The 28 best bars and drinks in Dover

We came here for dinner on the recommendation of a local that we met on our train ride. She was spot on. The atmosphere was comfortable, the staff was friendly, the cider was delicious and the fish and chips were amazing! My husband and I who don’t eat large meals shared one and we were glad that we did. My only regret was that we did not have enough room for the toffee pudding.

One of the best Sunday Roasts I have ever had:) I have planned a day trip to Dover Castle and this is my lunch break stop - Roasted Pork Belly is amazing with the crispy skin and tendered juicy fat. The side is surprisingly good - normally the roast will be with roasted veggie but the cheese cauliflower amazed me!

The pub was warm and cozy, the Staff absolutely friendly, despite having plenty to do, they were always smiling and looking if everything was alright. Some Minor mishap with the dessert (Timing went wrong and my friends arrived earlier than mine) was no big Deal with everyone doing their best to bring it out as fast as possible. The food was absolutely delicious and arranged beautifully. I highly recommend this place!

Our party of 13 had the most wonderful meal that served as a family reunion after several decades. The atmosphere and the truly incredible food were much appreciated. Particular thanks to the talented chef. Thank you so much to all the staff at The White Horse, most especially Jayden for your wonderful service and thoughtfulness.

Just stopped in here for an evening meal across the road from the Travelodge where we are staying overnight en-route to France. Very enjoyable in all respects!

If you can find the White Horse, you can find Hubert Passage which leads up to the castle. I passed by Early so it was not open and was too weary on my return although there were good smells coming from within (food and beer)

A classically great Pub & Restaurant! Recommended/highly suggested to make reservations if you plan to eat here, but had seating for drinks-only if you're a walk-in. The staff are really kind and funny (shout out to Jayden!) and the space was quaint and eclectic. Fish & chips were excellent, menu was diverse, and we will come back next time we're in Dover!

What a lovely hidden gem. In town for 1 night and was recommended to eat here. Tucked away the place was super busy but staff were coping. No drama. Pizzas were great and hot, made to order. Great local ales on offer and staff were super friendly. Would return

Great place. Plenty of craft ales and excellent pizzas. Only thing that let it down - there was only one staff behind the bar. It took ages to get drinks every time.

Cycled from London today and planned to catch a train back. Without thinking, I ordered two pizzas and two amazing stouts (highly recommend if you love a good stout! 🍺). Then reality hit — we were short on time! ⏳ The team went above and beyond, rushing our order and even throwing in a pizza cutter so we could enjoy our food on the train. A+ hospitality and super tasty pizzas — absolute legends! 🙌🍕

used to be amazing, feels like it’s lost its way a bit? their own beers always seem to be sold out, and it’s only really generic branded beers available now sadly, pizzas still look good

Such a great venue. Great range of beers ales ciders and loads of other stuff I remain unaware of. Pizza are great too . If you want a beer and pizza night ... I don't know of anywhere better.

Absolutely great find in Dover. The beers were smooth and the pizza was excellent. Brilliant value for money, quick and friendly service. You can also ask to get your favourite pints to be put in cans to take away. Dog friendly 🐶 Highly recommended!

Wonderful place. Real dilemma... They have a huge range of beers (cask and key keg) and normally I would work my way through a goodly number of halves. However, the first, 3.5% Dover Pale Ale is as fresh as you like and utterly delicious. Stick or twist? That’s the question. So many beers to try though...

Booked the phoenix railway club to host my wedding reception we had the food buffet organised for us and hired the sweet cart and disco from the venue it was a perfect size for our 140 guests it also has a play area for the children in their garden all the staff was amazing and very helpful from the time of booking right through to the reception will definitely use again and highly recommend them

Nice friendly, family orientated social club

Friendly staff warm welcome very clean. Parking at rear. outside drinking social area covered. Large screen for tv sports. Darts skittles pool table. New play park under construction bingo on Thursday night's. New earlier open times on a Friday. Now from 3.30-11.00. Open all day sat and Sunday Tuesday to Thursday 6.-10.30

Same drink when I went to bar but price kept going higher, bit strange

Always a great time had at this venue.

It's ok not much atmosphere and cold in the winter

Service good,food very good

Comedy night with London based performers, Canterbury Tales, decor steeped in Jazz history of pub. Friendly and accommodating staff. It's my go to pub as a single lady.

I visited here today (Monday 18/09/2017) at about 13:30. I could see the TV was on...but despite trying both doors...I found them locked...no one answered them to allow entry? Won't be back. Luckily, 100m away is a fantastic pub, who actually open when they say so.

A CAMRA pub in the Good Pub Guide, so expect good ale. There are normally four ales on tap, plus a couple of lagers. Cider is available both on tap and bottled including various fruits. Wednesday is home cooking night with good main meals for £5 and ale reduced to £2.50 (both correct at time of review 2017). A renouned location for music every weekend. Sunday night is always jazz night, Friday and Saturday have a varied mix of live music.

Sweet sounds from great bands. User friendly rocked me last night and the band tonight were just getting started but i had to go. If you want a night out in Dover then i recomend The Louis Armstong 😀😀

Legendary pub music venue in Dover. Some great bands appear here, like Hey Rudi, although the stage is not in the best location. There is a good range of well kept local real ales available.

OK little pub. Went there on a live music evening and it was packed to the rafters!!! Left early as it was really to busy to move or stand in comfortably. Probably much nicer on a quiet evening.

Great local real pub with great live music mist Fri n Sat nights. Friendly staff and regulars good selection of real ales that change regularly.

You can’t come to the United Kingdom and not stop at a proper British pub! Culling Yard is a classic sea port pub. Great atmosphere, good food and the beer and drinks are spot on. I always have to get a pie, chips and a pint anytime I make it in. Cullins delivers! If you’re walking around by the Dover Sea Front, do yourself a favor and wander over for lunch or dinner and a drink. You won’t regret it. The service is great and the pub is perfect!

Excellent food and a great ambiance! We truly had a good time here. The service was fantastic, and the restaurant offers a really good variety of food options. Highly recommend!

