1 / 8The Coat & Bear
Newbury, West Berkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Georgian pub with 26 rooms in the middle of Newbury, where dogs get a dog menu, a bed on request and a wash in the courtyard.
The Coat & Bear is a Georgian building with a listed frontage on Bartholomew Street, in the middle of Newbury, split between a pub on one side and 26 bedrooms on the other. The pub half is where a dog friendly inn shows itself: dogs are welcome through much of it, and there are water bowls and free treats whenever you ask.
Dogs take the bedrooms too, though the hotel doesn't say which ones, so ask when you book. A cosy dog bed comes on request and fits two medium sized dogs, with two dogs the limit to a room. Paws on floors is the house rule: dogs stay on the floor rather than the furniture. The inn does not mention leaving a dog alone in a bedroom.
The dog menu, put together with Sir Woofchester, runs from treat pots to dinner bowls and alcohol free dog drinks, and dedicated dog friendly dining areas mean your dog sits with you while you eat. The pub cooks gastropub food, with a floating island bar at the centre of the dining space.
Breakfast is a continental course and a hot dish from the menu, and the rooms run up to a Grand Room. The pub takes its name from the Newbury Coat of 1811 and from Paddington Bear, whose creator was born in the town. Newbury is set up for walking with a dog, and the team knows the local favourites. Of our own walks, Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre and Greenham Common and the Control Tower are both 2.3 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats, a dog menu and a dog wash
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Coat & Bear dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Coat & Bear's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Coat & Bear?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Coat & Bear?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Coat & Bear?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Coat & Bear?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Coat & Bear?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (2.3 miles), Greenham Common and the Control Tower (2.3 miles) and Snelsmore Common (2.4 miles).
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