Dog Friendly: 13 Best dog friendly walks, cafes, pubs, and parks in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Originally published on January 6, 2025 | Last updated on June 27, 2026

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Is Halifax dog friendly?

Yes, Halifax is a fantastic place to visit with your dog. The town and surrounding Calderdale countryside offer a brilliant mix of dog friendly walks, cafes, pubs and play areas, many of which we visit regularly with Mabel.

Halifax’s green spaces such as Shibden Park, Ogden Water and Clay House Park all welcome dogs on leads, and the surrounding moorland and woodland trails like the Calderdale Way give you plenty of room to stretch their legs properly. For a town centre visit, pubs like Victorian Craft Beer Cafe, Vocation & Co and Elland Craft & Tap are all genuinely dog friendly, not just in name but in practice, with water bowls, treats and staff who actually make a fuss of your dog.

Dog friendly cafes are also well catered for in the Halifax area. The Cakery in West Vale and Lucy’s Little Bakehouse at Dean Clough both actively welcome dogs inside, and Good Karma Coffee House in Brighouse is well worth the short drive.

The only thing to be mindful of is that Halifax town centre itself has limited green space, so if you are planning a full day out with your dog, we’d recommend basing yourself around one of the parks or reservoirs listed below and using the town centre pubs and cafes as a reward at the end

DOG Dad

This post talks about the best things to do in Halifax West Yorkshire, with your dog including :-

• Dog walks with cafes on route which are tried and tested to enjoy a latte and pup cup
• Indoor dog play areas to chase your pup through tunnels and up and over ramps
• Outside dog fields to weave your way through agility implements
• Truly dog friendly cafes not just in name but nature, where staff offer plenty of pets, praise and puppycinnos for your pup
• Dog friendly pubs to have a glorious locally brewed pint with your pooch

Planning a walk over the weekend? Don’t forget to pack some treats! We’ve rounded up the best dog-friendly Easter eggs and snacks so your pups can have an ‘egg hunt’ at the park.

This is not a list of every supposed dog friendly place in Halifax. This is a list of dog friendly walks, play areas, fields, cafes, pubs we KNOW ARE DOG FRIENDLY, as we have been and experienced this ourselves with Mabel.

I say this so you know that the recommendations on this list have been carefully chosen and curated to ensure if you go to one of these places you will have a great time with your pup!

Dog Dad

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Quick reference: All dog friendly places near Halifax

Use the table below to quickly find the right spot for you and your dog, then scroll to the full write-up for tips, parking details and walk routes.

Name	Type	Dog Friendly	Parking	Notes
Hardcastle Crags	Walk	Outstanding	Clough Hole / Midgehole CPs – £5-£8 / Free (NT)	Off lead on quieter trails. Cash only parking.
Ogden Water	Walk	Outstanding	On site (70 spaces) – £1	Dogs on leads near the water
Shibden Park	Walk	Outstanding	Mereside CP (245 spaces) – £4 for 4hrs	Off lead in open areas. Coffee Culture cafe in park.
Clay House Park & Calderdale Way	Walk	Very good	Brig Royd CP, West Vale HX4 8JB – 1hr free	Download Apcoa Connect app to extend parking if needed
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve	Walk	Very good	On site (very limited) – Free	Dogs on leads only. Visitor centre Tue/Thu/Sun only.
Woofy Workout	Indoor play	Outstanding	On site (10 spaces) – Free	£5 / 30 mins. Sowerby Bridge.
Swallowfields Farm	Outdoor agility	Outstanding	On site (1-2 cars) – Free	£6 / 25 mins. Greetland.
The Cakery	Cafe	Outstanding	On site or Brig Royd CP opposite – 1hr free	Book ahead. West Vale, 10-15 mins from Halifax.
Lucy’s Little Bakehouse	Cafe	Outstanding	Dean Clough – Free on weekends	Halifax town centre, 5 mins from town.
Good Karma Coffee House	Cafe	Outstanding	On street / nearby car park	Brighouse, 15-20 mins from Halifax.
Victorian Craft Beer Cafe	Pub	Outstanding	Town centre – various nearby CPs	CAMRA award winner. Halifax town centre.
Elland Craft & Tap	Pub	Outstanding	Boxhall Road CP or Coronation St CP	Micropub. Elland, 10 mins from Halifax.
Vocation & Co	Pub	Outstanding	Town centre – various nearby CPs	3 floors, roof terrace, pizza. Halifax town centre.

