Deacon Brodies Tavern

Deacon Brodies Tavern is a historic Royal Mile pub in Edinburgh's Old Town, welcoming dogs inside. It's a proper neighbourhood spot with the kind of worn-in character that suggests it has seen centuries of drinkers pass through – which it has. The tavern sits right on the city's most visited street, making it ideal for dog owners exploring the Old Town without having to choose between the sights and their dog's company.

Dogs can settle under the table while you order a pint and something to eat. The bar trades as a standard pub with food service, so you've got the usual suspects: good beer, straightforward pub meals and the relief of staying together indoors when Edinburgh's weather turns.

It's a walker's pub, really. You're steps from the Royal Mile's cobbles and all the tourist spots, which means easy access for anyone working around a dog's pace on a city visit.