Pubs in Dover

Admiral Harvey

13 Bridge Street, Dover CT16 2LB

Friendly local pub, with beach-hut garden and tapas bar. Over 25s Policy.Kent’s Public House Archive: Admiral Harvey, DoverPhotos courtesy of Admiral Harvey, Dover

Blakes of Dover

52 Castle Street, Dover CT16 1PJ

A short walk from the town centre and bus station, this pleasant cellar bar can be easily missed. The stone-flagged room is a quiet haven from the bustle of the town where a good selection of real ales from handpumps and stillage is on offer. This is complemented by ciders from local cidermakers such as East Stour and Broomfield, and a good range of whiskies. A small courtyard garden provides a pleasant place to relax in summer. Lunches are available, including excellent sandwiches.Kent’s Public House Archive: Blakes of Dover, Dover

Boar's Head

46-48 Eaton Road, Dover CT17 9PB

Traditional local pub situated on the west side of Dover. Inside the central bar is surrounded by a pool room, main bar and a comfortable lounge area complete with leather sofas. Outside there's a garden and at the front a small patio area overlooking the main road. As well as having a skittles alley, there's plenty of activity at the pub including weekly live music events, quiz nights, darts, and pool. The pub's opening times do vary according to how busy the pub is, so it may close early or later than that advertised.Kent’s Public House Archive: Boar's Head, DoverPhotos courtesy of Boar's Head, Dover.

Bull

168 London Road, Dover CT17 0TG

In the Buckland area of the town this is a popular and games oriented pub with pool, darts and two skittle alleys. Real ales are occasionally served from the two hand pumps. Regular live music on Saturday evenings.Kent’s Public House Archive: Bull, Dover

Castle Inn

Russell Street, Dover CT16 1PY

Pub and backpackers hostel situated beside Dover's St James Retail & Leisure Park.Historic England Entry: 1069532Kent’s Public House Archive: Castle Inn, Dover

Dover Marina Hotel

Waterloo Crescent, Dover CT17 9BP

Cinque Port Arms

Clarence Place, Dover CT17 9DQ

Very friendly, community pub, close to the Dover Cruise Terminal.

Cricketers

Crabble Avenue, Dover CT17 0JB

Family-friendly pub providing convivial surroundings for a relaxing drink. With one of the largest gardens in the area, their family facilities include a children's play area and swings, with bouncy castle in summer, covered barbecue area and patio, and extensive lawns. Games include two skittle alleys, dart board and pool table and the pub hosts a number of teams. BT Sports is shown on multi-screens. Regular music events are held at the pub. In August, there’s the CrickStock Music Festival, which raises money for charity and features local bands. Upstairs there’s a spacious function room for private events and business meetings. The room can cater for up to 100 people.Kent’s Public House Archive: Cricketers, DoverPhotos courtesy of The Cricketers, Dover.

Crown & Sceptre

25 Elms Vale Road, Dover CT17 9NZ

Traditional locals' pub situated on the outskirts of Dover town centre.

Cullin's Yard

11 Cambridge Road, Dover CT17 9BY

This large pub/restaurant, built on the site of the former dock maintenance facilities, is packed full of naval and war-time memorabilia. Ales are from the pub's own brewery, Tír Dhá Ghlas (pronounced 'Terryglass'), alongside an ale from Adnams. The restaurant is highly regarded for its seafood menu and you can dine in the pub or the heated conservatory. Live jazz is played every Friday evening and live relaxing music is played on Sunday, to accompany the pub's Sunday roast. The pleasant sun-trapped garden, complete with cast iron gazebo, overlooks Dover marina. The pub's staff are very friendly and accommodating and it has excellent disabled facilities, including accessible dining area and toilet facilities.Kent’s Public House Archive: Cullin's Yard, Dover

Dew Drop Inn

26 Tower Hamlets Street, Dover CT17 0DY

This popular, friendly free house is almost 300 years and is reputedly haunted! The pub has its own small but fully stocked sweetshop and features the only bar billiards table in Dover. Free WiFi with every pint and good priced lunches and snacks are made to order. Families are very much welcomed and there is a smoking area outside.

Diamond

79 Heathfield Avenue, Dover CT16 2PD

No real ale is served, although bottled Master Brew, Spitfire and Pedigree is available. At the back there is a view over the River Dour valley. There is a Skittle alley with men and women's teams and darts are also played.