3 of us came here for lunch on a weekend. This place is decorated in the most amazing way, its like a museum! Love the indoor seating, there's also lots of seating outdoors. We shared fish and chips and a side of veg, all delicious! I can imagine this place being so cosy in the winter too so good for all year round! Will definitely stop by again when I visit Dover.

We’ve always been a fan of Cullins yard its atmosphere, it’s got a great outdoor area and the inside has enough to keep the eyes and mind busy. The offering of beers is good with nice European beers. The only flaw is the service and the portioning of the food. We had a bit of a ritual of when we are in town that we would go there sit in the sun and order fish and chips. The Cod is good but the sizes vary from order to order on our most recent visit we ordered the large Cod, when it showed up it was slight on the small size and the not many chips mostly hidden under the fish. The salad was tired. We highlighted to the waiting staff that there wasn’t much chips, they responded with that’s the portion. As we finished up we saw three customers food being delivered to their table the sheer size difference was very much noticeable we prompted the waitress to how could ours be considered a large when the one that just went past us had a larger considerably meatier piece of fish. She then gave us a response that was so undefinable that we couldn’t follow. What we considered might not be large by other large might be small. It was very hard to give a response to the waitress because it it didn’t make any sense what she said. The waitress continued by saying she couldn’t comment on the size of the portion as she didn’t make the dish. That in all honesty is an undermining the situation and shows a complete disregard for service. We all know waiting staff doesn’t cook the food and a simple we are sorry that you didn’t think the food portion size was not good enough and relaying to the kitchen/management would’ve gone a long way and would’ve been the end of the situation. It’s sad because overall we love cullens yard next time we will go for drinks only. I’ve included pics of our fish and the gents next to us fish.

Wonderful in every way. They had a brand new menu with excellent vegan options. Service was warm and prompt. The view is serene and scenic. Vegan meatballs were lovely and the portion size was generous. Highly recommended for vegans in Dover!

Oh what a delicious meal I had at Cullens. It was a simple bangers and mash, but vegan. The flavour was excellent, and so very satisfying. It felt like home. The staff were welcoming and happy. My meal was served quite quickly.

Visited for food and drinks. I have updated my review as visited the restaurant again and thankfully the meal was great! I had the battered haddock and chips. The portion size was excellent, freshly cooked tasty and a great atmosphere in order to eat. The staff were attentive, and friendly. Will visit again!

Great staff, quick table service via app orders. It was full pack because one of the busiest pubs in Dover. Friendly atmosphere. Bit noisy but all depend on your mood how you get it. Like traditional interior look.

Really enjoyed this pub. A wide variety on their food menu. Order on line or at the bar. Small and large portions are available. A good variety of local draft beers on tap. Plus plenty to choose from in their can/bottle selection. Friendly service as they let me taste a couple of the beers on tap. Also a large and clean restroom for patrons. A good experience while visiting Dover.

Myself and my wife came here for breakfast before travelling home. Although it was busy, what we ordered came out quicker than we expected. My wife was impressed with the fancy coffee machine, that dispensed cold coffee, having had 4 cups before I had even finished my first latte. (She drinks decaffeinated.) Friendly staff - Daisy was extremely helpful and attentive throughout our visit. Located very close to a car park. All the food that came out was freshly cooked and well presented on our plates. If/when we were to come back to the area, we will 100% be coming back again. Other branches/locations should follow their example, as this was such a good experience overall.

Stopped in here after driving down from Liverpool on our way to Germany (31/7/25) Arrived at 10pm and were greeted by a smiling, polite and very helpful young lady whose name I forgot to ask. We ordered food and drinks and took a seat in the quiet but friendly atmosphere. Food arrived quickly and was delicious, hot and well presented. A lovely short (and alcohol free) visit before our ferry. Absolutely nothing negative to say, very happy customers.

The Eight Bells is everything you want from a Wetherspoons and more. Great atmosphere, plenty of space, quick service, and prices that make you wonder why you’d go anywhere else. The food and drinks are always spot on, and the staff keep things running smoothly even when it’s busy. Honestly, I wish this was my local – I’d happily drive 5 hours just to spend an evening here. A proper gem of a pub.

What a lovely Wetherspoons.. The staff were super friendly, attentive, talkative, polite and very nice. (Especially, the man and woman behind the bar, who I think said they had known each other 9 years) they were so welcoming, to the point before heading home we had to return for another drink. We were so surprised to see a pint of Doom Bar for £2.10 and free refill Tea/Coffee for £1.04. The ladies toilets were up a couple of stairs and clean. The overall bar was clean and as with most Spoons a little dark inside. The bar was clean with a great display of drinks. There were some great pictures and frames etc on the walls. We also tried the new Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur.. totally recommend this drink. All in all a lovely Wetherspoons, we would definitely visit if back in the area. The ales poured & settled well and tasted great. We could not have asked for more.

We visited the 8 bells for a Sunday brunch, they serve breakfast from 8am to 12am - breakfast deals are really cheap compared with the rest of the menu, totally worthy. We chose a vegetarian breakfast, mushroom Benedict and one coffee, as coffee allows refills we shared it. It was 10,81£ for 2, and portions are good size, so we recommend it, also a lot of other vegetarian options (sweet and savoury) and some vegan options, which I always appreciate. Quality of the food was good, nothing surprising but considering the price it met the expectations. Only negative point for me is that decoration is kind of dark and with low daylight and I prefer brighter places, but that’s something personal. Service was quick, although you need to order at the bar, but the they bring the food to the table.

Don't know what's happened to the Chinese food lately but today's was awful. It was like everything was chucked in the same uncle benz sause and frozen. I've never had a chop suey that came in gravy. And in all the food the meat was almost a slimy congealed texture. The chicken balls were just mushy and ineadable. Previously left a good review but after this experience will unlikely to try again. Sorry but I know you can do better.

