Dog-Friendly Copper Kettle Bamburgh: Our Visit & Review
Some places have a buzz about them.
- August 12, 2026
You walk past, glance in, and there’s that feeling: It’s always busy, people are queuing, plates are clinking, and staff are rushing around with teapots. That’s exactly what we noticed about The Copper Kettle Tearoom in Bamburgh.
We’d walked by plenty of times before with Henry and Bandit in tow, but there was always a queue. This time, we figured we’d wait and see if it lived up to the hype, it’s regularly mentioned as one of Bamburgh’s top dog-friendly places to eat, so we were curious.
Watch the video below.
See what it’s like inside, what we ordered, and how dog-friendly it is.
Easy to Find, Even Easier to Like
If you’ve ever been to Bamburgh, you’ve seen the Copper Kettle Tea Rooms.
It’s right in the middle of Front Street, tucked between other little shops and cafés, with its white cottage-style front and oversized windows.
There’s a patio outside, though no one was braving it in February.
The dog-friendly sign outside caught our eye straight away. It wasn’t some tiny chalkboard scribbled in the corner; it was fancy and eye catching.
The sign also talked about its famous cream tea and seafood platters, which were seen on TV.
We weren’t the only ones tempted. The queue outside had about six to eight people, and a good chunk of them had dogs.
If you’re planning a full day out, this is the sort of stop that fits nicely around the things to do in Bamburgh with dogs.
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A Warm Welcome (Especially for Dogs)
Inside, the first thing you see is cake. A massive display of homemade cakes sits at the entrance, daring you to ignore it. Impossible.
We were stopped inside the door, waited to be guided in, and then led to a cosy little back room.
The place was packed, every table full.
The tables were quite close together, but it didn’t feel squashed, just buzzy and warm.
Henry and Bandit barely had time to settle before one staff member greeted them.
Not just a passing pat on the head, proper fuss, plus a treat.
Henry, being Henry, turned his nose up at the first one.
Without skipping a beat, the staff went to find another. That treat? Gone in seconds.
Straight away, we could tell, this wasn’t just a place that allowed dogs.
It was a place that liked having them around.
Tea, Cake & a Beautiful Big Fat Scone
We were here for a treat, and the cake was non-negotiable.
☕ Two teas – classic, strong, and served in proper pots.
🍰 Coffee and hazelnut cake – huge slice served with clotted cream.
🍓 Fruit scone with jam & clotted cream.
The scone was still warm, the cream was delicious, and a pot of jam had a fruity overall taste sensation!
The coffee cake?
It was pleasant enough, maybe a little dry. I tried swapping John for the scone, but he was having none of it!
The Full Menu (It's More Than Just Cake)
If you’re looking for something hearty, the Copper Kettle’s menu has plenty of options:
- Cakes & Scones – All homemade, starting at £4.95.
- Teas & Coffees – Cafetiere coffee, herbal teas, and even fancy hot chocolates.
- Sandwiches & Toasties – On white, granary, or gluten-free bread.
- Jacket Potatoes – Topped with cheese, tuna, beans, or prawns.
- Light Meals – Homemade panhaggerty pie, kipper in a bun, and daily quiche.
It’s classic tearoom fare but with a few local twists, like the seafood options. If that’s more your thing, we also tried The Dog-Friendly Potted Lobster just a few doors up the road.
Final Thoughts
This place is warm, cosy, and dog-friendly, not just a bowl of water in the corner kind of dog-friendly.
The staff genuinely love dogs, and it shows.
Weirdly, we found it one of the best things we did on our 48 hour Bamburgh visit with dogs, relaxed, welcoming, and full of character.
Henry and Bandit were made to feel as welcome as we were, and seeing other dogs sprawled out under tables or waiting patiently at the door just added to the charm.
Would we go again? 100%.
Maybe not on a weekend or high season; we’re not sure the queue would be worth battling unless we crave a cream tea!