The Merchant's House

The Merchant's House is a dog-friendly café near Fye Bridge in the heart of Norwich, where dogs are welcome inside for coffee and light bites. Settle in with your four-footer at a table for flat whites, cake and easy mid-city refuelling. There's a courtyard too if you'd rather sit outside.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am until 11pm and Sunday 10am to 10.30pm, the long opening hours make it a practical choice whether you're fuelling up mid-morning or winding down after a riverside loop. The central riverside-adjacent location puts you close to the city's historic lanes and quayside, so it works as both a start point and a halfway stop.

Dogs are made welcome inside the café itself, meaning you can keep the whole group together whatever the weather. The courtyard adds an outdoor option when it's dry and the relaxed vibe suits dogs who are happy to supervise proceedings from under the table.