Gallico Lounge

Gallico Lounge is a dog-friendly café on Market Street in the heart of Lancaster, where dogs are welcome inside throughout the day. Part of the Lounge chain known for its relaxed all-day dining, it serves brunch, light bites and mains in a bright, informal setting that works just as well for a mid-morning coffee as a longer lunch with the dog at your feet.

The venue offers dog treats, so there's a little something for your four-legged companion while you work through the menu. It's the kind of place where no one blinks at a lead tangled round a table leg or a wet nose appearing hopefully at brunch time.

Gallico sits in the centre of Lancaster's compact shopping quarter, making it a practical pit-stop during a town-centre wander. Parking is best tackled via the nearby public car parks; once you're on foot, the café is easy to reach and a useful anchor for a dog day out that mixes browsing, caffeine and keeping everyone under one roof.