Blakes, Dover - pub details
Address: 52, Castle St, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01304 202194
Dover Priory (0.5 miles), Kearsney (2.7 miles), Martin Mill (3.6 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating
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> Current user rating: 7.3/10 (rated by 12 users)
> Local guide: Kent pub guide
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user reviews of Blakes, Dover
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| At first glance, from the street entrance nothing much appeared to be happening but the real beer action takes place down the stairs as the top level is a restaurant. Unfortunately at the time of my visit, the ales straight from the barrel behind the counter appeared to be having a day off! However, the three handpumps dispensed fine quality beers from local breweries. A haven of peace and quiet located just off the market square. When you’ve had enough to drink, there’s a good chippie right next door.7/10 Alerover - 5 Aug 2008 17:12 |
| totally agree with lambo re the white horse topsy as usuall doesnt kno what hes talking about anonymous - 15 Jul 2007 22:26 |
| The beers in this cosy ‘no smoking’ cellar bar are excellent! The stillage has been brought down from the now closed Mogul. There are interesting beers, which are constantly changing on offer. Goachers ‘Imperial Stout’ is a regular on the pump and is very good indeed. Hopdaemon ‘Golden Braid’ and ‘Incubus’ also well worth a taste in the summer months. Cider & Perry also available. The bar is very popular at lunch times with the ‘professionals’ of the area with its strong focus on food. On the downside, in my opinion Blakes is not the same as it was a year or so ago. Interestingly, the local CAMRA agree, as Blakes did not make the local POTY shortlist for 2007/8. Many of the local Dovorians now prefer to drink at nearby White Horse, which is deemed to be more convivial with its traditional pub atmosphere. Lambo - 22 Mar 2007 18:41 |
| This cellar bar is well worth seeking out and is a must for any Real Ale drinker if ever in Dover - Fantastic range of ever-changing ale accompanied by great ambience. shepwayblade - 5 Feb 2007 18:28 |
| It seems that Dover has so little to offer the ale enthusiast, but deep beneath the ostensibly winebar-ish entrance to Blakes lies redemption. Taken over last year by Peter & Catherine, formerly of the Yew Tree at Barfrestone (which they made a huge success of during the 2 years they were there), they have successfully turned round this cavernous cellar bar to appeal to the discerning drinker and eater, with good food being served up in addition to at least 4 cask ales - 1 or 2 off the stillage behind the bar. It creates a subtle, stylish but unpretentious subterranean atmosphere enjoyed by the more savvy locals (and a few even savvier tourists!), enhanced further by the pleasant garden to the rear which can be enjoyed in warmer months. Having spoken to him here and at the Yew Tree it is clear that Peter has an uncompromising attitude to running what he sees as a hostelry of quality, and both he and his wife work tirelessly to keep standards high. In addition to the bar they also have to keep on top of a B and B operation which is housed above. They are no-nonsense people, yet retain much charm, and they are possibly the most decorous pub owners I know. If one shares their vision, then one shall not go home from Blakes disappointed. TWG - 25 Oct 2006 16:03 |
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