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Dog friendly walks in Halifax with cafe

These dog walk recommendations all have a cafe within the general area. Hardcastle Crags has The Weaving Shed, Shibden Park has Coffee Culture in the park, Ogden has the visitor center, Cromwell Bottom has the visitor center and Clay House Park has The Cakery.

Where can I walk my dog in Halifax?

Hardcastle Crags & Gibson Mill

A lovely wooded valley situated 2 miles (5-10 mins) away from Hebden Bridge. Hardcastle Crags offers you and your dog 15 miles of signposted walking paths of varying different distances in 15 acres of unspoiled woodland.

Owned by The National Trust, and with free entry, this is a great place to take your dog for a walk in Halifax. Especially, as you can visit the off the grid Gibson Mill and Weaving shed cafe to recharge your batteries in the middle of your walk.

Is Hardcastle Crags dog friendly?

Yes, Hardcastle Crags is dog friendly. It is a 3 paw print rated location by The National Trust.

Meaning, your dog can go to most areas, including indoors in the Gibson Mill, weaving shed cafe and courtyard. As long as they are on a lead and well controlled.

There are also dog water bowls in the courtyard of Gibson Mill.

Where can I park for Hardcastle Crags and how much does it cost?

There are 2 pay and display car parks at Hardcastle Crags called Clough Hole and Midgehole. Both are £5 for 4 hours or £8 all day and cash only. Free if you are a National Trust member.

If you go to many National Trust sites or plan on going to Hardcastle Crags often, you may wish to consider the membership which at the moment is £91.20 a year. Making it £7.60 a month.

Other National Trust sites you could visit in the area are :-

• Marsden Moor
• East Riddleston Hall
• Wentworth Castle Gardens

Best walks in Hardcastle Crags

Name of walk	Distance	Time	Starting point	Difficulty	Markers to follow
Estate track	1 mile/2km	30 mins	Lower Midgehole car park	Easy	Black
Mill walk riverside	1.25 miles/2km	1 hour	Lower Midgehole car park	Moderate	Red
Upper woodland	1.25 miles/2km	30 mins	Upper Midgehole car park	Moderate	Red
Crags constitutional	2 miles/3.2km	1 hour	Gibson Mill	Moderate	Green
Railway trail	3 miles/4.8km	2 hours	Gibson Mill	Hard	Purple

Source:Hardcastle Crags map from National Trust

If you go on one of the more secluded, longer walks such as the Railway Trail it is the perfect place to throw a Chuck It ball or Head tennis ball for your dog. Without fear of them being stolen by other dogs! (See our guide to the best dog toys for staffies for why we recommend these.)

Why we love Hardcastle Crags

• Free entry
• Car parking
• Luscious scenery including glorious waterfalls, tumbling streams, and stacks of millstone grit
• Abundance of wildlife such as herons, dippers, and wagtails.
• Variety of walks from riverside paths, woodland trails and rocky roads among the unique craggy rock formations
• Stepping stones on the river for the more adventurous and willing to get wet

Hardcastle Crags tips

• Check the Weaving shed will be open if you plan to stop for coffee and cakes
• Go on a Sunday and pick up tasty treats to eat in the Sunday market on the walks
• Take a photo of the map in the welcome hut to refer to whilst on the trails
• If you want to park in Hardcastle crags, make sure you get there early (before 10 ideally) and remember to take cash

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Ogden water reservoir

This 160 year old reservoir known as one of the sparkling jewels of the Calderdale countryside, has beautiful woodland scenery and trails. Which are perfect for you and your pups to enjoy. It was voted Yorkshire’s favourite reservoir in 2018, along with the 5th top dog friendly place to visit in Yorkshire in 2021 by Canine Cottages.

