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The best places to spoil your dog in the North East
Dog owners love to see wagging tails and excited paws.
From dog-friendly cafes to the North East’s most luxurious pup experiences, we’ve picked out our favourite things to do and places to visit to show our pups just how much we love them.
Whether it’s a puppuccino date at a dog-friendly cafe or a luxury trip to the groomers, we’ve got you covered.
CAFES WHERE DOGS ARE THE VIPS
Wheelbirks Parlour, Stocksfield
Wheelbirks Farm North Cottage, Stocksfield, NE43 7HY
Established in 2010, this traditional ice cream parlour and cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy their homemade ice cream and delicious fresh food menu. With a lovely outside orchard area featuring plenty of seating, you can enjoy the sunshine with your pup. Wheelbirks keeps your dogs in mind, featuring puppuccinos and dog-friendly ice cream on the menu. Visitors can also enjoy interactions with friendly farm animals, such as donkeys Hamish and Dougie, who live in a paddock adjacent to the parlour.
Urban Green Cafe, Newcastle
Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ
Located in Exhibition Park, this is a popular spot with the locals. Nestled within one of the city’s largest green spaces, this cafe offers a whole host of sweet and savoury treats. Their menu features freshly prepared sandwiches, wraps, salads, and daily specials like bacon or sausage butties, as well as pastries, home-baked scones and cakes. As for your four-legged friends, Urban Green Cafe offers a dedicated canine menu that they can enjoy in the dog-friendly outside seating area.
Toney Minchella @ the park, South Shields
South Marine Park, Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2NN
This long-standing family-run business, renowned for its award-winning ice cream and welcoming cafés, has always been a massive hit with the locals. This spot in South Marine Park could be the perfect post-walk spot if you want to give your dog a dose of coastal fresh air. They also offer a dedicated doggy menu featuring dog sausages and of course, puppuccinos. Beyond their celebrated ice cream, Toney Minchella serves hot and cold food, with specialty tea and coffee.
PAWS AT THE PUB
Wylam Brewery
Palace of Arts Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ
Celebrated for producing a wide range of diverse and original craft beers, this spot is perfect for an afternoon in the sunshine with a beer in hand. Situated just outside of the city centre, Wylam Brewery is perfect for those not wanting to venture into the hustle and bustle of the city. And as for your furry friends, there’s plenty of space for them to join you, with the whole venue being dog-friendly, meaning they won’t miss out on a thing.
Sheepfold Stables, Sunderland
Easington Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BA
Since opening its doors last year, this vibrant space has been the perfect spot to have a family outing or catch up with the girls. It has a mix of independent bars and restaurants, offering a diverse drinking and dining experience. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, this old farmers’ stable gives you the perfect opportunity to bring your pup along for the fun. Enjoy the chilled-out vibes until 8.00pm every evening, perfection.
PAMPERED POOCHES
My Dog Barber, Jesmond
235 Jesmond Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1LA
Nothing makes you feel more put together than a fresh haircut, so why not give your pup the full grooming experience, too? My Dog Barber has five salons across the North East, offering a wide range of services to cater for a range of dog breeds and coat types. From ‘bath and style’ packages to ‘puppy grooming’, My Dog Barber is guaranteed to make your dog feel extra special.
Swim Paws, Stockton-on-Tees
Unit 3, Harley Court, Sopwith Close, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3TT
This hydrotherapy class allows your dog to experience tailored swimming lessons with a focus on fitness, health, fun and mobility. Swim Paws is one of the largest pools in the area, equipped with resistance jets and a rest area to ensure that dogs remain comfortable and stress-free. Each session is conducted on a one-to-one basis, making it ideal for nervous, anxious, or reactive dogs. This is the perfect opportunity for your dog to try out something new in a fun and friendly environment.
South Causey Inn, Durham
South Causey Inn, Stanley, DH9 0LS
These Puppy Pod Parties are the ultimate celebration for your special canine companions. Whether it be for their birthday or just for being a good boy/girl, these special events will get their tails wagging. Hosted in a private dining pod, owners can enjoy an afternoon tea, or al a carte menu item accompanied by a special Doggy Cream Tea for your furry friends, along with dog beds and water bowls.
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