Red Lion

The Red Lion is one of those proper harbour-side pubs in Newquay that feels like it's been doing this a long time. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and beer garden, which is ideal when your dog has decided they're part of every plan. Expect classic pub comfort, a warm welcome, and a location that makes a quick pint turn into "let's stay for the view".

It's a great post-beach stop when everyone's sandy, slightly tired, and in urgent need of something restoring. Food is served daily from 12pm to 9pm, with steaks a particular highlight. There's often a lively buzz, live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, and it's the kind of place that suits both easy afternoons and proper evenings. Keep the etiquette pub-ready: paws on the floor, no plate-licking auditions, and no attempting to charm strangers out of their chips with intense eye contact.

Dogs can join you in the bar area where food is served, so nobody needs to do the pavement shuffle while the rest of the group settles in with a drink and the harbour view. The pub also has a beer garden and even offers a dog menu for four-legged visitors.