The Donkey Social

The Donkey Social is a lively community pub on St Thomas Street in central Weymouth, where dogs are welcome inside. It's the sort of place where you can stop in for a drink, watch the sport and let your table supervisor settle in while the group catches up.

Food is served throughout the day and your dog can stay with you while you eat – which takes the logistics out of a town-centre break. The pub opens daily from 10am, making it a useful early stop or a straightforward meet-up that doesn't leave anyone outside.

The atmosphere is relaxed and community-focused, with regular sport and music adding to the mix. It's a central, dog-friendly backup when you need a drink, a bite and somewhere that doesn't ask questions about the lead looped round your chair.