Pubs in Dover

Prince Albert

83 Biggin Street, Dover CT16 1BB

A wedge shaped corner house at the north end of the High Street, reopened in January 2019 after significant refurbishment. The interior has been transformed with a bright pastel shaded contemporary look and a sports bar feel with several large screen TVs, darts and a pool table. Some pavement seating is available on the pedestrian precinct.Kent’s Public House Archive: Prince Albert, Dover

Priory Hotel

Priory Station Approach, Dover CT17 9SB

This long-established single bar pub and live music venue is located just yards from Dover Priory railway station and a few minutes walk from Dover town centre and seafront. The pub offers real ale, home-made food and accommodation. A single guest ale is served and recently local ales have been available, from breweries such as Dover's Breakwater Brewery. Live music events are held regularly. Sunday lunchtime meals may have extended hours of availability. The pub is a few minutes walk from the bus station at Pencester Road.

Red Lion

54 Charlton Green, Dover CT16 2PS

Friendly, welcoming two-bar pub with a traditional local pub feel to it. It has a good range of social activities, with darts, football and skittles teams. A big-screen TV shows sports and ESPN and there is also occasional live entertainment. The good-sized enclosed rear garden has a skittle alley and a discrete smoking area. The pub is tucked just off Dover's one-way system and is a short bus ride from the town centre.Kent’s Public House Archive: Red Lion, Dover

Les Fleurs

6 Ladywell, Dover CT16 1DQ

Sportsman

238 London Road, Dover CT17 0TA

Towards the Buckland end of London Road, this is one of few remaining former Gardners of Ash then Tomson & Wotton pubs in Dover, now privately owned. Several steps lead up to a route to the garden and the (rare) upwards sloping outdoor skittle alley, alleged to flummox away teams. The large trophy cabinet boasts of the pub's successes.

Three Cups

59 Crabble Hill, Dover CT17 0RX

Local pub & restaurant situated on the outskirts of Dover's town centre. At the rear, there is a decked garden and skittle alley. This pub has a long term association with the game of darts and has several dartboards with darts teams playing in different leagues. There is also a pool table and occasional live sport on TV. There is a rear access for wheelchairs that can be opened on request but there are a few wide steps to negotiate so it may not be suitable for all types of wheelchair. There is no ‘disabled’ toilet facility although the toilets are wheelchair accessible. It is advised to discuss disabled access with the landlord prior to visiting with a wheelchair.

White Horse

St. James Street, Dover CT16 1QF

Sitting in the shadow of Dover Castle and beside the ruins of a Norman Church, you will find the historic White Horse Inn. This Grade 2 listed building dates back to 1365 and was originally the home to the Verger to St James Church. In 1574, it is said to have taken its first recorded steps as an "Ale tasting house" before being known as "The White Horse Inn" from 1818. Historic records show that the cellar was used as a morgue and inquests on bodies recovered from the sea are said to have been heard here in the rear dining rooms. The Horse - as it is known locally - went on to survive both wars unscathed whilst its neighbour, St James Church, was struck during both. These days, the pub is a hive of activity with an eclectic mix of tourists & locals alike enjoying traditional, home cooked food and sampling premium drinks in cosy, traditional surroundings. On Wednesday the pub offers a take-away service. During the year the pub holds a number of fund-raisinig events for local charities. In 2002, the pub was adopted by Channel swimmers and the walls are adorned with the signatures of those swimmers. Up to three real ales are served from national breweries and real cider is available all year round. The hidden terrace garden at the rear is a real treat during the summer months. There's plenty of on street and pay and display parking nearby.

Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club

5 Waterloo Crescent, Dover CT16 1LA

Dover Sea Angling Club

14 Priory Road, Dover CT17 9RG

Hoptimist Taproom & Bar

3 Bench Street, Dover CT16 1JH

Newly reopened in December 2019, following major refurbishment, this taproom and bar is located near Dover's Market Square and St. James Retail Park. Traditional cask ale, real cider and modern craft beer is available alongside premium keg beers and an ever-changing gin menu. The cask ale and real cider is served on gravity, dispensed from the rear, chilled cellar room. The aim of the landlord is to have a selection of beer styles on at all times. Almost all ales are from Kent breweries with the occasional guests from further afield. Food offering is simple, consisting of ploughmans and a cheeseboard. There’s a selection of board games. Live music events are held once or twice a month and there’s the occasional food event. Opens at midday on Saturdays when Dover Athletic FC is playing at home.Kent’s Public House Archive: Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, DoverPhotos courtesy of Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover.

Thirsty Scarecrow

107 High Street, Dover CT16 1EB

This cider micropub opened at the end of November 2015, in what was previously the Corner Cafe. The licensee's partner runs an appointment-only hair salon in a rear room. It is rustically and brightly furnished on two levels, which are linked by a small set of stairs. The chilled cellar room is on the upper level from which 20-25 ciders and perries and two KeyKeg (CAMRA-approved) real ales are served. There is also a small selection of bottled beers. The ciders/perries major on Kentish cidermakers but many still come from far and wide. Card and electronic payment methods are accepted. Recent CAMRA AwardsBranch Cider Pub of the Year 2017

Breakwater Brewery Taproom

St Martin's Yard, Lorne Road, Dover CT16 2AA

Opened in December 2016, the brewery is located on the site of the Harding's Wellington Brewery which closed in 1890. The brewery tap room can be found in a single storey building, where the brewing takes place, and some brewery vessels are visible from the bar area. The bar is modern, well lit and furnished with chunky wooden furniture, with a bar counter that resembles a stone breakwater. From a temperature controlled cellar room the brewery's own cask ales and ciders are sold on gravity. Pizzas are available from their own pizzeria, which can be booked for private functions. Events include regular live music events, open mic nights and hog roasts in the summer months. Full details can be found on their FaceBook page. There's a happy hour from 12-2 when the local football team, Dover Athletic, is playing at home. Tours of the brewery are possible by prior arrangement.Kent’s Public House Archive: Breakwater Brewery Taproom, DoverPhotos courtesy of Breakwater Brewery Tap, Dover