Sebastopol Inn

The Sebastopol Inn in Minting is a classic countryside pub that fits perfectly into a dog owner's best kind of day: fresh air first, then good food and a proper sit-down. Dogs are welcome inside, with the kind of easy-going atmosphere that makes muddy paws feel like part of the décor. The welcome even extends to horses, making it a particularly fitting stop during a day spent exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Open Friday to Sunday, it works equally well for a relaxed drink, a hearty meal or an unhurried afternoon that turns into "shall we stay for one more?" Water and treats are available for visiting dogs, although there is no separate dog menu. Humans, meanwhile, can stop pretending that the cereal bar in their pocket counts as lunch. Parking is available on site.

Expect cosy, traditional pub energy and that familiar moment when a happily settled dog remembers they are adorable and ought to be admired by the entire room. With dogs, horses and their assorted humans all made welcome, the Sebastopol delivers the kind of countryside pub stop that everyone is happy to linger over.