From scenic backdrops with unparalleled views, to laid-back, intimate getaways – the top-ranked dog-friendly pub hotels in the UK have been revealed and Ilkley's The Cow & Calf is included.
Eat Drink Meet – the website and app that helps people discover the best pubs, bars, and restaurants near them and provides definitive rankings of Britain’s best pubs – has revealed its 2026 list of the top ten venues in the UK for super dog-friendly staycations from Chester and St Albans to Loch Lomond and Ambleside.
Each hotel is hand-picked from thousands across the country using a combination of reviews, venue popularity, and editorial recommendations from the Eat Drink Meet team.
Included in the top 10 is The Cow & Calf in Ilkley, which is part of the Innkeeper's Collection of hotels from Mitchells & Butlers...
Sitting on the grounds of the historic, Victorian Ben Rhydding Hotel, The Cow and Calf is a pub where muddy paws are always welcome, especially in the bar area where water and treats are readily available.
After enjoying a walk across the dog-friendly Ilkley Moor, this pub offers guests – both two and four-legged – the quintessential charming country pub experience complete with stunning views of Wharfedale.
Enjoy a drink or two and indulge in a delectable menu featuring hearty classics and seasonal dishes, all while basking in the beauty of the gardens or cosying up by one of the crackling log fires.
The pub’s well-stocked bar boasts a wide selection of cask ales, fine wines and British gin. The Cow and Calf also has a charming hotel above the pub making it the perfect place to wine, dine, relax and stay overnight for guests who wish to staycation with their pet this spring.
The rooms are super dog friendly with dog blankets, water bowls, and treats available to ensure your furry friends are as comfortable as their owners.
Customer reviews on TripAdvisor frequently highlight the pub for its warm welcome of guests both two and four legged as well as the great food and fantastic customer service.
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