Dog-Friendly Places in Knutsford
With plenty of open spaces and Tatton Park on the doorstep, it's no wonder Knutsford is crammed with dog-friendly places to visit. And not only are the waggy tailed ones welcomed in a large number of establishments, they're often spoilt with special treats and fuss by the dog loving people of the town.
So if your four-legged friend is joining you for a jaunt around Knutsford, here are some of the best places to head to:
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Dogs are allowed in a number of Knutsford's cafes & coffee shops. These include:
Tatton Perk - Malt Street, Knutsford, WA16 6ES
Neki Cafe - 19 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DW
Knutsford Tea Room - 73 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DX
Cafe on the Corner - 94A King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6ED
Cranford Cafe & Sandwich Bar - 10-12 Canute Place, Knutsford, WA16 6BH
Cafe Nero - 2 Canute Place, Knutsford, WA16 6BJ
Costa Coffee - 20 Princess Street, Knutsford, WA16 6BU
Gail's Bakery - 19 Princess Street, Knutsford, WA16 6BZ
Dogs are also welcome in the front terrace of April's Kitchen - 37 Regent Street, Knutsford, WA16 6GR
2 of the most dog-friendly cafes & coffee shops in the town are Tatton Perk and Knutsford Tea Room.
Tatton Perk
Tatton Perk Coffee Shop is conveniently situated right next to Knutsford Moor - a large open space which is a great place to exercise your dog.
In true Knutsford fashion, Tatton Perk use a local business (B&V Trading) to supply them with treats and poo bags, plus they also offer water bowls for thirsty pups.
You're welcome to bring your dog inside the coffee shop, or there's a handy serving hatch accessed via the car park if you'd prefer to stay outside.
Knutsford Tea Room
Dogs can expect the VIP (or should that be VID) treatment at Knutsford Tea Room, thanks to dog-loving owners, Harriet & Sue.
If you arrive with your pooch, you'll be given a bone-shaped menu which lists a choice of various treats.
From Puppucinos and pork sausages, to roast dinners and even an afternoon tea served on a traditional cake stand, there's a wonderful selection which means you can both enjoy some of the fabulous Knutsford Tea Room hospitality.
Bowls of water are readily available, and there's also a 'pawtrait' gallery on the wall with snaps of their four-legged visitors.
Knutsford Tea Room are situated in Cotton Shop Yard, right opposite the Elizabeth Gaskell Tower on King Street, and within easy reach of Knutsford Moor.
There's also plenty of seating in the courtyard at the front to enjoy those warmer days in the sunshine.
Bars & Pubs
As you would expect, all of Knutsford's Bars & Pubs are dog-friendly. These include:
- The Rose & Crown
- The Cross Keys
- Wine & Wallop
- Morgan Edwards
- The Angel
- The Lord Eldon
- The Old Sessions House
- The Blind Pig
- The White Bear
- Six Knutsford
- Dexter & Jones
- The Lost & Found
- The Legh Arms
- The Builders Arms
Dexter & Jones
One of the most dog-friendly bars is Dexter & Jones. Dogs go barking mad to get inside here. I'm not sure whether it's to admire their portrait on the wall, or for the plentiful supply of doggie treats and fuss always on offer.
Owners, Adam & Katy, are renowned for being big lovers of man's best friend, and if you're lucky, you may even be greeted by Dexter, the newest addition to their doggy family.
Restaurants
Many of Knutsford's pubs serve food, which means your dog can join you as you dine in any of these establishments.
A handful of Knutsford restaurants also permit pooches. These include:
Mowgli Street Food - 87 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DX
Smokehouse & Cellar - Royal George Building, Regent Street, Knutsford, WA16 6GR
Linden Stores (bar area only) - 15 Minshull Street, Knutsford, WA16 6HG
Piccolino (outside area only) - 95 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6EQ
Hotels
With so much to see and do in Knutsford, you may wish to stay a little longer. Luckily, there are a number of hotels to accommodate you, and some will also allow you to bring your four-legged friend along.
Dog-friendly rooms are available at:
The Rose & Crown - 62 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DT
Cottons Hotel & Spa - Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0SU
Shops
Knutsford is renowned for its fabulous independently owned boutiques, and this extends to those dedicated to man's best friend.
B&V Trading
A must visit for pooches is B&V Trading located at 14 King Street. This fabulous dog shop sells everything canine - from collars & coats to toys & treats, bowls & bedding, plus some wonderful gifts for dog owners too.
The extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff will welcome you in, and there's always a plentiful supply of treats for good behaviour (dogs only!)
Knutsford Market Hall is dog-friendly, as is Oil Art Advisory Gallery on King Street, and many of Knutsford's shops will also allow dogs in as long as they are kept on a lead.
Some shops will even supply water and/or treats for visiting pups.
These include (but are not limited to):
Dafferns - 21 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DW
Morgan Edwards Wine Merchants - 88 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6ED
Barbour - 36A Princess Street, Knutsford, WA16 6BN
Dog Walking
Knutsford Heath, Knutsford Moor, Tatton Park - there are plenty of places to exercise your dog around the town and nearby.
If you're looking for inspiration for Knutsford dog walks, local dog walker & trainer, Naomi, from Five Senses Dog Training has put together a comprehensive guide to some of the top spots on her blog page here: www.fivesensestraining.com/best-dog-walks-knutsford
