Sandford Park Alehouse

Sandford Park Alehouse in Cheltenham is the kind of place where the dog settles in and you realise choosing just one pint might be ambitious. Dogs are welcome inside and in the large central beer garden, so everyone can stay together while you work through the choice. Bar busy, taps lined up, and that low hum of people who know they've come to the right place.

This dog-friendly pub in Cheltenham is all about beer done properly. With 10 cask lines and 16 keg lines, the choice is strong without feeling overwhelming, especially with staff who actually know their stuff and are happy to guide you through it. Food holds its own too, with Sunday lunches that have built a bit of a reputation locally and a menu that works just as well for a quick bite as it does for a longer stay.

Award-winning and well-loved for a reason, it's not trying to be flashy. It's just very, very good at what it does, with a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere that fits whatever mood you've landed in. The sort of proper alehouse where paws and people can settle in together.