More than 100 bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels across Northern Ireland allow dogs inside their premises.
And the increase in pet-friendly establishments is a result of customer demand.
It is estimated there are around half a million pet dogs in the country in about 350,000 homes.
And while there appears to be some confusion over the rules surrounding dogs dinning rooms, it remains a matter of management discretion.
So if the boss says yes, dog are permitted into businesses serving food as long as they are not in the food preparation areas.
Here with the help of DogLoversNI and many other doggie friends, we list the 110 places where precious pooches are permitted to sit INSIDE with their owners while they're eating or enjoying a coffee or a pint.
Further on we list pubs that allow dogs but do not serve food.
And finally premises where dogs are allowed in covered outdoor areas.
Of course the deal is clear – dogs are welcome if they are clean and well behaved which generally means no barking, toilet accidents or disturbing staff or neighbouring diners.
And nearly every establishment ensures there are divisions between their dog friendly areas and the areas where dogs cannot enter.
For the third year running counties Down and Antrim are leading the way in welcoming pets inside premises.
If you know of more dog friendly establishments, or have a review of any of those listed, let us know and send a picture.
Dog friendly establishments in Northern Ireland where pooches are allowed inside
Belfast City Centre
The Sunflower Bar: Access all areas. Chilling music for the discerning music guru pooch.
The Dirty Onion : Home to one of Belfast’s biggest beer gardens and a cozy peat fire inside. Renowned for being one of the main dog-friendly establishments in the Cathedral quarter, stop off for a pint and your dog can enjoy some complimentary water and fresh tasting home-made doggie treats at the Doggie Dock. Staff also host seasonal Pooch Social events for pets.
The Bear and the Doll: Little Donegal Street
Hilton Hotel: Dogs allowed in dedicated bedrooms. Dogs must weigh 10lbs or under. No charge for dogs. No limit on number of dogs. Apologies to dogs over 10lbs.
Pug Uglys: Bedford St
Travelodge Hotel: Dogs allowed in dedicated bedrooms and lobby for food and drinks service. £20 charge per dog for duration of stay. Number of dogs negotiable. Fuss free stay for Fido.
Lavery’s Belfast: Roof terrace and beer garden and the new extension of the Woodworkers for food
Malmaison Hotel: Dogs allowed in dedicated bedrooms complete with bed and water bowl provided. Dogs also allowed in lobby and bar for food and drinks service. Owners may be asked to steer clear of other customers if requested. All negotiable. For the classier canine.
Union Street Bar: Union St
The Dock Market: Open on Saturdays - Allows dogs and has seating for visitors to enjoy lunch inside. A scent sensation surrounded by stalls selling everything from gourmet waffles to award-winning burgers, cup cakes and fresh bakes. Drool inducing.
The Jailhouse: Joy's Entry
The Spaniard: With a resident Springer Spaniel and a regular in the shape of a nifty Jack Russell, The Spaniard has announced it's official dog friendly.
Jumon : Fountain Street - Multi-cuisine that attracts a crowd so book ahead.
Henry’s: Joy's Entry
Panama City Garden and Cafe : McClintock Street - Incredible food in lovely surroundings. Space for diners both indoor and outdoor.
Caffè Nero : All establishments
Katsu Queen : Upper Arthur Street - On offer is bakes, brekkie, pudding, full menu, pescetarian and snacks. They boast you can crunch dip, mush and slurp. Sounds pooch perfect.
East Belfast
Lamppost Cafe : Upper Newtownards Road - Even had a lovely little yard area for chilling with your pet.
East Side Visitor Centre: Newtownards Road - Great spot for a stop-off while on walkies. Almond coffee, tray bakes, comfy setting and friendly staff.
Robins’ Hobby Cafe: Holywood Road - Facing Strand Cinema. Everyone welcome.
Lazy Clare’s Patisserie: Castlereagh Road - if you're looking for treats, look no further.
Coffee Nook : Castlereagh Road
Caffè Nero: Ballyhackamore
West Belfast
Divis Coffee Barn: Divis and Black Mountain. Great craic and right in walking country.
South Belfast
Boden Park Coffee Company: Ormeau Road.
Jeggy Nettle, Stranmillis Road: The folk from Muriels are behind this bar so of course it's dog friendly.
Al Gelato : Ormeau Road.
Caffè Nero: Lisburn Road
Caffè Nero: Ormeau Road
Caffè Nero: Forestside
The Pocket Coffee Shop: University Road
Belfast Titanic Quarter
Titanic Rain Check Cafe: Cafe right beside the SSE Arena overlooking the water
The Dock Cafe: Soup restaurant and cofee shop with a spiritual leaning
Cafe 1401 : At Titanic’s Pump-House, a quirky cafe specialising in locally roasted coffees and loose leaf teas, healthier taste ranging brekkies and a bangin' Ulster fry, sandwiches, salads, homemade pork or vegetarian sausage rolls. Don't forget your doggie bag.
Co Antrim
Cafe Country: Ballymoney - Reputation for dog friendly atmosphere. Access all areas. Ears rubs offered at no additional cost.
