A super dog friendly cafe in Bloomsbury We recently visited the dog friendly shopping area of The Brunswick Centre and were delighted to discover a great place to dine with your dog . Riding House Bloomsbury is a fantastic place for refreshments during your shopping trip. The large space is a cross between a New York loft apartment and botanical garden house, with huge windows letting in natural light. They also have a large covered area outside on the Brunswick Centre concourse. You can read more about the centre here. I was made to feel very welcome with treats on offer the moment I arrived and a fresh bowl of water delivered to the table for me. The menu is quite large and varied and they also have a monthly set meu with 3 courses for £28. The human devoured a plate of pasta accompanied by a delicious mocktail. Riding House Bloomsbury 1, Brunswick Centre, Bernard St, London WC1N 1AF DOG FRIENDLY LONDON DOG FRIENDLY BLOOMSBURY DOG FRIENDLY CAFE LONDON DOG FRIENDLY SHOPPING CENTRE LONDON

A Pawsome Day at Pawfest!   Baxter and I had a great time at Pawfest, held at the beautiful Betteshanger Park in Kent.   We started the day with a visit to Dogiko, where Baxter was offered a wellness puppuccino. It was a lovely little treat, with some of their digestion supplements added in. Baxter absolutely loved it!   Next, we joined the woodland walk, where Baxter had the chance to explore peaceful forest trails and meet some new Beagle friends. Seeing him happily trotting alongside others, sniffing around, and enjoying the natural surroundings was such a joy.   After the walk, we made our way to the experience zone. Baxter impressed me by navigating Temptation Alley with such focus, he ignored the tempting toys and treats and came straight to me! Then, during the scentwork, he quickly found the hidden rabbit ear, showing off his love for using his nose.   Feeling a little peckish, I treated myself to a cookie and Baxter to a pupcake from The Acre Kitchen. The cookie was soft and delicious, and Baxter’s pupcake looked almost too cute to eat – but he didn’t hesitate! We both really enjoyed our treats.   We made sure to visit the wellness zone, where we took part in a canine massage workshop hosted by the Canine Rehab Co. I learned a few different massage techniques and must have been doing it right, as Baxter visibly relaxed! Then, we tried dog yoga, hosted by Chloe. Baxter kept close while I practiced my stretches and enjoyed some time on the mat with me.   Pawfest really lived up to its promise. It was a day filled with sniffing, exploring, learning, chilling, and most importantly bonding with your dog. We left feeling happy, refreshed, and grateful for the chance to share such a special day together

Join us at Urban Food Fest Shoreditch on Saturday May 24th Woof About Market will be joining Urban Food Fest Shoreditch on Saturday 24th May. Pooches can pick up treats from Waita Pets and Brucie Bakes. The rain is back for the bank holiday weekend, but fear not. Your pooch can stay dry and still look super stylish in a Bon Monkee Coat. If it's a new collar and lead you're looking for then you won't be able to resist Paw London and IPE Brazil. Pink Pups will also be coming along with their super cute harnesses and matching accessories. You can even get a fabulous sketch from Graeme Ross who will be sketching live during the event. Pre-book your sketch here or turn up on the day. Amie Barron will also be coming along to showcase her portraits and tell you how you can get an award-winning photo of your pooch like this one. We hope to see you there. Urban Food Fest, Euro Car Park, 162-167 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6HU

Walkies in the Chilterns with Baxter https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/ A Tail-Wagging Adventure at Wendover Woods ! Baxter and I (along with a few of his best pals) had a great time exploring Wendover Woods and taking part in their Forest Walkies trail featuring Wallace & Gromit. https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/ We headed straight to the Information Centre when we arrived and picked up our adorable Forest Walkies activity tote bags, which included matching bandanas for the dogs! Once everyone was kitted out and looking extra stylish, I quickly downloaded the OS Maps app to help us navigate the trail. It made it super easy to find all the activity panels hidden along the route.  https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/ We made our way through the woods, ticking off all the activities and playing little games along the way. https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/ There were plenty of great spots for photo opportunities — and let’s be honest, when the dogs are looking that adorable, you have  to snap a few (or a hundred) photos! https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/ Once we completed the trail, we all headed over to the Wendover Woods Café for some well-deserved refreshments. We had coffee and a bacon bap for the humans, tasty treats for the pups, and lots of happy faces all round. It was the perfect day filled with wagging tails, happy pups, and so many fun moments. A couple of helpful notes: Dogs are allowed off lead, but they must be kept close and in sight at all times. We didn’t spot any poo bins on the trail itself, but there are some by the Café and Information Centre, so plan accordingly! For more details or to plan your own Forest Walkies adventure, click here: Address: Wendover Woods, Wendover Woods car park, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NQ DOG WALKS UK DOG WALKS CHILTERNS DOG WALKS AYLESBURY DOG WALKS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE DOG CAFE AYLESBURY DOG FOREST WALKS

