Glen Rothay Hotel and Badger Bar

The Badger Bar at Glen Rothay Hotel is a proper pub in Rydal, handily placed between Grasmere and Ambleside. Dogs welcome inside the bar and most public spaces, so you can settle in with a pint and a tired spaniel without the usual logistics. The venue serves food and local ales in a traditional pub atmosphere.

This spot works well as a stopping point on longer Lake District walks or days exploring the local area. Rydal Water walks are close by and the pub offers shelter, sustenance and a place where your dog can rest up alongside you.

There's a large car park on site, which takes the edge off finding a spot on busy days. Standard pub facilities, reliable dog welcome and somewhere to warm up between outings make this a sensible Rydal base if you're out with the dog for the day.