The White Horse, Dover

A true oasis in Dover.
The landlord (Jack) & landlady (Jill) are excellent knowledgeable hosts in this lively traditional and unpretentious pub. You can see Jack & Jill really take pride in what they do as the White Horse is immaculately kept.
The White Horse is one of Dover�s oldest surviving public houses, the one time haunt of smugglers and Customs men, has changed little today.
The locals, many have migrated from the Mogul and more recently Blakes, are friendly and come from a good cross section of Dover society.
If you are �lucky� you might be treated to an impromptu rendition of songs from the die-hards of Dover Rugby Club on a weekend.
In the summer months Channel swimmers come to adorn the pub walls with their aquatic conquest.
There is a quick turnaround of well-selected real ales from the length and breadth of Britain.
Timothy Taylor �Landlord� is the regular pump beer and is joined by three varied guest ales.
Biddendens or guest ciders are also available from the keg.
The White Horse, which is situated close to the historic Dover castle and Dover Eastern Docks, is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

22 Mar 2007 19:48

Blakes, Dover

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.

22 Mar 2007 18:41