Dog-Friendly Brunch in Dublin (Dogs Allowed Inside)

Brunching in Dublin with your dog and wondering where you can actually go inside to escape the Irish weather?

Good news — it’s not wishful thinking.

Dublin has more indoor dog-friendly brunch spots than you’d expect, and we’ve sniffed out the best (literally).

Over the past few years, my partner Frank and I — with our senior dog, Robi — have hopped from café to café testing where dogs are truly welcome, not just tolerated. 

We’ve eaten our way through pancakes, eggs bennys, and bottomless mimosas (virgin for us) in the name of research. 

You’ll find spots like 3fe Gertrude in the city center, Bobby’s for bottomless brunch, Toca Tapioca House for vegetarian & vegan brunch, and even drag brunch at The Bernard Shaw — all with dogs allowed inside (yes, inside to avoid the rain)!

Don’t let our small dog fool ya — most spots here allow dogs of all sizes inside. Many also have comfortable outdoor seating if you prefer to sit outside.

I’ve noted if the outdoor seating is covered, enclosed, sheltered and/or heated. 

And if a place is outdoor-only or has size restrictions, I call that out clearly. They make up the minority here.

And because I love making life easier, there’s a free Google Map with every spot pinned — so you can brunch-hop Dublin one paw-print (and pancake) at a time. Coming soon!  

Bottomless Brunch

While we don’t really drink, we know bottomless brunch is a crowd favorite and we’re here to serve the people. Just know that only the first spot below allows dogs fully inside. The others offer outdoor seating with different setups.

Bobby’s Wine Bar 

Ballsbridge — The only bottomless brunch spot in Dublin where dogs are allowed inside.

There’s also a terrace that’s covered, sheltered, and heated. They have great music and a €49.50 bottomless option (main + Prosecco, wine, or beer for 1 hr 30 mins).

TriBeCa

Ranelagh — A casual-style brunch & dinner spot known for wings, burgers, steaks, and cocktails, with bottomless brunch an extra €25 with any main for 1hr 30mins.

Dogs allowed outside only, but it’s covered, sheltered & heated.

The Port House Cava

City Center (Dublin 2) — Spanish tapas and wine bar offering bottomless brunch for 90 mins from reservation time, with €20pp for Sangria or draught beer or €25pp to upgrade to Cava.

Dogs allowed outside only (uncovered). 

Zozimus Bar

City Center (Dublin 2) — A cocktail bar serving pizza and small bites with bottomless brunch for €55pp (one food item + 1hr 45mins of bottomless drinks).

Dogs allowed outside only (covered & uncovered options), under their signature hanging umbrellas.

City Center Brunch

From specialty coffee spots to iconic cafés — all within walking distance of Dublin’s top sightseeing (and sniffing) spots.

Toca Tapioca House 

City Center (Temple Bar) — Brazilian brunch with tapioca crepes, açaí bowls and specialty coffee, led by a co-founder from Salvador bringing family tapioca traditions to Dublin.

100% gluten-free with plenty of vegan and dairy-free options. Dogs allowed inside.

We ordered the Magic Mushrooms Tapioca Wrap — the chewy-crunchy combo was addicting.

Bewley’s Grafton Street

City Center — All-day brunch inside a historic Dublin café (est. 1927) known for its stained-glass windows, literary-era charm and iconic atmosphere.

Dogs allowed inside, and their afternoon tea is dog-friendly too. They let Robi sit on our laps and every employee that passed us fawned over him. They don’t have a dog menu or anything dog-specific but we let Robi try a little of our plain scone.

If you use the bathroom downstairs, you can see them handmaking the scones.

Pog 

5 locations: City Center (2), Howth, Malahide & Clontarf — Brunch ranging from lighter options like açai bowls & overnight oats to indulgent picks like pancake stacks and breakfast towers.

Dogs allowed inside at all locations.

3fe Gertrude 

Docklands – All-day brunch with refined comfort dishes and quality Dublin-roasted coffee, plus gluten-free and vegan options.

This is the only 3fe location with a dedicated brunch menu, though service can run slow at peak times. Dogs allowed inside.

Brunch With Entertainment

Brunch so fun your dog might actually forget to beg. Might.

Drag Brunch at The Bernard Shaw 

Drumcondra — Lively Saturday drag brunch at 3pm. You must book ahead (€5 entry, option to add on €40 brunch package which includes a dish & 3 drinks).