Red Brick Café: Broughshane - Access all areas. Really good welcome here.
Costa Coffee, Marine Court Hotel: Ballycastle - Access all areas. A great spot to catch up on people watching over a pupaccino.
Indigo Cafe, Portrush: A super-welcome guaranteed for dogs and their people (but especially dogs).
Bob Stewart's: Lisburn.
Marine Court Hotel: Ballycastle - Dogs allowed in selected bedrooms and lobby area for food service. A relaxing retreat for the fuss free pets.
Inn on the Coast: Portrush - Dogs allowed in selected ground floor bedrooms, seating area in main reception for food and drinks service. Owners asked to bring their pets’ beds and bowls. £10 charge per pet per room. Dogs get a Good Behaviour Certificate and treat on check out. Food is in the evenings but call ahead to see if lunch is served. Serious doggie delight.
The Fullerton Arms: Ballintoy - Dogs allowed in bar for food and drinks service and in two dedicated garden rooms. £10 charge additional flat rate for dog friendly room. Bar staff are huge dog fans and pooches birthday parties are catered for.
Gowdy’s at Down Royal: Dogs allowed in the pub/restaurant in The Library area and outside in the beer garden. Where the country set meets the horsey set, doggie heaven.
Harbour Bar: Portrush - Access all areas. A top local for all pooches. Just as it should be. Expect to have to pose for photos.
Tilly's, Pets at the Port: Portrush - Not only will dog owners feel the love at Tilly's, it's basically doggie heaven and classes itself as a premier dog friendly spot. They even host Cockapoo meet ups at £20 per person. Hot drink and scone, cockapoo walk, back to Tilly's for brunch and a coffee. And the dogs get the goodie bags. Booking essential.
Port Nosh: Eglantine Lane, Portrush
Cafe Koko : Castle Erin Road, Portrush - Beach combing and coffee can combine thanks to a perfect setting.
Bank House Cafe: Edward Road, Whitehead
Third Day Coffee: Church Street, Antrim
Caffè Nero : Lisburn
Ellie Mays, Dunadry: Bar with food service. Access all areas downstairs in bar for food and drinks service. Happy hounds with have a tail-wagging time in Ellie May’s.
Fairhill Bar, Ballymena: tiled floor, a cosy fire and plenty of craic.
Barista Coffee House at Loughshore Park, Jordanstown: They love their canine customers and their weather proof porch area is officially. free cuddles and free doggie treats.
The Bureau Bar, Jordanstown: Dog lover Colin Brown and his team took over the Bureau in July 2015 and immediately started their dog friendly beer garden. It's proving extremely popular with walkers who love to stop off for a tipple - dog bowls provided of course.
Kiwis Brew Bar: Portrush
The Crown and Shamrock: Mallusk
Co Armagh
JD Tipler: Portadown - Clean, dry and well behaved dogs welcome on a lead on the ground floor and beer garden. If coming with a dog please mention when booking a table. Friday, Saturday and Sundays are very busy and may may not be an ideal environment for dogs.
Village Inn: Waringston - Bar with food service. Access all areas. Casual pooches can relax without worry of disruption.
Caffè Nero, Armagh
Viva Bar Venue, Upper English Street, Armagh
Co Derry
The Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn: Aghadowey - Dogs allowed on all tiled areas including bar and lobby for food and drinks service and all bedrooms are dogfriendly. Charge for one dog is £20, charge for two dogs is £30 for duration of stay. Number of dogs negotiable at booking. Excellent for the country set. Tweeds acceptable.
Barn Cafe : Springhill, Moneymore
Hilton Hotel: Derry - Dogs and cats are accommodated and assistance dogs are exempt the £20 charge per night. Pets must not be left unattended in the dedicated rooms. A sensible approach for well behaved hounds.
Warehouse No1 Cafe : Derry
Caffè Nero : Coleraine
Cafe Piazza: Limavady
Berthas: Castlerock. Great craic and great food.
The Point: Magilligan
The Rock Bar & Grill: Castlerock
Co Down
Minerstown Tavern: Minerstown, near Downpatrick - Dogs expected to fit in without fuss and watch the racing. All racing tips must be shared.
Dundonald Old Mill coffee shop : Belfast Road, Dundonald
Paws 4 Tea: Dundrum - A pooch pioneer. Friendly and more than a little fabulous when it comes to doggy treats and treament. An ideal resting place after a long day exploring the Mournes with refreshments for you and your pet.
Crawfords Bar: Rostrevor Inn, Rostrevor
Salty Dog Hotel and Bistro: Bangor - Bar/bistro/hotel. The perfect combination of dog friendly bar and hotel overlooking Bangor Bay with good separation from non-dog loving customers. Always doggie treats, a bowl of water and a good ear scratch available from staff. Great for beach combers after a dry off. Dedicated rooms for dog owners.
Hop House: Bangor
The Hillside: Hillsborough - Pub/bistro. Dog friendly area downstairs. A great spot for a rest following a walk around the nearby forest. Blazing fire to lie in front of in the winter.