Review of these fancy dog treats by Benny https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ Frenchie Fanciez is our one stop shop foe Benny's treats and toys. I've been buying from them for around two years, we've been lucky enough to be brand reps for almost a year and they turn three this month (27th May)  https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ Hannah makes the best doggy donuts and biscuits which Benny loves on special occasions. He enjoyed a donut birthday box for his fourth birthday this year and had a handmade biscuit advent calendar. https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ I get all of Benny's favourite brands in one place: Furr Boost, JR pet products and lots of veggie chews. Plus toys for extra fun.  https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ Hannah remembers Benny's orders so well and is always available to ask questions about an order.  She's a small business with a lot of heart and we highly recommend you check out her website.  DOG TREATS DOG DONUTS DOG BISCUITS DOG CHEWS DOG POPCORN VEGETARIAN DOG TREATS

Walkies with Benny in this Cheadle Park https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ Abney Hall Park is situated in Cheadle. The park areas surround a Victorian house built in 1847. https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ The Hall is no longer open to the public but is used as offices. However, it's lovely to look at and think about it running back in the day and what it must have been like. It's very grand. https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ The grounds are open to wander and are stunning. They make for wonderful long weekend walks with multiple pathways around orchards and ponds, steps and even a waterfall hidden away. https://www.instagram.com/benny__beaglier/ It's a great place to roam and get lost in the beauty of nature. There are even cows grazing, which Benny enjoyed looking at. We're excited to add it to our regular walking spot list.  Abney Hall Park Manchester Road Cheadle Stockport SK8 2PD Parking There are 2 free car parks within the park. Train Gatley Railway Station and East Didsbury Railway Station are 1500 metres away from the park. Visit National Rail for the latest train times and information. DOG PARK STOCKPORT DOG WALKS STOCKPORT DOG WALKS MANCHESTER

Celebrate the great British boozer with your pooch by your side Monday May 26th will be our 4th annual Take Your Dog to the Pub Day. A day we created to celebrate the great British Boozer with your pooch by your side and it coincided with our gorgeous Archie's gotcha day and no dog loved pub more than him. As Archie is no longer with us, the date now commemorates his life and fortunately our Nacho loves a pub as much as he did. What better way to spend the Bank Holiday Monday than with a pint and your pooch? We do hope you will celebrate the day with us and we'd love to see your photos on Instagram so please tag @woofabout and use #takeyourdogtothepubday Here's a list of our favourite pubs across the UK who will be taking part this year and will have extra special teats for any visiting dogs on May 26th. Adam & Eve - 77a Wells Street, London W1T 3QQ The Bath Brewhouse  - 14 James Street West, Bath BA1 2BX The Bath Cider House  - 7 Bladud Building's, The Paragon, Bath BA1 5LS The Boathouse - Marine Parade, Instow, Devon EX39 4JJ The Bunch of Grapes - 2 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RS The Coach & Horses - 29 Greek Street, London W1D 5DH Duke's Head - 6 Manor Road, Wallington SM6 0AA Duke of Clarence - 147 High St, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NJ Forest Road Taproom - 8 Netil lane, London E8 3RL The George IV - 185 Chiswick High Rd, London W4 2DR The Hoste Arms - The Green, Burnham Market PE31 8HD The Mortimer Arms - Romsey Rd, Ower SO51 6AF The Leather Bottle - 538 Garratt Lane, London SW17 0NY The Lord Northbrook - 116 Burnt Ash Rd, London SE12 8PU The Roebuck - 15 Pond Street, London NW3 2PN Greenwich Tavern - 1 King William Walk, London SE10 9JH DOG FRIENDLY PUBS

