The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel is a Wells landmark right opposite the cathedral, with a welcoming bar where dogs are part of the everyday scene.

Food is served from breakfast through to evening, so whether you're stopping for a mid-morning coffee or settling in for a proper meal, nobody has to miss out on pavement duty. The bar offers a relaxed central base for exploring Wells with a dog in tow and there's on-site parking at the rear which saves circling the town centre with muddy paws and shopping bags. It's the sort of place that works equally well for a quick pint after a cathedral wander or a longer lunch stop when you need to regroup.

Dogs are welcome inside and the location means you're already in the thick of the city's most useful streets.