The Ripon Inn

The Ripon Inn is a very strong Ripon base for dog owners who want somewhere comfortable, polished and easy after a full day out. The Inn Collection Group site positions it as a stay-and-dine option with bedrooms, food and drink, which makes it a good fit whether the plan is a meal, an overnight stay or simply collapsing somewhere civilised after a lot of walking.

It has that useful blend of style and practicality that works well for dog-friendly travel, especially when the lead is finally off and everyone is ready to stop making decisions. Food is served all day, with breakfast from 7:30am to 11am, light bites from 11am to 5pm, and the main menu running from midday until 9pm. Dogs are welcome in the bar area, so nobody needs to split up or do the pavement shuffle.

For visitors with dogs, it feels like a proper "holiday mode engaged" sort of place, where paws and people can settle in together without fuss. Free on-site parking is available on a first-come basis, and the inn sits in six acres of gardens, which adds to the sense of space and calm after a busy day exploring North Yorkshire.