Some of Dover's Pubs

A selection of pubs in Dover that dedicated real ale drinkers could be found in, in no particular order and with no apologies for any that are missing, I probably don't use them! Those present on this page are there 'cos I use them, no other reason! All opinions are personal and were based on visits made and testing of the available beverages, as such my opinions may be blurred.

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Blakes
Castle Street
(Free House) Delightful cellar bar & bistro. Home to a 6-firkin stillage and a long guest list inc. Real Cider. Very extensive menu, highly recommended. Goachers Stout available. Non-smoking throughout.

The Eagle Inn
London Road
(Free House) Selling real ales from Nelson Brewery (Chatham) and other micro-breweries. Home-made baguettes lunchtime. Live music most weekends.

Eight Bells
Cannon Street
(Wetherspoon) Large town-centre pub - includes a no smoking area. Food available all day usually, good prices on beers and food. Comfortable surroundings but very busy Fri/Sat evenings. Normal Wetherspoon guest ale & children policy.

Flotilla
Bench Street
(Punch Taverns) Formerly called the 'Dover Tavern'. Marstons Pedigree.. Food available.

Louis Armstrong
Maison Dieu Rd
(Free House) On the one-way system opposite B&Q. Bass and local guest(s) served, including Hopdemon, Westerham & Gadds. Other featured breweries are Grand Union, Rother Valley & Cottage Breweries. Bands several nights a week inc. Jazz on Sunday evenings.100 yards from the Red Lion.

The Park Inn
Ladywell
(Free House) Extensively rebuilt and totally refurbished. Large dining area with small bar, six hand-pumps identified, Pedigree & Courage Directors and guest ales as well.

The Red Lion
Charlton Green
(Laurel) One of the oldest pubs in Dover, re-built to include an airy bar and eating area, especially popular for Sunday lunch. Fullers London Pride & Charles Wells Bombadier usually available.

The White Horse
Off Castle Hill
(Laurel) Oldest pub in the district, dates to 1400 or thereabouts. Good choice of ales inc TT Landlord. Real Cider available. Excellent terrace garden at rear.

Elsewhere in and around Dover

Railway Bell (formerly Pickwicks)
London Rd (B2060) Temple Ewell Old Coach House now modernised on the original route of the A2, two miles out of Dover. Four hand-pumps and a choice of single malts. The Railway Bell has a separate restaurant. Range of ales includes London Pride and Greene King Abbot.

Royal Oak
Lower Rd River
(Shepherd Neame) Traditional out of town pub featuring Shepherd Neame ales.. Easy walking distance from Railway Bell.

Fox Inn
Lower Road
Temple Ewell
(Laurel) Village pub with a large garden and skittles alley. Excellent ale range, changes weekly or so. Greene King Abbot available plus guests. Well worth a visit. Closes 3-6pm during the week. Children welcome - outdoor play area.

Swingate Inn
Deal Road (A258)
(Free House) Popular out-of-town pub with live music one or more nights a week (inc. Jazz on Thursdays) Ten hand-pumps (the most in Dover) including Young's Special, bar food and separate restaurant. Good wine selection. Accomodation available.

Lydden Bell
Canterbury Rd (B2060) :
Lydden near Dover A long way (3 miles) out of town, but worth the journey, especially if you're hungry! Six handpumps including Abbot Ale.. Excellent resturant with theme nights (Curry on tuesday!) Same ownership as Railway Bell (above) Local tourism award in 2000.

Crown at Finglesham
The Street, Finglesham,
Off Eastry Bypass (A256) and A258.
(Free House) 16th Century village pub complete with genuine low beams. Good eating house but diners are kept out of immediate bar area! Mixed range featuring Greene King/Charles Wells and guest(s). Not cheap but excellent quality. A long taxi ride from Dover unfortunately.

Coastguard
St Margarets Bay
(Free House) Reopened mid 2001. Features Kentish micro breweries plus Adnams. Extensive lunch & evening menus.

