The George at Backwell

The George at Backwell is a proper dog-friendly country pub with rooms just outside Bristol, and dog owners who have stayed are unequivocal about it: very dog friendly is exactly how one guest put it. It combines the relaxed welcome of a good village pub with handy accommodation, and it is only about ten minutes from Bristol Airport, which makes it a genuinely useful dog-friendly stopover before or after a flight.

The pub itself is set up for dogs. They are welcome in the bar, where there is a choice of a cosy room by the fire or a lighter room by the garden, water bowls are dotted around, and the staff, who are clearly used to dogs, have been known to hand out treats. There is a beer garden too, and the surrounding area gives you decent dog walks close by. Guests consistently praise the friendly staff and the food.

The rooms are on the small side but clean and comfortable, and the reviews from dog owners who have stayed overnight are warm enough that this reads as a place where your dog is genuinely part of the stay rather than merely tolerated.

One thing worth doing is confirming the current arrangements for dogs in the bedrooms directly when you book, as listings vary, though guests report very dog-friendly overnight stays. For dog owners who want a welcoming country pub near Bristol, or a relaxed dog-friendly base for a flight from Bristol Airport, The George at Backwell is an excellent choice and earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.