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DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS KENT

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Bella Amalfi

Sandwich




	info@labellaamalfi.com



	11 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA

Dog-friendly Italian restaurant Bella Amalfi in Sandwich says this on its website - "At Bella Amalfi, we believe no family outing is complete without your four-legged friend. That’s why we’re proud to be a dog-friendly restaurant — well-behaved pups are always welcome in our outdoor seating area, and in select indoor spaces too. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch after a walk or enjoying a relaxed evening meal, your dog doesn’t have to miss out. We’ll even have a bowl of fresh water waiting. Good food, good company — tails welcome."

Bella Vita

Folkestone








	71 The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RN

A dog friendly taste of Italy in the heart of the The Old High Street in Folkestone. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Bills

Canterbury








	5 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2SJ

Friendly, well-behaved dogs who will sit on the floor are welcome.

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER (& EVERYTHING INBETWEEN)

Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 9pm

Friday - Saturday: 8am - 9pm

Sunday (& Bank Holidays): 9am - 9pm

Birdies Restaurant

Whitstable








	41 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH

A family run French Bistro. Menu changes daily, using fresh, local and seasonal produce.

Well-behaved, sociable dogs allowed. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or on laps. A maximum of 2 dogs per table.

Tuesday-Sunday 12-2.45pm and 6-8.45pm

Mondays 6-8.45pm

Django's Cafe and Petit Bistro

Folkestone

	on Facebook


	deanbutcher@btinternet.com



	17 Rendevous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EY

Dog friendly café/bistro serving English and Mediterranean cuisine

Open Tuesday-Sunday 9-4pm.

Eden Bakes

Sevenoaks




	kitchen@edenbakes.co.uk



	86 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5AR

Elm Court Garden Centre Gillingham

Medway


	01634 813778

	enquiries@elmcourtgardencentre.co.uk


	elmcourtgardencentre.co.uk
	Elm Court Garden Centre, Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham Kent ME7 3JQ

Dog-friendly Elm Court Garden Centre Gillingham has an outdoor adventure playground for children and 3 dog friendly eating options - Bistrant Table Service Restaurant which offers inside or outside seating options and a separate doggy area and doggy menu. The Garden Café next to the outdoor children’s play area, with family friendly affordable menu also has an area for dogs and inside and outside dining areas. Dogs can't go inside Marelli's but can sit outside where there is seating so lots of options. Dog treats on sale too

Independent garden centre, with large displays and plants, furniture, gifting

Farm & Harper

Whitstable




	contactus@farmandharper.co.uk



	25 High Street Whitstable CT5 1AP

Family friendly café in the heart of Whitstable.

Breakfast + Coffee + Lunch

Sun-Fri 9am-3pm

Sat 8.30am-3pm

Dogs are welcome.

Lazy Lobster

Whitstable




	reservations@lazylobsterwhitstable.com



	Sea Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

Seafood restaurant and bar housed in a historic pub. Outdoor seating. Dog friendly at specific tables.

Le Cap Restaurant

Sandwich

	on Facebook






	38 Strand Street, Sandwich Kent CT13 9EU

Dog-friendly French South African restaurant also provides for coffee and pastry lovers. Nicole at Le Cap says they love doggy visitors so go say hi! They even have a Pawtrait Wall!

Mimosa Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Sandgate




	mimosa.sandgate@outlook.com



	26-30 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3AP

Dog friendly Mediterranean restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, wine and more... Outdoor seating.

No.1 Whitstable

Whitstable




	contact@no1whitstable.com



	1 Harbour Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AG

Small dog friendly, family run restaurant serving Lunch, Dinner, Steaks, Brunch, Cocktails, Beer & Wine.

Penelope's Restaurant & Farm Shop

Dartford




	hello@penelopes.ltd



	Beck Evans Farm, Water Lane, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5ET

Dog friendly Farm Shop, Kiosk and Restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating.

Pho

Canterbury








	45 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HW

Vietnamese Street Food Restaurant. Dogs are welcome. Outdoor seating.

Pomus Folkestone

Folkestone

	on Facebook
	01303 909150

	enquiries@pomus.co.uk
	on Instagram

	pomus.co.uk
	Pomus Folkestone, 53 Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JR

Pomus Folkestone welcome all types of dogs, both inside the restaurant and in their outdoor space. Please do mention them at the time of booking.

Food, wine, garden / outside space, check out socials for hours but summer hours July 2026 Tuesday to Thursday 4-10 Friday Saturday 12-11 Sunday 1-8

Rye Bay Bar and Grill

Ashford




	theryebaybarandgrill@gmail.com



	1 Royal William Square, Camber, Rye, Kent TN31 7RX

Dog friendly Rye Bay Bar and Grill nearly Kent!

Homemade food, chilled drinks & a happy vibe. Next to the beach, zone F on Old Lydd Road, Camber Sands. Live music every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Cool shady seating outside, cosy & sand free (..ish) inside…

Thai Orchid Restaurant

Whitstable

	on Facebook
	01227 262165

	thaiorchidwhitstablebookings@gmail.com


	www.thaiorchidwhitstable.com/
	82 Middle Wall, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1BN

Authentic Thai cuisine. Lovely garden with plenty of outdoor seating.

