Looking for Dog Friendly Pubs Camber Sands? You’re in the right place. We live here in Camber, so think of this as local advice from neighbours who know where to take the dog for a pint. Both places below are close to the beach and happy to see well-behaved dogs. 🐾
Dog Friendly Pubs Camber Sands: the quick answer
- The Owl, the village pub: dogs welcome, just over the dunes from the beach and a short walk from our White Sand cottages.
- The Gallivant, a boutique hotel: dogs welcome on a lead in the Sitting Room, Bar, Terrace and Coastal Gardens, but not in Harry’s, its restaurant.
House rules and opening times can change, so it’s worth checking on the day.
Best Dog Friendly Pubs Camber Sands: The Owl & The Gallivant
The classic village pub
The Owl
The Owl is Camber’s village pub, on Old Lydd Road just over the dunes from the beach. It’s relaxed and unpretentious, and the team are used to sandy paws. There’s room for a tired dog to snooze under the table.
Why we like it: honest pub cooking, and it’s a short walk from our dog-friendly White Sand cottages, so nobody has to drive. From our Coastguard Cottages at Jury’s Gap it’s about 2 miles, around 45 minutes on foot or 5 minutes in the car.
Local tip: sunny weekends get lively. If your dog prefers a calm corner, go a little earlier or later, and in cooler months ask for a table by the fire.
Address: 11 Old Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7RE
Phone: 01797 225284
Website: theowlcamber.co.uk
The boutique hotel bar
The Gallivant
The Gallivant is the boutique hotel opposite the Western car park as you come into Camber. Its bar and sitting room have a breezy coastal feel and a thoughtful drinks list, with English fizz a favourite of ours after a beach walk.
Where dogs can go: the hotel welcomes well-behaved small to medium dogs, up to the size of a Labrador, in the Sitting Room, Bar, Terrace and Coastal Gardens, on a lead. Dogs can’t go into Harry’s, the restaurant, or sit at a dining table in the Bar while dinner is being served, so for a dog-friendly dinner The Owl is the easier choice.
Why we like it: it’s a short walk from our White Sand cottages, and handy for the end of the beach where dogs are welcome all year.
Local tip: there’s a dog bath and shower to the left of the main entrance, so sandy paws can be rinsed before you head in.
Address: New Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7RB
Phone: 01797 225057
Website: thegallivant.co.uk/we-love-dogs
Pair your pint with a beach walk
Where dogs can go on the beach changes with the seasons. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs aren’t allowed on the stretch between the Western car park and The Suttons. From 1 October to 30 April, the whole beach is open to them.
- From The Gallivant: cross to the Western car park, step onto the beach at Beach Access Point C and turn right towards Rye Harbour. That stretch welcomes dogs all year, and the bar is waiting when you get back.
- From The Owl: from October to April, head over the dunes and along the tideline. From May to September, start at Beach Access Point C by the Western car park and turn right instead.
Our Camber Sands dog guide has the map and the rules in full, and the Camber Sands beach guide covers parking.
More nearby dog friendly pubs in Rye
Rye is 3.8 miles from White Sand, about 8 minutes in the car, or just over an hour on foot along the traffic-free path beside Camber Road. Its cobbled streets have plenty of cosy pubs for a post-walk pint, and The Standard Inn and The Globe Inn Marsh are two of our favourites.
Our guide to the 5 Oscar-approved dog-friendly pubs in Rye has all five, with where to walk in between.
Dog friendly pubs Camber Sands FAQs
Are dogs allowed inside?
Yes. At The Owl, and at The Gallivant in the Sitting Room and Bar, as well as on the Terrace and in the Coastal Gardens. Dogs can’t go into Harry’s, the restaurant at The Gallivant, or sit at a dining table in the Bar while dinner is being served.
Do pubs provide water bowls or treats?
It’s always worth asking at the bar. If you’re heading out for a long walk first, a folding water bowl in your pocket is handy.
Can we go straight from the beach?
Yes. A quick paw wipe at the door keeps everyone comfy, and on busy days a quieter corner suits most dogs.
Do I need to book?
At busy times it’s worth it, especially at The Owl, which describes itself as bookings based: ring 01797 225284 to book ahead. For an evening at The Gallivant, ring ahead too, as dogs can’t sit at a dining table in the Bar while dinner is being served.
Stay beside the sea with your dog
Dogs are welcome in almost all of our cottages, and most have an enclosed garden for drying off after the beach. From White Sand, both pubs are a short walk away.
Richard, Sophie, Arthur & Dougal 🐾
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