Weird situation here. Pub in front and Chinese restaurant in back. Suspect separate ownership. But they lack coordination. Chinese restaurant has no drink menu but they serve drinks from the pub. What kind of beer do you have? They have no idea. Ordered starter and entree. But entree comes first. This happens a lot at computerized chain restaurants but my order was given to the woman who seemed to be the owner here so no excuse. Would have knocked them down another star but food was somewhat tasty. Although Chicken Chop Suey was really just chicken with chinese onions and bean sprouts. But it filled me up and no major disasters.

Amazing live music and delicious food. Morgan and the staff took such good care of us!

We are regulars here, the food atmosphere and service is always 10/10, I can’t highly recommend this place enough, we loved it that much we had our after party for our wedding here and invited 60+ guests. Always warmly welcomed from Linda, Morgan and the other amazing staff!

Archers has been our favourite go to Chinese for about a year now. Latest one being today. Ordering easy Lots to choose from Prices great Delivery service, friendly and on time Food freshly made and still hot, portions are large and delicious.

Went for a lunchtime meal and although we were the only diners, everything was spot on. Will definitely be back and confidently recommend. Food we couldn't finish went into containers and was just as delicious the next day.

Excellent Chinese food, fresh and very tasty. Very generous portions. Definately visit again soon. Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

From the first instance of dining at Churchill bar & lounge, we were warmly welcomed by Rehan (bar manager) with the utmost highly commendable hospitality. His attention to detail, friendly and professional customer service, drew us to dine every time under his management. We highly recommend to visit and experience the applaudable culinary menu cupped with management’s bespoke customer care. Thank you Rehan and Crew for making our trip a memorable time. We will visit again purely on the basis of your customer satisfaction.

Churchill Bar and lounge, is absolutely fabulous. Delicious food, fantastic service, very friendly staff and most importantly excellent cocktails. I was made a fabulous cocktail for my birthday, which I very much enjoyed. Beautiful and welcoming environment. Very clean and tidy, I would definitely give this place and the staff 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you, wonderful evening and birthday. Mandy

First time visiting this lovely 4 star hotel on the clean pebble beach front. The Dover Marina spa hotel has a few trendy restaurants on site. Unfortunately The Chophouse restaurant is closed for renovations. We enjoyed a nice evening meal and a few cocktails from the bar on the terrace patio area, which were lovely. Staff here are attentive, friendly & can't do enough to help, especially Dennis & José who made sure we were comfortable and everything correct. Other outstanding staff with explimarly impeccable customer service skills worthy of mentioning is Cha from the Churchill Bar and restaurant & chefs Daniel Kingsley. The afternoon teas dainty presentation is impressive. Fresh & tasty selection of cakes, finger sandwiches & a fresh clotted cream & jam scone which turned out to be quite filling! See attached photos. We stayed four nights in room 116 a very comfortable & spacious room on the first floor. We appreciated the air conditioning throughout during the current heatwave. There was an issue with the bedroom AC not working on day 3 but it was quickly repaired. On day one there were fire alarms going off which meant lifts didn't work so we had to walk up a couple flights of stairs with our luggage! Only two tiny lifts and old staircases so tried to avoid the lifts during check-in and checkout times. I had two rejuvenating relaxing 60 min spa massages over two days, from Katie & Donna who gave professional treatments. Check out Groupon first for afternoon tea & massage special offers as unfortunately booking spa offers directly worked out more expensive for me by £20+! Sadly their steam room was broken the whole time I stayed (closed due to heatstroke!). I was disappointed as steam room was my first preference. Just a short stroll to the town centre, on flat streets no steep hills good for those with less physical mobility. Limited chain stores, all basics covered. Overall, a nice first staycation experience. I will be returning! Thank you 😊 🙏

Had the most perfect caesar salad and bottle of wine here with some live music! Couldn’t believe I was in Dover! Jose was attentive and nothing was too much trouble! Made our experience 10/10!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The experience was excellent from start to finish. The receptionist at Churchill Bar and Lounge was especially outstanding — very friendly, attentive, and made me feel genuinely welcome. Service and atmosphere were top-class with beautiful sea views. Highly recommend!” 🌊🍸✨ For sure I will be back with family next time visit .

I had only a drink but Jose was very welcoming and explained the drinks list thoroughly. I'll definitely come back to try their food because the atmosphere was great.

Very nice welcome and professional service from Rob. The bar area is elegant (for Dover standards). Rose wine (£28 per bottle) was actually quite good. The lighting needs work as it was far too bright. Shame the men in grey suits (from same demographic) created an old-school image that didn’t match what they seem to strive for.

The food here was fantastic. Very fresh, good portions and reasonably priced. We paid £36 for two mains of seafood paella and haddock & a large chips, and sweet was additional. Went on a Friday night, it was a local pub, it was vibrant, busy, and many locals enjoying themselves. Service was good, although slow, because it was so busy. We will go back again, this time, to try out their Sunday roast.

Does a fantastic Sunday roast! Very reasonably priced washed down with a very well poured Guinness 👌

Very nice pub! Lovely people and ambiance, great food. We came here from the Netherlands for the second time. We’re absolutely coming back for a third time next year!

A fantastic local restaurant and pub, with wonderful staff (with lovely welcoming attitude), and great customers. A fantastic addition to my favourite places to be. 💗

Daughter held a christening buffet here in garden area lovely space and great friendly atmosphere, smaller children played with skittles the buffet supplied was lovely and service was superb even though they was also serving the Sunday roasts we was still looked after. Recommended place to go. We will be booking for a Sunday roast as looked Devine.

Just had a lovely roast dinner here. It took quite a while for the food to come out as they were busy but the food was very tasty and we will definitely be going back soon!

My partner and I love to eat out on a Sunday and we have found a gem, the food was excellent as was the friendly service, well worth a visit and yes we will be going back

I love this place, I try to go whenever I'm in Dover, the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, the seating is comfortable, the range of cider is great and even has a beer garden. It's also the only place I've ever been to that has a cider slushie drink machine! One of the best places to drink in Kent, highly recommend.

