The Foresters Arms

The Foresters Arms is a traditional Dunster pub where dogs are welcome inside the bar, making it a useful refuelling stop for castle visitors and Exmoor walkers who'd rather not leave the dog outside. The bar serves lunch Tuesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, so you can settle in together over proper pub food after a morning on the trails.

The pub sits in the heart of Dunster village, close to the castle and handy for exploring the medieval streets with a dog who enjoys sniffing historic doorways. It's the kind of place where wet paws and muddy leads are understood and you won't be the only table with a dog supervising proceedings from underneath.

The bar is open from midday Wednesday to Sunday, with slightly later starts on Tuesday. Monday is a rest day, which is worth knowing if you're planning a walking trip around the medieval village and need a guaranteed dog-friendly stop.