The Louis Armstrong, Dover - pub details
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Address: Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RA [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 14565) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Dover Priory (0.4 miles), Kearsney (2.1 miles), Martin Mill (3.5 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Live music
- Fruit machines
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> Current user rating: 6.8/10 (rated by 5 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Admiral Harvey, Dover (0.1 miles), Red Lion, Dover (0.1 miles), Eagle Inn, Dover (0.1 miles), Park Inn, Dover (0.2 miles), Sir John Falstaff, Dover (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Louis Armstrong, Dover
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| The Louis Armstrong doesn't seem to have changed very much since the first time I visited donkey's years ago. Externally, the place looks a bit worse for wear. The pub sign with poor old Louis Armstrong on it, which dates back to the days when Charrington had the house, has almost faded away to nothing. However, things are much more welcoming and interesting when you step inside. The Louis is a real, proper boozer, make no mistake about that. Once through the door the year could be anything from 1973-83 and most of the decor certainly dates from that period - including the massive etched mirrors and yellowing jazz posters (a reminder of the late Bod Bowles, former landlord and Jazz fanatic - his wife, Jackie, continues to run the pub) . The seats are all comfortable (I would swear that they came from the old Post Office Club prior to its demolition years back) and the staff, on the whole are very friendly. Beer wise, it's a pretty good place for real ale fans. There are usually between three and four on hand pump at any given time - Skrimshander seems to be a permanent resident . The pub has made its reputation on live music, particularly Jazz, which can be heard most Saturday nights. Friday nights are often devoted to Rock and Metal acts. It will be interesting to see what happens to the Loius when Jackie Bowles finally gives it up. I would imagine that it's a goldmine waiting to be uncovered. It just needs somebody with a few quid to invest in the place and the nouse to build on what has already been acheived there. Always worth a look at the weekends. robertsdover1968 - 16 Mar 2011 16:25 |
| Possibily still THE Pub for live music in the area, although a few contenders for this title are in the frame, notably The Park Inn and The Boars Head. The beer is almost always very good, Scrimshander being the one I would go for everytime. A variation of live music at the weekends provides excellent entertainment and Jackie the Landlady is always on hand to welcome the customers. A real Dover landmark this place and if you have never been, especially at weekends, give it a go. john1969 - 27 Sep 2010 04:50 |
| Quiet at lunchtimes the pub comes to life when there is live music. Mostly jazz but rock bands play on Friday nights. Hopdaemon's Scrimshander was available the last time I was there along with a couple of other beers. Cross section of ages present. outtamehead - 23 Jan 2010 01:57 |
| Excellent Sunday night entertainment for fans of Trad Jazz. Good ale. Recommended it thoroughly! 5thearlofwimbourne - 9 Feb 2005 15:18 |
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