Good range of beers available and kept well. Quiet, which was a shame - we were the only customers - although the size probably wouldn't lend itself to a larger group and a quiet conversation at the same time. Definitely worth visiting on what is now becoming a "crawl" of breweries, bars and micropubs serving good quality ales in Dover

Great selection of cider from friendly and helpful staff.

A great place to have a quiet drink. My friends enjoy the real ciders and the real ales. Being that I don't drink there is usually a good selection of herbal tea for me. There is also a friendly atmosphere there as well

First Cider Micro pub. Has been in business now for over 12 months now. Run by friendly people. Real Ales and even Belgium bottled beers also available if you don't like cider..

Wow feeling incredibly relaxed after a glass of prosecco and taste of yummy fruit ciders !! Strawberry was my cider of choice today = bloody delicious 😊😊 Katy and Kieron I can't thank you enough for ur good company !! My sides are still hurting from laughing 😂 Few hours away from my busy life and feeling refreshed... Next time I'm on the cask ale !!! Can not recommend highly enough !! 😍 This place is a gem !!!

Very cozy and with a good cider selection. On a Thursday evening there were only a few other customers so it was also covid-safe in terms of spaces!

Cracking little micropub tucked away on the High Street, about a ten-minute stroll from the train station. Got a genuinely warm welcome from the fella behind the bar (wish I’d caught his name) — proper friendly. Inside, there are four or five tables by the window overlooking the street, plus a few stools at the bar. Out back, there’s a sunny little beer garden with a handful of tables — perfect spot to relax. The cider selection was top-notch: at least six different choices on tap. I had a pint of raspberry followed by a pint of mango — both just £4 a pop. When I commented on the price, the barman smiled and said, “I know what you're going to say. It's cheap.” Spot on. There were also several IPAs on offer, if that's more your thing. All in all, a proper gem — well worth a visit.

Lovely welcoming micropub with a selection of three cask ales available. They cater for cider drinkers too but I came just for the beer. The beer is very reasonably priced. At £4 a pint it is cheaper than the two other pubs I visited. I will come again on my next visit to Dover.

Jay is a friendly, old school landlord who knows his craft and has a great range of exceptionally well kept ales and an even longer list of local ciders. My good friend, who lives in Dover, has been telling me for ages what a great little pub this is and I wasn't disappointed when he finally took me there. I just wished I had this kind of place on my doorstep.

A truly welcoming place! The landlord and landlady are lovely, the drinks are out of this world, and the venue is beautiful. Plus, it's dog-friendly! Highly recommended.

Jay and Serena both top class, great selection of drinks for a very reasonable price and a nice outside area.

fantastic small place with veryvery friendly owners and guests. had 3 pints of really interesting and special beers. huge sortiment of ciders. small nice 'garden' in the backyard. prices really very fair. definitely worth a visit! i com back in 2025 with my wife. huge thanks to the staff for feeling really comfortable!

Great little micropub. Really friendly atmosphere. Great selection of ales and ciders

Food is good, very good. I am a huge fan of the burgher so I order it most of the time. Is a cosy place, when you seat there you will just lay back and relax. Even when the place is full is never too loud and you can have a normal conversation without shouting. At list twice a month we are there and just enjoy a nice meal and some chill. Service is always fast and the staff is always smiling and nice. Strongly recommend this place.

The carvery at The Rock Rose offers excellent value for money – the food is well-priced for what you get. The choice of meat is cooked beautifully, tender and flavourful, and there’s a good choice of vegetables to go with it. The atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly, and staff are generally friendly and helpful. At busy times (especially Sundays) there can be queues and the quality of some sides like roast potatoes can vary a little, but overall it’s a solid and satisfying carvery experience that’s well worth a visit.

Was a nice quiet evening. The only issue to me, it's an self order place lacks the personal touch of a waiter or waitress. The bowls for the starter were rusted, and in contact with the food, a bit of a food safety issue. In general, the food was average, not enough sauces on the plate, but it tasted ok. Would go again but wouldn't be near the top of any list as a must go place.

Very surprised only live one mile away comfortable clean very good service and menu is great only downside is cost of soft drinks

Lovely staff, beautiful burger with very quick service

Solid gastro-pub with quick service. Most people come for the carvery, but the set menu food is usually better. Always comes out hot and full of flavour. Staff are attentive and always willing to help. Try to avoid Sundays as they have long lines for the carvery.

Its a friendly lovely warm place 2 b & they done a excellent job decorating the hall 4 us we had a great time & the food was lovely 2 that 23th August 2025 good job guys love it xx

We waited in line about 20 minutes to order. The fish and chips needed some salt and was a tad greasy for our liking. The Thai prawns were very good and the service was friendly. We loved the open air building on a beautiful day listening to music in the square.

Great service and good food. The chicken sandwich special was very thick and good. I had by The little boys that were with your dad I got spinach and burger I had the loaded chicken fries and they were fantastic! Music in the square and in the pub. Good times

After a long day of walk. It was nice to sit and have some cold drinks. The food was surprisingly good, especially the Chorizo croquettes and overall it was good value

We had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, cheerful, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious – full of flavor and beautifully presented. We asked our server for recommendations for both vegetarian and chicken dishes, and they gave us excellent suggestions that turned out to be just perfect. Everything we tried was spot on! What made the experience even better was the service. Our server was incredibly kind, joyful, and attentive. They made us feel right at home with their friendly attitude and really enhanced the whole dining experience. It’s rare to come across someone who clearly enjoys their job and goes the extra mile to make guests feel special. The happy, relaxed vibe of the restaurant, paired with the great food and outstanding service, made for a truly memorable visit. We’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal and a positive atmosphere!

This is the scampi and chips with minted peas. Had an No. 5 ale to wash it down. Yummy! We loved sitting outside on the square making for a great combination of dining and atmosphere. Give it a try when in Dover.

After a long hike on the cliffs, this pub was the perfect rest stop for us. Staff was personable and welcoming. Enjoyed the platter and beer.

