Art & Culture
Dog-friendly places in the Royal Docks
Looking for a place to dine where your four-legged friend is just as welcome as you are? The Royal Docks is home to a great selection of dining spots where well-behaved dogs are welcome indoors too. These venues understand that your dog is part of the family and offer doggy treats, bowls of fresh water, doggy doughnuts and indulgent puppychinos (pup cup) made with dog safe freshly whipped cream.
Read our guide to where you can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and more in the Royal Docks with your dog happily by your side:
Little Hudson Cafe
Enjoy something delicious from the tempting menu at Little Hudson with your pooch as company. Bringing a slice of brunch culture to Royal Wharf, Little Hudson is a family-owned café serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and artisan coffee in a cosy laidback setting. Every dish is made in-house, using fresh high-quality ingredients sourced from independent suppliers.
Little Hudson, 4 Starboard Way, London, E16 2PF
Fox Excel
On the lookout for a dog-friendly pub? Look no further than Fox Excel, located in Royal Victoria Dock. This vibrant, Grade II-listed converted tobacco warehouse has been transformed into a stunning 1,200-capacity gastropub, perfect for any occasion. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the bar area, so you can relax, drink and dine with your furry companion in tow.
Enjoy a wide selection of food and drink, from small plates to hearty mains, alongside a varied drinks menu. With live music, DJs, comedy nights, and even cocktail masterclasses, The Fox has something for everyone including your dog!
Fox Excel, 2 Western Gateway, London, E16 1DR
Heroica Lounge
For a unique dining experience for you and your pup, head to Heroica Lounge, a pizza restaurant set inside a converted double-decker bus! You can also book one of their cosy igloos, which can hold up to seven people and are beautifully decorated with faux fur blankets and fairy lights.
Located in Royal Victoria Dock, Heroica Lounge specialises in antipasti and delicious wood fired pizzas, including the Truffle 12, topped with mozzarella, parmesan cheese, Italian sausage, mushrooms, truffle sauce and basil. Their popular homemade tiramisu is also now back on the menu.
Heroica Lounge, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London, E16 1FA (next to the IFS Cloud Cable Car)
Oiler Bar
Oiler Bar is another great local hotspot that warmly welcomes furry friends. With a steady supply of doggy treats and bowls of fresh water on offer your dog will feel right at home. They even have a reel on Instagram called Dogs of Oiler with photos of the seriously cute canines who have stopped by.
Located at Royal Victoria Dock, the Oiler bar is a former Royal Navy refuelling barge which has been transformed into a unique floating beer garden with a cosy seating area below the deck. It’s a fantastic spot to enjoy dockside drinks and delicious Italian pizza made onboard by La Nona Lina kitchen. Take in the views of the IFS Cloud Cable Car and watch the nearby wakeboarding and paddleboarding action at WakeUp Docklands. Follow the Oiler Bar on Instagram to be the first to know about the next open mic gig and comedy night.
Oiler Bar, (next to City Hall), Kamal Chunchie Way, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AG
Perky Blenders
For great coffee and a dog-friendly experience head to Perky Blenders, a hidden gem tucked inside Expressway, the vibrant creative hub at Royal Victoria Dock.
You and your pooch can relax indoors in the cosy atmosphere. There’s even a dedicated dog menu with free treats for your furry friend.
The kiosk serves up its own award-winning specialty coffee, along with a range of cakes, pastries, and light lunch bites. A leading East London roastery, Perky Blenders also supplies coffee to more than 100 local cafés and businesses. Fancy a free coffee? Just purchase a bag of their freshly ground beans and enjoy a complimentary hot drink on the house.
Perky Blenders, Expressway, 1 Dock Rd, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AG
Starbucks Royal Wharf
Starbucks Royal Wharf is another perfect pup cup pit stop. The coffeehouse is ideal for when you’re out and about with your dog.
As the weather warms up cool down with the sweet melon flavour Refresha® drink poured over ice with juicy pops of melon flavoured pearls that burst with flavour as you sip. For something indulgent try the Tiramisu Cream Cold Foam range inspired by classic Italian desserts. Whether you go for a frappuchino, latte or espresso these drinks are available blended, iced, or shaken with milk or oat milk, perfect for a sunny day.
Starbucks Royal Wharf, 5 Halyard Place, London E16 2TH
www.starbucks.co.uk/store-locator/49582
Tongues & Tails
Ok, full disclosure - Tongues & Tails isn’t a foodie spot for two legged visitors but your dog will think you’re the best human ever for bringing them here. Based in Caxton Works Canning Town, the shop includes a dedicated dog bakery offering tasty homemade treats all made with carefully selected natural ingredients with sugar-free, low-fat, soy-free, and wheat-free options to keep your dog happy and healthy. The bakes even include birthday cakes, pizza slices, parmesan churros and doggy doughnuts!
Tongues & Tails is also a dog grooming salon and accessory shop with a range of accessories including collars, harnesses, soft toys and bow ties! Pop into the shop or visit the Tongues and Tails website for more info.
Tongues & Tails, Unit 3, Caxton Works, Caxton St North, London, E16 1JL
Triple Two Coffee
Head to Triple Two Coffee, where your four-legged friend can enjoy a Puppychino! The popular doggy drink is dog safe, tasty and sure to get tails wagging!
Located in Royal Wharf next to The Clubhouse leisure facility, Triple Two Coffee is a contemporary café bar with a relaxed vibe. In keeping with their motto ‘real food, awesome coffee’, they offer locals and gym-goers a stress-free way to kick-start their day, serving speciality coffee alongside fresh, wholesome and nutritious food.
Triple Two Coffee, 38 Royal Crest Avenue, Royal Wharf, London, E16 2TF
www.instagram.com/tripletwocoffee
The Windjammer
If you and furry friend fancy a refreshing drink head to The Windjammer. Located in Royal Wharf, this riverside gastro pub has bowls of water and doggy treats and on offer perfect for your keeping your dog happy while you relax.
Two legged visitors will enjoy the popular menu with all the pub classics and more. Regular events include curry night, steak night, Wings Wednesday, quiz night and live music.
Visit on a Sunday to enjoy a seriously good Sunday roast. The options include roast rump of lamb, roasted pork belly, corn-fed chicken, sirloin of beef, veggie and vegan. All roasts are served with a tasty selection of roast potatoes, maple carrots, squash mash, cauliflower cheese, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
For more great local places to enjoy a roast read out guide to the best Sunday lunches in the Royal Docks.
The Windjammer, 25 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown, London, E16 2PN
With Milk
Located in Thames Barrier Park, With Milk, is a welcoming dog friendly café and community hub. Recently refurbished, it now features spacious decking with comfy seating and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the park and the Thames Barrier.
While you sip on specialty coffee and have a tasty bite to eat, your pooch can enjoy a pup cup and take in the scenery too. Run by sisters Hana and Lela, the café serves and locally sourced food with a nod to their North African heritage and Tottenham roots. And if you’re lucky you may meet their adorable dog Pesto.
With Milk, Thames Barrier Park, North Woolwich Rd, London, E16 2HP
Doggy access and treats at these venues are subject to change, so please check ahead. Woof!