Dog friendly bakery and cafe in Manchester @rambo_french_bulldog Located in The Northern Quarter in Manchester  Gooey is a must visit and you don't just need to take my word for it, you can also take Lizzo's and Jay Rayners! You will also find a queue of people outside waiting to try the delicious sandwiches, donuts, cookies and more. If you want to not wait then quieter times on a weekday won't require you to wait for long. @rambo_french_bulldog The food - Can I give it a 12/10? The Egg Sando is the BEST egg sandwich I have ever eaten and I think about it a lot, talk about it to people and, work out when I can go back for it again. Oh, and the hash browns - amazing! The sandwich would have been enough but I couldn't go another visit without trying them and they lived up to my expectations. @rambo_french_bulldog Of course we also have to talk about the cookies and donuts. I first discovered them when they were only being sold from a hatch in Ducie Street Warehouse. The chocolate filled donut is my go to (yes I 've had that many I have a go to now) I will also admit that when Rambo takes me there sometimes I don't fight him and use his as the reason to get the donut! @rambo_french_bulldog Puppuccinos and treats - available making Rambo very happy The staff - so friendly and welcoming to Rambo and now know him as we can't just walk past without Rambo trying to push in the queue. To summarise Gooey is a must if you live or a visiting Manchester with your dog. Gooey have multiple locations in Manchester: Northern Quarter - 103 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ Kiosk - Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester M1 2TP Selfridges - Trafford Centre DOG FRIENDLY MANCHESTER DOG FRIENDLY BAKERY MANCHESTER DOG FRIENDLY CAFE MANCHESTER

A Sandy Pawed Adventure at Mersea Island with Baxter the Beagle @baxter.beagle.2021 If there’s one thing Baxter and I both love, it’s discovering new places together — especially the kind where he can run wild, sniff absolutely everything, and (most importantly) sneak in a cheeky snack or two. Last weekend, we headed to Mersea Island for a proper day out with friends, and it ticked all the boxes. @baxter.beagle.2021 We started off with lunch at Mersea Barns, which is super dog friendly. There’s a lovely garden area for sunny days, a cosy glass room for when the weather’s being a bit… British, and even a shop selling toys, treats, and emergency poop bags (because let’s be honest, we’ve all forgotten them at least once). Naturally, we grabbed a table in the garden to soak up the sunshine. I ordered food while Baxter settled in on his mat, happily chomping on a chew and watching the world go by. @baxter.beagle.2021 As for the food? Incredible. Fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. Safe to say, the boys were throwing some serious side-eye while we tucked in — but not a crumb was shared! @baxter.beagle.2021 With full bellies and wagging tails, we set off to explore the east side of the island. We wandered through wide open farmer’s fields, followed the stunning North Coastal Path, meandered through East Mersea Flats Nature Reserve, and finally arrived at the beach — hands down our favourite part of the day. @baxter.beagle.2021 What really sets Mersea Island apart? The beaches are dog-friendly all year round  — no summer restrictions, no awkward signs, just endless freedom for the pups to run, dig, and paddle to their heart’s content. Baxter definitely made the absolute most of it! @baxter.beagle.2021 After all that excitement, we decided it was ice cream o’clock. We made our way to the west side of the island and stopped off at the Seaview Beach Diner. While dogs aren’t allowed inside, there’s plenty of outdoor seating, and even a doggy menu! Baxter devoured a puppuccino while I happily got stuck into a Mersea Flurry. @baxter.beagle.2021 Before heading home, we squeezed in one last wander along the beach past the colourful huts, where we found a brilliant old boat wreck — the perfect spot for a few final photos. Mersea Island has everything we look for in a dog-friendly day out: fantastic food, beautiful walking routes, proper beach vibes, and a warm welcome for pups at every stop. We’re already planning our next visit. Mersea Barns Address: East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8TQ Seaview Beach Diner Address: Seaview Ave, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DA DOG FRIENDLY ESSEX DOG FRIENDLY MERSEA ISLAND DOGS MERSEA ISLAND DOG FRIENDLY CAFE MERSEA ISLAND MERSEA ISLAND BEACH DOGS