We ate here today after walking from Shepherdswell… so we were hungry! A delicious meal … great fish & chips and fabulous service & advice from Sam.

Stumbled across this place while looking for somewhere to eat and we weren't disappointed. The service was great, the food was good. I had the fish and chips with mushy peas, absolutely lovedddd the chunky chips. Had the deliciously moorish victoria sponge cake for dessert with a chai tea latte. The staff were friendly, professional and attentive. I'll definitely be back. The view from our table was tranquil

Came here for fish and chips by the ocean. Service was great. Really nice interior. Fish and chips came out warm and fresh. Fries were some of the best I've had. The mushy peas were interesting - not my preference but my sister enjoyed them. The calamari was brilliant. I ordered the cod. Really nice fry on it. Fish was flaky and a bit bland but I've got very high standards with what I expect. Overall, this is a great spot for British fish and chips by the ocean.

Visited Wheeler’s yesterday during a quick trip to Dover. Perfect fish and chips! The batter was crispy and fried just right and the fish was perfectly cooked. Staff were very helpful! All in all a great lunch on a great day in Dover! Urge you to stop by and have a great meal!

Absolutely thrilled with our experience at Wheeler's Fish and Chips in Dover! As visitors from Canada, we were eager to taste authentic English Fish and Chips, and we were not disappointed. The fish was amazingly fresh, and the chips were divine. A must-visit spot for anyone craving a taste of authentic British cuisine.

Really great fish and chips here and the girls working here are wonderful with a nice view over the sea

I got a light bite here. Not bad, the fish and chips were with nothing wrong; the steak sandwiches were really filled with decent meat. Happy with the food and happy with the service, very helpful staff. It was a right choice for me to pick this restaurant.

After a long hiking trip across the white cliffs we decided to have lunch locally before returning to London. Naturally we wanted an authentic fish and chip place. After a Google search we settled on Wheelers. The restaurant is lovely, clean and welcoming. Parking is available directly in front of the premises. We were greeted by friendly waitresses who took our orders of Haddock & Chips. It was by far the best fish & chips I've ever tasted. The fish was perfectly cooked, not greasy just golden brown with a light crunch. The chips were hand cut with the skin on, again not greasy and cooked to perfection. The homemade tartare sauce was divine as were the mushy peas. We were hugely impressed and will definitely come back!

Lovely pub with a friendly atmosphere. The garden is a great space and there is plenty of parking around the back. Dog friendly.

Perfect pub in many ways. Gorgeous garden with space, skittles, kids play, a shallow stream… and a menu that caters to all tastes and vegetarians and vegans too. Traditional unfussy fare, but genuine warmth and classic vibes. We loved it.

Had a very nice light lunch,wife had crispy duck spring rolls myself tried French panini. Both were very tasty. Staff were very helpful and polite. Give the Fox a try, you will enjoy it.

I like the Fox, one of the last bastions of a proper little country pub. The beer garden with the trees and stream is lovely on a Summer's eve. They host Smash Burgers there a couple of nights a week, which are simply delicious! Also, good choice of some tasty proper beers. The Red Kite is spot-on! (Dear The Fox, I was writing about somewhere entirely different the other day, 'Misty' doesn't work at your place at all!! Apologies, review deleted and corrected! :) )

Come here a few times a year for a big family gathering to the extent the owners know and recognise the whole family. Always come for the carvery and it's always exceptional. A lovely small friendly pub with a great choice of drinks behind the bar. Been coming for years and we will continue to do so

Went for smash burger evening , we were not disappointed at all , can't wait to go again .

amazing burgers good selection of beers great garden

Seems beautiful from the outside, but it's very much a hostel in a cramped old building. It does the job, as the beds were good, but the shared bathroom was not a good experience. Pretty sure the person that checked us in was drunk/high af.

Didn't visit the bar, just stayed at the hostel above. Here I was warmly welcomed and shown around. The beds were exceptionally comfortable and private with a curtain. Each bed had its own lamp but unfortunately no socket. There were sockets distributed in the room. There was fast free WiFi throughout the house. The bathroom was big and clean. Overall I had a wonderful undisturbed stay. I can only recommend!

Stayed at the room for one night, Jeff was so kind and the style of the rooms and bathroom has such character! Cozy like a home, clean, kitchen access and quiet.

Landlord was super friendly and welcoming our room was clean and inviting for a super price. The bar was welcoming but unfortunately, as like most smaller pubs, was quiet which is unfortunate as the landlord is a welcoming chap as is the staff who work with him would have loved to try the food but having my 6 year old who got hungry on our journey down was forced to stop en route but maybe next time.

Arrived much later than our planned 2330 hrs time but still received a warm welcome. Managed to find a space for our bicycles too. A comfortable bed and organised facilities. It would be good to stay a bit longer next time. Bring ear plugs - it is in the middle of Dover.

Lovely and clean hostel with seperate bedrooms for men and women. Free use of lockers. Cozy bunkbeds with curtains for privacy. The city center and castle are within walking reach. If you're seeking for an affordable place to stay for the night, this is a good choice.

Lively friendly pub, a proper drinking pub. They don't serve food but I arrived on a darts match night so the landlord haf laid on pizza & they generously invited me to tuck in. I'd already eaten but it was a much appreciated gesture. The hostel was pretty good, generous sized bunk beds with clean sheets & a curtain for privacy. The shared bathroom shower was a good size & clean. As a place to catch a few hours kip before catching a ferry it was perfect, especially considering the price. Great value, definitely would use again.

As an east coast resident I’ve been visiting Dover by boat for many years. The new marina is brilliant, but best of all are the staff - each unfailingly efficient and helpful. The facilities are kept immaculately clean and everything works as it should. The town of Dover is worth exploring and a visit to Dover Castle is a must. Swimming from the nearby beach is great fun when conditions permit.

Lovely staff. Always helpful and obliging. The toilets and facilities are always immaculate! 2024 update: The staff and facilities are still awesome!!.. nothing is too much trouble :)

The drawbridge to segment the old and new Dover Marina's. Lots of nice looking yachts and power boats in there.

