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Located on the south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is an ideal holiday base for you and your four-legged friend to relax and take in the sites and sniffs.
Dog friendly Falmouth is home to a host of places that welcome dogs with open arms (often with treats) as well as a selection of great walking options.
Our guide to Falmouth has been created with assistance from our CEO (Canine Executive Officer) Partridge – a tried and tested canine critic.
Read on as Partridge shares her top dog friendly Falmouth destinations.
Dog friendly Falmouth is full of great accommodation options, from hotels, B&Bs to self-catering.
Our guide to dog friendly Falmouth will regularly be updated with more dog friendly destinations and activities, and we are always open to your recommendations and suggestions as well.
Any location that has a Find Out More button has been personally reviewed by Partridge and includes information on the venue, where to walk as well as her paw rating.
Falmouth’s oldest hotel – The Greenbank provides lashings of style right at the water’s edge, providing a dog-friendly coastal retreat with maritime heritage at the heart.
The perfect resort for you and your canine pal to unwind in – St Michaels Resort provides a selection of seven dog-friendly rooms, where you will find large comfy dog beds, water bowls, towels and poo bags, along with a dog-friendly guide of the area and packets of treats.
There are many reasons to stay at Budock Vean with your dog, but the real draw is the hotel’s position on the Helford river, surrounded by 65-acres of stunning sub-tropical gardens, ponds, woodland and parkland.
Packet House is a beautifully considered and luxurious dog-friendly townhouse from which to explore Falmouth and the surrounding coast and countryside with your canine pal in tow.
Packet House is hosted by Boutique Retreats – visit the website to find out more information.
Head to Market Strand, where you will find Pizza Jockeys, an independent dog friendly pizza hangout with a retro flavour, Wednesday to Saturday. The innovative kitchen team take their time to create ingredients and some of the most delicious dough we’ve ever tasted.
A modern estuary hangout for grownups with dreamy harbourside views, INDIdog has quickly become a favourite among Falmouth locals and visitors. The contemporary glass-fronted restaurant ticks all the boxes for a delicious lunch, coffee or dinner with your canine pal at your side.
A gastro pub and restaurant with a maritime vibe in a prime position at the top of Falmouth’s High Street, The Star & Garter is our go-to dog friendly spot in Falmouth for when we want to indulge in some hearty food to a backdrop of dreamy estuary views.
The Orgia, located on Church Street, is the sister to The Bottle in Newquay. Aiming to being Cornwall’s first restaurant with a dedicated skin contact wine list, The Orgia focuses on smaller plates and the wine of course. Dogs are welcome but space can be tight.
This minimalist little wine bar and bottle shop is located in the centre of Falmouth and offers a great space to sit and enjoy some unusual varieties of wine, paired with delicious sharing boards with your four-legged friend at your heels.
There’s a reason The Pandora Inn has become one of Cornwall’s most iconic dog friendly destination-pubs; it’s one of those crowd-pleasing spots that could quite happily rely on its views alone, but thankfully, oodles of passion and energy lie behind the deliciously hearty menus and super-friendly service.
Harbour House, Flushing is a sustainably-driven, dog friendly Cornish pub is set on the waterfront with acclaimed chef – and ever-rising star on the foodie scene – Andrew Tuck at the helm. Take a trip on the foot-ferry over to Harbour House, Flushing with your dog in tow is an absolute must, taking just 15-minutes to cross the estuary from Falmouth. Flushing is an absolute haven, and an almost untouched fishing village with lots of delightful character.
A great spot for small plates and amazing beers (8 lines available from Verdant). For beer and seafood lovers – this dog friendly venue ticks all the boxes. It is a small and cosy bar that takes walk-ins, no bookings.
The Working Boat is located beneath The Greenbank Hotel. Very dog friendly and the pawfect spot to enjoy good pub food and drinks whilst taking in the views across Falmouth and the harbour.
The Pennycomequick is a beautiful Cornish pub located on The Moor in Falmouth.
Pennycomequick means “head of the creek” and is the old Celtic name for Falmouth.
Verdant are an independent brewing company that focus on hoppy beers and IPAs.
The dog friendly taproom is located at their Penryn headquarters where you can pick up fresh cans, merchandise or sit-in and enjoy some beers and pizza.
If sourdough pizzas and ciders are your thing, then The Stable is for you. Spread across two floors, dogs are welcome to join you on the ground floor.
With locations around Cornwall including Truro, Padstow and Falmouth, Sabzi offer delicious deli style food that showcases the best of Cornish and British with a focus on Middle Eastern flavours.
A must for all coffee lovers – Beacon Coffee serves up some great tasting coffees as well as cakes. Cosy indoor seating area as well.
Trebah is possibly our favourite of the Cornish gardens, offering an epic display of colour and texture, set within a beautifully sheltered wooded-valley that gently slopes down to Trebah’s secluded beach.
A coastal fortress situated on the headland overlooking Falmouth, Pendennis Castle allows dogs on leads and has an outdoor seating area at the tearoom, perfect for a well earned rest after exploring.
Located on Gyllyngvase Beach, the cafe is open throughout the year with views across the beach and to Pendennis Castle. Dogs are not allowed inside but can join you anywhere outside, along the veranda.
Falmouth’s main beach and very popular. It does have a dog ban however, but dogs are welcome from the 30th September until Easter.
Seasonal dog ban in place.
Covered by the sea at high tide, Castle beach offers a range of rock pools for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy. Seasonal ban from July-August.
Seasonal dog ban in place.
Located just outside of Falmouth. There is a seasonal ban in place between July-August, Swanpool is a lovely beach of sand and shingle as well as a welcoming cafe that is dog friendly.
Seasonal dog ban in place.
Located 2 miles from Falmouth, Maenporth is a lovely sandy beach with views of Falmouth Bay. There is a seasonal ban in place between September and Easter.
Seasonal dog ban in place.
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This dog friendly guide to Falmouth has been paw selected by Partridge herself.
Partridge and the team will be updating the guide on a regular basis and are always on the lookout for pawsome new dog friendly venues but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy sniffing out greats places to stay, eat and explore in Falmouth.
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