We had a task to do today – we went shopping and dining along King’s Road.
As it was a long road it took us awhile to get through it!
We started off at 11.00 in the morning and did not get home till past 16.00!
We seem to stop at a lot of shoe shops. What I don’t understand is why Mummy who has two feet needs so many pairs of shoes. I have four paws and I have none!
Mummy’s excuse for stopping at Natural Show Store (325 Kings’ Road) is that she needed a pair of good walking shoes for dog walking. We’ve heard that excuse before. But the staff there loved having me there so that made it ok.
And then at Venise, she needed some good walking shoes for the summer
So why are we at French Soles?
So I can take a photo on this lovely chair!
We were drawn by the bright colours at Designer’s Guild 
We went to check out the vibrant colours
And India Jane for some decorating ideas
There’s a lovely old art supply store – Green & Stone
Lots of interesting smells
Then the boring stuff begins – clothes shopping because there’s nothing interesting to smell all new clothes and shoes
We went from Orla Keily …
to Toast – where Mummy bought some toothpaste! What? Yes, she found her favourite toothpaste at a clothing store.
The last time we were at Anthropologie, we didn’t really look around the store as we were there for the K9 exhibit.
There’s a new store on King’s Road – Lululemon 
They had a bowl of water for us pooches by the door. Thank you. 
Much needed by now.
It’s boring whenever we go into clothing stores because inevitably we end up in the dressing room where I take a rest. Not very interesting locked up in a cubicle!
But when we went to The Bluebird Shop
there was something different about it this time …
I found lots and lots of balls!!!
I have never seen so many bouncy balls!
I was so excited I jumped into the display – and got told off! 😉 But I got to take home a few of them.
Think it’s time to go home.
Amidst the never-ending rows of shops, there were only two doggy shops – Pet Pavilion at Chelsea Farmers Market
Tip for any pooches – go behind the counter – there are always treats!
And Purple Bone at 155 King’s Road – hmmm, interesting ad.
It was a long day and was quite happy to be going home. Shopping is very tiring.
May’s comment: We thought we would do an exercise of identifying all the dog friendly places in each of the main shopping areas of London so that when friends come to visit, we will know where to go with the dogs.
The first street we did today was King’s Road and in summary – besides the food shops, almost all retailers along this busy shopping street welcome dogs inside. The exceptions are Rococo Chocolates, M&S, Boots and Peter Jones. 
Neither at the Chelsea Old Town Hall!
Yes, very clear signage.
Along the way there are a few places you can definitely dine comfortably with pooches. Here is a list of them.
Poliane – La Cuisine de Bar at 39 Cadogan Gardens (behind Peter Jones) serves light lunches of Tartines (toasted open-face sandwiches). 
Sharing a piece of a tartine foie gras with Miss D!
Joe & the Juice at 65 King’s Road – relaxed juice bar and coffee shop
BRGR.CO at 127 King’s Road serves gourmet burgers!
And our friend, Albert!
Chelsea Farmer’s Market on Sydney Street just off of King’s Road, across from Chelsea Old Town Hall is a collection of chalet style shops and restaurants are several places that are dog-friendly dining:
Dri Dri Gelateria – our favourite place to stop especially after a hot summer’s day of shopping along King’s Road
They’ve convinced us that Crema is good for dogs because it has eggs in its ingredients.
The Market Place Restaurant – outdoors seating only
La Pizzeria – we’re allowed inside and out
Bumpkin at 119 Sydney Street just next to the Chelsea Farmer’s Market, allow dogs in the back garden which is covered.
Nell’s at 191 King’s Road is a brunch, lunch, daily changing salads and main courses. If the place is full, they prefer the dogs and their owners to sit downstairs.
Gail’s at 209 King’s Road – you can take your dog inside until the counter. 
Chelsea Quarter Cafe at 219 King’s Road. The café serves all-day breakfasts, afternoon tea and in the evenings by-the-glass wines.
Miss D striding in confidently
That red velvet keeps popping up everywhere and never a bite she’s allowed!
Made in Italy at 249 King’s Road – well priced authentic Italian
When we asked – “are dogs allowed in?” The respond was – “why not?” We LIKE! 🙂
Bluebird Cafe – outside seating and then shopping at The Bluebird Shop. On any sunny days, the outdoor cafe is full!
JUICE Baby at 398 King’s Road – a healthy option of cold-pressed juices, smoothies, savoury foods and sweet treats. A local favourite of ours.
There are a few pubs along the way – and they are always dog friendly!
– The Chelsea Potter at 119 King’s Road
– The Cadogan Arms at 298 King’s Road
– The Phoenix at 23 Smith Street
We’ll continue our search for other dog friendly places in London sometime soon – to Sloane Square and closely neighbourhoods and beyond.
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really enjoyed your walk along the Kings Road but frustratingly when I turned the photos the right way up they spun back again, that’s iPads for you ! x
oh well done …I find it sad that dogs are excluded from so many shops & I really don’t know why. So it’s great to see Miss Darcy being welcomed into some lovely shops. Did she need a paw massage at the end of her task!??