The Cosy Club

The Cosy Club in Lincoln is what happens when you want your outing to feel a bit fancy, but your dog still needs to come along because they are, frankly, the main character. Dogs are welcome inside the bar area, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while the rest of the group enjoys stylish cocktails and comfort food.

The space has that "let's linger" energy, so it works brilliantly for brunch plans, slow lunches, and those evenings where you start with one drink and end up discussing life like it's a podcast. Your dog can settle at your feet while you enjoy the buzz around you, and you get the rare pleasure of being stylish and practical at the same time.

It's also excellent for people-watching, which dogs treat as a competitive sport. Bring a small blanket if your pup is a comfort connoisseur, and expect them to nap like they've just done a full shift, because socialising is exhausting when you're adorable.