Woof About Market Collab with Urban Food Fest Join us on Saturday May 10th for our first collab of the summer with Urban Food Fest in Islington Square. Bring your pooch along for a fun, quirky sketch with Graeme Ross . You can pre-book your sketch here . Brian Recommends We will have 7 wonderful pet companies joining the market with a selection of everything the for the perfectly spoilt pooch. Brian Recommends Green Dog When Dogs Paw London Waita Pets Woofforia Sightly We know the humans get hungry too so thankfully our friends at Urban Food Fest will have food, drink and entertainment for humans of all ages. Check out our Dog Friendly Islington blog for more places to eat and drink. Woof About Islington Square Where: 116 Upper St, London N1 1AB When: Every 2nd Saturday 11.00 - 1700 DOG FRIENDLY LONDON DOG FRIENDLY ISLINGTON LONDON DOG FRIENDLY NORTH LONDON DOG FRIENDLY EVENTS LONDON

The Four Legged Foodies take a punt on this dog friendly city. We heard that the city of Cambridge loves Four Legged friends so we thought we would check it out for ourselves. Cambridge can be reached by train from London Kings Cross in under 1 hour (visit Thameslink for details and timetables) and by car in around 2 hours. Making the University city a great place for a weekend away. We stayed at the Hyatt Centric which is located in the Eddington area of the city. We were greeted by resident Dachshund Basil who spends most of his days on reception and he recommended some places we should try. We were then shown to our very comfortable room where we had bowls and blankets to use during our stay. The room was very spacious with a sofa and table and a large window from which we could shout out to any fellow doggies passing by. It's always important to let people know you're in town! The two things the humans require of a hotel room are a huge bed and a strong, hot shower. We are pleased to report these boxes were ticked. The hotel has a large outdoor toilet area in the form of a landscaped garden which is partly lawned and there are plenty of bins nearby. The area around the hotel is very quiet as it is situated on an out of town development. The park and ride bus into Cambridge is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Now let's get to the part that's really worth shouting about - the FOOD! We dogs are welcome in the hotel's 2 restaurants and coffee bar. There is also a roof terrace which opens April to September. We had breakfast and dinner in The Astronomer which is a bright and spacious dining area with plenty of room for Four Legged guests. The waiter brought us a plate of biscuits so we didn't have to watch the humans eat. Before or after dinner (or both, you're on holiday go wild!) you can join your humans at Dutch cocktail bar which is next to the hotel. After a hearty breakfast (make sure to get extra sausages) it's time to explore the city. Cambridge is a bustling city with tourists visiting from all over the world to see its beautiful architecture and discover the history of the University. Follow Dog Friendly Cambridge where Matilda the Dachshund has lots of dog friendly suggestions for you. We liked the look of Matilda's suggestion of Scott's All Day for lunch which is a 20 minute walk from the city centre but well worth it. The staff are very welcoming to all four legged foodies and the humans loved the buzzy, social feel of this neighbourhood restaurant. You won't hear us complaining when the pizzas are bigger than our heads! Our friend Hektor recommended a visit to Dishoom Permit Room in Cambridge This a renowned Indian restaurant in London where humans queue for hours to get tables and are not dog friendly but the Permit Rooms are very welcoming to dogs. The most fun thing for all the family to do when in Cambridge is take a punt on the river with The Traditional Punting Company . Pooches and humans can hop on board for a 45 minute trip. Alex did a great job getting us up the river against the tide whislt also telling us lots of historical facts about Cambridge and all the famous people who have studied there. Blankets and umbrellas are provided so this is something you can enjoy in any weather. We did it in December! If you prefer to stay somewhere with a little more space and the option to do your own cooking, we highly recommend Turing Locke apartments which are located next to the Hyatt Centric. All the apartments are dog friendly and pooches are welcomed with a goodie bag each of treats, a toy and a bandana. Guests are able to use all the restaurants and Dutch bar. All that exploring is tiring when you're almost 14! Archie had a great night's sleep in the comfy beds provided at Turing Locke. DOG FRIENDLY CAMBRIDGE DOG FRIENDLY CAMBRIDGE HOTEL DOG FRIENDLY CAMBRIDGE RESTAURANTS DOG FRIENDLY CAMBRIDGE PUNTING

