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Offham pub The Kings Arms, near West Malling, introduced new doggy menu

12:43, 22 December 2021

updated: 14:25, 22 December 2021

A discerning four-legged clientele is leading the way to a West Malling pub which has launched a bespoke menu just for dogs.

If Santa's little yelpers have been good this year, then the four-piece whine dining option at the Kings Arms in Teston Road, Offham, could be the perfect reward.

Nala enjoying her doggy meal at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling
Nala enjoying her doggy meal at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling
Tippa is a regular at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling
Tippa is a regular at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling

It features a Meat Mezze, cheese cubes, sausage kebabs, or 'Sagapoo'- a mix of carrots, potatoes and rice covered in gravy, with prices ranging from £1.50-£2.50.

The idea was the brainchild of management and staff from the family-run pub, which has always been popular with dog walkers.

Landlady Saffi Streames, 26, said: "We're a very dog-friendly pub and have our regulars in, including Tippa the Cockapoo, and the idea sprung from there. We've had dozens of booking with people bringing in their dogs."

But if it's a table fur two you're after, then humans and owners, of course can also enjoy the range of pub classics.

"We have a doggy wall, we can take their picture and pop it on the wall, if their owners agree.

Kings Arms, Offham. PIC JIM BELL. (53860290)
Kings Arms, Offham. PIC JIM BELL. (53860290)

"Our post about the menu did so well on Facebook it reached more than 64,000 people.

"We've had dozens of bookings with people now bringing in their dogs, including today. We had one today and now have seven dogs in."

Chef Karen Johnston, who prepares all the meals, said: "It's been quite popular so far."

"It's something that the owners decided to do and it's something different, which people have liked.

"We get a lot dogs at the pub as we're quite dog friendly and we're out in the sticks a bit near the woods, which was ideal for a dog walk.

Roscoe is one of many dogs to enjoy a meal at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling
Roscoe is one of many dogs to enjoy a meal at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling
Ginny enjoying her doggy meal at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling
Ginny enjoying her doggy meal at The Kings Arms in Offham, near West Malling

"We've had a few people come in and it's been a hit with them. There's been all sorts of dogs coming in, some we haven't ever seen before."

Karen explained its not just the dogs who can enjoy a meal at the site, with owners allowed to enjoy a selection of pub classics.

She added: "It's only just gone up and been quite new but hundreds have commented online about it and it was really popular at the weekend.

"The dogs who did have it enjoyed it and returned clean bowls, so they must have liked it."

A range of dogs have already visited the watering hole, including a French Bulldog, Cockapoo and Greyhound.

Saffi, who is chef Karen's daughter, took over the pub in February this year with her partner Matthew Scullion.

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