The Dog Inn Restaurant in Dover

The 1st time at The Dog in August was to meet a friend for dinner. We had delicious meals served by friendly staff. It was quite busy but we never waited too long for food or service. The 2nd time we dined at The Dog in August was for the Spanish Night. A packed out event with a Spanish-inspired set menu and tasting beer menu. We really enjoyed all the courses - especially the black rice and flavourful pork. What could have made it better - more Spanish wines to choose from. Again, the staff handled the packed restaurant really well: food flowed and conversation bubbled in a great atmosphere. If we lived locally, we would definitely attend any 'Special Nights' menus at The Dog.

The reputation that the Dog at Wingham has is well earned. We stayed overnight for our anniversary. The food as always was exceptional matched only by the service.

Very sad to say that this time our visit to The Dog was a bit disappointing. The tables placed quite close together meant that our “neighbours” conversations were quite overpowering. Normally unavoidable and not The Dog’s fault except it was the owner’s conversation which we were privy too! The staters, one soused herring is my husband’s favourite; however, the ricotta tart was unremarkable. The JohnDory was flavoursome but for £30, the potato/seaweed cake was twice the size. I have always enjoyed the burger but found the meat grisly and overcooked to the point that the meat was tough. We had no dessert. Considering only one beer and a coke was ordered , the bill for £102 was a bit steep. I have to say I will not be rushing back . Shame as my last review was gushing!

Great dinner, bed and breakfast experience. The Spanish Celebration dinner and beer paring was fabulous. We'll be back

We went for a special event - A Taste of Spain Celebration Dinner. This is the second year we have attended and it was as good an experience as the previous time. The food is beautifully presented and tasty and the service was very attentive. Thoroughly recommended.

We booked for lunch on my wife's birthday and didn't realise that the a la carte menu wasn't available. However, although the choice was restricted, each course was beautifully prepared. The service was also excellent, so thank you to The Dog for a lovely experience.

Had a family meal for the first time, service was excellent with a super friendly and attentive waiter. I had the sea bass which was beautiful and would definitely have it again, great experience everyone of us enjoyed our meal. Good wine list and best of all our dogs could join us at the table. I will definitely be back.

We visited about 5 years ago, not sure what’s taken us so long to come back, but I’m very pleased we did. We had Sunday lunch, starter if beef tartare and chicken thigh Kiev, both absolutely delicious and cooked/prepared to perfection. Followed by roast sirloin and pork belly with all the trimmings. Every bite was exceptional, the sirloin was melt in the mouth and the pork belly was soft with incredible crackling. There was no salt or pepper on the table, a bold move, but the right move, everything was seasoned so well, there was no need. To finish we had custard tart and the cherry clafoutis. The best meal out we’ve had in a long time; every bite was exceptional, and the service was very good, not invasive but didn’t leave you waiting, cannot wait to go back.

Just got home from Sunday dinner here and had to write this review to say how excellent our whole experience was. From the second we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome then throughout the meal I could not fault a thing. The food was exceptional as were the service and setting. However points could be deducted for not having enough dogs there to fuss but maybe next time.

We had a lovely evening meal here - the food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Also great that they accommodated dogs throughout the restaurant.

Outstanding food beautifully presented with first class service. Plenty of space so there was no intrusion from adjacent tables. This restaurant should have a Michelin star

A lovely environment - with fab decor and I really like the bar area for a pre-dinner drinks. Great food. Good choice and good quality. Good wine.

We fancied a treat for the Bank Holiday weekend, and when we saw this offer we decided to go for it The room was clean, comfortable, and had all the mod cons you would expect Dinner was an absolute triumph with three very tasty courses and excellent staff waiting on our every need Breakfast after a good night's sleep was also presented very well, and tasted great We would have no hesitation coming back to The Dog

We enjoyed a half board package for one night. The room was large and spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. The food quality and selection for breakfast and dinner was faultless. The staff were all extremely professional and friendly . Would definitely return for food but perhaps not to stay overnight as I felt the price of room was too expensive considering there is road noise and parking was also impossible on a Sunday afternoon.

We stayed for a 2 night dinner, bed and breakfast package to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The service was friendly, helpful and professional from start to finish, and the food was consistently excellent. Thank you to all the staff for a memorable time.

We had a fabulous evening at The Dog for our wedding aniversary,excellent service from the moment we walked until we left, the food was excellent and the waiting staff could not have been any better, great evening.