Including an interesting soundscape of wildlife,water, wind, woodland and moorlands.

Where to park for Ogden reservoir?

There is a car park at Ogden split into 2 sections which costs £1. There are 70 spaces in total. Best to get there early (before 10) if you want to park in this car park, as it can get busy when the weather is nice.

Best walks in Ogden reservoir

Name	Distance	Time	Starting point	Difficulty	Map & Directions
Reservoir edge walk	1.2 miles /2KM	40 -60 mins	Car park	Easy	Map
Ogden & Ovenden Moor walk	10 miles/16KM	150 mins+	Oxenhope	Hard	Map

Is Ogden reservoir dog friendly?

Ogden reservoir is dog friendly. Just make sure you keep your dog on a lead and clean up after them.

Why we love Ogden reservoir

• Cheap car parking at £1
• Perfect for the family or people who want to have a walk but not a long hike
• Picnic table facilities if you want to bring your lunch!
• Woodland trails allow you to escape the stress of everyday life
• Great opportunity to spot mallards, gulls, kingfishers, herons, canada geese, tufted ducks, dippers and great crested grebes on the water

Ogden reservoir tips

• Parking can be tight, going earlier before 10AM will often mean it is less busy
• Make sure you have change to pay for parking
• Check when the visitor center is open if you want to visit the cafe and buy drinks or ice cream

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Shibden Park

Shibden park is a beautiful park east of Halifax town center with a variety of activities for both dogs and children alike making it a great location for a family walk with your dog.

What you can do at Shibden park

• Visit the small lake to feed the ducks and hire a rowing boat or paddle boat
• Ride the miniature railway train with the kids
• Grab 2 lattes at Coffee Culture cafe in the park
• Take in 600 years of history and learn about Anne lister from Gentleman Jack at Shibden hall museum
• Entertain the kids in the play area with swings, cable rides, covered slides and a climbing frame
• Learn about dry stone walling at the permanent exhibit

Where to park for Shibden park?

There are 3 car parks at Shibden with a total of 283 spaces.
Mereside which has 245 spaces
Upper car park which has 27 spaces
Museum car park which has 11 spaces

Best walks in and around Shibden park

Shibden Mill Inn to Shibden Park and back.
Beacon Hill and Shibden Park Circular
Anne Lister Way of The Setts

Is Shibden park dog friendly?

Yes, Shibden park is generally dog friendly. The park and cafe both allow dogs as long as they are well behaved and you pick up after them. However, only assistance dogs are allowed in Shibden Hall.

Why we love Shibden park

• Huge lovely wooded area to walk dogs
• Car park with 283 total spaces, means parking is normally not a problem
• Great dog friendly cafe at Coffee Culture In The Park as long as they are well behaved
• Large play area to entertain kids

Shibden park tips

• Park in the Mereside/Godley Lane car park as it is the biggest and closest to the park and cafe
• Go early or late if the weather is good as it can get really busy
• Check the coffee culture opening times to make sure they are open if you want a drink or food
• Expect to spend at least £10 – £15 if you park and want 2 latte coffees.(Parking £4 for 4 fours and £7.40 for lattes)

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Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

Located in the Calder Valley between Elland and Brighouse, Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve is a hidden gem run almost entirely by dedicated volunteers. It is a place where Halifax’s industrial history meets genuine natural beauty, and whilst it’s a little rougher around the edges than somewhere like Ogden Water, that is exactly what gives it its charm.

The reserve covers a brilliant mix of habitats: wetlands, meadows, and woodland, all sitting alongside the River Calder. There is a real sense of wildlife here that you don’t always get at busier spots. Mabel in particular absolutely loved the ducks, which were completely unbothered by her and waddling around right by the water’s edge.

On a good visit you can also expect to spot squirrels darting through the trees and a brilliant variety of birds including kingfishers, bullfinches, woodpeckers and robins. The bird viewing area is worth making a beeline for.

Is Cromwell Bottom dog friendly?

