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Bella Amalfi
Sandwich
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info@labellaamalfi.com |
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11 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA |
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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
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71 The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RN |
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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
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5 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2SJ |
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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
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41 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH |
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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
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deanbutcher@btinternet.com |
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17 Rendevous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EY |
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Dog friendly café/bistro serving English and Mediterranean cuisine
Open Tuesday-Sunday 9-4pm.
Eden Bakes
Sevenoaks
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kitchen@edenbakes.co.uk |
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86 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5AR |
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Dog friendly Cafe | Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast | Lunch | Diner | Coffee
Elm Court Garden Centre Gillingham
Medway
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01634 813778
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enquiries@elmcourtgardencentre.co.uk |
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elmcourtgardencentre.co.uk |
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Elm Court Garden Centre, Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham Kent ME7 3JQ |
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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
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contactus@farmandharper.co.uk |
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25 High Street Whitstable CT5 1AP |
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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
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reservations@lazylobsterwhitstable.com |
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Sea Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG |
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Seafood restaurant and bar housed in a historic pub. Outdoor seating. Dog friendly at specific tables.
Le Cap Restaurant
Sandwich
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
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mimosa.sandgate@outlook.com |
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26-30 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3AP |
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Dog friendly Mediterranean restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, wine and more... Outdoor seating.
No.1 Whitstable
Whitstable
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contact@no1whitstable.com |
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1 Harbour Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AG |
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Small dog friendly, family run restaurant serving Lunch, Dinner, Steaks, Brunch, Cocktails, Beer & Wine.
Penelope's Restaurant & Farm Shop
Dartford
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hello@penelopes.ltd |
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Beck Evans Farm, Water Lane, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5ET |
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Dog friendly Farm Shop, Kiosk and Restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating.
Pho
Canterbury
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45 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HW |
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Vietnamese Street Food Restaurant. Dogs are welcome. Outdoor seating.
Pomus Folkestone
Folkestone
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
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theryebaybarandgrill@gmail.com |
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1 Royal William Square, Camber, Rye, Kent TN31 7RX |
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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
Authentic Thai cuisine. Lovely garden with plenty of outdoor seating.
The Angel Inn, Addington
Maidstone Tonbridge
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angeladdington@aol.co.uk |
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Addington Green, Addington, West Malling. Kent ME19 5BB |
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A picturesque 14th Century building with a large outdoor seating area. Traditional roast dinners on Sundays.
The Blue Pelican
Deal
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eat@thebluepelican.co.uk |
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83 Beach Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6JA |
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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
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info@thebouverietap.co.uk |
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45 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2SZ |
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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
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tcydeal@gmail.com |
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The Old Coach House, Sondes House, Deal, Kent CT14 7BW |
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Modern British dining, fresh Kent seafood, exceptional cocktails and live music in the heart of Deal.
Dog friendly
The Dog At Wingham
Wingham
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info@thedog.co.uk |
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Canterbury Road, Wingham, CT3 1BB |
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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
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info.thedoghousepub@gmail.com |
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92 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Kent CT20 3BY |
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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
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earlofclarendon1@gmail.com |
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Brewer's Hill, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3DH |
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Dog friendly although dogs must be kept on leads.
The Lobster Shack
Whitstable
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info@thelobstershack.co.uk |
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The Harbour East Quay, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AB |
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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
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hello@themarinerfolkestone.com |
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16 The Stade, Folkestone, Kent CT19 6AB |
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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
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162-164 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3EL |
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Classic country pub food. Outdoor seating. Very dog friendly
The Plough Inn, Langley
Maidstone
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theploughlangley@outlook.com |
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Sutton Rd, Sutton Valence, Langley, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3LX |
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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
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info@theploughinnstalisfield.co.uk |
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Stalisfield Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 0HY |
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Award-winning traditional Inn. Guide to 3 circular walks on website. Outside seating.
The Rose
Deal
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hello@therosedeal.com |
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91 High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6ED |
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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
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07398 234373
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neal@twistsofbroadstairs.co.uk |
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2 York Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1PD |
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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!
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
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!