The Sun Inn
7 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HE
Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden. The dining area may restrict dogs. Water bowls provided. Popular with Barnes Common and riverside dog walkers.
Dog Amenities
Barnes Village at Its Best, With Dogs Welcome
The Sun Inn sits on Church Road in Barnes, one of London's most villagey enclaves, where the green, the duck pond and the independent shops create an atmosphere more reminiscent of a country town than southwest London. It is a dog-friendly pub with a garden, a fire and the kind of neighbourhood warmth that keeps dog walkers returning week after week. For dog owners in Barnes, The Sun Inn is the natural post-walk gathering point.
What Makes The Sun Inn Dog-Friendly?
Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden. Water bowls are provided. The bar has a fire and comfortable seating. Staff are welcoming to dogs and the pub sees a constant stream from Barnes Common and the riverside. The dining area may restrict dogs but the bar menu offers good food.
Food and Drink
The Sun Inn serves well-executed pub food with seasonal menus. Sunday roasts are popular and booking is recommended. Real ales are well kept and the wine list suits Barnes' tastes.
The Setting
A handsome pub on Barnes' main street with a warm interior and a good-sized garden. The village green and pond are nearby. Inside, the bar has a fire and traditional character.
Nearby Dog Walks
Barnes Common is a short walk with open heathland and woodland. The Thames towpath runs nearby, offering walks toward Hammersmith or Richmond. The WWT London Wetland Centre is close, though dogs are not permitted inside.
Good to Know
Street parking limited. Barnes Bridge or Barnes station nearby. Sunday lunch is busy — book ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed in The Sun Inn?
Yes, in the bar and garden. Water bowls provided. Popular with Barnes dog walkers.
Does The Sun Inn have a beer garden?
Yes, a good-sized garden. Dogs welcome.
Is The Sun Inn good for dogs?
Very good. Barnes Common and the towpath are close, the bar is welcoming with a fire.
Does The Sun Inn serve food?
Yes, well-executed pub food and popular Sunday roasts. Bar menu in dog-friendly areas. No dog menu.
Are there dog walks near The Sun Inn?
Barnes Common is nearby. Thames towpath offers riverside walking.
Can dogs sit inside at The Sun Inn?
Yes, in the bar with a fire.
Does The Sun Inn have parking?
Limited street parking. Barnes stations nearby.
Is The Sun Inn family and dog friendly?
Yes, families and dogs welcome.
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