1 / 8The Royal Forest
Chingford, Waltham Forest, London
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A historic gastro pub with rooms inside Epping Forest, offering dog friendly bedrooms, a courtyard dog wash and a dog menu of its own.
The Royal Forest is a historic gastro pub with rooms at Chingford, standing inside Epping Forest itself, a vast expanse of ancient woodland that starts at the door. Dogs are thoroughly catered for at a dog friendly inn like this one: welcome in the bar, a dog wash out in the courtyard, and a menu they can order from.
A range of the bedrooms are dog friendly, and two dogs can share one, with a dog bed on request that fits two medium-sized dogs and the outdoor dog wash within easy reach. Water bowls and dog treats are always there for the asking, and the team are glad to meet your dog. The house rule is that dogs keep to the floor rather than the furniture, and they should not be left unaccompanied in the room.
The dog menu is a proper one, worked out with Sir Woofchester: treat pots, dinner bowls of chicken and potato or salmon and trout, and alcohol free dog beer and dog martini. Dogs eat beside you in the dedicated dog friendly dining areas and in the bar, while the kitchen's own list runs to Sunday roasts with bottomless trimmings and a wine list chosen to go with every dish.
Inside there is a peaceful library and a bright and airy forest room with sweeping views of Epping Forest, and out front a south facing terrace for morning coffee; some rooms have a roll-top bath under a preserved stained glass window with the treetops beyond. Dog walks of all lengths are close by in the forest and the team will give you their local favourites. Wildpack's Epping Forest Extended Circuit from Chingford is 0.7 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
- Selected rooms
- 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
- Not allowed
- 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
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Rooms
- Roll top baths
- Views
- Countryside views
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Royal Forest dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Royal Forest's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Royal Forest?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Royal Forest?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Royal Forest?
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 Royal Forest?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Royal Forest?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Epping Forest Extended Circuit from Chingford (0.7 miles), Epping Forest Oak Trail (2.3 miles) and Wanstead Park Chestnut Trail and Ornamental Water (4.7 miles).
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Walk5.4 mi awayLee Valley Regional Park: Fishers Green to Broxbourne
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