We haven’t been yet, but the food is apparently just ‘aight. But it earns a spot here for obvious reasons. Where else can you eat brunch, watch drag and have your dog by your side?

Board 

Harold’s Cross — Cozy neighborhood brunch with a massive library of 200+ board games and an excellent non-alcoholic menu; games are free with €15 spend (or €5 per visit).

Dogs allowed inside (expect a few “accidental” board nudges). We munched and played a bunch of boardgames we never tried before – some that were Ireland-specific or Irish-created, which was cool.

Rooftop Brunch 

Because brunch hits different several floors up (and your dog will think you booked them a penthouse). So far we only have one on the list, but I will add more as I come across them.

Layla’s

Ranelagh — Rooftop brunch with panoramic views. Dogs are allowed outside only, but it’s fully covered, enclosed & heated, so it pretty much feels indoors.

Classic Brunch 

Solid brunch staples with neighborhood charm and doggy love.

Hidden By One Society

Smithfield — Wholesome, tasty brunch made with locally sourced ingredients (like beef from the family farm).

Dogs are very welcome inside. Multiple staff members came by to give Robi some love (and Frank some kudos on his Robi hat & hoodie, which you can see in the photo above). 

Southbank Cafe 

Harold’s Cross — Contemporary café right by Harold’s Cross Bridge serving reliable, delicious brunch.

Dogs welcome inside and usually bribed with treats. Diplomacy at its finest!

There’s also limited outdoor seating (covered & uncovered) with views over the canal. 

Farmer Browns – Rathmines

Rathmines — All-week brunch with comfort dishes that range from avocado toast to huevos rancheros. Dogs must sit outside, but the covered, enclosed, heated setup feels indoors. Plus they have fuzzy blankets as you can see above.

Small pups may be allowed to snag the inside table by the door — it’s where they seated us with Robi.

The Lovely Food Company Drumcondra 

Drumcondra — Stylish neighbourhood café serving classic brunch made with Irish and local ingredients. Only small dogs may sit inside. There’s uncovered outdoor seating for bigger pups.

It’s steps from Croke Park, ideal for dogs who enjoy leaving their mark on major landmarks.

Quick Brunch

Fuss-free brunch with short-and-sweet menus — perfect for hungry humans and impatient pups.

Mad Yolks

2 locations: Rathmines & Smithfield — Epic egg sammies from a beloved laid-back brunch spot that had humble beginnings as a beloved food-truck.

Dogs are super welcome inside or on the terrace (covered in Rathmines, uncovered in Smithfield).

We’ve been three times. Robi assumes the plated dog bone is his appearance fee.

Lilliput Stores 

Stoneybatter — Artisan food store with a deli serving Saturday brunch with Meath-roasted coffee. Brunch menu is two items, so you know they do it well. 

Dogs allowed inside, which means your pup can savor the aroma of cured meats like it’s fine art. It’s a small, cozy space, so best as a quick stop before a Phoenix Park stroll.

Salt Cellar Cafe 

Grand Canal Dock — Cozy basement café with hearty comfort food on vintage dishes.

Dogs welcome inside or outside (covered), and Merrion Square Park is steps away — perfect for pups who enjoy park cardio before demanding a bite of your scone.

All Day Brunch

Brunch you can get anytime — ideal for those who don’t believe in breakfast “hours.”

Urbanity

Smithfield —Seasonal brunch plates and small-batch coffee (including Vietnamese iced coffee, which I was very happy about).

The dishes were creative and high-quality. I kept saying to Frank “you can really taste the quality of the ingredients!” Robi kept trying to “taste the quality” via violent sniffing as you can see in that last photo above.

Dogs welcome inside.

Bang Bang 

Phibsborough — Community-centric deli with a strong local ethos, plus shelves of Irish-made products and books to browse.

Dogs welcome inside, especially those who pride themselves on shopping local (which Robi thinks means sniffing out crumbs). 

The Fumbally 

Liberties — Laidback warehouse café with honest no-frills plates and a strong local-producer ethos (think house-baked sourdough, ferments, garden herbs).

Dogs welcome inside, with a shop and cultural events next door.

Brownes of Sandymount 

Sandymount — Casual neighborhood café serving daily brunch dishes and pastries in the heart of the village.

Dogs welcome inside or on the covered outdoor seating, with Sandymount Green just across the road and the beach a 5-minute walk away.