Yes, Cromwell Bottom is dog friendly, but with one important caveat. Unlike some of our other recommended walks, dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the entire reserve. This is not just general guidance; it is to protect the incredible variety of wildlife that calls this place home. So this is not the walk to come to if Mabel is desperate for a proper off-lead run, but it is absolutely worth visiting for a relaxed, scenic, lead walk.

Where to park for Cromwell Bottom?

There is free on-site parking at Cromwell Bottom and the site itself is open 24 hours a day, so you are not restricted on when you can visit. However, the parking is limited, approximately 20 – 25 spaces, and it fills up fast on weekends and sunny days. If you arrive and the car park is full, there are some on-street options nearby in Brighouse but these are a bit of a walk to the entrance. Getting there early is the best advice, especially on weekends.

Is the visitor centre open?

The site is open 24 hours, but the visitor centre has its own opening times and is only open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. It is run by volunteers so hours can occasionally vary. If you are visiting on a day when the visitor centre is not open, make sure you use the toilet before you leave home, as there are no facilities available when it is closed.

If it is your first visit and the visitor centre is not open, we strongly recommend pulling up the Friends of Cromwell Bottom map guide before you set off so you can navigate the trails confidently. You can find the map at cromwellbottomlnr.co.uk.

Why we love Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

• This is my go-to spot to keep your dog cool in the summer in Halifax coming here for 7AM before it heats up
• Free parking and open 24 hours
• A brilliant mix of terrains: wetlands, meadows and woodland all in one walk
• The River Calder runs right through the reserve giving it a lovely backdrop
• Mabel was obsessed with the ducks, who were completely chilled and right by the water’s edge
• Excellent wildlife spotting including squirrels, kingfishers, woodpeckers, bullfinches and more
• Dedicated bird viewing area worth making a stop at
• A genuinely peaceful, unhurried walk away from the busier spots

Cromwell Bottom tips

• Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the entire reserve, no exceptions, to protect the wildlife
• Parking is extremely tight, particularly on weekends, so arrive early to avoid disappointment
• The visitor centre is only open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The site itself is always open 24 hours
• If the visitor centre is not open, go to the toilet before you leave home as there are no facilities available
• If it is your first visit and the visitor centre is not open, download the Friends of Cromwell Bottom map before you go
• Wear boots, the wetland sections can get boggy after rain

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Clay House Park & The Calderdale Way

Clay House Park in West Vale is genuinely one of our most visited spots with Mabel. We come here 3 to 5 times a week for her afternoon or evening walk. Mabel can get a bit bored walking around the streets near where we live in Elland, so Clay House Park gives her the variety and space she needs to actually enjoy a walk. It also happens to be the perfect excuse to finish at The Cakery for a well-earned coffee and pup cup if on the weekend.

Clay House itself is a beautifully maintained Jacobean mansion, with pretty terraced gardens to the front that make a great lookout over the park and surrounding trails. It also marks the official start of the Calderdale Way, a 50-mile circular walking route that circles the entire borough of Calderdale. Don’t worry, you don’t have to do all 50 miles. The brilliant thing about this route is you can pick off as much or as little as you fancy, making it perfect for a casual dog walk.

Is Clay House Park dog friendly?

Yes. Clay House Park is a public park and the Calderdale Way trails are open to dogs. Just keep them under close control and clean up after them, particularly near any farmland sections.

Where to park for Clay House Park?

Park at Brig Royd Car Park in West Vale (HX4 8JB), which is less than a 5-minute walk to Clay House Park. You get one hour free parking, which is plenty for the shorter trail, and as a bonus it is the same car park we always recommend for The Cakery, which is almost directly opposite. So you can park once, walk, and then head straight in for a coffee and pup cup without moving the car.

When you arrive, make sure you get your ticket at the parking machine by pressing the green button. We also recommend downloading the Apcoa Connect app before you go. If you find yourself having too much fun on the trail and think you might not make it back within the hour, you can extend your parking through the app without having to rush back to the car to avoid a fine.

