THE best pub to have a pint with your pooch has been announced.

The Bryntirion Inn in Llandderfel has been declared the regional winner of DogBuddy’s coveted Dog-friendly Pub Awards.

In a very strong showing for Meirionnydd, the charming rural pub near Bala narrowly beat Y Branwen in Harlech to top spot with Min y Môr in Barmouth placing a respectable fifth.

Now in their third year, Europe’s leading online dog sitting platform, DogBuddy.com, introduced the Dog-friendly Pub Awards to recognise deserving pubs across the UK that truly embrace ‘paw power’ and welcome not just two, but four legged customers as well.

The Bryntirion Inn fought off fierce competition from a number of dog-friendly watering holes across Wales, but held on to the top spot after accumulating the most votes.

Martin and Linda Wood, owners of The Bryntirion Inn were thrilled with the news.

“We are delighted and proud, we have been dog-friendly since we bought the ‘Bryn’ 15 years ago and it’s really touching to be recognised in this way,” they said.

“It’s not about allowing dogs in. It is about making them feel welcome as part of the family.”

Richard Setterwall, founder and CEO of DogBuddy said: “For the third year running, DogBuddy – with the help of dog lovers up and down the country - has been searching for the best of the best when it comes to dog-friendly pubs, with the The Bryntirion Inn, we’ve found just that.

“The superb service demonstrated shows a real consideration for dog welfare and happiness, which we at DogBuddy value above all.

“The whole DogBuddy pack is proud to congratulate The Bryntirion Inn on winning the Dog-friendly Pub Award for Wales and hopes that the awards will inspire dog owners country-wide to discover and support their local pubs.”

The full list of runner’s up for Wales is as follows:

1. The Bryntirion Inn (Llandderfel)

2. Y Branwen (Harlech)

3. The Bell Inn (Newport)

4. The Crown, Pantymwyn (Mold)

5. Min y Môr Hotel (Barmouth)

6. The Coach and Horses Tavern (Crickhowell)

7. Queen Victoria (Llandudno)

8. The Lansdowne (Cardiff)

9. The Bush (Ebbw Vale)

10. The Dragonfly (Newport)