Best Dog Friendly Places

You and your pet will be treated like royalty at The Twelve Hotel. This 4-star boutique hotel offers a variety of pet-friendly amenities to make your break more enjoyable. There are plenty of wonderful services to keep your canine wagging in delight, including a welcoming ‘doggy bag, pet concierge, doggy room-service, and the option of sleeping in one of two bigger, doggie-friendly suites. There are also guides to the best parks and walks in the area, as well as a vet clinic literally across the road! What more could you ask for?

The Ardilaun Hotel is one of the few Galway hotels that understands that a family holiday is not complete without all of the family members. Bring your four-legged companion, and the hotel will make sure he or she feels at ease. You’ll be put up in a room near the extensive lovely gardens with easy access when you want it, as well as a great little playground for your pooch. Don’t forget about your four-legged friend’s bedding and meals. Everything else is handled by the friendly Ardilaun staff.

Peacockes Hotel in picturesque Maam Cross is another choice to consider while seeking for dog-friendly rooms. Bailey, their adorable resident puppy, will welcome you with his happy face and wagging tail.

Also, in Connemara is the beautiful Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel, offering a great chance for you and your pet to relax and explore their gorgeous grounds, which are nestled between the Twelve Bens and Mamturks mountain ranges. Put your dog on a lead and go for a walk in the woods or around the lake in possibly the most beautiful surroundings in the west of Ireland.

Renvyle House Hotel, warmly welcome visitors travelling with small to medium-sized dogs. They have a limited number of ground floor rooms reserved for guests travelling with their dogs, all within easy reach of their large tree filled grounds. These rooms must be reserved in advance, as dogs who arrive without our knowledge and are not assigned to a Dog Friendly Room unfortunately cannot stay.

Small and medium dogs are accepted at Aran Islands Camping and Glamping. Pet-friendly pods are available for small extra cost and can accommodate up to four people and one dog. With a pet kit that contains water and food bowls, doggy bags, a leash, and treats, dogs are well taken care of. Dogs must be kept on their lead within the campsite to ensure a happy camp for all.

All pods in Podumna village campsite are pet-friendly, with one dog per accommodation allowed for a small extra fee. The unique glampsite in Portumna welcomes dogs of all sizes, from small to large and everything in between. If you’re travelling with a large dog, call ahead to be sure your pod has enough space for everyone.

Bring your furry companion to he Salt House and watch the world pass by this gem in Galway’s West End. A unique place in Galway’s bohemian aea, they stock more than 120 bottled craft beers from all over the world with 23 artisan beers on tap, at least 10 of which change regularly, plus a cask engine that serves a different real ale weekly This Westend bar has everything you’re looking for, whether you want an IPA or Rauchbier. This small, cozy tavern sitting on Raven Terrace with a view of The Claddagh provides the perfect Irish setting for you and your pooch. Those who enjoy beer will find it to be a fascinating experience. It’s heaven on earth for beer experts! A great time is assured for customers tall and small.

The Oslo gastropub is part of the Galway Bay Brewery group of pubs and is located near the seaside in Salthill. Whether you’re out to eat or watching a big game, their outside sitting area is perfect for bringing your pet along. The Oslo pub welcomes large dogs and keeps both the pets and their owners well watered.

The Jungle Café is dog friendly, and your canine companion will be made to feel very welcome . Enjoy the comfort of this charming small café just down the road from Galway’s busy city centre and Eyre Square. From Breakfast to lunch, and any other taste you desire are all available at the Jungle Café! Your visit will be a lovely experience for your hungry dog and their closest buddy thanks to their relaxed approach to their animal guests. And if you happen to be in Salthill, your dog will just love hanging out and the Jungle Beach Break Café on the promenade too!

What could be better than spending a day with your best buddy while immersed in nature? Explore the beautiful grounds of Brigit’s Garden with your four-legged companion. Allow them to let off steam in this natural setting. Spending some time with your dog on one of the garden’s many winding tracks and exploring all of its magnificent and quirky amenities is a wonderful way to bond with your dog. Just remember to keep your dog on a lead as you explore the natural beauty of these Celtic gardens.

It’s truly easy to keep your dog entertained in Galway by taking a walk through the city’s streets. You’ll find friendly people, fascinating aromas and lots of other dogs with owners to bump noses with on your wanders from Eyre Square down shop street to The Claddagh area. Why not take a break in Eyre Square and play fetch for a while? It’s a terrific place to meet other dog owners and socialise.

To go a little wild, Barna Woods and Lough Rusheen, just west of the city, are two of the ideal places for a leisurely stroll. Here, the city’s outskirts meet the city’s best swaths of wild terrain. There is woodland, grassland, streams, salt marsh, beaches, rocky shore, and glacial drumlins spread out over a few square kilometers and great for walking with your dog.

East of the City, Merlin Woods is a great green oasis to explore with your pooch, and is currently the largest area of woodland around Galway City, great to escape the hustle and make sure to seek out the impressive 16th century Merlin Castle.

Connemara is a dog lover’s dream, and the National Park is believed to be one of the most beautiful areas in Ireland to hike with your dog. With almost 2,000 hectares of mountains, grasslands, and forests to explore, there are many opportunities to enjoy for you both. From the visitor’s centre, you may access three nature trails that take you on a range of gorgeous climbs. Not only is this a great spot to take your dog for a walk, but it also has a lot of history to discover. You and your dog will definitely scratch your adventure itch here.