A Guide to Canine Welcoming Pubs, Restaurants, and Cafes in Tunbridge Wells and Beyond
Trekking through Kent’s enchanting forests and adventurous trails is hungry work! Whether you’re looking for a cosy spot to grab a drink or two with your favourite four-legged pal or you’re craving a hearty meal at a country pub, we’ve rounded up some of the best dog-friendly places to eat in Kent.
Dog Friendly Pubs in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Beau Nash
Based at the top of Mount Ephraim, Beau Nash Tavern is a central pub serving a delicious menu of pub classics in a relaxing atmosphere. Not only do they welcome dogs, but they may even have a treat or two for your pooch! With a real roaring fire, outdoor seating, and a great Sunday roast, Beau Nash Tavern caters to both short breaks for refreshments and proper sit-down meals.
The Mount Edgcumbe
Surrounded by greenery and overlooking The Common, The Mount Edgcumbe is a cosy and elegant gastropub serving quality food made from locally sourced produce. Dogs are welcome in the bar and restaurant area downstairs, making it an ideal place to stop for lunch after a walk around the Common!
The Ragged Trousers
Situated in the Pantiles, the historic heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Ragged Trousers is a beautiful dog-friendly brasserie and pub serving a unique menu of British pub classics and authentic French food alongside an impressive array of craft beers, wines, and coffee. The outdoor seating on The Pantiles is perfect for watching the world go by!

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The Guinea
The Guinea is a cosy, dog-friendly pub in a central location—in fact, it’s just a 10-minute walk from Royal Tunbridge Wells station. Their menu includes delicious pub classics, Sunday lunch, and bottomless brunch! If you’re looking for entertainment, The Guinea runs a full calendar of events, including quiz nights, live music, and more.
Fuggles
Fuggles Beer Café in Royal Tunbridge Wells is a must-visit spot for craft beer enthusiasts! The trendy bar and café prides itself on its impressive array of local and international brews. They offer some of the town’s best cheese toasties, as well as other snacks. Fuggles are very dog-friendly—your pal may even get a couple of doggy treats!
The White Bear
With a cosy orangery and plenty of space, The White Bear offers a welcoming environment for all their guests – including the furry kind! Their menu consists of traditional pub classics such as burgers, meat pies, and fish ‘n’ chips, as well as steaks and daily specials, while your four-legged companion may be offered a bag of treats!
The Compasses (on The Grove Park)
Dating back to the 17th century, the Compasses is not only the oldest pub in Tunbridge Wells but also one of the oldest buildings outright. Located on Little Mount Sion, The Compasses is a dog-friendly pub serving pub classics, burgers, real ale, and cocktails.
The Warren
The Warren offers elegant dining in a beautiful setting with wide, arched windows and ambient lighting. This dog-friendly restaurant in Tunbridge Wells serves seasonal produce and game sourced from The Crowborough Estate for a unique, delicious, and sustainable dining experience.
The George Pub & Brewery
Based on Mount Ephraim, The George is a beautiful dog-friendly pub with a patio, a secret garden, and an on-site brewery and taproom. Housed in the stable block, the brewery taproom is run by the guys from The Gin Box, who also offer an excellent selection of hand-crafted cocktails. As for food, The George menu consists of pub classics and a fantastic Sunday roast!

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Dog-Friendly Countryside Pubs in Kent

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The Chequers Inn, Lamberhurst
The Chequers Inn in Lamberhurst is not only a charming country pub with delicious food but also incredibly dog-friendly. Dogs are welcomed inside the cosy pub and in the beautiful garden area with access to water bowls and doggy biscuits! Their menu features classic British dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. From traditional favourites like fish and chips to gourmet venison burgers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The George and Dragon Speldhurst
Standing since the 1200s, the dog-friendly George and Dragon in the beautiful village of Speldhurst is one of the oldest pubs in England. With roaring log fires, dramatic oak beams, and a country setting, the George and Dragon offers an unforgettable experience for humans and their four-legged companions alike! A great stop on the Tunbridge Wells circular walk.
The Bull at Benenden
The Bull at Benenden is a charming pub in the picturesque village of Benenden. It is just a short drive from some of the best local attractions in Kent, including Hole Park and Sissinghurst Castle, making it an ideal place to stop off for lunch after a morning of adventuring with your pup! The dog-friendly country pub offers pub classics such as ham, egg, and chips, pies, fish, and burgers.
The Milkhouse, Sissinghurst
A historic 16th-century pub, The Milkhouse, in the beautiful village of Sissinghurst, welcomes dogs in its garden, on the terrace, and in its bar. The pub serves local cask ales, draught beer, cider, and a menu of stonebaked pizzas.
The Vineyard, Lamberhurst
The Vineyard in Lamberhurst is a charming countryside pub that welcomes four-legged friends with open arms! Nestled in the Kent countryside, The Vineyard offers a large, green outdoor seating area. The pub’s location is stunning, with views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills welcoming you as you enter the car park.
Halfway House, Brenchley
Nestled in the gorgeous Kent countryside, The Halfway House in Brenchley is a quintessentially British pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They serve real, local ales straight from the barrel and offer homemade food crafted from locally sourced, seasonal produce.

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Dog-Friendly Cafes in Kent

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Hartley Farm, Cranbrook
Ideal for a stopping point after a country walk with your four-legged friend, Hartley Coffee House and Farm Shop in Cranbrook serves up a delicious menu of breakfasts, lunches, sandwiches, and cakes. You can enjoy a relaxing meal in the beautiful Kent countryside while your furry companion lounges by your side and then pick up some fresh produce from the farm shop!
Arthurs Café, Cranbrook
This independent coffee house in rural Kent is named after a dog! They welcome wagging tails with open arms and often have doggy treats on standby. Featuring a cosy interior, including some truly pawesome doggy wallpaper, coffee, tea, cakes, crepes, lunch, and a super friendly service, the folks at Arthur’s Café are known for extending warm welcomes to dogs and their humans alike.
Esquires
Like many of their branches, Esquires coffee house welcomes dogs into their cafe in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Based on Mount Pleasant road, Esquires is a great central location for stopping off for a coffee and a snack with your pooch. Esquires often give out dog treats and refreshments, too!
Rye Bakery
With a charming outdoor seating area under the Hawkhurst colonnaded walkway, you can enjoy a sweet treat or cup of coffee (while your pup relaxes by your side) and watch the world go by. The Rye Bakery is an independent cafe and bakery based in Hawkhurst, not far from Bedgebury Forest.
Teise and Coffee in Lamberhurst
Surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, dog-friendly Teise and Coffee serve delicious cafe classics, including brunch, English breakfasts, and amazing cakes. Based in the ancient village of Lamberhurst, there are plenty of woodland walks and attractions nearby that you can enjoy with your furry friend!


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Sweet Fifteen – Dog ice cream
Sweet Fifteen is a sweet-lovers paradise. Based in the Pantiles, this family-run, dog-friendly cafe offers a wide selection of gelatos, cakes, and desserts, as well as artisanal cold drinks. Its central location makes it ideal for a break from shopping or sight-seeing. For your furry friend, Sweet Fifteen offer doggy ice cream!
The Old auction House – Dog ice cream and treats
Based near the Pantiles, the Old Auction House is a rustic, wide-open spaced cafe and restaurant that welcomes dogs as well as their humans. They serve lunch, cooked breakfasts, coffee, cakes, wine, beer, and cocktails. For your furry friend, they offer doggy ice cream and treats!
Tunbridge Wells is an incredibly dog-friendly part of Kent! For even more inspiration on dog-friendly places to eat and drink, be sure to explore our directory.
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