Eating out with your dog in the South Hams is usually easier than visitors expect. There are welcoming pubs, relaxed restaurants and waterside places across Salcombe, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge and the surrounding villages.
The important detail is where dogs are welcomed. Some venues allow them throughout the bar and dining areas; others have designated tables or exclude a main restaurant.
Dog policies, opening days and food-service times can change, particularly outside summer. The information below was checked in October 2026, but contact the venue when booking if eating indoors with your dog matters to your plans.
Dog-Friendly Places To Eat In Salcombe
The Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn confirms that dogs are permitted in most areas of the pub, including the bar and garden. Dogs should be kept on leads. Its Fore Street location makes it useful for lunch, dinner or a drink while exploring Salcombe on foot.
The Fortescue Inn
The Fortescue Inn, close to Salcombe's waterfront, states that well-behaved dogs are welcome. It is a traditional pub option for food and drinks, but it is still sensible to mention your dog if reserving a table.
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms on Fore Street is dog friendly and serving both lunchtime and evening meals. Because its own website does not set out a detailed dog policy, confirm the arrangement directly if you need a particular indoor table.
Seagrass At South Sands
For a meal beside the beach, Seagrass at South Sands welcomes dogs on leads in the bar and lounge, on the terrace and in a designated sea-view part of the restaurant. The venue also provides water bowls, dog towels and blankets.
Dog-Friendly Eating In Hope Cove
The Hope & Anchor
The Hope & Anchor permits dogs in most public areas, including the bar, although not in the main restaurant. Ask for a dog-friendly dining space when booking and keep dogs on leads in public areas.
You may also know The Cove as a relaxed place for food and drinks in Hope Cove. Its current website does not clearly publish a dog policy, so check directly before relying on an indoor table with your dog.
Dog-Friendly Eating In Kingsbridge
The Crabshell Inn
The waterside Crabshell Inn is listed by the official Hello Kingsbridge directory as pet friendly, with food, outside seating and a relaxed quayside setting. It works well for combining a Kingsbridge wander with lunch or dinner.
More Dog-Friendly Places Around The South Hams
The Sloop Inn, Bantham
The Sloop Inn says children and dogs are welcome throughout the inn. It is a useful post-walk or post-beach pub near Bantham, serving hearty food in a relaxed setting.
The Village Inn, Thurlestone
The Village Inn explicitly welcomes well-behaved dogs both inside by the fire and at its outdoor tables. It is a good option after exploring Thurlestone or South Milton Sands.
The Oyster Shack, Bigbury
The Oyster Shack welcomes dogs in its main restaurant, provided they are kept on leads. Its separate special experiences may have different rules, so select the correct booking type and read the current terms before travelling.
Before You Head Out With Your Dog
Book ahead during busy periods and say that you are bringing a dog. Ask whether your table is indoors or outside, keep your dog on a short lead and bring water for the journey. After a wet or sandy walk, a towel in the car is always useful. Never assume that a venue's accommodation policy and dining policy are identical.
Dog-Friendly Places To Stay With Quay
Ginn Cottage, Kennford and The Nook welcome dogs, subject to each property's current terms. Kennford's garden is as secure as practicable but cannot be guaranteed escape-proof, and dogs must never be left unattended at Quay properties. Check the individual listing before booking for the latest charges and limits.
Useful links
Read our guide to dog-friendly South Devon breaks
View dog-friendly Kennford in Salcombe
View dog-friendly Ginn Cottage in central Salcombe
View The Nook, a private South Devon escape