Dog-friendly pubs in Ilminster
9 pubs listed in Ilminster, 9 verified by dog owners . A honey-stone minster town on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, with a ring of village pubs a few miles out in every direction — most of them just as happy to see a dog in the bar as in the garden.
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The Stonemasons
Harts Close, Ilminster, Ilminster
On Harts Close, The Stonemasons welcomes dogs throughout the pub and its beer garden.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The Dolphin
22 Silver Street, Ilminster, Ilminster
On Silver Street, The Dolphin welcomes dogs in the main bar area and courtyard.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The Royal Oak
The Cross, Ilminster, Ilminster
On The Cross, The Royal Oak welcomes dogs in the main bar area.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The Five Dials Inn
Horton, Ilminster
In Horton, about a mile and a half from Ilminster, The Five Dials Inn welcomes dogs in the bar area and garden.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The Bell Inn
Broadway, Ilminster
In Broadway, about two miles from Ilminster, The Bell Inn welcomes dogs in the bar area and outdoor seating.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The New Inn
Dowlish Wake, Ilminster
In Dowlish Wake, about two miles from Ilminster, The New Inn welcomes dogs in the bar area and beer garden.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The George Inn
Donyatt, Ilminster
In Donyatt, about two miles from Ilminster, The George Inn welcomes dogs in the bar area and garden.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
The Barrington Boar
Barrington, Ilminster
In Barrington, about three miles from Ilminster, The Barrington Boar welcomes dogs in the pub bar area. Dogs are not allowed in the main dining room.
1 Verification · August 2026
- Verified dog-friendly
Dinnington Docks
Dinnington, Ilminster
In Dinnington, about three miles from Ilminster, Dinnington Docks welcomes dogs in the bar area and beer garden.
1 Verification · August 2026
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Sorry — No Paws Allowed Here
Checked and confirmed — these Ilminster pubs don't allow dogs.
- No dogs allowed
The George
North Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DG
No dogs at The George on Market Place — a strict no-dogs policy inside. Check our other Ilminster listings for one that says yes.
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How many dog-friendly pubs are there in Ilminster?
Ilminster has 9 verified dog-friendly pubs.
Can you eat with your dog in a restaurant area in Ilminster?
We haven't confirmed any Ilminster pub that allows dogs specifically in its restaurant/dining area yet — most dog-friendly spots here are bar or garden only. If you know of one, let us know.
Which Ilminster pub has the best beer garden for dogs?
The Stonemasons is one to try — dogs are welcome in the garden there, and it's one of the more established verifications we have for Ilminster.
Are there any pubs in Ilminster that don't allow dogs?
Yes, 1 pub in Ilminster doesn't allow dogs.
Do I need to keep my dog on a lead in a pub?
Most pubs are fine with a well-behaved dog off the lead, but ask at the bar first — some insist on a lead once food starts coming out, particularly at busy times.