Surrey is full of good dog walks, from Box Hill and Reigate Heath to the Devil's Punch Bowl and the woods around Abinger, and most of them end near a pub that's happy to see a muddy dog. This guide picks 21 dog-friendly pubs and brewery taprooms across the county, area by area, with where dogs are allowed where the pub says so.
Dog details come from each pub's own website or, where the pub doesn't say, from CAMRA's pub listings or DogFriendly.co.uk, checked in October 2026. Many pubs keep dogs to the bar and out of the dining room, so if you want to eat, mention the dog when you book. The photo shows the Skimmington Castle on Reigate Heath. For three Surrey Hills pubs with walking notes, see our dog-friendly pubs in the Surrey Hills guide.
Best for…
- Dogs allowed everywhere, dining room included
- The Abinger Hatch, Abinger Common
- After Box Hill
- The Running Horses, Mickleham (bar and front patio)
- After Reigate Heath
- The Skimmington Castle
- After the Devil's Punch Bowl
- The Hound & Heather, Hindhead
- Dog treats and water at the bar
- The Wheatsheaf, Esher (reopens 6 November)
- Staying the night with a dog
- The Merry Harriers, Hambledon
Guildford and the Surrey Hills villages
The William IV
Albury Heath, near Guildford
A 16th-century pub at Little London on Albury Heath, refurbished in 2024, with beams, flagstones and a wood fire in winter. Closed on Mondays.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
- Address
- Little London, Albury Heath, Guildford GU5 9DG
The Drummond at Albury
Albury, near Guildford
A Surrey Hills gastropub in Albury village with a relaxed bar, rooms upstairs and a garden beside the stream.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
- Ask about dogs when booking a room
- Address
- The St, Albury, Guildford GU5 9AG
The Percy Arms
Chilworth, near Guildford
A country pub, grillhouse and rooms in Chilworth, serving modern British food with a South African twist.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
- Address
- 75 Dorking Rd, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NP
The Gomshall Mill
Gomshall
A converted watermill on the River Tillingbourne, between Guildford and Dorking, with riverside dining.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
- Address
- Station Rd, Gomshall GU5 9LB
The Withies Inn
Compton, near Guildford
A 16th-century timbered inn below the Hog's Back, known for its traditional dining room and Sunday roasts.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
- Ring to check where dogs can sit
- Address
- Withies Ln, Compton, Guildford GU3 1JA
Godalming and the villages to the south
The Merry Harriers
Hambledon, near Godalming
A pub with rooms that has welcomed guests since the 16th century, with a daily menu using produce from its own farm. DogFriendly.co.uk lists dog beds, bowls and treats and an outdoor dog wash, which makes it a good base for a weekend with a dog.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, with dog-friendly rooms (DogFriendly.co.uk)
- Address
- Hambledon, Godalming GU8 4DR
The White Horse
Hascombe, near Godalming
A Surrey Hills pub close to the Greensand Way, known for steaks from its own dry-ager and for garden dining.
- Dogs
- The pub says well-behaved dogs are welcome in both the pub and the garden
- Address
- Hascombe, Godalming GU8 4JA
The Crown Inn
Chiddingfold
A 14th-century inn on the village green with oak beams, fireplaces and rooms upstairs.
- Dogs
- Visit South East England lists it as accepting pets
- Ask when booking a room
- Address
- The Green, Chiddingfold GU8 4TX
The Mill at Elstead
Elstead, near Godalming
A converted mill on the River Wey with riverside terraces.
- Dogs
- The pub's website lists a dog-friendly indoor dining area
- Address
- Farnham Rd, Elstead, Godalming GU8 6LE
Dorking and Box Hill
The Running Horses
Mickleham, below Box Hill
A coaching inn at the foot of Box Hill, a hostelry for over 400 years, with a log fire in the bar and seasonal British cooking.
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead are welcome in the bar and on the front patio, not in the dining room
- Only some bedrooms take dogs (the pub's website)
- Address
- Old London Rd, Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6DU
The Abinger Hatch
Abinger Common, near Dorking
An old country pub opposite the church in the Surrey Hills woods, a halfway stop on popular walks around Abinger and Friday Street.
- Dogs
- The pub says it is family and dog friendly throughout, restaurant included
- Address
- Abinger Common, Dorking RH5 6HZ
Reigate
The Skimmington Castle
Reigate Heath
An old pub on Reigate Heath, popular with dog walkers and cyclists for its real ales and open fires.
- Dogs
- Welcomes walkers and their dogs (Harvey's brewery listing)
- Address
- Bonnys Rd, Reigate Heath, Reigate RH2 8RL
The Pheasant at Buckland
Buckland, near Reigate
A country pub just outside Reigate with gardens, a terrace, open fires and a large bar with local ales.