Clapham, London gets a round of applause from The Four Legged Foodies. Famous for it's Common, the busiest rail station in Europe and the Omnibus (look it up), Clapham has something for every average man and his dog and has fantastic transport links from all over London. Our two favourite areas of Clapham are the Old Town and Northcote Road so here's 9 of the very best dog friendly places to visit in Clapham with your pooch. Over Under Coffee Between the south side of the Common and Clapham High Street you will find Clapham Old Town where you will be spoilt for choice for perfect pooch friendly places. Pop into Over Under for a coffee and cake, brunch or lunch. It's the perfect place to catch up with a pal while the humans stuff their faces with delicious offerings like this stack of blueberry pancakes! WHERE: 25 The PAVEMENT SW4 0JA WEBSITE: www.overundercoffee.com Common Another great place for brunch in Old Town is Common. Not to be confused with the actual Common, this is a beautiful café serving food all day and four legged foodies are very welcome. In the evening, the café turns into a wine bar serving small plates and ....wine (obvs)! There is also a shop selling lots of lovely gifts and goodies where we spied some tasty looking treats to take home. WHERE: 17 THE PAVEMENT SW4 0HY WEBSITE: commonclapham.com Overlooking the south side of the Common is The Nel, a great pub with an outdoor terrace and plenty of treats for dogs. Humans can enjoy burgers or pizza cooked on the terrace. WHERE: 7-8 Cavendish Parade, London SW4 9DW WEBSITE: theperkynel.co.uk Megan's Megan's is one of our all time favourites and Clapham is home to not one but two of these super dog friendly restaurants. You will find one in Old Town and their Terrace on Clapham Common (Summer only). Megan's are not just dog friendly, they are dog crazy! All four legged foodies will be treated to Pooch and Mutt snacks and their own bed. Just check out their Instagram feed to see how much they love us! Meanwhile two legged foodies can enjoy food from sunny places that tastes even better than it looks! WHERE: (TERRACE) 10 ROOKERY ROAD SW4 9DD (Old Town) 55-57 THE PAVEMENT SW4 0JQ WEBSITE: megans.co.uk The Little Orange Door After your weekend walkies on the Common, cross over the High Street and you'll find another dog friendly Clapham gem The Little Orange Door. The Little Door venues are designed to make you feel like you're in your own home but with a lot more food, alcohol and fun! You can join your humans for cocktails in the evenings or for bottomless brunch at the weekends. There's also an outside terrace. WHERE: 16A CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTHSIDE SW4 7AB WEBSITE: www.thelittleorangedoor.co.uk Brew & Barrel Over on Northcote Road, which is a short stroll from Clapham Juncton station, you will discover the wonderfully welcoming Brew & Barrel. This relaxed, neighbourhood cafe serves up the most delicious brunches (with some healthy options for those watching their weight) and amazing coffee. The cafe owner has 3 dogs so naturally welcomes all pooches and Nacho and his guest were delighted when the waiter brought over a couple of sausages. If you'd like to see how that went, check out our video here Pooches of Clapham are very lucky to have this cafe also in the Old Town. We highly recommend visiting both. WHERE: 124 NORTHCOTE ROAD SW11 6QU 36A OLD TOWN SW4 0LB WEBSITE: https://www.brewandbarrelsw4.com/ Oree Also on Northcote Road you will find Oree Boulangerie. We were delighted to recently discover that all their London locations welcome pooches in and this one even had some biscuits for us! It wasn't so good for the old woman as she's currently on a diet. WHERE: 28 NORTHCOTE ROAD SW11 1NZ Plus 9 other locations across London WEBSITE: https://oree.co.uk/ The Abbeville This wonderfully British neighbourhood pub is a short stroll from Clapham Common on a lovely street with a selection of shops and cafes. The pub is very quirky inside with lots of little nooks and crannies to hide away in and the food was good quality pub grub. WHERE: 67-69 Abbeville Road SW4 9JW Plus 9 other locations across London WEBSITE: https://www.theabbeville.co.uk/ Coffee Wake Cup This hidden gem of a cafe is tucked down a side street opposite Clapham Common tube station. If you love Italian food (and who doesn't?) then you will love this authentic cafe, serving great coffee, Cannoli and delicious brunch and lunch dishes. WHERE: Coffee Wake Cup 14 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7BB WEBSITE: http://www.coffeewakecup.co.uk/ DOG FRIENDLY LONDON DOG FRIENDLY CLAPHAM DOG FRIENDLY SOUTH LONDON DOG FRIENDLY CAFE LONDON DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANT LONDON DOG FRIENDLY PUB LONDON