About Dog Friendly South East

An honest, practical guide to dog-friendly days out — made by dog owners, for dog owners.

Why we built this

We spent too many Sunday afternoons arriving somewhere beautiful with our dog, only to find the café was dogs-outside-only, or that the beach we'd driven an hour to reach had seasonal restrictions we hadn't known about.

Dog Friendly South East exists to fix that. We research every listing personally — checking the actual dog policy, confirming the details, and writing an honest description so you know exactly what to expect before you set off.

What we cover

We cover Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire — with over 200 vetted dog-friendly locations across walks, beaches, pubs, cafés, accommodation, and days out.

Every listing includes the specific dog policy, any seasonal restrictions, and our honest assessment. We don't get paid for listings and we don't sell advertising space.

How to use the directory

Browse by county, by category, or search for a specific place. Each listing tells you exactly what's allowed, what's not, and what to expect when you get there.

If you find a listing that's out of date, or want to suggest a new one, please get in touch.