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Dog-friendly vineyards across England and Wales range from estates that simply permit dogs on leads outdoors, through to places where your dog can join you on a tour, sit at your feet in the restaurant, or stay overnight in on-site accommodation. The best ones have thought it through - and the visit is better for it.
English wine country tends to suit dogs well: tastings often happen outdoors or in open-sided spaces, vineyard grounds are walkable, and the rural setting means staff are used to animals around working land. What varies is how far each vineyard goes beyond the basics.
The seven vineyards below are personal highlights - all visited with a golden retriever. To search all dog-friendly vineyards across the UK, use the vineyard finder and filter by dog-friendly.
At the most dog-friendly end, Kinsbrook and Ashling Park both welcome dogs inside their restaurants - not just the terrace. Westwell and Tinwood have no outdoor-only restriction; dogs are welcome throughout, including the tasting room and, in Tinwood's case, the on-site lodges. Albury Organic goes further still with a dedicated dog treat menu alongside the wine.
Charles Palmer in East Sussex welcomes dogs in the Cellar Door and across the estate, and offers dog-friendly accommodation on site - there's a £10 per dog charge for overnight stays, so mention it when booking. Polgoon in Cornwall opens its shop and outdoor Vinehouse Restaurant to dogs on leads with vineyard tours included, though dogs are not permitted inside the winery itself.
These are vineyards where bringing a dog feels like the point of the visit, not a compromise. Staff at all of them are used to dogs; at several, the owners' own dogs are likely to be on site.
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Every vineyard on this list requires dogs to be kept on leads. The vines are productive working crops and most estates have wildlife or livestock nearby - short leads rather than extendables are expected.
Some vineyards appreciate a heads-up, particularly if you're joining a tour or hoping to sit inside. A note when booking avoids any awkwardness on arrival.
Tinwood and Ashling Park both have on-site accommodation that welcomes dogs, making it practical to base yourself in West Sussex for a vineyard weekend rather than a day trip. Charles Palmer in East Sussex is another option - dog-friendly rooms with a £10 per dog overnight charge.
Albury has a dog treat menu. Kinsbrook and Ashling Park have restaurants that welcome dogs inside. Polgoon's outdoor Vinehouse Restaurant is open to dogs on leads. Bring water for your dog regardless - vineyard walks in summer can be longer than expected.
Dogs are welcome at Wiston Estate on public footpaths and at outside tables of Chalk restaurant, and are permitted on the Vineyard Explorer Tour & Lunch. However, dogs are not allowed on winery tours or indoors at Chalk restaurant.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead throughout Artelium Wine Estate, including the Tasting Room, the terrace for al-fresco drinks, and on vineyard tours. Owners are requested to ensure their dogs are well-behaved, to clean up after them, and to be aware of other animals on the working farm.
Dogs are welcome throughout Stopham Vineyard's outdoor estate and in the tasting room. The vineyard is a working operation so if you are visiting during an active production period it is worth checking with the team on arrival about winery access. Tours are led by winemakers Simon and Tom and cover both the vineyard and winery.
West Sussex
Dogs are welcome at Nutbourne Vineyards on the self-guided estate trail and throughout the outdoor areas, but are not permitted indoors. The trail takes in resident alpacas, a historic windmill, wildflower meadows, and views across the South Downs - open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm with no booking required. Homemade picnic platters are available to eat anywhere on the estate.
Hampshire
An intimate experience with a passionate winemaker and one of England's few orange wines.
West Sussex
Dogs are welcome on vineyard tours but must be kept on a lead throughout.
Surrey
Tanhurst Estate is a family-run vineyard near Holmbury St Mary, deep in the Surrey Hills. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area of the cafe barn, and the estate has two pet-friendly holiday cottages with large secure gardens if you are making a weekend of it.
Hampshire
Pups are welcome everywhere except the winery and in the café (outdoor seating is available).
Surrey
Godstone Vineyards welcomes dogs in the vineyard and on the outdoor terrace, where you can order wine alongside cheese and charcuterie platters. Dogs are not permitted in the shop, but the terrace is generous enough that it is not a problem. A relaxed, no-fuss stop.
Surrey
While dogs are generally not allowed inside the main building, which includes the visitor centre, main restaurants, gift shop, and indoor tours, dogs are permitted on the Denbies Wine Estate grounds, which offer miles of trails, and at the outdoor terrace. Dog-friendly rooms are also available at the Denbies Vineyard Hotel.
Wiltshire
Bluestone Vineyard Ltd is noted as dog-friendly
East Sussex
Beacon Down Vineyard are dog-friendly for vineyard tours and during their open afternoons.
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