Do you have a four legged adventure buddy that goes everywhere with you?
Well don’t leave them at home while you visit Stirling. There are countless dog-friendly businesses around the city centre.
Keep reading as we list the cafés, restaurants, shops, and pubs that welcome your furry-family-members.
Dog-Friendly Cafés
The Book Nook
Step into the whimsical world of fantasy with The Book Nook.
This charming cafe is the perfect spot for the book lovers of any genre to feel at home. Surrounded by gently-used and new books, customers can browse through the shelves or sit and work.
Be on the look out for some of the four-legged regulars. Yup, that’s right, not only is Book Nook a fan-favourite with people of all ages but is also a favourite place for local dogs.
If you’re in for a cuppa or logging in for your “at home” job make sure to bring your pets along too.
Waggle on over to 24 Upper Craigs, Stirling FK8 2DG. The Book Nook is opened Monday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
The Burgh Coffeehouse
The Burgh Coffee house is a popular study space for local students, and what brings a smile to a stressed student’s face more than coffee and dogs?
The Burgh welcomes all four-legged friends full heartedly. With tables up-stairs and down, your will have plenty of space for you and your dog.
With rows and rows of tea options, and rotating seasonal drink specials, you will never get flavour-burn-out.
Pair your drink with a variety of pastries or flat breads. We recommend the sweet/salty combo of the bacon, brie, and cranberry flat bread.
Take your dog along with you to 4 King St, Stirling FK8 1AY where they cafe is opened Monday-Saturday from 8:30 am – 7 pm, and Sundays from 9 am – 3 pm.
Chester's Coffee House & X-Press
A cozy cafe with lovely outdoor seating, Chester’s Coffee house is often filled with locals. The staff go out of their way to make sure you and your pets enjoy their visit.
Your pets will be welcomed with a bowl of fresh water, and just how every cup of coffee comes with a biscuit, your dogs will receive a treat as well.
If seats are full at the 3 King St, Stirling FK8 2LD location, visit Chester’s X-Press at 11 Station Rd, Stirling FK8 2BU where pets are also welcomed.
If you visit Chester’s X-Press before 10 am don’t miss out on an incredible breakfast deal. Order a cup of coffee and pastry or breakfast roll for just £3.75!
Keep up to date with changing menus by following Chester’s Coffee House’s Facebook and Chester’s Coffee House’s Instagram.
Vera's Artisan Bakery and Kitchen
Fresh sourdough bread, delicious cakes, all-day breakfast, and Spanish flavours; what more could you asked for in a cafe?
Vera’s is a buzzing cafe with smiling staff that keep customers coming back again and again.
The doors are always opened for dogs as well meaning you can bring your pets along. If you are on your way to or from King’s Park or visiting Stirling for the day, Vera’s is a fantastic resting point.
Did we mention that Vera’s is also the only location in the city centre that sells by-the- scoop Milk and Honey Ice Cream? This family-run business curates delicious ice cream using fresh local ingredients that results in irresistible flavours.
Connect with the cafe by following Vera’s Artisan Bakery’s Facebook and Vera’s Artisan Bakery’s Instagram.
Bring your pets along to 51 King St, Stirling FK8 1DN.
Bella Zena
Bella Zena is the perfect place for an intimate lunch date or coffee catch-up. Try the home-made pasta and focaccia bread.
Visit Bella Zena at 27-29, Arcade, Stirling FK8 1AX.
You can learn more about the daily specials by following Cafe Bella Zena’s Facebook and Bella Zena’s Instagram.
Mint Cafe
Mint Cafe can be identified by their bright, beautiful summer flowers surrounding the shop front at 15 Baker St, Stirling FK8 1BJ.
Bring your four legged friends along as you enjoy crepes, waffles, freshly made cakes, tray-bakes, sandwiches and soups. You can sit outside and enjoy the flowers or grab a table inside. The cafe is opened seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. -8:30 p.m. making it the perfect place to visit any time of day.
Follow along for some seasonal flavours on Mint Café’s Facebook.
Unorthodox Roasters
Unorthodox Roasters bring the bold, in house roasted flavours of South America to their cuppas in Scotland. Enjoy your favourite roasted blend at home or in the café with your pets.
Unorthodox Roasters has a beautiful hidden garden that is perfect for catching those limited Scottish rays. In the summer grab an iced latte and a sandwich and enjoy they day with your pets.
You can meet the residential business pets on Friars Street as well when you visit the café at 12 Friars St, Stirling FK8 1HA.
The Stirling city centre location is open seven days a week from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm.