Irish Brunch

We’re talking full Irish, baps and more — all made with local ingredients your dog will try to claim as theirs.

Cheeky Piglet 

Liberties — Quirky brunch spot with well-executed Irish breakfast. Dogs are welcome inside and outside (sheltered & unsheltered).

A waitress brought Robi treats he deemed “too big,” (second photo) so she had to break them up and hand-feed him, aka the royal treatment. 

We ordered the Cheeky Plant It, baked beans, hash browns, and a Vietnamese iced coffee (rare to find at brunch — while it was little too sweet, this Viet-American was very happy). Really hit the spot!

Vada

Stoneybatter — Seasonal brunch from Ballymaloe alum Sarah Boland, rooted in Dublin’s local produce and zero-waste. Prices are higher, but the quality can’t be beat.

Dogs welcome inside (and might think “zero-waste” means handling any fallen bits personally).

Happy Out Cafe 

3 locations: Donnybrook, Bull Island & Dún Laoghaire — Laid-back local cafés with great coffee and brunch.

Dogs welcome inside and outside (uncovered at all locations), making it a great stop on a beach or park walk.  

Kennedy’s 

3 locations offer brunch: Fairview, Raheny & Clontarf — Long-standing North Dublin cafés known for home-cooked dishes, onsite-baked cakes, and quality ingredients (they’ve earned McKenna Guide’s Best in Ireland every year since 2007).

Dogs allowed inside at designated zones at each location. There’s also covered outdoor seating at Fairview and Raheny.

Middle Eastern Brunch 

Shakshuka, hummus eggs and big bold flavours — brunch that goes beyond the classics.

Tang 

4 locations in City Center — Middle Eastern–inspired brunch made with Irish produce and a strong local-first ethos. Walk-in only and usually busy (queue early).

Dogs allowed inside at all locations and there’s outside seating at Dawson Street (slightly covered) and Cumberland Place (uncovered, but enclosed).

Brother Hubbard — North 

City Center — Seasonal Middle Eastern–inspired brunch with creative, wholesome dishes. The only Brother Hubbard that allows dogs inside, with a covered, heated terrace as well.

Portions run small, and it’s popular (thanks to Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil). Book ahead.

No table? Try their South location (covered terrace only) or Arnott’s location (uncovered terrace only and it’s a much smaller cafe). Ranelagh location is no-dogs except service dogs.

Umi Falafel 

3 locations: City Center (2) & Rathmines — Can’t get a seat at Tang or Brother Hubbard? While not necessarily advertised as brunch, Umi will satisfy you if you’re looking for an unorthodox brunch: authentic Middle Eastern dishes that are tasty, fresh and high-protein.

Because sometimes, you’ve just had enough full Irishes and eggs bennies! Dogs welcome inside.  

Kerb 

Foxrock — Modern café in Foxrock Village that puts a creative Middle Eastern spin on brunch, with fresh wraps, bowls, and coffee.

Dogs are welcome inside and outside (covered seating) and spoiled with water bowls, treats, and puppuccinos.

International Brunch

Big flavours from abroad to Dublin — no flight required. And dog always included.

Sando Paradiso (Hen’s Teeth)  

Liberties — Japanese-inspired sandos served in the bright, aesthetic gallery of the Hen’s Teeth cultural venue.

Dogs are allowed inside and on the terrace (uncovered, enclosed). For humans and their pups who believe brunch should be both delicious and an art form. We loved the thick fluffy bread and glazed cauliflower bites (incredible crunchy)!

The Port House Ibericos

Dundrum — A Spanish tapas and wine bar offering bottomless brunch with dogs allowed outside only — but it’s a tucked-away secret garden that’s covered, sheltered, and heated.

They even offer dog tapas for good perros.

Alma  

Portobello — Family-run café with Argentinian-inspired brunch from locally sourced seasonal produce. Dogs are welcome inside and on the terrace (covered when it rains).

Pub Brunch

Classic Dublin pub vibes: generous dishes, warm vibes and dogs acting like they own the beer garden.

Farmer Browns – Clonskeagh

Clonskeagh — Spacious gastropub serving big-portion comfort brunch all weekend (the pub counterpart to their restaurant in the Rathmines).

Dogs welcome inside and outside (covered, heated).

The Bath Pub 

Beggars Bush (Sandymount) — Relaxed neighborhood sports pub near Aviva Stadium serving generous weekend brunch.

