Looking for a dog-friendly café in Southampton where your dog can join you indoors as well as outside? Well-behaved dogs are welcome in both at Woodmill Coffee Kitchen. With Riverside Park nearby, you can put a walk and a café stop together without making separate plans for the dog.
A welcome inside, too An outdoor table is lovely when the weather behaves, but a dog-friendly visit should also work on a colder day. Dogs can join you inside our café, as well as in our customer garden and other outdoor customer spaces. We ask that they stay on a lead and that everyone is considerate of other guests, staff and wildlife.
Give yourself and your dog enough room to settle comfortably. Keep leads and bags out of the way of people carrying food or moving between tables. If your dog needs a little more space, have a word with the team when you arrive and we'll explain what is available.
Make the walk part of the visit Riverside Park follows the River Itchen, making Woodmill a useful place to begin or finish some fresh air. You can choose a short wander and turn back when you've had enough, rather than commit to a long circular route. Our riverside walks page offers ideas for exploring the area.
In winter, allow for shorter daylight hours and changing path conditions. Keep your dog close near the water and be considerate around birds and other park users. A familiar stretch of path can still feel different after rain.
Coffee, brunch or an afternoon bite You don't have to order a full meal to visit. Come for a coffee and something from the counter, or make time for breakfast, brunch or lunch. If you're returning hungry from a walk, remember that our kitchen finishes at 3pm. Cakes, savouries and drinks continue until we close at 4pm, with the counter selection subject to availability.
Getting here with your dog We're on Woodmill Lane, Southampton SO18 2JR. Use Riverside Car Park if you're coming by car; there is no on-site customer parking at the café. We're primarily walk-in, so everyday visits do not normally need a reservation. Larger walking groups should contact us ahead of time.
Take a look at the current menu, choose your walk and plan your visit. A little fresh air, then somewhere to sit down together.