Here are some of our favourite dog friendly spots across Perthshire.
We all love eating out (it’s why we created the Great Perthshire picnic six years ago) but it doesn’t just have to be enjoyed by the humans in the family!

The Coffee Lab
Your four legged friends are sure to receive a warm welcome at this little cafe on Skinnergate. Serving delicious breakfasts, lunch and home baking.
Open Mon – Sat 8am-4pm | Skinnergate, Perth, PH1 5JH | 01738 248008
The Courtyard Bar & Brasserie
The Courtyard Bar and Restaurant serves food every day in the bar, decking and restaurant. Dogs are more than welcome in the bar and decking areas and we have fresh water, treats and blankets available for your furry friends.
A lovely place to enjoy with friendly atmosphere and service. Serving breakfast (weekends only), lunch, snacks and dinner daily whether it be inside relaxing on the couches by the cosy fire or outside on the extensive sun deck area.
Kenmore, Near Aberfeldy, PH15 2HN, Open daily 10am-9pm
Brew & Chew
Independent Dog Friendly cafe serving freshly brewed coffee, hot drinks, freshly made soups and a selection of sandwiches, filled baguettes and panini. Cakes and scones always available.
51 High Street, Perth, PH1 5TJ | 07708425402 | Mon- Thur: 9am- 3.30pm, Fri & Sat: 9am-4.30pm, Sun: 10am-3.30pm
Manifesto Coffee & Roastery
Recently opened in the city of Perth – this haven for coffee lovers supplies a wide range of unique and needlessly good coffee that is fairly, transparently sourced. The beans are sustainably roasted and packaged on site and available to buy from the cafe/shop. Delicious vegan cookies freshly baked and dogs welcome – with lots of space to spread out!
46 Princes Street Perth PH2 8LJ | hello@manifesto.coffee | Thurs-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
The Boat House Kitchen and Bar
Situated beside the marina overlooking the loch, our hearty menu is inspired by the fantastic range of options Scotland has to offer. We have a passion for using seasonal, local produce and are here to ensure our guests have the very best experience from the moment you walk through the door. We love to welcome our four-legged fury friends and even have a special nutritious dog-friendly menu developed by Pets ‘n’ Vets.
Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Milton Morenish Estate, by Killin, Loch Tay, Perthshire, FK21 8TY | 01567 820 853 | theboatshouse@lochtay-vacations.co.uk | Thur-Mon: 12pm- Late. Open 6 days a week from 1st July – Oct- 12pm – late Closed on Tuesdays.
Hettie's Tearoom
Serving up the most delicious lunches and wonderful fabulously indulgent homebaking, Hettie’s is one of Pitlochry and Perthshire’s favourite tearooms! All of our own blends of loose leaf tea – 21 in total! – are served piping hot and are also available to take home. Your doggie friends will be made to feel more than welcome – with water bowls, treats and numerous compliments from a friendly team.
93-95 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5AB | Mon-Sun 10.30am-5pm
Cullach brewery
Independent microbrewery and taproom in Perth. Craft beer and artisanal sourdough pizzas (including Vegan and GF offerings)! Dog friendly and cosy and walk-ins welcome. Knowledgable, friendly staff will guide you through the guest beers and premises brewed favourites. If you would like to reserve a table, please email enquiries@cullachbrewing.co.uk.
50 Princes Street, Perth PH2 8LJ | enquiries@cullachbrewing.co.uk Wed-Thur: 3pm-11.30pm | Fri-Sat: 3pm-midnight | Sun: 12pm-9pm
The Atholl Arms
Situated in the Historical Cathedral City of Dunkeld, The Atholl Arms, a three star small hotel built in 1833, is an impressive structure with many original features and a private seated garden on the River Tay. Catering for discerning humans with a restaurant, bistro, and outdoor terrace, we also recognise that even your dogs need a holiday. We offer our doggy menu for an extra special touch inclusive of doggy ice cream for those warmer days.
Bridgehead, Tay Terrace, Dunkeld PH8 0AQ 07485 109109 | enquiries@athollarmshotel.com
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