The Fat Badger

The Fat Badger is a Weymouth pub where dogs are very definitely part of the crowd. Dogs are welcome both inside and out, with water bowls, free treats, puppuccinos, dog ice cream and even dog lollies available for four-legged regulars. Add complimentary scruffles and fuss from a team who admit some of them prefer the pooches to the people, and this is dog-friendly with the volume turned right up.

It’s a handy base for making the most of some cracking local dog walks before settling in for food, drinks or a well-earned pint. Open daily from 9am to 10pm, there’s plenty of flexibility for anything from breakfast through to an evening stop, without anyone having to check whether the dog is allowed to come along.

Best of all, this is the sort of pub where dogs aren’t treated as an inconvenience or squeezed into one token corner. They’re welcomed properly, fussed over freely and, apparently, remembered by name. For dog owners looking for a Weymouth pub where the welcome extends enthusiastically to the whole group, The Fat Badger makes a very strong case for lingering a little longer.