The Faltering Fullback

London's Most Extraordinary Pub Garden, and Dogs Are Invited

The Faltering Fullback is an Irish pub near Finsbury Park station with what might be the most extraordinary beer garden in London — a multi-level wooden structure that climbs through the trees at the back of the building, with platforms, treehouses and hidden corners. It is a dog-friendly pub where the garden alone justifies a visit, and for dog owners it provides one of the most distinctive outdoor drinking experiences in the capital.

What Makes The Faltering Fullback Dog-Friendly?

Dogs are welcome in the bar area and the garden. Water bowls are provided. The garden's many levels and corners mean there is always space, even on busy days. The bar has a casual, unpretentious atmosphere where dogs fit in naturally. The pub is popular with local dog walkers heading to or from Finsbury Park.

Food and Drink

The Faltering Fullback serves Thai food from a kitchen at the back — good quality, generous portions and excellent value. Real ales and craft beers are available. The combination of Thai food and a treehouse garden is unique.

The Setting

The interior is a standard Irish pub — dark, comfortable, unpretentious. The garden is the star — a multi-level wooden structure winding through mature trees, with fairy lights, different seating areas and a sense of discovery. It fills on sunny days but there are enough hidden corners to usually find a spot.

Nearby Dog Walks

Finsbury Park is a five-minute walk with 110 acres of parkland. Clissold Park in Stoke Newington is nearby. Highbury Fields is also within reach.

Good to Know

No car park. Finsbury Park Tube is a short walk. The garden is hugely popular — arrive early on sunny weekends. The treehouse levels involve steps, which may not suit all dogs.