Royal Lion Hotel

The Royal Lion is a central hotel pub in Lyme Regis with a straightforward welcome: dogs are accepted and encouraged to join their owners indoors. It sits on Broad Street, close to the beach and the Cobb, making it easy to tie a dog break into seaside time without abandoning your walk halfway through. Booking ahead and mentioning your dog lets the team seat you in a way that works for everyone.

As a pub with food and drinks, the Royal Lion offers the kind of casual venue where muddy-paw logistics are the norm rather than an afterthought. The location means you can cover the town's main attractions—beach access, harbour views, shops—and still have a proper indoor stop that doesn't exclude your dog. Free parking for pub guests (registered on-site) removes the usual street-parking headache.

Come with your dog and tell them when you book. They'll sort the seating so you're comfortable and your dog isn't in anyone's way. The setup works for a quick pint, a longer meal or just a breather from the coastal air.