Re-tail therapy – shopping with your dog in London

We spoke to terrier about town, Buster, about his favourite dog-friendly spots to go shopping – he can waltz in and get his Christmas presents with no fear of being turned away! He headed to central London with his human for a few hours – let’s see where they got to…

“Arooo West End of London, it’s been a while! I started my day with a quick espresso and a scratch behind the ear at Abuelo Coffee House in Covent Garden – because everyone needs a bit of caffeine before they take on a shopping marathon like this one!

Next it’s off to Liberty London, the capital’s oldest department store for a roam around their lovely scarf section and to look at their amazing fabrics – hopefully someone (hint hint human) will read this and get me a snazzy neckerchief for my stocking. Browsing their 6 floors took it out of me, so to prevent any big dog yawns we had a quick pit stop in Arthur’s, Liberty’s dog-friendly cafe.

Once done, it’s time for a quick stroll up Carnaby Street to check out the Christmas lights, and we make our way down Regent Street to the Apple store. This place is full of expensive gadgets for humans – I’m thinking maybe there will be a touch screen for paws one day?? Thankfully I’m welcome here too!

A long trot down Oxford Street and we head into John Lewis, which has a great pet department. Next it’s to Selfridges – I’m allowed in here, but it’s important to note I need to be carried by my human (no complaints from me!).

By this time I’m ready to eat – let’s face it, when am I not. So we head to Fallow on Heddon Street for a well-deserved lunch – I’m treated like royalty, and it’s a fully sustainable menu too!

Well, that was a big success – and the best thing about my London shopping trip? I got plenty of treats and I didn’t even have to carry any bags.”

Dog-friendly shops in London

Liberty: Regent St, Soho, London, W1B 5AH

John Lewis: 300 Oxford St, Marylebone, London, W1C 1DX

Selfridges (carried dogs only): 400 Oxford St, Marylebone, London, W1A 1AB

Apple: 235 Regent St, Mayfair, London, W1B 2EL

Lush: 175-179 Oxford St, Soho, London, W1D 2JS

Waterstones: The Grand Building, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 5EJ

Oliver Bonas: 63 Tottenham Court Rd, Bloomsbury, London W1T 2ES

Heal’s: 196 Tottenham Court Rd, Bloomsbury, London W1T 7LQ

Habitat: 196-199, Tottenham Court Rd, Bloomsbury, London W1T 7PJ

Muji: 187 Oxford St, Soho, London W1D 2JY

TK Maxx: 203-207 Oxford St, Soho, London W1D 2LE

Dog-friendly restaurants in central London

Fallow: 10 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4BX – Book Fallow on WagIt

Gaucho Piccadilly: 25 Swallow St, Mayfair, London W1B 4QR – Book Gaucho on WagIt

Abuelo: 26 Southampton St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RS

40 Dean Street: 40 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 4PX

The Duck and Rice: 90 Berwick St, Soho, London W1F 0QB

Shoryu Carnaby: 5 Kingly St, Soho, London W1B 5PJ