It was very busy on a Saturday night but the service was still good. The taster menu was fine, not mind blowing, but fine. We paid an extra £70 for accompanying wines with the taster menu, although we didn't realise it was extra, maybe that's our fault, we didn't read the small print when we booked. The wines were nice. We stayed in a nice enough room and had a nice breakfast. The service was generally excellent, the food was good enough and I guess many people think it value for money. At just under £400 for a couple for one night with dinner, bed and breakfast, (that was a 'special' offer price), I thought it was a bit steep. (Service is added at 12.5% to everything except the room and our dog (@ £25 a night). On that basis a full price package would have been over £550, with service added would it be £6-700? So can it really be a discounted offer or just marketing? Be clear if you book a package for £250 there may well be very substantial extras you weren't expecting. If I was having one night away with dinner and spending £4-500 would I choose The Dog? Good question, but too late, I've done it now.

Stayed for a night and ate excellent dinner. Pub has a welcoming atmosphere and was busy , staff were efficient and very friendly. Room was comfortable and well equipped.

Midweek offers 2 nights DBB. We are not from the area but have stayed on 3 occasions. It's always a warm welcome from the owners & the staff. The food is outstanding served by the most professional staff you could ever have. The skills the chefs display in preparing consistent high-quality food while being able to experiment with the food on offer is first class & should be applauded. The second evening happened to be an event. Showcasing middle Eastern food from Chef Ayesha Kalaji with Master Chef credentials on an evening to remember & can't wait to go to her restaurant Queen Of Cups in Gladenberry. Some of her regular customers from Gladenberry had travelled to attend the evening. 5 course menu that only had high points making it difficult to choose a favourite. I am sure Marc will be encouraging Ayesha to return for another sell-out evening.

We stayed for one night DBB and it was excellent. The pub, food, rooms and service are all excellent. The meal was exceptional, and the breakfast in the morning was lovely.

Stayed overnight for a wedding anniversary on a dinner & BnB offer for a couple. Fabulous evening meal, first rate food and service (drinks in the bar beforehand). Bedroom and bathroom very good, and great breakfast with enough choice....not that we needed a big breakfast after the meal the night before! Nice to stroll around the village in the morning before leaving. Excellent all-round.

A lovely meal with interesting menu choices and excellent friendly service. Particularly appreciated the choice of soft drinks including tomato juice and hot chocolate. Good set course lunch with good quality ingredients.

I booked for 13 of us to celebrate my parents 60th wedding anniversary. We pre-ordered, the meal was delicious and we received excellent service. I would thoroughly recommend The Dog for a special occasion.

The whole dining experience was excellent The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Will definitely be returning.

A really lovely restaurant with top food and service. 7 of us visited for Sunday lunch for my husband’s 50th celebrations and they made it very special for us all. The food was amazing and can highly recommend.

Excellent service with delicious food and a great atmosphere. A very nice way to spend an afternoon with friends in a very pleasant part of Kent.

Lovely place, super food, great room & super dog friendly. Great location for exploring Canterbury, Whitstable, Sandwich etc. cannot wait to go back. I booked in advance & paid the usual rate but there were last minute deals which I missed out on - would probably hang on & book last minute next time.

We always visit this restaurant for special occasions. The food is always of a high quality , and the staff very helpful and friendly. I recently discovered that I am dairy intolerant and they were able to accommodate my dietary requirements with no fuss. I would highly recommend this restaurant

Wow, The Dog is such an amazing place to eat and drink. I've eaten here twice this weekend and both the food, staff and ambience are 5 star. Short rib unbelievably sumptuous. Roast dinner so rich and flavoursome and I could hardly contain myself with pleasure after the biscoff cheesecake. Congratulations to the owners, chefs and all the staff that make The Dog so special.

We hadn’t been over to the Dog for a while, and if possible it was better than ever. Always some great deals and exceptional food and good service

Lovely service and nice environment that felt like a traditional pub. The food was amazing - lots of thought behind each beautifully presented course. We had the “paired” wines which complemented the food very well. The combination of flavours were amazing. Will definitely return.

Had the most incredible night at The Dog for the Celebration menu. Highlight was the scallop starter with coral and squid ink sponge. Wonderful atmosphere where the chefs were celebrated for their skill and craft and the service was second to none. So glad to have brought my family along as guests. Can’t wait for the next evening. Keep up the good work!

