The Oyster Bed

The Oyster Bed is a large roadside pub on the edge of Whitstable, serving food daily and pouring drinks from 11:30am through to 11pm. Dogs are welcome inside the bar and in the beer garden, so the whole group can settle in together whether stopping for a quick pint or a proper meal.

The kitchen runs seven days a week, with food available until 9pm most evenings and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. There is on-site parking, making it a handy pit-stop for dog walkers coming off Thanet Way or crossing the outer edge of town, with the kind of long opening hours that make spontaneous visits easy to plan.

Free dog treats are on offer and the cosy indoor space means nobody has to volunteer for pavement duty when the weather turns. Whether a dog is supervising lunch from under the table or just eyeing up everyone else's chips, they are welcome to join you inside.