Dog-Friendly Cheltenham: Where Pups and People Are Welcome
Cheltenham isn’t just a gorgeous spa town for humans — it has some of the best spots for dogs too. Whether you're after a café pit stop after a walk, a hotel stay with tail wags, or a relaxed pub with treats for your four-legged friend, Cheltenham has you covered.
And for everything dog-related (info, gear, treats, chews & community), Be More Bob is the go-to store!
Why Be More Bob is the Heart of the Dog Community
Be More Bob does more than just sell great loot for dogs. It connects dog lovers: sharing local event info, reviews of places, tips for training & health, and helping owners discover the most dog-friendly corners of Cheltenham. Think of it as the wagging tail behind all the pup-friendly fun in town.
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Parks & Green Spaces: Where Dogs Can Stretch Their Legs
Cheltenham has some wonderful parks where dogs can sniff, run, and hang out. Some of the best include:
Pittville Park – this large park is only 15 mins walk from the shopping centre of Cheltenham. It boasts lakes, long walks and lots of green space. Great for a full morning of walking - you can grab a coffee at the park's three cafe stops too. 
Bob in Pittville Park
Cox's Meadow – An expanse of green (although open to the roads, so leads needed if you don't have good recall). The Meadow café offers coffees, cakes and lunch. Perfect if you want an hour or so walk with coffee.
Prestbury Playing Field – Especially nice for shorter walks and for combining with a café stop at Whiskers Coffee (they’re dog-friendly with outdoor seating). Whiskers Coffee
Imperial Gardens - an on lead park in the heart of Cheltenham, surrounded by cafes and hotels, all of which are dog friendly.
All of these establishments surround Imperial Gardens...
Try the Queens Hotel bar for a G&T and they have a garden for a drink outside.
The Nook Deli offers light bites and drinks.
The Artisan Baker has lots of bites and coffee
Bosco Pizzeria offers outside seating for dogs
The Garden Bar offers outside seating in the beautiful park
Bob in Imperial Gardens
Montpellier Gardens sits in the heart of the Montpellier shopping district of Cheltenham. It's host to many of the town's festivals such as the Literature Festival. This off-lead park is surrounded by cafes and hotels. It is open to the road, so only off-lead if you have good recall pals.
Bob and Smudge in Montpellier Gardens
All of the cafes that surround Montpellier Gardens are dog friendly so you can eat in, but they also all do great takeaway if you want to take your nosh to the park!
Try these two for dog-friendly welcomes!
Clementine Cafe - breakfast and lunch, smoothies, coffee, icecream
For the Saints - pastries and coffee
Bob and Bertie at For The Saints coffee
If coffee is your thing - Cheltenham is packed with dog friendly coffee shops!
Pubs, Bars & Eateries That Treat Dogs Like VIPs
After your walk, or for a relaxing evening, Cheltenham has several pubs that welcome your pups without a second thought:
Japes Pizza - the perfect spot in the heart of Cheltenham for lunch or dinner and extremely dog friendly! You can even get papped and put on their very own doggy Instagram dogs of Japes! Japes has both inside and outside seating.
Bob at Japes
The Gloucester Old Spot (Tewkesbury Road) – A country pub just outside town. Dogs welcome in the bar & beer garden. Bowls, treats, affable atmosphere. Ten mins drive from town - plenty of parking.
The Beehive (Montpellier) – Great local pub, good food, dog treats.
The Brown Jug (Bath Road) – Classic pub, friendly staff, lovely patio garden, dog treats.
The Swan (High Street) – Fabulous if you want pub + more upscale vibe; dogs welcome in comfortable spaces. Great food too.
Nearly all eateries in Cheltenham are dog friendly. Some have specific dog spaces and others offer VIPup treatment with free treats! You will be hard pressed to find a more dog friendly town!
