The Royal

The Royal is a sea-view pub on Marine Parade in Whitstable, close to Tankerton Slopes and the seafront promenade. Dogs are welcome inside the bar area, making it a useful spot after coastal walks when nobody wants to split up or stand outside in the wind.

Food is served throughout the day and you can eat in the dog-friendly bar with your four-footer settled under the table. The kitchen runs until 9pm Monday to Saturday and 8pm on Sundays, so there's plenty of time to refuel after a wander along the beach. The full menu is available in the bar, so nobody misses out on the good stuff.

Dogs aren't allowed in the separate restaurant area, but the bar keeps paws and people together without any compromise on food or drink. That straightforward access is the detail that turns a quick post-walk drink into a proper sit-down for the whole group.