The Canford

The Canford is a dog-friendly pub in Poole where dogs are welcome inside the pub area and food is served there too. It's a practical coastal stop for Canford Cliffs and beach walkers who need a proper sit-down meal without leaving anyone outside. The kitchen runs from 8am to 9.30pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 9pm on Sunday, so there's plenty of scope for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner with your four-footer in tow.

Dogs can dine with you in the pub area but aren't allowed in the restaurant, so it's worth knowing where you're headed when you arrive. There's a private car park on site, which takes the sting out of busy coastal days when street parking disappears.

The Canford sits handily for Canford Cliffs beach and local dog walks, making it a sensible refuelling point when the day's turned longer or wetter than planned. Your table supervisor can stay firmly on duty while you tackle a plate of hot food and remember what sitting down feels like.