Yew Tree,
Barfrestone
(Freehouse) This gem of a pub is five minutes by car from the main A2 halfway between Dover & Canterbury or 15 mins walk from Shepherdswell station. Re-opened 1st Jan 2007.

All information believed correct at time of pushing keys, "Caveat Emptor".E&OE.
Last update 23 March 2007

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Blakes Castle Street (Free House)	Delightful cellar bar & bistro. Home to a 6-firkin stillage and a long guest list inc. Real Cider. Very extensive menu, highly recommended. Goachers Stout available. Non-smoking throughout.
The Eagle Inn London Road (Free House)	Selling real ales from Nelson Brewery (Chatham) and other micro-breweries. Home-made baguettes lunchtime. Live music most weekends.
Eight Bells Cannon Street (Wetherspoon)	Large town-centre pub - includes a no smoking area. Food available all day usually, good prices on beers and food. Comfortable surroundings but very busy Fri/Sat evenings. Normal Wetherspoon guest ale & children policy.
Flotilla Bench Street (Punch Taverns)	Formerly called the 'Dover Tavern'. Marstons Pedigree.. Food available.
Louis Armstrong Maison Dieu Rd (Free House)	On the one-way system opposite B&Q. Bass and local guest(s) served, including Hopdemon, Westerham & Gadds. Other featured breweries are Grand Union, Rother Valley & Cottage Breweries. Bands several nights a week inc. Jazz on Sunday evenings.100 yards from the Red Lion.
The Park Inn Ladywell (Free House)	Extensively rebuilt and totally refurbished. Large dining area with small bar, six hand-pumps identified, Pedigree & Courage Directors and guest ales as well.
The Red Lion Charlton Green (Laurel)	One of the oldest pubs in Dover, re-built to include an airy bar and eating area, especially popular for Sunday lunch. Fullers London Pride & Charles Wells Bombadier usually available.
The White Horse Off Castle Hill (Laurel)	Oldest pub in the district, dates to 1400 or thereabouts. Good choice of ales inc TT Landlord. Real Cider available. Excellent terrace garden at rear.

Railway Bell (formerly Pickwicks) London Rd (B2060) Temple Ewell	Old Coach House now modernised on the original route of the A2, two miles out of Dover. Four hand-pumps and a choice of single malts. The Railway Bell has a separate restaurant. Range of ales includes London Pride and Greene King Abbot.
Royal Oak Lower Rd River (Shepherd Neame)	Traditional out of town pub featuring Shepherd Neame ales.. Easy walking distance from Railway Bell.
Fox Inn Lower Road Temple Ewell (Laurel)	Village pub with a large garden and skittles alley. Excellent ale range, changes weekly or so. Greene King Abbot available plus guests. Well worth a visit. Closes 3-6pm during the week. Children welcome - outdoor play area.
Swingate Inn Deal Road (A258) (Free House)	Popular out-of-town pub with live music one or more nights a week (inc. Jazz on Thursdays) Ten hand-pumps (the most in Dover) including Young's Special, bar food and separate restaurant. Good wine selection. Accomodation available.
Lydden Bell Canterbury Rd (B2060) : Lydden near Dover	A long way (3 miles) out of town, but worth the journey, especially if you're hungry! Six handpumps including Abbot Ale.. Excellent resturant with theme nights (Curry on tuesday!) Same ownership as Railway Bell (above) Local tourism award in 2000.
Crown at Finglesham The Street, Finglesham, Off Eastry Bypass (A256) and A258. (Free House)	16th Century village pub complete with genuine low beams. Good eating house but diners are kept out of immediate bar area! Mixed range featuring Greene King/Charles Wells and guest(s). Not cheap but excellent quality. A long taxi ride from Dover unfortunately.
Coastguard St Margarets Bay (Free House)	Reopened mid 2001. Features Kentish micro breweries plus Adnams. Extensive lunch & evening menus.
Yew Tree, Barfrestone (Freehouse)	This gem of a pub is five minutes by car from the main A2 halfway between Dover & Canterbury or 15 mins walk from Shepherdswell station. Re-opened 1st Jan 2007.