Looking for a dog-friendly pub in Hackney? Dogs are welcome at El Dude Brothers, inside our railway arches and out in the heated beer garden. We're on Westgate Street, a 5-minute walk from London Fields, so it's an easy stop after a lap of the park.
Hackney is one of the doggiest corners of London. Between London Fields, Victoria Park and Broadway Market on a Saturday, half the borough seems to have a dog on a lead, and the other half wants to stroke it. We wanted a place where the dog doesn't have to wait outside.
Why El Dude Brothers is a dog-friendly pub done properly
Dogs welcome inside: in the bar and the sports and pool arch, not just tied up by the door
Heated beer garden for 50 people, so you can sit outside with your dog all year, not just in summer
Plenty of room: three arches and space for 300, so big dogs aren't squeezed under a tiny table
Open late: from 4pm on weekdays and midday at weekends, until 1am most nights
Air-conditioned arches, so it stays cool for dogs on hot days
We're an over-18s venue, so it's a calm, grown-up spot to bring a dog, without small kids running about.
The best dog walk and pint in Hackney
Our favourite loop: start at London Fields for a run around the field, walk down Broadway Market (on Saturdays it's full of dogs and food stalls, see our Broadway Market guide), follow the Regent's Canal towpath for a stretch, and finish at El Dude Brothers for a pint in the beer garden.
Want something bigger? Victoria Park is a short walk away and has plenty of open space for dogs to run.
A few house rules for dogs
Keep dogs on a lead inside
Keep them off the seats and tables
If your dog's not feeling it in a busy room (big matches can get loud), the beer garden is calmer
Anything unexpected on the floor, just let the bar know and we'll sort it
Other dog-friendly pubs near Hackney
If you're doing a dog-friendly crawl, these are known for welcoming dogs too:
The Cat & Mutton, Broadway Market: a classic at the top of the market
The Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park: a big pub right by the park
The Kenton, Homerton: a friendly local near Victoria Park
Policies change, so it's worth checking before you go.
FAQ
Are dogs allowed at El Dude Brothers?
Yes. Dogs are welcome inside and in the heated beer garden.
What's the most dog-friendly pub near London Fields?
El Dude Brothers at 355 Westgate Street, E8 3RL, is a 5-minute walk from London Fields. Dogs are welcome inside, and there's a heated beer garden for 50 people.
Can I bring my dog to watch the football?
Yes, dogs are welcome in the sports arch. For calmer dogs on big match days, the beer garden is quieter.
Are children allowed?
No, El Dude Brothers is over-18s only. Dogs are welcome.
Is there a dog-friendly beer garden in Hackney that's open in winter?
Yes. The beer garden at El Dude Brothers is heated and open all year.