Stayed here for a couple of nights on one of their DBB packages - excellent food, lovely place with loads of charm and character and brilliant service all round from the staff - thoroughly recommended

Lovely lunch. The staff were very accommodating. Good, attentive service, but not over the top. Food was delicious and beautifully presented.

My husband and I had the most wonderful lunch with friends at The Dog at Wingham. The place is really lovely, great atmosphere, food is amazing and the service is impeccable. A really special place and I can't wait to go back again!

Had the most amazing food, excellent service, and such a lovely environment! We will definitely be back! Such a lovely way to spend my partners birthday .

Booked for Wednesday to come in with my husband. We've wanted to come for quite some time, and planned exactly what to order weeks in advance, only to find that it was the first night of the new menu! We were greeted and seated quickly and fortunately, we were put in a nice quiet area in the back. We needed quite a while to peruse through the menu - this is why we try to plan weeks ahead! - so both had the gin special as recommended by the gentleman serving us. Everything looked amazing on paper, so we asked our waiter to surprise us and surprised we were. We shared a burrata and mussels to start, which were both equally as beautiful. Our main dished, however blew us away. The chicken was cooked beautifully and all the side bits and pieces were so tasty. Our beef was phenomenal, basically melted in our mouths, heavenly is the only way I could describe it. We were stuffed so just shared one meringue pie between the two of us, a nice light treat to finish off our night. The atmosphere was great, food was incredible and service was 5 star! Luke was just perfect. We had may questions about the new menu, but he was really patient with us and so helpful and clearly loves what he does. Can't beat service with a smile! It also happened to be my birthday and was delighted when a drink had been given to us on the house! A lovely little touch. Cannot wait to return soon.

The menu was varied and the food was excellent. Our table had plenty of room so we felt very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and the service was excellent.

Amazing food. The Dog at Wingham is superb. A beautiful place with lovely welcoming staff. We wanted somewhere special for a 30th celebration and I couldn’t have picked better. The food was delicious and the service fantastic. They also welcomed our 4 dogs and provided a fresh bowl of water as soon as we were seated. Just lovely.

Great staff. Loved the room. Comfortable bed. Dinner was very tasty although my partner thought his fish was slightly overcooked. Would definitely stay again.

We had an amazing meal, the food looked and tasted incredible, the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere and surroundings were perfect.

We won a free night's B&B, and WOW we were very lucky. Had the most AMAZING 3 course meal, staff were so lovely and friendly, Room was fab and meals were incredible. A fabulous treat for a special occasion. Thank you

Had a dinner bed and breakfast stay on Monday 4th March. Had never visited previously but had been recommended by several people. Definitely didn't disappoint. The food was fantastic, the bedroom (no 4) had a lovely 4 poster bed and the staff were very helpful...

We love The Dog at Wingham for the really wonderful food, the lovely friendly staff and the ambience. It's our favourite go-to place for family lunch where we always feel welcome. The menu has a good variety of dishes to choose from and we have...

Wonderful food, ambience nice presentation and friendly service what can anyone want more. Dogs are very welcome too and the 2 fireplaces set the mood.

Wonderful roast on a Sunday lunchtime. Service was exemplary & food was to match. Nothing too much trouble even accommodated the family dog under the table. Would recommend

Food really excellent and service good by UK standards. My only criticism was the addition of a 12% 'service charge' AFAIR unannounced at the point of consumption. Even if it was, this a disreputable and underhand practice.

Food was lovely, staff were lovely, room was fine, bathroom a bit old but still a nice room. My only criticism would be the £25 charge for my dog. I'd already said to my partner we would go as it was the first restaurant we...

Our first time at The Dog in Wingham. It was a Christmas gift so we thought we'd try the Sunday lunch. It's a fabulous pub and a warm welcome on arrival. Ordered drinks and were shown to our table. Both had the sirloin of beef...

Excellent in every respect. Good food, friendly and efficient service - superb. Personally, I would have liked to see chicken on the menu - but that's just my personal preference and not in any way a complaint.

The food was absolutely delicious, a real fine dining experience. A beautiful setting. Would certainly go back again, and would certainly recommend!

My husband and I have been to many Gastropubs across the country and I must say, this is up there with some of the best. We made our way down for Valentine's day, walked into a very welcoming atmosphere and knew right away we'd be...

