Queens Head, Hawkshead

Queens Head is a proper village pub in Hawkshead's centre, with roaring fires and the sort of informal welcome that makes it easy to settle in with your dog after a morning's walking. Dogs are welcome inside throughout the downstairs areas, which means wet paws and muddy coats are part of the deal here rather than a problem to hide. The fireside rooms are dog-friendly, so you can dry out while your dog steams gently by the fire.

It's the kind of place where muddy boots and enthusiastic dogs feel genuinely normal, not grudgingly tolerated. The pub serves food and drink for walkers, making it a natural refuel spot once you've had enough of Tarn Hows or the surrounding fells.

Parking in the village centre is tight, so use the nearby Hawkshead car parks if you're arriving by car. The pub's central position means you can park and walk straight to the door, lead in hand.