The marina is nice and 24-hour accessible. Showers are painfully hot and maybe dangerously hot. There is a washing machine for the marina, it is out of order. Spoke to the staff about this, they were very helpful. Showed me another washing machine and said they were aware of the too hot showers and would look into it.

Fantastic marina with incredibly helpful staff who met us at the pontoon to assist with mooring, connect power and water if needed, and generally gave us a warm welcome. We felt truly welcomed, and their welcome materials were even more impressive and thoroughly prepared 😊 The only downside is their bathroom facilities, which have clear room for improvement. The shower cabins are too small, there’s little ventilation, and the fixed showerheads offer no option to adjust the water temperature—a bit of a letdown, but everything was spotlessly clean 😊 Dover VTS was likewise fantastic—extremely professional and, not least, clear and precise in their instructions over VHF during both arrival and departure. Border Protection was also fantastic. They met us about 10–12 miles before reaching Dover and asked if everything was okay on board and whether we had completed the arrival registration online—which we hadn’t, but managed to do at the last moment (thank you, that was a great help) 😊 Once we docked in Dover, we were greeted by a team from the marine police, customs, and immigration, who were incredibly friendly and made the arrival even more memorable—even though one of the customs officers couldn’t really think of any reason to visit Dover, other than maybe to see Dover Castle 😎

Great beach to visit clean water. Regular channel swimming training, lovely pier and curve also shopping at St james close by. Walking distant for everything

The new marina is well kept and the facilities are modern. The staff were professional and it was nice that they had a harbourmaster waiting on the pontoons ready to take lines and give advice.

Typical old style local pub. The two good beers had run out so had to make do with an Amstel, don't know if it was just where I was sitting but the pungent smell of the toilets was drifting towards my table. The barmaid was fairly friendly and by the sound of it was run off her feet which probably explains why my arms were sticking to the table as there probably wasn't enough time to clean them. Maybe on a different day I would've had a better experience?

Being disabled, diabetic, walking with a stick and other ailments. I desperately needed the toilet and so I went in here and asked if I could use the toilet. Yes some landlady or barmaid said, but put some money in the charity box. I was upset by this. People should think 🤔

Had a wonderful time Sunday open mic night which is every Sunday definitely worth it and will be coming back this Sunday amazing atmosphere great bar staff to

I will never go to this pub ever again as a bar person for 18 years. Witnessing men beating a lady and getting away with it is not acceptable.its disgraceful shame on the police for doing naff all As for the bar staff you really need to get another job very unwelcoming and clicky. The landlords will never earn enough money with sour faced bar staff

Classic pub, cheap beers and a pool table. Literally my happy place. Friendly staff and locals alike.

Can't rate the food as I didn't eat there but the atmosphere was good and there was an excellent live band playing.

Very rude staff went to use the toliet and got shouted at by a women behind the bar very disrespectful and disgusting behaviour

Very friendly pub with great service from the owner. A real ale pub with a good selection of beers, ciders and lots of charm. Enjoyed the atmosphere chatting to the locals. Will visit again if in Dover.

Lovely family run micropub, well worth a visit. Great atmosphere and nice beer selection.

googled things to do in dover as we were there for the night before going on to calais the next day as foot passengers.this pub had great reviews so we sought it out. when we first walked through the door i thought we were in somebody's front room, small place with a couple of tables and some easy chairs, no bar. was greeted by the owners who fetch your drinks once you have made a choice from the menu on the wall.there were just over half a dozen people in, 4 were fellow travelers from the midlands and the other 3 locals, everybody chatted and laughed together for the entire time we were in the pub, it was a completely new experience, the owners and their daughter were also lovely. if you're in dover for a night and you like a decent pint and a chat, this place is a must.

I enjoyed this pub first time I visited, bit I persuaded a team do to start here. Even the hardened larger drinkers loved it and the cider fans enjoyed working their way through the extensive cider menu. Great place and an attentive landlord. Even the team cocktail drinker found some great find to keep him happy.

A fantastic,unique establishment. More akin to having a drink in someone's front room. Amazing selection of ales, ciders , English wines and over 50 gins ! Amazing host who knows about all the drinks down to the minute detail. And it's all fairly priced. Highly recommended

We were in Dover seeing family this January, Gem of a Pub, beer is excellent, huge choice, being a Cider drinker heaven! Tom is a great guy, made us feel very welcome. We popped in four times in our five day visit, highly recommended .

Excellent service!!! A really nice place to have a drink and an amazing talk with your mate!

Nice authentic local pub. Family run and friendly. Staff are always a good laugh. Many locals frequent this establishment, and they usually do theme nights and events. Nice patio at the back that leads down to the waters edge. Good price on the all-important booze.

Great owners. Fantastic staff Lively proper pub with extremely good pricing I love sitting on the decking out the back which sits over the stream. Beautiful setting

Had a 40th birthday here for my best friend and have to say the venue was VERY GOOD....lovely private area out the back with a gorgeous veranda by the river. The staff were awesome....super friendly and helpful. Drinks are also very reasonably priced!! Highly recommended!! X x

It was our first time visiting this pub, it's just the type of venue I enjoyed, small and friendly, the bar staff were very friendly. Will definitely be going back.

Had my mother's wake at the endeavor using there function room and having a buffet laid on by Deborah all I can say is that the food was very good and value for money and the bar staff were very accommodating and helpful. So a big thank you to Deborah and her staff . I would recommend the Endevour public house to anyone that need a function.

Took a trip down memory lane here. Haven't been to this pub for around 40 yrs. Really happy they are still operating. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Great little deck by the River Dour out the back. The Caffreys pint was the best.

Private function room hired. No cost for room. Paid for food to be made and bought drinks there. Staff really friendly and helpful. Room is ideal for a party and is child friendly. Lovely patio at the rear on the river bank. Would highly recommend it.

