Ye Olde Yew Tree

Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn is tucked into the village of Westbere, just outside Canterbury and right by a beautiful 200-acre lake. Dogs are welcome inside, so everyone can settle in together after a lakeside wander, with that peaceful, slightly tucked-away feel that makes it perfect for slowing things down.

Inside, it leans into classic pub warmth, welcoming, relaxed and full of character, with a menu built around proper home-cooked food using locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen serves food Wednesday to Sunday, with all-day service at weekends. It's the kind of place that works just as well for a quiet meal as it does for a longer catch-up, especially after exploring the water and surrounding countryside.

The setting really does a lot of the work too, giving it that escape-without-going-far energy that's hard to beat. Dogs can join you throughout, likely settling in quickly like they've claimed their favourite pub already. There's parking on site, and the pub even hosts a monthly dog walk for anyone keen to make it a proper outing.