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Indoor Welcome Last Verified:
20 Oct 2026
The Bears Trading Company is a dog-friendly café and gift shop in Tankerton, just a short stroll from Whitstable's seafront. Dogs are welcome inside, so the whole group can settle in for coffee, cake and a browse while your four-footer supervises from under the table.
The café serves freshly made coffee and homemade cakes alongside a selection of light lunches, with indoor seating where well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. It's also a browsable gift shop, stocked with homeware, cards and locally sourced treats — a handy stop before or after a beach walk.
The Bears Trading Company opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm, with Sunday from 10am to 3pm; closed Monday. It's a relaxed, low-key spot in Tankerton where dogs and their humans can refuel without fuss.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Free treats available
Doggy menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome inside — leads on, noses hopeful, and nobody left doing the pavement shuffle.
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