Dog-friendly Highbridge

Highbridge is a small Somerset town where a handful of cafes, pubs and a quiet woodland offer straightforward options for dog owners. You will find places that welcome dogs inside, a few that keep them outdoors, and one useful rural retreat if you are staying for longer. The list below is not complete, coverage is growing.

Cafes

Ollie's Cafe on Bristol Road confirms it is dog-friendly and scores well with BarkFind members (4.3 paws). Open daily from 8am to 3pm (9am on Sundays), it is a reliable stop if you need breakfast or lunch with your dog beside you.

Barneys TA9 on Market Street sees dogs inside and staff are friendly to them, according to the Mylo verdict, though the formal policy is unconfirmed. It opens Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30am to 2.30pm, and scores 4.3 paws. Worth trying if Ollie's is busy.

Pubs and restaurants

The Fox & Goose Hotel Pub and Restaurant in Brent Knoll is described as pet-friendly, with a back garden where dogs can stretch their legs and on-site parking. The policy is unconfirmed but members rate it as good for relaxed pub visits. Open 7am to 11pm every day.

Crossways Inn and Bed & Breakfast in West Huntspill restricts dogs to a pet-friendly room at the bed and breakfast only, not the pub itself. If you are staying overnight it may suit, but do not expect to bring your dog into the bar.

Cider Press Restaurant at Mill House welcomes dogs in outside seating areas only. Open 9am to 5pm daily, it scores 4 paws and offers a decent option if the weather holds.

Parks and walks

Ralph's Wood on Hill Lane is a peaceful spot for a family walk, open around the clock. The Mylo verdict notes that access and parking issues may make visits difficult, so check the approach before you set off. Members give it 3.9 paws.

Staying over

Wall Eden Farm on New Road is a rural holiday retreat where dogs are welcome in some log cabins. The policy is confirmed on their website and the retreat scores 4.3 paws. Office hours are 9am to 5pm daily if you need to ask about specific cabins.

What to know before you go

Parking is mentioned as available at The Fox & Goose but not confirmed elsewhere. Ralph's Wood in particular may be awkward to reach. If you are planning a longer visit, Wall Eden Farm is the only confirmed dog-friendly accommodation in this data.

Most venues here do not state a formal dog policy, so it is worth ringing ahead if your dog is reactive or needs particular space. The places that do confirm a welcome tend to score well, which suggests Highbridge rewards a bit of advance planning.