The Bees Knees

The Bees Knees is a friendly neighbourhood pub on Watermoor Road, just under a mile south-east of Cirencester town centre. Dogs are welcome inside the eating area, so you can settle in together for a proper meal without splitting up the group.

Food is served Thursday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings and Sunday lunch runs until 4.30pm. The pub is open Tuesday evenings from 4.30pm, then Wednesday to Saturday from midday and Sunday midday to 9.30pm. That straightforward access is the detail that turns a quick drink or meal into a genuine break for the whole group.

There's a big free car park at the rear, which takes the guesswork out of Cotswold town parking. It's a useful spot for dog owners planning onward walks into town or out into the countryside, with the bonus of guaranteed dog-friendly indoor space and no parking panic.