The Stables

The Stables Groomsport is a refurbished gastropub in Groomsport village, just outside Bangor, where dogs are welcome inside. It's a proper food-and-drinks stop for the whole pack, with bar service running until late and a kitchen serving lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Food is served Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 9pm and Sunday 12pm to 8.30pm, so there's plenty of scope for a post-walk meal or a relaxed pint with the dog stretched out beside you. The gastropub atmosphere keeps things comfortable and the indoor welcome means you're not stuck outside when the weather turns.

Groomsport sits close to the coast, making The Stables a useful refuelling point after beach or clifftop adventures. It's the kind of place that works whether you're planning a proper lunch or just need to sit down with a drink while your dog recovers from an ambitious morning.