Lord Palmerston named as London's most dog friendly pub

The Lord Palmerston in Dartmouth Park Hill was named top spot by testers who inspected 110 watering holes up and down the country for Rover's Dog Friendly Pub Awards.

The online marketplace for pet care and pet services is celebrating venues that go above and beyond in creating a welcoming environment for four-legged friends.

The Lord Palmerston was said to offer a standout experience for dogs and their owners (Image: Archive)

The Lord Palmerston impressed judges with its courtyard garden, offering the perfect pit-stop for tired dogs and their owners.

It also had standout features like a well-stocked dog station offering water, and an abundance of dog toys and treats.

Adem Fehmi, Canine Behaviourist at Rover says: “Our 11 tavern-testing pet owners have been busy surveying pubs across the nation to find the most dog-friendly pubs.

"Scoring extremely highly on factors such as doggy amenities, hospitality, and dog-friendly policies, we’re delighted that The Lord Palmerston has been recognised for their efforts in making their pub a wonderfully welcome place for canine friends to visit.”

Other pubs named as dog friendly in their areas included the Spindle and Thread in Buckinghamshire and The Chequers in Stevenage.

The awards come as new research from Rover reveals that more than half (62%) of the nation wish that all pubs were dog-friendly, with 59% saying they prefer being around canines than kids when enjoying their local.

The survey found that dogs are increasingly becoming part of pub culture with 43% of Brits believing dogs are integral to the pub experience.

Almost 3 out of 4 (71%) Brits see dogs as great icebreakers with 41% of dog owners admitting to bringing their pooches along on pub dates, and more than a quarter (28%) meeting their partners through their dogs.

Meanwhile 53% have used their dog as an excuse to strike up a conversation with a stranger, and 40% have made lifelong friends, all thanks to a canine connection.