The Kitchen Calmsden

The Kitchen Calmsden is a relaxed dog-friendly café serving breakfast and lunch a short drive west of Cirencester. Dogs are welcome inside, so there's no need to leave anyone tied up outside while you grab coffee and a bite.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am until 2pm, it's a handy stop before or after a walk, or if you're cycling through the Cotswolds and need a proper sit-down with the dog at your feet. The menu covers all the daytime café staples and the low-key atmosphere suits wet paws and muddy leads as much as it does leisurely brunches.

Calmsden itself is a quiet hamlet, so this is less about browsing a high street and more about fuelling up or winding down. If you're planning a circular route out of Cirencester or exploring the lanes west of town, it's a useful pin on the map.