Dogs welcome inside and outside on the uncovered, heated patio overlooking the garden. Herbert Park is nearby for post-brunch walkies.

The Circular & The Other Hand Bar 

Rialto — Weekend brunch in a multi-space café-bar with comfort dishes from Daddy’s Café and wood-fired pizzas later in the day.

Dogs are welcome inside or on the covered, heated terrace.

Outdoor brunch

For the 12 days a year Dublin gets sunshine and everyone collectively rushes outside to eat. These are spots that only allow dogs outside.

Brother Hubbard – South 

Portobello — In addition to the Brother Hubbard — North brunch spot mentioned earlier, there’s also this South location that allows dogs in their covered outside dining area (but not inside). 

Same Middle Eastern–inspired brunch, but with its own location-specific menu that changes seasonally.

Le Petit Breton Artisan Crêperie 

Drumcondra — Casual crêperie serving sweet and savoury Breton-style crêpes. Dogs are welcome outside only, with a rain cover that goes up when needed (so, often — it’s Dublin).

Busyfeet & Coco Cafe  

City Center — Casual café with brunch staples, coffee and pastries. Dogs are welcome outside only, with covered and enclosed seating out front.

Metro Café   

City Center — Classic brunch café with dogs on outdoor seating only, but it’s fully covered. If you allow it, they’ll spoil your dog with bacon.

Lemon Crêpe & Coffee Co. 

City Center — Popular spot for sweet and savory crêpes. Dogs allowed outside only (very limited seating).  

McMahons of Botanic Avenue 

Glasnevin — Cozy neighbourhood café serving daily brunch. Dogs allowed outside only (covered, heated, blankets, hot water bottles occasionally). While dogs aren’t allowed at the National Botanic Gardens, Griffith Park is just across the street (with an off-leash area up the hill).

Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Brunch

Dublin doesn’t have any fully vegetarian or vegan dog-friendly brunch spots (yet!), but plenty of places above serve meat-free dishes that actually taste great — not just the usual afterthought of wilted leaves on hummus toast (so sad).

Frank — our resident vegetarian — has vetted every pick, either by menu-auditing or taste-testing personally. We’ve bolded the ones we personally tried and loved.

Vegan-Friendly options: 

Toca Tapioca House, Bewley’s Grafton Street, 3fe Gertrude, Bang Bang, The Fumbally, Cheeky Piglet, Vada, Happy Out Cafe, Kennedy’s, Tang, Brother Hubbard, Umi Falafel, Kerb, The Port House Ibericos, Alma, The Bath Pub, Busyfeet & Coco Cafe

Vegetarian-Friendly options: 

All of the places mentioned in the Vegan section above plus: Pog, The Bernard Shaw, Board, Layla’s, Hidden By One Society, Southbank Cafe, The Lovely Food Company Drumcondra, Farmer Brownes, Urbanity, Brownes of Sandymount, Lemon Crêpe & Coffee Co. 

What to Know Before Brunching With Your Dog in Dublin

Indoor dog policies can vary by day/ time, with some cafés more flexible during quieter hours and stricter during busy brunch periods (late mornings and early afternoons on weekends).

When it’s busy, tight spaces and higher noise levels can be stressful for dogs, especially in smaller cafés. Sometimes Robi gets barky, and Frank and I take turns walking Robi outside, which honestly is not fun and makes the meal very stressful. If you can avoid those peak times, you’ll probably have an emptier space and staff who are more patient and welcoming to your dog.

You’ll notice more small dogs indoors simply because they’re easier to accommodate under tables and in compact spaces.

Calling ahead can help staff seat you somewhere comfortable for your dog (and their size), especially if they have dog-only zones, so you can guarantee a spot and avoid being turned away.

On nice days, we often choose to sit outside even if Robi’s allowed in — it feels easier if he gets barky, or trips over his collapsible dog bowl and spills water everywhere (somehow, this happens a lot).

FAQ

Hungry For More?

If you’re still here, let’s be honest — you’re not stopping at brunch. And neither is your dog, who’s probably convinced every spot in Dublin exists purely for them.

Luckily, there’s plenty more to sniff out: dog-friendly restaurants for all budgets, cozy cafés with puppuccinos and pubs where your dog can get their Polaroid taken. These posts coming soon!

And when the pancake coma hits, try these dog-friendly activities.