We had a Valentine’s Day meal at The Dog. The staff were fantastic and very welcoming, they were attentive without being intrusive. The environment of this gorgeous ancient building added to the experience. The food was fantastic every course was perfect, the chowder, the duck...

My boyfriend and I won a night away and breakfast at the Dog at Wingham, we both agree it was one of the nicest places we have stayed away! The team did everything they could to make it a lovely experience. The dinner was the...

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was nothing short of perfect! Two nights in a large room with a four poster bed, a three course meal both nights, and two breakfasts, all for £450! An absolute bargain for the quality of food, accommodation...

Lovely food on the a la carte menu, outstanding staff and service in a lovely old historic pub/restaurant. An open fore would have made this experience complete.

Having eaten in a couple of ‘high profile’ restaurants recently and been less than impressed … isn’t it reinvigorating to turn up at a gastro pub in Kent and be treated to outstanding food and lovely, engaging and attentive service at half the price. Now why is that??? Fantastic. Totally recommend The Dog x

Good and service was seriously below average Never experienced this at the dog before so really dissapointed Won’t be going back

Had to wait over half an hour for our table, didn’t seem concerned about us waiting. Did apologise but said it would be soon. It was about 35 minutes. The people before were half an hour late we were told as we started to sit down to the table, so we had to wait for them to leave. When I mentioned that we had to wait I was told well you’re here now aren’t you!! By the time we sat down it was just after half past eight. Took another 15 minutes before any one came to order our food. A lot of faffing about and more interested that we ordered more drinks. We arrived early and in plenty of time. It had taken us about 50 minutes to get there so to have to wait 35 minutes was annoying. We were encouraged to have more drinks while we were waiting for our table in the bar. The price of the drinks is over the top we felt. £9 for a small glass of house red wine, £9 a pint and £9.50 for a gin & tonic. The food was very good. The funny crispy puff ball with the pork chop was irrelevant and no one ate it. Couldn’t see the point of it. The whisky caramel tart was caramely but couldn’t taste any sign of whisky. The people who had the panna cotta loved it said it was the best they had eaten. It was good food and we enjoyed what we had our company were great and that made the evening for us but very over priced drinks.

Sunday lunch is excellent at The Dog. It is our second visit there within a few weeks. Staff are superb and the roast dinners are great. The only downside is that the pork belly is not always on the menu, as this is the best...

Brilliant food and wonderful service. I must admit I struggled with the food as my appetite is pretty small, but it was all stunning, just too much for me. All of the staff were lovely, friendly without being pushy, helpful and knowledgable. Pity some of...

Really excellent meal, very tasty main and just the right size portion. Service was great and the range of menu options was very tempting that were slightly off the beaten track.

Excellent food, a great choice of beverages, comfortable and plush surroundings with engaging and passionate staff who were knowledgeable about the food and clearly care about delivering a great service :)

We have been four times. The first time fabulous and then each time slightly worse. I think if you come for lunch during the week and have the two or three course set price lunch with four options on each course, then its really pretty...

We stayed at the Dog for my wifes 50th Birthday with our two Basset hounds. Amazing evening and the staff are absoultey amazing and hands on. Our meal was delicious and the presentation is superb! The food is out of this world and I have...

Honestly I'm so underwhelmed by my experience here. My partner and I booked a table today to go for Sunday lunch. I booked online and it wasn't accepted straight away, it took a few minutes for them to get back to us and I sort...

The Dog is one of that best places in Kent. Always welcoming and a special thank you to the bar staff. George, Matt and Ollie are always very attentive, friendly and provide excellent customer service.

A great place to eat. The food is often innovative: try the mussels in a divine sauce! I had the cod and chips, my daughter and spouse the lamb. Great presentation and service in an old pub that has been sympathetically restored, has a spacious...

Food and service were excellent however a couple with two children were allowed to let their child use a tablet with the volume turned up absolutely ruined the experience for us and made a £150 visit feel like we were in McDonalds

Superb food, wine and ambience. If you are interested in food, you will notice and enjoy the attention to detail and the skilful make-up of the dishes, which look and taste fantastic. Service is professional, warm and attentive. Ticks all the boxes. Every visit.

Stayed overnight with dinner. Lovely old building with real fires and lots of character. Fantastic dinner with outstanding service . Despite a power cut in the morning which prevented the full breakfast selection, the staff were friendly and helpful, professional but easy going. Highly recommend...