One thing to be aware of on weekends: Brig Royd can get quite busy. It is one of the only free car parks in the area and people use it for visiting The Cakery as well as the walks, so spaces go fast on a Saturday or Sunday morning. If it is full when you arrive, there is limited on-street parking nearby but nothing as convenient. Getting there early is the best advice.

Best walks from Clay House Park along the Calderdale Way

Name	Distance	Time	Starting Point	Difficulty
Clay House circular (section 1)	~2 miles	45-60 mins	Clay House Park	Moderate
Clay House to Ripponden (sections 1 & 2)	5.25 miles	2.5-3 hours	Clay House Park	Hard

The shorter circular is the one we tend to do with Mabel. You get a lovely mix of woodland paths, open moorland views over the Calder Valley, and the trails are well signposted with the Calderdale Way acorn markers so it’s hard to get lost.

Why we love the Clay House Park

• Free parking for an hour at Brig Royd, enough time for a good walk if you get moving
• There is a wall in the park which is a designated graffiti wall near the Black Brook which has great art to view
• Beautiful Calder Valley views and a real mix of scenery for a relatively short walk
• Well signposted trails make it easy to follow even if it’s your first time
• Finishing at The Cakery is basically mandatory at this point on the weekends

Clay house park tips

• When you park, press the green button on the Apcoa machine to get your ticket
• Download the Apcoa Connect app before you go so you can extend your parking through the app if you need more time
• On weekends Brig Royd can fill up quickly as it is one of the only free car parks in the area and is popular with Cakery visitors too, so arrive early
• Stick to the first section of the Calderdale Way if you want to stay within the free parking hour
• Download the all trails app to see all the different paths around Clay House park and the Calderdale Way
• The paths can get muddy after rain so walking boots are recommended
• Booking and cancellations are really easy to manage through The Cakery website, so no excuses not to plan ahead

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Dog friendly indoor play rooms & fields in Halifax

Woofy workout dog park

Woofy workout is a 1500 square in door dog play park and training facility nestled in Sowerby Bridge. With a huge variety of dog training and agilty obstacles and tunnels, combined with hundreds of toys and a dog shop, it is the perfect place to spend a few hours with your dog. It is less than 5 minutes away from Yappy Days doggy day care, so if your pup still has energy you could take them here to burn the rest of it off.

Where to park for woofy workout?

On site parking is available with at least 10 spaces.

Why we love woofy workout

• Large 1500 square foot room your pup can sprint around
• Great variety of obstacles and toys including tunnels, barriers to jump over, slides and ramps.
• Parking available on site
• Great variety of obstacles and toys including tunnels, barriers to jump over, slides and ramps.
• Fun room to wait in with interesting decor to take photos of your dog
• Can hire just for your dog
• Good value for money at £5 for 30 mins
• Attached to a dog supplies and treat shop (Mabel loves the camel skins)

Woofy workout tips

• Take plenty of treats or buy some from the treat shop on site
• Remember your phone to take photos of your pup in the waiting room with cute seasonal decorations whilst waiting

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Swallowfields Farm dog play field

Swallowfields farm is a large 1 acre outside dog play field and training facility in Greetland, Halifax. It boasts 7 different types of dog agility activities to try such as the following :-

• 12 weaving poles
• 12 platforms of varying sizes
• 7 hurdles
• 3 tunnels of varying length
• 2 ramps onto a platform
• 1 see saw
• 1 large tyre
• 1 jumping ring hoop hurdle

We had a great time here with Mabel and Dog Moms family dog Winston. Even if Mabel did not really want to go through the tunnels or go on the see saw.

Where to park for Swallowfields farm dog play field?

There is free on site parking. With roughly enough room for 1-2 cars.

Why we love Swallowfields farm dog play field

• Well priced at £6 for 25 minutes or £10 for 55 minutes
• Free on site parking
• 7 different types of fun agility obstacles
• Large shelter with tea and coffee making facilities
• Easy to use booking system

Swallowfields farm dog play field tips

• Make sure you take poo bags to pick up after your dog!
• Take some balls to throw for your dog
• Check the weather and dress appropriately if it is going to rain or re-arrange
• See if you can arrange to come with your dog owner friends to see which dogs are the most adventurous, brave and coordinated

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Dog friendly cafes in Halifax

What cafes in Halifax allow dogs?

