LATEST statistics from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) in the UK suggest that, as a nation, 33 per cent of households are also home to a dog.

That’s 12.5 million canine pals up and down the county.

With the influx of pet pooches sweeping the nation, you may be asking, ‘where are the best dog-friendly places to grab a bite to eat on the Isle of Wight?’

Here are the three best recommended Island dog-friendly pubs and restaurants on the Island, according to dogfriendly.co.uk.

The Wight Mouse Inn

The Wight Mouse Inn in Chale.

The Wight Mouse Inn in Chale.

Situated on the south coast of the Island in Chale, The Wight Mouse is a 17th-century coaching inn.

The Wight Mouse boasts spectacular views over the sea down to The Needles and Tennyson Down and is close to local beaches and Blackgang Chine.

Dogs, preferably kept on a lead, are welcome in the bar area and outside, with water bowls and biscuits provided.

The menu includes lite bites, sandwiches, curries, pies, steaks, Isle of Wight burgers and more.

Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available on the menu.

Food is served from 12.00pm to 9.00pm, and the bar is open from 11.00am to 10.30pm, seven days a week.

To find out more, visit The Wight Mouse Inn website here www.wightmouse.co.uk

Or visit its Facebook page here.

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The Fighting Cocks

The Fighting Cocks in Arreton.

The Fighting Cocks in Arreton.

Located in Arreton, The Fighting Cocks is a family and dog-friendly pub and restaurant.

The main menu is brimming with pub classics – burgers, grills, chicken dishes, steaks, and pasta, plus a whole host of dessert options.

The menu caters for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets and features an ever-changing daily specials board.

Well behaved dogs are welcome inside on the hard surface area and outside, with water bowls provided.

As well as a large car park and connecting bus links, The Fighting Cocks offers you the choice to visit by air with their helipad.

Open from 11.00am to 11.00pm Monday to Friday, and 11.00am to 10.30pm on Sundays, serving the main menu from noon.

To find out more, visit The Fighting Cocks website here www.thefightingcocksiow.co.uk

Or visit its Facebook page here.

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The Propeller Inn

The Propeller Inn in Bembridge.

The Propeller Inn in Bembridge.

The Propeller Inn is a traditional family-run free house found on the edge of Bembridge Airfield.

Former owners Chris and Anne reopened the free house in June 2016, after an extensive refurbishment, but passed over ownership after five years to Roxy and Rick earlier this year.

The Inn offers home-cooked food, with a varied menu and a daily specials board, using local produce.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the bar area and on the wooden floor in the dining room.

The menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

The Propeller is closed on Mondays, but is open 12.00pm until 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Thursdays to Saturday from 12.00pm to 10.00pm, and from 12.00pm to 5.30pm on Sundays.

To find out more, visit The Propeller Inn website here www.propellerinn.co.uk

Or visit its Facebook page here.

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