Gorgeous, ambient place. The food was wonderful...beautifully cooked and presented, and the service was excellent. Great range of options too. We're looking forward to our next visit!

Superb beef and a veggie Sunday lunch. Booked for 3:30pm but didn’t receive the usual ‘overcooked and leftovers’ so often received when you book a later lunch at other establishments. Everything was presented fresh and plenty of it. On the more expensive side but you...

First visit to the pub to celebrate a 50th birthday. The staff were brilliant. The pub had a lovely atmosphere and the food was amazing! We will def be back again soon

Our second trip to The Dog. Cracking pub/restaurant did the stay with dinner and breakfast. Food is top notch, all the staff are so professional. We will return.

A lovely cosy pub restaurant feel with great food. Service is always efficient and friendly. Sunday roasts are good.

We visited as a party of 6 for our parents 50th Wedding anniversary. We did the dinner, bed and breakfast package on a Saturday night. The team really made the stay special with so many little gestures throughout our stay and dinner. The food was...

We had been looking at staying at The Dog after trying a meal there when our old school friend from Aussi visited in the summer. It was my husbands birthday this month so as a surprise I booked the dinner and a night with breakfast....

As usual the food here was incredible and definitely the best around the area. This food deserves to be credited with Michelin stars.

Lovely family meal for 9 of us. Pre-ordering worked well, the restaurant catered for individual allergies without any issues. The waiting staff were very attentive and helpful. Lovely setting, I would visit again for food.

Excellent service and first class food. Cosy atmosphere. Good value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed by all.

We had a great evening - lovely cosy atmosphere, and we were made very welcome. The meal was delicious, imaginative & beautifully presented.

We really enjoyed lunch at the dog, the service was great and the staff very attentive but not intrusive The food was in the words of my husband some of the best he's ever had! I particulary enjoyed the bubble and squeak for a delicious...

Fabulous food , attentive friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our family Christmas gathering a lovely experience , including the dog 🐾

Everything about our lunch was excellent. The friendly welcome, efficient service, warm atmosphere. The place was full with people enjoying themselves and there was a lively buzz in the restaurant. The food was superb, imaginative and beautifully presented. Good value wines by the glass and...

Fabulous Sunday lunch; one of the best roast dinners I have ever had! And great beers and cocktails accompaniments too!

Absolutely delicious food and the staff were so polite and accommodating! There was a nice atmosphere.

We had a lovely time at the Dog . We went there last year and we will probably go back next year. Great atmosphere and attention to detail was very good Food was great. My only suggestion would be for the serving staff to mention...

wonderful food, beautifully presented, and excellent and efficient service, I would go back here in a heartbeat !

We love The Dog and this was not our first visit, but knowing how good it is we went for the Christmas menu with three friends, so a total of 5. The welcome was warm and engaging, service was attentive but not overwhelmingly so and...

Wonderful food, warm welcome, cosy atmosphere. We stayed on the Dinner B&B package. Food the highlight of the stay. Last minute decision to visit, well worth it.

Such a warm welcome, great food and service. Waiter and waitress were delightful Will certainly visit again. Thank you

My birthday dinner at The Dog was wonderful. Really well presented delicious food, wonderful flavours and perfectly cooked. We were welcomed from the moment we arrived and felt really looked after. We will be back for sure....

Excellent food and warm friendly service for our family lunch. Our party of six were all impressed with the quality of the food and entirely satisfied with our experience. We look forward to returning in the near future.

Lovely local produce cooked to perfection, good wine selection and service was superb. A very relaxing evening indeed.

Great lunch trip to the dog with elderly parents and two dogs. The staff were attentive and friendly, the pub was cosy and inviting and the food was good. Highly recommended.

We went on a Sunday, I had the beef which was outstanding, all veg great if a little crunchy for my liking, great roasts. £30 for the beef which is top price but it was worth it, didn’t have any pudding as I thought they...

We had a great mini break to the area, and thoroughly enjoyed our night at The Dog, with really great food and friendly staff. We will return very soon. We had a dinner, b&b package, which was such good value.

When we arrived the main bar/restaurant was full of smoke, we were seated in the conservatory away from most of the smoke, we were asked three times in quick succession if we were ready to order and I ordered one starter and was given two...

I went to The Dog at Wingham for my Birthday lunch with my wife, brother and his wife. We had booked a table in the restaurant for 1300. We arrived at 12:45 and were welcomed by a member of staff who asked us if we...