There are some beautiful spots in and around Reading for a long and muddy dog walk.
The problem is, all the walking is thirsty work and once you're done, you need to find somewhere dog-friendly to go for a drink.
That being said, we have put together a bumper guide to the area of pubs that would be happy welcome you and your furry friends while you enjoy a pint.
getreading has compiled a list of your top recommendations alongside website Doggie Pubs favourite picks.
Doggie Pubs has been described as TripAdvisor for pets, and lists paw friendly venues!
We would love to see photographs of you and your pooches in any of the pubs around Reading, so feel free to tweet your pictures to @getreading.
In no particular order, take a look at some of the best dog friendly pubs in the area:
1. The Sun Inn
Where: 16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD
Even though it is a town centre pub, dogs of all sizes are welcome.
There is also a suitable garden with water bowls for dogs too.
For owners, the historic English pub serves a range of ales.
2. The Castle Tap
Where: 120, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RJ
The pub offers four real ales, three craft beers and a dog-friendly environment including water and treats in abundance - for both dogs and their owners!
3. Nags Head
Where: 5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD
This CAMRA award-winning pub often has regular drinkers with their dogs. There's a simple bar menu and water bowls for the dogs on request. However, there's no garden.
4. The Foresters Arms
Where: 79 Brunswick Street, Reading, RG1 6NY
A dog and family-friendly pub with ales for dog walkers and a welcoming atmosphere for you and your pet pooch.
Expect lots of fuss and a bowl of water provided for your furry friends.
5. Alto Lounge
Where: 32-32A Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU
Alto Lounge has a huge menu full of comfort food, tapas and an ever-changing specials board. They make a big fuss of dogs and always have water bowls and biscuits on hand.
Alto Lounge's sister-bar Bosco Lounge in Crockhamwell Road,Woodley offers the same service.
6. Hop Leaf
Where: 163 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QZ
This pub has a great selection of beers, and it is very welcoming of dogs.
7. The Prince of Wales
Where: 76 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JN
Dogs are allowed in part of the bar area. But the pub has a great beer garden and a big car park.
8. The Jolly Anglers
Where: 314-316 Avon Place, Kennet Side, Reading, RG1 3EA
Doggie Pubs calls it "possibly perfect" with dog ales, dog themed glasses and snacks.
There's a garden for them to run around in and a lovely menu.
9. The Abbot Cook
Where: 153 London Road, Reading, RG1 5DE
This gastro pub in Cemetery Junction serves up hot food and has a garden.
The owners have water bowls and dog biscuits ready for any furry visitors.
10. The Roebuck
Where: 37 Auckland Road, Reading, RG6 1NY
With a big beer garden this pub has lots of space for dogs to run around. They serve pub grub and are always pleased to see a pooch.
11. The Fox and Hounds
Where: Station Road, Theale, RG7 4BE
Buy dog treats at the bar along with your own meal or sit in the garden after a long walk around the nearby Horsehill Lakes Nature Reserve.
12. The Volunteer
Where: 65 Church Street, Theale RG7 5BX
Tuck into a home cooked meal or curl up on an arm chair by the fire. There's always a dog bowl filled up for furry guests.
13. The Greyhound
Where: Tidmarsh, Reading, RG8 8ER
Treats are given to well-behaved dogs and food is served to anyone with an empty belly.
14. The Elephant
Where: Church Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7AR
The Elephant Hotel welcomes all four-legged friends in its bar as well as in rooms.
Ask for a bed, food, water bowl. There's even a dog room service menu.
15. The Swan
Where: Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, RG8 7DU
There's no garden but there is a picturesque view of the Thames from the decking around the back of the pub.
Treats and water bowls are available.
16. The Sun
Where: Hill Bottom, Reading, RG8 7PU
Walk along the River Thames before popping into The Sun for a refreshing drink and a relax.
The pub has its own cats and dogs so welcomes well-behaved animals.
17. The Spring Inn
Where: Bath Road, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 5HP
This gastro pub has an impressive menu with lots of traditional pub food. It's dog friendly but gets busy, so book in advance.
18. The Horse and Groom
Where: The Street, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3RD
Serving up great food, the Horse and Groom is more than just a pub - and it is dog friendly.
19. The Greyhound
Where: Gallowstree Road, Rotherfield Peppard, Henley, RG9 5HT
Owned by Antony Worrall Thompson has a beautiful menu varying from pub classics to Thai.
You can't take dogs into the main restaurant area but they will bring food out to the bar where dogs are allowed if you'd like to eat.
20. The Bull Inn
Where: High Street, Sonning, RG4 6UP
This historic pub with outdoor seating, cosy fire lit corners and a mouth-watering menu happily welcomes pets.
21. The Butchers Arms
Where: Blounts Court Road, Reading, RG4 9RS
Staff at The Butchers Arms keep a jar of dog treats behind the bar for furry friends.
Not only that, but the pub is also horse friendly with a set of halting rails outsider for anybody riding by.
22. The Flowing Spring
Where: Henley Road, Play Hatch, Reading, RG4 9RB
Surrounded by beautiful countryside and wildlife, The Flowing Spring is the perfect place to stop after a long and muddy dog walk.
23. The Packhorse
Where: Upper Woodcote Road, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham, RG4 7UG
Another pub surrounded by country tracks and hills. Pop in first or go to the pub's website to grab a map for a nice dog walk.
24. The Reformation
Where: Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9BP
Inside feels cosy with log fires to warm you up after a long walk, while outside there's loads of space for dogs to run around and get there paws muddy.
25. The Alehouse
Where: 2 Broad Street, Reading RG1 2BH
On the corner of Broad Street, among a cluster of coffee shops, The Alehouse boasts one of the widest ranges of draught and bottled beers in the Reading area.
Dogs are always welcome and water bowls are always on offer.
26. The Greyfriar
Where: 53 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1PA
The Greyfriar is a traditional English ale pub, which is just a short walk from Reading Station.
One of the bar staff said: "We always welcome dogs with water and treats. We have a few blind regulars who come in with their guide dogs and we cater to their needs too."
27. The Allied Arms
Where: 57 St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LG
Reading's Pub of the Year 2013 has a secluded beer garden that's perfect for pooches.
28. The Three Tuns
Where: 191 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LT
The Three Tuns caters for children and canines.
Walkers can kick off their boots inside or outside on the patio garden and indulge in some home-cooked food and wine.
29. The Elm Tree
Where: Beech Hill Road, Reading, RG7 2AZ
Dog walkers who are willing to wander a little further into the wilderness can take a break at The Elm Tree and enjoy the picturesque views.
Thirsty dogs will be welcomed with a bowl of water and cold canines can stretch out in front of one of the three open fires in the barn.
30. The Rowbarge
Where: Station Road, Woolhampton, RG7 5SH
The Rowbarge welcomes all four-legged friends, in all six of its rooms and the garden.
Dog walkers who are in search of a new route can also check out the 5.5 mile circular walk from the pub.
31. The Fox and Hounds
Where: 51 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8
Named the best pub in Reading by the local branch of the CAMRA, The Fox and Hounds is dog-friendly and always has water, treats and even blankets on offer to canine customers.
32. The Turners Arms
Where: West End Road, Mortimer Common, Reading, RG7 3TW
Walkers can find this pub on the corner of Fairfield Park. Dogs can enjoy water and biscuits while owners can treat themselves to some Thai cuisine.
To find more dog friendly pubs in other ares go to www.doggiepubs.org.uk.