The Cakery

Serving fantastic food and coffee, The Cakery is an amazing brunch place in West Vale Halifax. Located within Victoria Mills, roughly 10-15 mins away from Halifax Town Center. It is both close enough to Halifax town to visit but also far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle of the town center and the issue of parking. We highly recommend the 4 cheese toastie, pancake stacks, smash burger, oreo milkshake and watermelon tea.

We have been going here since it was operating out of a smaller location 2-3 years ago.

Is the cakery dog friendly?

The Cakery proudly says it is just not a place for humans. They are proudly dog friendly.

This is backed up by 3 points :-

1. There has been a dog on every visit we have been in the last 6 months (We tend to go at least once a month.)
2. The large dog photo board
3. Staff actively encouraging us to bring Mabel in if we talk about her

Why we love the cakery

• Dog friendly (See the photo board of regular dog visitors)
• Tasty and high quality food at a fair price
• Easy to book a table and amend your booking without having to call
• Friendly staff
• Glorious barista made coffee and amazing milkshakes
• Brownies, cookie pies and cake are also delightful
• 1 hour free parking in car park at the Cakery or at Brig Royd Car Park which is less than a 5-minute walk away
• Next to a small Tesco if you need to pick something up for home whilst out

The Cakery tips

• If the on site parking is full, there is Brig Royd Car park almost opposite less than a 5 minute walk away
• Make sure you book on the website, as it can get busy. (The bookings are easy to edit and cancel though.)
• Check what seats you are booking, as if you are disabled you may not want to sit at the tables in the bar area as they are quite high. Equally, if you want food, the sofas whilst comfortable may not be best.
• Get the oreo milkshake!

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Lucy’s Little Bakehouse

Lucy’s Little Bakehouse is a lovely cafe and bakery down in Dean Clough Mills less than 5 minutes away from Halifax Town Center. We have been going since she opened in the Town Center. Serving fantastic cakes, brownies coffee and my personal favourite milkshakes! They have now expanded into other foods such as toasties, sandwiches, salads and even afternoon Tea.

Is Lucy’s Little Bakehouse House dog friendly?

Yes, Lucys Little Bakehouse is dog friendly. Lucy’s response to can we bring our dog in is always yes please! Making it dog friendly.

Why we love Lucy’s Little Bakehouse House

• Amazing milkshakes
• Fantastic barista made coffee
• Lovely staff who always have a smile on their face
• Great for kids
• Gorgeous baked goods like brownies, cookie pies and cakes
• Free parking on weekends at Dean Clough
• A larger space which can fit around 40 people, compared to when to the middle of Westgate Arcade where only 4-6 people max could sit in

Lucy’s Little Bakehouse tips

• Don’t get there too late, they sometimes sell out of food on weekends. They make a lot, however they are quite popular!
• Look out for the themed evenings, Mabel’s Mom has been to a painting galentines day and had a great time
• I would recommend the strawberry milkshake and strawberry lemonade

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Good Karma Coffee House

Serving great coffee, food and being dog friendly in Brighouse town center, we have been known to go to the area just to visit Good Karma. Located on Lawson Road, roughly 15-20 mins away from Halifax Town Center. If you are in this neck of the woods it is the perfect place to take your pup.

Is Good Karma Coffee House dog friendly?

I feel like this Instagram post answers this question quite well.

Yes, absolutely, there are photos of all the regular dogs who come in, the staff makes a fuss of the dogs, there are dog treat jars around and water bowls.

Why we love Good Karma Coffee House

• Great food, we would recommend the sausage patty all day sandwich, grilled cheese sando or Pancake stack
• Amazing barista made coffee better than any chain
• Offer “Dognuts” for the pups
• Friendly staff
• Lots of vegan and vegetarian options which taste great

Good Karma Coffee House tips

• Can get quite busy and service can become slower because of this. Don’t go here on a weekend if you are in a rush!
• Check how busy it is before entering the car park or you will be charged when entering the car park but might not end up with a spot!