The Angel Inn, Addington

Maidstone Tonbridge

	on Facebook


	angeladdington@aol.co.uk



	Addington Green, Addington, West Malling. Kent ME19 5BB

A picturesque 14th Century building with a large outdoor seating area. Traditional roast dinners on Sundays.

The Blue Pelican

Deal




	eat@thebluepelican.co.uk



	83 Beach Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6JA

Seriously good dishes, Japanese-style, from the team behind The Rose

Grab a spot at our ‘Counter’, soaking up the atmosphere while watching the chefs at work, or a table in our seafront ‘Dining Room’.

Open Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Lunch

Dog friendly in the daytime but not evening.

The Bouverie Tap

Folkestone




	info@thebouverietap.co.uk



	45 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2SZ

Wide variety of beverages including local real ales, fine wines, continental beers, Kentish Gins and premium spirits. Food is all made with locally sourced ingredients. Dog friendly, dog treats available at the bar. Outdoor seating in garden at rear.

The Court Yard Bar and Restaurant

Deal




	tcydeal@gmail.com



	The Old Coach House, Sondes House, Deal, Kent CT14 7BW

Modern British dining, fresh Kent seafood, exceptional cocktails and live music in the heart of Deal.

Dog friendly

The Dog At Wingham

Wingham




	info@thedog.co.uk



	Canterbury Road, Wingham, CT3 1BB

Award winning restaurant with rooms set in a picturesque village just outside Canterbury. Dog friendly throughout (with the exception of compact king size rooms). Pet stay charge.

The Dog House

Sandgate




	info.thedoghousepub@gmail.com



	92 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Kent CT20 3BY

Micropub with a relaxed atmosphere. Local cask ales, wine, lager, cider and spirits. Good value, home cooked food, great community. Very dog friendly

The Earl of Clarendon

Folkestone




	earlofclarendon1@gmail.com



	Brewer's Hill, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3DH

Dog friendly although dogs must be kept on leads.

The Lobster Shack

Whitstable




	info@thelobstershack.co.uk



	The Harbour East Quay, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AB

Beach bar serving a selection of hot and cold seafood. Lots of outside seating with beach views. Dog friendly although dogs must be kept on leads inside the restaurant.

The Mariner, Folkestone

Folkestone

	on Facebook


	hello@themarinerfolkestone.com



	16 The Stade, Folkestone, Kent CT19 6AB

Pub and dining overlooking Folkestone harbour. Great views. Sunday Roast. Just 2 minutes walk from Sunny Sands Beach (unrestricted for dogs October-March).

The Old Gate Inn

Canterbury








	162-164 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3EL

Classic country pub food. Outdoor seating. Very dog friendly

The Plough Inn, Langley

Maidstone

	on Facebook


	theploughlangley@outlook.com



	Sutton Rd, Sutton Valence, Langley, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3LX

Family run pub, bar and restaurant with its own patio garden. Dogs welcome both inside the bar area and outside.

The Plough Inn, Stalisfield

Ashford

	on Facebook


	info@theploughinnstalisfield.co.uk



	Stalisfield Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 0HY

Award-winning traditional Inn. Guide to 3 circular walks on website. Outside seating.

The Rose

Deal




	hello@therosedeal.com



	91 High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6ED

Set amongst boutiques, vintage shops and Deal’s charming conservation area, The Rose is chic hotel and restaurant with outside seating just a two-minute stroll to the beach and the pier.

Open: 8.30am–10pm (7pm Sun)

Breakfast: 8am–10.30am

Lunch: (Tues-Sat) 12-2.30pm

Dinner: 5.30pm–8pm (8.30pm Fri & Sat)

Sunday: Midday -4pm (lunch only)

Dog friendly

All rooms (except Rm 4 and Rm 9) can accommodate a small, well-behaved dog. A charge of £20 per dog applies. Please let us know when making a booking.

Twist's of Broadstairs

Broadstairs


	07398 234373

	neal@twistsofbroadstairs.co.uk



	2 York Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1PD

Dog friendly Italian pizzeria with a twist, in the heart of Broadstairs. Serving brunch, pizzas and desserts. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and cake available during the day.

DOGGY SWIMMING!

Head to Kent Canine Swim in Cliffe Woods Rochester or book one of the unique doggy swimming events listed in the Doggy What's On!

Indoor Doggy Swimming Pool

Alexandra from Kent Barn Hunt and Flawless Paws Dog Food's gorgeous dog loving its life at Kent Canine Swim Indoor Doggy Swimming Pool, Kent's only indoor doggy swimming pool.

Open Water Doggy Paddle

My Dog Advisor inspo and I Toby love the water to the extent that I headed round the M25 to go open water swimming together with TriSwim at Chipstead Lake at one of their Doggy Paddle sessions. Keep an eye on the Doggy What's On for Kent for the next TriSwim Doggy Paddle.

We didn't manage a selfie the both of us but I was swimming too!