The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn is a seafront pub in Herne Bay, just along the coast from Whitstable, where dogs are welcome inside alongside their people. It's an easy choice when you want proper pub hospitality without leaving anyone on the pavement and the kitchen serves food throughout the day so the whole group can settle in for lunch or dinner.

There's a dedicated doggy menu, which means your four-footer gets their own moment of table service while you work through the main offerings. Opening hours run from 11am daily, with the kitchen operating lunchtimes and evenings Monday to Saturday and Sunday lunch until 5.30pm.

It's the kind of seafront spot that works for a post-walk pint or a longer meal with the dog supervising proceedings from under the table. Herne Bay's shingle beach is moments away, so wet paws and salt air are part of the package.