Hotels & Stays That Love Your Dog
If you’re staying in Cheltenham (or nearby), these hotels are ones that roll out the red carpet for pups:
| Hotel | Key Dog-Friendly Perks |
|---|---|
| No38 The Park | Dog-friendly rooms; doggy bed/blanket, bowl, treats. Located right on Pittville Park and Lake. No38 The Park |
| Hotel du Vin Cheltenham |
Dogs of any size welcome; stylish location; walkable to Imperial Gardens for strolls. Hotel du Vin & Bistro in Cheltenham |
| The Greenway Hotel & Spa | Special dog-friendly rooms; welcome pack for dogs with bed, bowl, toy, chew. Countryside feel, 15 mins outside of town. thegreenwayhotelandspa.com |
| Cheltenham Chase (QHotels Collection) | Charges a modest fee per dog, and accept well-behaved pups; good standard hotel with amenities. 15 mins from town thecheltenhamchase.co.uk |
| The George Hotel | Has dog-friendly bedrooms (space for 2 dogs), plenty of charm. 5 mins walk to town The George Hotel | Design-Led Hotel in Cheltenham, The Cotswolds |
If shopping is your bag then Cheltenham is perfect as nearly all the shops are dog friendly!
Trails & Walks: Nature Around Cheltenham
Beyond formal parks, there are some lovely walks and country areas to explore:
The Cotswolds are on your doorstep — rolling hills, villages, scenic routes. Many walks allow dogs (just check signage for livestock areas). Check out our blog on dog-friendly countryside walks within 20 mins of Cheltenham.
Local woodland walks, riverbanks, and meadow paths: great for exploring off-lead in permitted zones.
Always bring water, waste bags, and if needed, tick protection.
Tips for Dog Owners to Make the Best of Cheltenham
Check in advance: Even places listed as dog-friendly may have restrictions (e.g. only outdoor seating, or dogs only in certain areas) and Cheltenham is a VERY popular place to go out for dinner - always book in advance, even on week nights
Pack dog essentials: Bowl, treats, leash, coat (if wet), towel. Lots of shops and cafes offer dog bowls, but it's always great to carry your own.
Accessibility: Cheltenham is the perfect sized town for walking. Lots of the properties are Georgian and Victorian, so if accessibility is a consideration for you, check in advance as some older properties have narrow doors and stairs.
Be More Bob: Your Local Community Hub & Resource
Grab all your gear & accessories: collars, leads, waterproof coats, warm fleeces, beds — Be More Bob has great selection and personal insight so you get what actually fits and works!
Natural chews and treats - a huge selection of everything natural plus lots of smaller brands that you won't find in the big stores!
Local reviews & recommendations: find up-to-date info on which cafés are welcoming, which hotels give the best dog-treats.
Events & meetups: find dog walks, social dog-friendly events to connect with fellow dog owners.
Advice & content: diet, health, training, dog boarding, doggy day care - we've got loads of contacts are are ready to share details with you
Sample Itinerary: A Day Out in Cheltenham with Your Dog
Here’s a suggestion for a perfect dog-friendly day:
Morning: Coffee and cake at For the Saints, Montpellier. Take a look around some of the lovely independent shops in Montpellier and on the Promenade including Rossiter Books, Vinegar Hill,
Midday: Head to Pittville Park for play and maybe a picnic if the weather is good? Grab your perfect sandwich at Pastalicous or Havanas Cafe just before the park, or grab something at one of the tree coffee shops in the park!
Afternoon: Browsing shops in the town centre or other walkable districts such as The Suffolks and Tivoli.
Here's a list of our favourite independent shops (you may have to seek them out, but that's part of the pleasure of walking Cheltenham, you will see many beautiful properties and parks along the way).
Art Union - unique art, gifts, souvenirs - and only steps away from Be More Bob!
The Department of Hope, Joy and Wonder - gifts, coffee - gifts you won't find elsewhere!
Thedepartmentofhopejoywonder
Wildflower Illustration Company - gifts, stationery, art - all designed by the owners, really unique experience
Wildflower Illustration Co.
Papyro Studio - gifts, stationery, art - unique finds!
Jo Hatton (@papyro_studio) • Instagram photos and videos
Little Interior Company - homewares, gifts, baby - owned and loved by a wonderful family who source gorgeousness Little Interior Co
Salt Walters - homewares, gifts - handpicked and displayed beautifully
Salt Waters (@saltwaterstivoli) • Instagram photos and videos
Vinegar Hill - gifts, homewares, clothing - two floors of eye popping gorgeousness
Early evening - grab a cocktail or beer at one of the many cool dog-friendly bars around Cheltenham. We can't think of any bar that doesn't welcome dogs - Cheltenham really is the UK's most dog friendly destination!
Bob and Bertie enjoying Cheltenham bar culture