- Dogs
- The pub invites walkers in with their four-legged friends after a walk on Reigate Heath
- Address
- Reigate Rd, Buckland, Betchworth RH3 7BG
Pilgrim Brewery Taproom
Reigate
A Reigate brewery, on West Street since 1984, whose taproom pours its own beers from Wednesday to Sunday, with a garden.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
- Address
- 11 West St, Reigate RH2 9BL
Esher, Cobham and Elmbridge
The Wheatsheaf
Esher Green
A 200-year-old pub on Esher Green with a heated, covered garden. Closed for refurbishment until 6 November 2026.
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome in the bar, with water bowls and dog treats (the pub's website)
- Address
- 40 Esher Green, Esher KT10 8AG
The Swan Inn
Claygate, near Esher
Chef José Pizarro's village pub, with Spanish tapas and sharing plates and rooms upstairs.
- Dogs
- The pub says dogs are always welcome
- Address
- 2 Hare Ln, Claygate, Esher KT10 9BS
The Prince of Wales
West End, near Esher
A pub built in 1892 with fires in the bar and dining room and firepits in the garden.
- Dogs
- Listed as dog friendly on the pub's website
- Address
- West End Green, Esher KT10 8LA
The Mitre
Hampton Court
A riverside hotel and restaurant on the Thames opposite Hampton Court Palace, with a terrace by the water.
- Dogs
- Listed as dog friendly on its website
- Address
- Hampton Ct Rd, East Molesey KT8 9BN
Farnham and Hindhead
Hogs Back Brewery Tap
Tongham, near Farnham
The brewery tap at Hogs Back's farm brewery, with a wood-fired pizza oven, a beer garden and a heated marquee.
- Dogs
- The brewery says well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tap
- Address
- Manor Farm, The Street, Tongham, Farnham
Farnham Brewing Company
Frensham, near Farnham
A microbrewery on Pierrepont Farm whose taproom and terrace are open to walkers and cyclists from Friday to Sunday, with a food truck.
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome on a lead (the brewery's website)
- Address
- Pierrepont Farm, Reeds Road, Frensham, GU10 3BS
The Hound & Heather
Hindhead, by the Devil's Punch Bowl
A pub next to the National Trust's Devil's Punch Bowl, handy after a walk round the bowl. See our pubs near Hindhead guide for more.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
The Crossways Inn
Churt, near Hindhead
A real-ale pub in Churt, and our pick for beer near Hindhead. The pub has stopped serving food, and children under ten aren't allowed in the bars.
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, according to CAMRA
Tips for pubs with dogs
Ring ahead if you want to eat: many pubs keep a few tables in the bar for diners with dogs, and the dining room is often off limits. Keep dogs on a lead indoors, bring a towel for muddy paws, and check before you book a room, as only some bedrooms take dogs and there may be a charge.
Fancy a fenced field first? See our guide to secure dog fields in Surrey. For food, see Sunday roasts and where to eat pizza in Surrey. If your dog needs a proper run off the lead first, our guide to secure dog fields in Surrey lists fenced fields you can hire by the hour.
Common questions
Which Surrey pubs allow dogs in the restaurant?
The Abinger Hatch at Abinger Common says it is dog friendly throughout, restaurant included, and the Mill at Elstead has a dog-friendly indoor dining area. The Running Horses at Mickleham welcomes dogs in the bar and on the patio but not in the dining room.
What is a good dog-friendly pub near Box Hill?
The Running Horses at Mickleham, at the foot of Box Hill: dogs on a lead are welcome in the bar and on the front patio. The Abinger Hatch, a few miles west near Dorking, welcomes dogs throughout.
Are there dog-friendly pubs in Reigate?
Yes: the Skimmington Castle on Reigate Heath, popular with dog walkers; the Pheasant at Buckland, just outside the town; and the Pilgrim Brewery taproom on West Street, which CAMRA lists as dog friendly.
Which dog-friendly pubs are near Guildford?
The William IV on Albury Heath, the Drummond at Albury, the Percy Arms at Chilworth, the Gomshall Mill and the Withies Inn at Compton are all listed by CAMRA as dog friendly.
Is there a dog-friendly pub near the Devil's Punch Bowl?
The Hound & Heather, next to the Punch Bowl at Hindhead, and the Crossways Inn at Churt are both listed by CAMRA as dog friendly.
Which Surrey pubs have dog-friendly rooms?
The Merry Harriers at Hambledon has dog-friendly rooms, according to DogFriendly.co.uk, and the Running Horses at Mickleham has some bedrooms that take dogs (ring to book). The Drummond at Albury and the Crown Inn at Chiddingfold have rooms too; ask about dogs when booking.