The North Down House: Comber
The Wildfowler Inn: Greyabbey - Pub/restaurant. All stone floor with good area for dogs at the rear and friendly staff.
Teddy’s: Bangor
Hugh McCann's: Central Promenade, Newcastle - Offers a renowned friendly welcome awaits for pooches and their peopel. After a brisk walk along the promenade, stop off at Hugh McCann's for a tasty bite to eat and relax with your pooch in the Hogg Snog.
Carrick Cottage Cafe : Head Rd, Annalong. On a great Mournes walking trail offering fine coffee, tea, freshly baked scones, tray bakes and cakes along with breakfast and homemade soup. The café is open at weekends throughout the year and most weekdays from Easter to September.
Harbour & Co: Donaghadee - Ground floor bar and restaurant are a great spot for people and pooches. Great food and happy staff.
Pier 36: Donaghadee - Very friendly welcome in this bar/ restaurant situated right on the quayside of one of the most picturesque harbours on the coast. Dogs allowed in front bar and outside, covered area.
Eden Pottery/Café: 218 Abbey Rd, Millisle - Very dog friendly, this is an access all areas café with a beautiful pottery. The bottom shelves have been cleared so tails can wag freely.
Anchorage Bistro: Holywood - Top nosh and a great spot for calm pooches in the bar area of the restaurant where the full food menu is available. Access to beer garden too. They say: “Absolutely no refusal to people with well behaved dogs.”
Stoker's Halt : Holywood
McCooey's Coffee Shop: Newry
Leafy Greens & Co : Warrenpoint - Plant based food, home made and fabulous with a resident rescue dog. Small but perfectly formed.
Esplanade Bar and Restaurant: Ballyholme - boasts a beautiful bespoke interior for posh pooches in the back bar. The front terrace is also open to pets with stunning views of the lough.
Maghera Inn : Maghera
Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop: Crawfordsburn
Trait Coffee: Comber
The Cafe: Hoops Courtyard, Greyabbey
Church Lane Coffee: Warrenpoint. Fully pet friendly for well behaved dogs at front of cafe. Open 8am -10pm. And 20p off takeaway hot drinks when you use a Frank Green reusable cup.
Pretty Mary’s pub, Moira. A warm welcome from the staff guaranteed and dogs are allowed in the front bar.
Del Pieros, Francis Street, Newtownards
Petal Power: Newtownards - If you are looking for a florist and a cafe that serves fabulous soup and is pet friendly, look no further. Resident Great Dane.
Caffè Nero: Newtownards
Caffè Nero: Newcastle
Caffè Nero: Bangor
Castle Ward: Strangford. The Trailhead cafe is dog friendly cafe at a perfect spot for grabbing a cuppa after exploring the estate.
The Lighthouse Bar and Grill: Donaghadee
A new addition to pet friendly in the village, boasting a lovely fire and great menu.
The Fina Coffee Company, Moira: Dogs downstairs.
Turnip house Knitwear Tea Room: Castlewellan
Camphill Cafe: Holywood - Vegetarian and vegan restaurant and coffee shop. Relaxed and friendly
Co Tyrone
The White Pheasant: Cookstown - Small restaurant allows dogs during quieter periods of the day. Call ahead if you are planning to visit. Small but perfectly formed like the dogs they welcome.
Co Fermanagh
Black Cat Cove: Belleek - Bar with food service. Access all areas.Dogs who like traditional music will love the Black Cat Cove.
Lusty Beg, Kesh, is truly dog friendly. Dogs are welcome in rooms and lodges and can eat with you in a special dog friendly area of the bar/restaurant
And they get Murphy's Barkery Treats
Carrybridge Lakeside Lodge Hotel: Carry, Enniskillen - Dogs allowed in bedrooms and the bar with owners area for food service. One dog person visitor but negotiable. Well behaved dogs welcomed again and again.
Fermanagh Voluntary Association of the Disabled : Mill Street, Enniskillen
Belle Isle Bistro : Lisbellaw
The Moorings Bar: Bellanaleck
Dog friendly pubs but no food served
Harbour Bar: Portrush
Village Inn: Waringstown
Jeggy Nettle: Stranmillis, Belfast - you can bring own food
Burnside Tavern: Doagh, Ballyclare
Outdoor cafe/bar with covered area for dogs
55 Degrees North: Portrush - Café/Restaurant. Great for a chill out to watch the waves crashing under the covered outside area at the bottom of the building. Water bowls and a friendly welcome can be expected.
Barista Coffee : Loughshore, Whiteabbey
Ownies: Carrickfergus - Dogs allowed Sunday to Thursday
Me & Mrs Jones, Portstewart: The first level of our beer garden is now open! Open & covered areas to suit our Irish weather. Dogs aren’t only welcomed, they’re encouraged!
Bureau: Whiteabbey
SoZo: Whiteabbey
Grace Neill's: Donaghadee
Daft Eddies: Skettrick Island
Cheeky Cherub: Glengormley
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