Pubs in Dover

Eagle Tavern

324 London Road, Dover CT17 0SX

At one time the sole Courage house in Dover, which has more recently had a chequered record of closures and of selling real ale. Contemporary bar type decor.

Eight Bells

19 Cannon Street, Dover CT16 1BZ

This popular and bustling Wetherspoon pub is situated in the town's shopping precinct. It was once a cinema and its name is linked to the bells in St Mary's Church opposite. Inside, there is a large open-plan room with a long bar and a raised restaurant area. At the front of the pub an enclosed seating area looks out on to the precinct. Twelve handpumps dispense a range of regular and guest ales, with at least two ales from a Kent microbrewery and a real cider from Gwynt Y Ddraig. There are real ale offers on Monday. Two beer festivals are held each year - Spring and Winter. The pub is close to public transport services and there is a public car park just a minute's walk away.

Elephant & Hind

18-19 Market Square, Dover CT16 1NX

Situated in the heart of Dover and facing on to the Market Square. this pub has had many incarnations over the years. The pub re-opened in July 2019 - reverting to its original name. The main bar has been furnished in contemporary pastel shades around three sides of a central servery. At the front, there's plenty of pavement seating - good for watching the life of Dover's Market Square pass by. There are two handpumps with one in regular use. Ramsgate and Breakwater ales have been seen. Real cider is available in the summer. A varied menu is available, with sourdough pizza and burgers a speciality. There's plenty of car parking within a few minutes walk, including free one hour parking at the St. James Retail Park.

First & Last

57-58 East Cliff, Dover CT16 1LS

Duchess

1 Bench Street, Dover CT16 1JH

Open-plan pub, formerly the Dover Tavern, handy for the Dover sea front.Kent’s Public House Archive: Duchess, Dover

Funky Monkey

14 Bench Street, Dover CT16 1JW

Golden Lion

11 Priory Street, Dover CT17 9AA

This landmark corner house is situated next to the main road roundabout. There is an L-shaped bar and the floor is on two levels with a slight step between. There is one unused hand-pump, although the pub has been known to dabble with real ale periodically - ring ahead if you want to be sure. The pub has a very loyal local following with TV sport being very popular. A pool table dominates the lower bar area.

Louis Armstrong

58 Maison Dieu Road, Dover CT16 1RA

This down-to-earth pub and renowned local music venue has featured live music for over 50 years. The large L-shaped bar and stage are surrounded by music posters, a large mirror and long bench seating. Up to four real ales are on offer, principally from Kent microbreweries. Real cider, from Kent cider makers, is available from time to time. On Wednesday, good-value food is served in the evening. Charity quizzes are held periodically. To the rear there is a pleasant beer garden. The pub is easily accessible by bus and car parking is available nearby. The pub can open earlier by prior arrangement.

Lord Nelson

5 Flying Horse Lane, Dover CT16 1HG

The pub is situated close to the St James shopping area of Dover. Following major refurbishment, by Shepherd Neame, it reopened after a long period of closure in February 2020. The pleasant airy bar has been split into two, one half of which is set aside as a food area. There's an eclectic collection of pictures on the walls and picturesque views of Dover Castle. Outside a large riverside seating area overlooks the River Dour.

Malvern Inn

Clarendon Road, Dover CT17 9QA

Marine Court

Marine Parade, Dover CT16 1LW

Old Endeavour

124 London Road, Dover CT17 0TG