for both you and your dog! This dog-friendly ice cream parlour invites you to cozy up with your pup while sharing a scoop of ice cream or treating your furry friend to a special pup cup.

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Castle Ward

Enjoy a delicious tray bake or snack and coffee in the cafe located within Castle Ward estate, after walking your dog around the beautiful grounds, their cafe has indoor and outdoor seating that is both dog friendly, they also have pup cups available for a little treat your fur-baby will enjoy.

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Fodder Farmshop & Cafe

Bring your furry friend to the charming Fodder Farmshop & Cafe at Finnebrogue Woods, where you can both spend a delightful afternoon exploring the scenic woodland trail. Afterward, relax inside the cosy teepee tent and savor a mouthwatering burger, tempting tray bakes, and freshly brewed coffee, while your pup enjoys a special treat with their very own pup cup.

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Rowallane Garden

Rowallane Garden has a lovely café patio provided with water bowls and shade. It’s the perfect place for you and your furry friend to kick back and relax after a long but paws-itively enjoyable day chasing around.

Montalto Estate

Enjoy a day out at Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch, the ideal destination for you and your furry companion. With a variety of trails to explore together and a brand-new dog park for your pup to enjoy, there's plenty of adventure to be had. After your outing, relax at The Stables, which welcomes dogs for sit-in meals. Treat your four-legged friend to a Frozzys Frozen Yogurt or indulge them with our signature Puppuccino!

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Synge and Byrne

Not only do Synge and Byrne in Slieve Gullion Forest Park or Kilbroney Park offer freshly made food and great salads for you but they offer a lovely courtyard for your best friend to take a break and dream of chasing cats.

Other dog friendly cafe's in Newcastle include Cafe Nero, and Birch.

Castlewellan Forest Park

If you find yourself taking the dog for a run and a ramble in Castlewellan Forest Park then grab a coffee at the mobile trailer located in the car park.

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These are only a selection of the Dog Friendly Places to Eat in Mourne Gullion Strangford, if you know of anymore inform us on @VisitMourne socials and let us know your favourite place to visit with your dog!