CAMRA pub of the year 2025 recognition that is well deserved. If you love real ale, there is no better place to go and the prices are low too. Unlike a lot of micro pubs, the Hoptomist regularly serves dark beers, porters, and stouts. 10 ciders and two lagers are also available. There is something for everyone, including Guinness Zero. The rear courtyard and front seating provide comfortable places to smoke. There are single toilets for ladies and gents, both are kept clean and fresh. Neither are accessible.

What a great tap room! A little gem in the centre of Dover and well worth a visit. We stopped in after a 15 km walk from Lydden to Dover and we really needed a drink. The service was excellent and the surroundings quite conducive for relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. There is a great selection of cask conditioned and keg ales, including Time and Tide and Thornbridge, which are really well kept. I would have liked to have stayed longer, but had to catch a bus; and will be back🙂❤️🍻🍺!

Local bar with many cask and tap beers. The locals are fun and funny. Great place for a pint and relax

Great little bar in a sea of, let's be honest, grotty inner city pubs selling mostly yellow fizz. Beer, a selection of 4 ales, I enjoyed them all. They, I assume, are always changing, and someone appears to know their stuff when purchasing. Very very well priced for an inner city pub. Ciders are also available, another interesting selection of 8, although I didn't get to try any. Bar staff, Liam, was friendly and helpful with suggestions of food in the area and was happy for us to bring a takeaway in as they do not serve food. Gets my recommendation if you are in Dover and like a proper beer.

An excellent micropub in the middle of Dover Town centre and close to the new St James Shopping development. This pub serves a range of cask (served direct from the cask using gravity) and keg beers. On my visit they had a wide range of styles including Best Bitter (Amber), Pales Ales and Stouts. This pub was very busy but it was still possible to hold a conversation. They have a small covered area to the rear.

A lovely little pub with excellent beer and a relaxed vibe. Staff were great and we felt very welcome

Lovely pub with a nice little outdoor smoking area which I have used in the past. The pub was crowded when I visited on 24th Feb as the rugby match was being shown. The crowd and staff were welcoming and I enjoyed my two halves of beer before I moved on to get some food. A selection of four real ales was available.

Big thanks to the owner of the pub and everyone who partied with us on Saturday!!! It was absolutely awesome 😊 Great music, fun dancing, and a friendly atmosphere 😊😊. As a guest in this country, I felt like home ❤️ Highly recommend!!! 😊 And thank you 🤗🤗

Good place, good price drink. £5 minimum on card but they suggest buying 2 which I did. (Who goes into a pub for one) A real locals pub which is friendly. I've been in 3 or 4 ( over a few months)times and they say hello

Very nice friendly public house. If, you like to watch football on big screens, this is the place to be with loads of football memorabilia around the house.

Great pub, Wonderful service with very reasonable prices. Great landlord who made our sons 18th birthday so special.

Not a bad pub with two free pool tables for customers only with a £5 deposit on the cues. There is an outside area out back and lots of people drink and smoke out front as well. Drinks are reasonably priced and staff are good.

As I mentioned above, businesses with history, football and so on in general do not deserve to "die" like this!... Today, the seventeenth of September, I was here. It is an amazing business that has passion. I'm not a native Dover, nor an Englishman, but I can at least recommend this wonderful establishment full of noisy and good-hearted Englishmen. ME: I am sitting on a comfortable bar stool, upholstered. My "ritka" (it's mean a "BUM") is fine... I will order a beer AND ASK PERMISSION to take pictures of the premises. I don't even answer, so the barmaid immediately starts calling the owner (+)... Within 114 seconds, the owner is downstairs, where I dream of announcing, finding out how things are going here, and last but not least, praising his staff. Beauty to do with such people. No food served here, card payment over £5, free billiards for all "drink them". Beautiful surroundings, full of LIVERPOOL.... Beautiful, safe, clean premises. Parking behind the building, on the street. Beautiful, gentle.. .Just kidding... Because the beer is so harsh that you need another one. And that's just fine, for this establishment.! I recommend 5 out of 5!!!

Stumbled across this by accident as we got very lost in the area. Craig and his wife were brilliant hosts had a few drinks lots of laughs, really felt welcome 😄 made our evening complete. Drinks good prices locals were friendly they even called us a cab to get us back to where we were staying and shots were an added bonus. Thanks Craig couldn't have done more for us and made us more welcome. Anyone nearby must visit won't get better hosts anywhere. Jeff and Jen (Essex)

A nice, friendly pub. Highly recommended

Landlady was lovely and welcoming. Atmosphere was great. Fairly priced and very friendly.

Went here for my birthday they were having a karaoke night atmosphere was amazing and the young Irish guy behind the bar was amazing apparently the owners son xx brilliant atmosphere and evening. THANKYOU. PETE XX

Nice pub friendly customers, and staff

Great Atmosphere and friendly locals. Really good prices too £3.50 pint of Carlsberg & £3.60 for house double vodka and a splash! Well worth a visit.

Excellent neighborhood pub, good beers and friendly staff and customers

Nice little pub that has pleasant community spirit! Good competitive prices! Welcoming and friendly!

Very rare have I been here and not had at least 2 different ales I've really enjoyed. Twin this with the lady owner.... This is a great place to go!

Cheap racks of ale and cider for tasting, great idea! Not a big place but very friendly people. Definitely try the house ale!

Quirky bar with changing real ale offer at competitive prices. Friendly barmaid pulls a stool up to your table for the craic. Pity it's in Dover and not Ashford

Fantastically friendly with great and interesting ales, gins and rums. Don't miss this place if you're in the area for a drink.

If you like real ale it's one of the places you can try many different types of real Kentish ales.

Very nice selection or beer and cider. Friendly atmosphere and worth a visit.

Lovely atmosphere; friendly welcome; great ales, ciders and try the mead!

