The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn is a dog-friendly pub and inn near Bassenthwaite Lake, a short drive from Cockermouth. Dogs are welcome inside in the designated pub areas where food is served, so you can settle in together without leaving anyone in the car.

Breakfast runs from 7:30am and the kitchen serves dinner through to 9pm daily, making it a handy stop whether you're fuelling up before a lakeside walk or thawing out afterwards. The pub is open from 7:30am to 11pm every day, so there's plenty of scope for a midday pint or an early evening meal with your dog under the table.

It's the sort of place that works for the walking crowd—real food, a proper pub atmosphere and no fuss about muddy paws. The Pheasant sits in good dog-walking country and the indoor welcome means you can both dry off and refuel at the same time.