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Dog friendly pubs in Halifax

What pubs in Halifax allow dogs?

Victorian Craft Beer Cafe

Based in the middle of Halifax town center, this is an independent pub with loads of character and a great old school decor. A personal favourite due to it’s central location, large range of craft beers and cider on tap with a huge array of seating on multiple levels.

Is Victorian Craft Beer Cafe dog friendly?

Whilst it does not explicitly say it on their website, it is shown as dog friendly on the CAMRA pub listing, Calderdale council website and they have a dedicated dogs of Victorian Craft Beer Cafe Instagram with 89 different posts of dogs on it.

If your pup is a little anxious, this would be the perfect place to bring out a Nylabone bacon chew or Nylabone brocolli chew to gnaw on whilst you drink your mango cider.

Why we love Victorian Craft Beer Cafe

• Award winning campaign for real ale (CAMRA) pub
• Great selection of beers, ciders and ales, perfect if you want to try something new
• Close proximity to the town center and other attractions like The Piece Hall
• Events such as whiskey tasting, belgian beer tasting and 2 annual beer festivals
• Fantastic tasting pork pies as snacks

Victorian Craft Beer Cafe tips

• Try the mango cider! It shouldn’t taste nice, but it really does!
• Go just after opening at noon if your dog does not like lots of noise and people
• It is a large space, so you can keep your dog in a more secluded area more easily than at other smaller pubs

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Elland Craft & Tap

Situated on Southgate, the main street in Elland, Elland Craft and Tap is Elland’s first Micropub. Opened in 2018 by owner Mike previously of Elland Brewery and his business partner, this is an old school place to drink with great quality local ales and pints, with a real focus on the community.

Is Elland Craft & Tap dog friendly?

Yes, it clearly states this on their website. Stating that dogs are children are very welcome.

Why we love Elland Craft and Tap

• Community centered. Helped fund a defibrillator with Elland Roudtable and there are a number of local groups which meet here for free including the Elland book club.
• No TVs showing sport, this is a place for conversation with friends and strangers alike
• Excellent range of local beers and craft ales. (6 hand pulls, 4 craft taps, 2 lagers and 3 ciders.)

Elland Craft and Tap tips

• Try something new, all the beers/ales at this place are great. See the live ale board here.
• Go on Wednesday for quiz night if you want to test your wits
• Head around the back to their nice outdoor seating area for when it is sunny
• Look out for the monthly walks around Halifax usually involving other pubs
• There are 2 nearby car parks. Boxhall road car park which is where I usually park as it is usually quieter and Coronation street car park. This tends to be a little busier due to close promity to The Rex.

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Vocation & Co

Vocation is a 3 floor craft beer pub in the centre of Halifax with 8 casks, 18 keg lines and amazing 18 inch New York style pizza from Wonder Wheel pizza. It is ran by the Vocation brewery, a leading independent craft brewer since 2015, it now has locations in Hebden Bridge, Halifax, Sheffield and Manchester.

Is Vocation & Co dog friendly?

Vocation & Co is dog friendly, we messaged them on Instagram and they confirmed that it is. It is also listed as dog friendly on the CAMRA website, there is a Facebook post from Dec 2023 and an Instagram post from Oct 2023 just to really nail this point.

Along with a Instagram post from Oct 2023.

Why we love Vocation & Co

• Great for beer and ale lovers due to the 8 casks and 18 keg lines
• Pizza is fantastic and you can buy it by the slice or the whole pizza along with 3 vegan options
• 60 person roof terrace for when it is warm
• Close to Victorian Craft Beer Cafe if you want to carry on the drinks with your dog

Vocation & Co tips

• Try the bread and butter or heart and soul. Both are great. Or look at the beers on the board here.
• If the tap room on the bottom floor is busy, go up to the 2nd floor cocktail bar (The Projectionist) and find the comfortable sofas where it is normally quieter.
• Book your table to make sure you can get one, as it can get quite busy on a Friday or at the weekend

Where do you take your dog in Halifax? Let us know in the comments.

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