Puppies Welcome! The Coolest (Dog-Friendly) London Hot Spots

If you thought a sachet of Pedigree Chum was good enough for your four-legged friend, you'd be mistaken. These days, London's most pampered pooches are more likely to be seen at a gastropub than a kennel, and the city's hottest eateries are catching on. Hot on the heels of their dog-friendly New York and Paris counterparts, more and more London restaurants are welcoming canine visitors, even plying them with doggie treats — and wait for it — personalised water bowls.

Yes, this is a trend. We are calling it, and we're clearly marking it as an occasion to show off some very adorable puppy pics.

Because, who better to sniff out the hounds' hottest spots than the crème de la crème of canines from the fashion, art, and music worlds? We quizzed the most discerning dogs – and their stylish owners – on their favourite hangouts. And as promised, rounded up some seriously make-you-melt snaps.