The Old John Peel Inn

The Old John Peel Inn is a newly refurbished traditional Lakeland pub on Rayrigg Road in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, where dogs are very much welcome inside.

The pub serves homecooked food with daily specials and Sunday roasts, alongside cask ales, beers, spirits and wine. Dogs get a lovely welcome of their own too, with water bowls, blankets and plenty of treats available to help them settle in comfortably.

There is also a south-facing roof terrace for brighter Lake District days, although the indoor dog welcome means nobody has to gamble on the weather behaving. Sitting close to the World of Beatrix Potter, it is a handy stop right in the heart of Bowness, with a few thoughtful extras that make dogs feel properly catered for rather than merely allowed.