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Nestled between the sea and the moors, Plymouth is a great place for exploring with your four legged best friend; in this guest blog the Doggy Devon community recommend some of their pawsome dog friendly suggestions for places to eat, drink and play for a day in Plymouth.
Enjoy a section of walk on the South West Coast Path which passes by the door of the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre and pop in to their Waterside Cafe for a quick hot chocolate and a treat for your doggy bestie, before enjoying a splash about on Mount Batten beach. Stretch those legs a bit further and stroll to Jennycliff to enjoy the views, have a bite to eat at Jennycliff Cafe and a trip down to the beach.
Take a promenade along Plymouth Hoe and then enjoy an ice cream at one of the many cafes in prime position along the waterfront including Liner Lookout, Duttons or The Terrace, or discover tucked away By the Park Café & Deli in West Hoe. Or go for a spot of lunch and a pint at a range of pubs situated around the Hoe area, including The Waterfront, The Gipsy Moth, or discover the nestled away The Fisherman’s Arms on the Barbican.
“By The Park cafe/deli next to the park in West Hoe. Amazing coffee and cakes, and biscuits for the dog, and resident Vizsla Alfie (in the summer in the courtyard).” Louise
If, after your dog, cake is your second biggest love, then visit The Flower Cafe for one of owner Michelle’s fabulous bakes – the lemon drizzle cake is amazing. There’s such a range of cafes and bistros that are dog friendly on the Barbican and around Sutton Harbour, including the Tudor Rose Tea Rooms with their lovely, tucked away courtyard, Monty’s, The Boathouse Cafe and Boston Tea Party to name a few, that you’ll definitely need more than one visit to this little city by the sea to enjoy them all!
“The Boathouse Cafe on the Barbican is great, always bring a bowl of water for the dog to the table, amazing food too!” Freya
For the ‘salty sea dogs’ enjoy a short ferry ride across to Mount Edgcumbe with the Cremyll Ferry and take in the views looking back towards Plymouth whilst you explore the spectacular grounds of the country park*.
“Take a ferry from Royal William Yard or Cremyll over to Mount Edgcumbe for a lovely coastal/garden walk! The Orangery (cafe) is dog friendly too!” Laura
Spend time at the historic Royal William Yard and enjoy a coffee at Seco Lounge and then take the South West Coast Path Staircase to enjoy the views from Devil’s Point out towards Mount Edgcumbe and Drake’s Island.
Start or finish your day with a lovely walk at National Trust’s Saltram* and take in the views overlooking the River Plym – a range of paths means there’s plenty to explore and adventures to be had. Or experience one of Plymouth’s dog friendly green spaces including Central Park or Devonport Park.
Plymouth has lots to offer dog owners living or visiting our city by the sea, other recommendations from the Doggy Devon community include:
“Bread and Roses and Vessel beer shop [Ebrington Street]! Both have great craft and real ale selections and are very dog friendly!” Millicent
“Good Coffee Headquarters, Ebrington Street, for dog-friendly drinks.” Robert
“Jolly Jack's has lovely food and always very welcoming to the dogs.” Marti
“The Dock in King Point Marina, always a sausage for the dogs.” Susan
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Doggy Devon is a destination website and published Guide which promotes dog friendly Devon places to eat, drink, stay and play. Visit www.doggydevon.co.uk.
* Please always check local signage and any restrictions/parking charges/entry fees that may be in place.
Image Credit: Arlo the dog by Ceres Nute
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