Blakes, Dover - pub details
Address: 52, Castle St, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 14698)
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 13 users)
> Local guide: Kent pub guide
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user reviews of Blakes, Dover
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| It’s a wonderful place to drink – the only drawback is that the people behind the bar know it. Perhaps I’m being over-sensitive, but I wasn’t impressed by the condescending attitude of the staff. What might possibly have rated a score of 9/10 was lucky to score 7/10. MankyBadger - 7 Feb 2009 21:34 |
| 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 |
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