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Days Out Are For Dogs Too
Indoor Welcome Last Verified:
24 Jul 2026
The King's Arms is a welcoming central Hawkshead pub with a proper bar, food and an official dog-friendly policy. Dogs are welcome inside the bar area, making it a natural stop when you're exploring the village centre with your dog in tow. It's the kind of straightforward local where you can settle in with a drink and your lead in hand without awkward negotiations.
The pub serves the working heart of Hawkshead and works well for visitors and walkers who need shelter, refreshment and the reassurance that their dog is accepted. With the village car park nearby, it's easy to stop off mid-exploration.
The bar itself is the place to bring dogs; the Eating Room and bedrooms are off-limits to pets. Whether you're between walks or need a reliable watering hole that doesn't treat dogs as second-class visitors, the King's Arms delivers what it promises: a real pub with dogs welcome inside the bar.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Treats available
Doggy Menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome inside the bar area only, not in the Eating Room or bedrooms.
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