Delicious Sunday Lunch here today. Honestly one of the best I can remember, the roast pots were exceptional! Nicely presented, hot and perfectly cooked. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Our first visit; we’ll definitely be back! 👌

Just back from the most wonderful lunch with my family. We all had different meats which were all cooked perfectly, and the roasties were the best i have ever had. I managed to squeeze in the cheesecake and my goodness it was so light and delicious i cannot recommend this gorgeous place enough . 👍👍👍👍👍

The best Sunday roast I’ve ever had in a pub! So friendly and welcoming. Excellent food and service. Can’t recommend this place enough. Will definitely go back!

The Chance Inn is a great place to have an evening meal and a cold beer. We have been going there for a few years now and they never disappoint. First you are greeted with a warm and friendly smile and you immediately feel at home. We have ordered several items off the menu and all dishes have been very tasty. Thumbs up on the vegetarian dishes as well. We'll be back! Oh, a dessert is a must....

Called in for Sunday lunch on previous recommended reviews, didn't disappoint. Plenty and delicious, roast potatoes were great and plenty of succulent beef. Definitely recommend. Host and barmaid welcoming too.

Welcomed by Misty who was the most friendly and helpful host you could have wished for. Helped find a spot to park motorhome as no car park itself. Food very tasty and fresh. Welcomed with open arms by the locals too who gave akit if useful information about the area. If this pub was my local would be there every day! Thanks again Misty ❤️

Staff were friendly and attentive but that’s the only good thing I can say unfortunately. I don’t like leaving bad reviews but then I don’t like paying for bad food. The menu states everything is homemade and locally sourced. The only place the food is locally sourced from is Tesco freezer section. Burgers were frozen junk, mushy texture no flavour. Kids didn’t even eat their nuggets, I know nuggets aren’t the best but these were like foam pulp. Atmosphere was like a weather spoons with no music and very quiet. The actual eating area was dingy and worn out, mix match of furniture just looked like the grab what ever was laying around. I knew I was in for a rough meal as soon as the tescos own brand sauces come to the table. I wouldn’t be going back again.

One of the few old traditional boozers of old. Always a reliable draught ale kept properly, old pub grub. This is the type of pub I remember 25 years ago. Safe, friendly, good landlord.

Came in to make an emergency call, the owner and his niece asked me to leave and while I was on the phone I ordered a water and they refused, quite literally pushing and dragging me out and grabbing and twisting my sprained wrist. So if you are poor and cannot even afford a coke/lemonade and you don’t want the people in charge trying to force you to drink alcohol then I would highly recommend giving this venue a miss. Did initially go in to grab a lemonade but they served all of the customers who pushed in front first and refused me service which they are well within their rights to do as a business, and they are well within their rights to remove patrons with reasonable force. I find it very morally corrupt the fact they do not let homeless people inside or even outside of their venue too. 1/5

Loved the pub (right opposite the train station). Very fair prices, nice barkeeper, simple and quiet atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon.

We had a 4 hour layover between our train and driver to catch the ferry to France. The most memorable time in the UK. The owner, bartenders and locals were very friendly and welcoming. They not only welcomed us but our 10 pieces of luggage. I will always remember the time here at this pub and my friends in Dover.

A friendly pub just a few steps away from Dover's train station. We had a couple of drinks and a meal here after exploring Dover on a day trip. The pub grub wasn't bad, and was cheap (mains for £7), and they also had Thai food on the menu which sounded good but we didn't try this time. Nice little beer garden out back too.

Enjoyed a couple of pints of real ale whilst waiting for my train. Friendly locals and traditional pub atmosphere. Will try food menu next time , lots of choices, very fairly priced . Looking forward to next Dover visit as I will be back to the Priory Hotel, .

What a fun experience! (We just had drinks and food, didn’t stay in the hotel). Small town pub, no frills but loaded with character and local characters! Great location next to the train station, and the best part was the fabulous, and inexpensive, Thai food!

Great pub. No frills but a warm welcome guaranteed. Would use it more except too many bands playing which a tiny pub isn't designed for and I'm a music snob so pub bands aren't my thing. Pub is clean and prices are excellent.

Great music and staff

Not long moved to Dover . And visited the pub a couple of times and the owner is very pleasant and nice , but the locals makes you feel uncomfortable and not welcoming. Shall not be going back there much sorry to say , As I like a happy atmosphere. And this pub locals do not apply .

We had a warm welcome from the person behind the bar. The bar was clean and well decorated. We only drank soft drinks but the prices where very reasonable. They were advertising a few live singers for events on Sunday evenings through out August. Will give it a try.

Popped in here for a drink on the way home. They served a nice pint of cider, which was much appreciated in the hot weather. A locals pub, but they don't mind strangers. Overall a nice pub.

Saw a great local band here last night called The Golden Wonders - fantastic evening, great singer! Check out future dates. Friendly local pub, very welcoming, nice atmosphere.

As I normally drive the gang I go with, they always look after me with tea and coffee. Full of friendly people, good atmosphere. Music most weeks and monthly quiz

Friendly pub with a great back garden.

Just walked in as we were walking around to find a sweet pub, it's being renovated at the moment but the owner gave us a tour of the place and we had a a pint in the garden, is such a cute place, I recommend, I will be back as the owner seemed like such a lovely lady. And on weekends, as she told us "they do dnb karaoke nights" ;)

Lovely pub with good and friendly people. Fridays open for karaoke....2 different gardens to relax with friends. Lovers' garden inside.

Service was terrible as there was no bartender. Completely empty inside and the view was terrible as the windows were boarded up with plywood. Cobwebs and dust everywhere, I don't know how long this pub has been closed down but it's still a pretty good pokemon go gym though.

A proper local's, local. Excellent prices. Very tiny bar, with dart board, 4 tables and about 15 chairs/stools. Also a separate pool table. Cash only here, no cards. Certainly worth a visit, but not somewhere for that important first date.

Just popped in for a few pints with dad , amazed at what they done with the place , the garden is amazing place to sit and have a few in the sun , friendly staff, didn’t eat but Sunday roast looked and smelt great !! Will be going back again very soon , good job guys!!!!

Really novel place with lots of character, friendly reception and great decor, best pub in dover