Where to eat British food in Dover: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 7, 2020 Roseanne Arnett

Find out what British restaurants to try in Dover. Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is a town and major ferry port in the home county of Kent, in South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel, and lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Dover Calais ferry through the Port of Dover. The surrounding chalk cliffs are known as the White Cliffs of Dover.
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10. Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant Dover

Esplanade, Dover CT17 9FS England Seafood, British, Soups Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfron [email protected] +44 1304 207740 http://www.hythebay.co.uk/dover/dover.html
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4 based on 964 reviews

Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant Dover

Delightful seafood restaurant situated on the beach at Dover. Fantastic sea views and stunning views of the harbour at night.Al fresco dining in good weather. Spacious and modern with excellent service.Local fisherman's catch used where possible and local

Reviewed By Marilyn Y

The area with tables has a beautiful view of the harbor, but needs a little updating. The food is fantastic after you finish taking all the shells and bones out of the seafood. The breaded fish had bones... the seafood pasta needed 15 minutes to shell all the prawns before eating. Taste was spot on after this... The service as spotty as we needed to ask for the bill 3 times before it was delivered to us.

9. Blakes of Dover Restaurant

52 Castle Street, Dover CT16 1PJ England Bar, European, British, Pub, International Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +44 1304 202194 http://www.blakesofdover.com/menu.html
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4 based on 294 reviews

Blakes of Dover Restaurant

hotel,Bistro also down stairs cellar bar with selection of ales and ciders and a selection of malt whisky's

Reviewed By daghim

We choose this restaurant because was late and the one we wanted to go was not serving meals that evening. The restaurant is simple but nice and warm but the meal was wonderful. I took a surf and turf and the meat was tender like butter. My wife and daughter took the fish and chips, crispy and light. My boy took an hamburger also very tasty and juicy. Apple pies with custard really good as well. We also discovered that on the bottom of the restaurant (where the toilets are located) there is a canteen with live music. We were tired but next time we'll definitely end the evening down there.

8. The Chance Inn

Dover Road Guston, Dover CT15 5EW England Pub, Bar, British Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service, Television [email protected] +44 1304 206162 http://www.facebook.com/The-Chance-Inn-1092432087438125/timeline/
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5 based on 74 reviews

The Chance Inn

We are a country pub with a large beer garden. We serve food all day until 9.00pm.

Reviewed By 635pc

Visited with family on a Saturday night. We all had a meal which everybody thought was very nice and reasonably priced. I had the homemade pie and mash which was lovely. The young man that served our table was very polite and friendly. Dog friendly too which is great. Would definitely return next time I’m in the area.

7. The Allotment

9 High Street Great Food Great Service and you can see the food cooked, Dover CT16 1DP England European, British Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service [email protected] +44 1304 214467 http://www.theallotmentrestaurant.com/
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4 based on 447 reviews

The Allotment

Traditional home cooked British classics and European favorites offering local & seasonal selections. Lunch. Afternoon Tea. Evening dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & Gluten free friendly. Game dishes. Kentish produce.

Reviewed By Mark S

The allotment is a lovely restaurant with a good choice of freshly cooked food. It also has a very nice enclosed terrace to the rear of the property. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit if you are in Dover.

6. The Smugglers Bar and Restaurant

The Smugglers High Street, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover CT15 6AU England Mexican, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservatio [email protected] +44 1304 853404 http://www.thesmugglers-inn.co.uk/
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4 based on 557 reviews

Reviewed By marklL3594CR

A true traditional pub with great character, friendly staff and a great range of drinks which includes a great selection of well kept ale. The staff and locals make a visit to the smugglers bar a gruelling enjoyable experience. The food menu is well priced and the food is of great quality, is well present and cooked. I had a sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection, I can highly recommend the steak. Wish I could have given a sixth star for the food alone.

5. The Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum

Beach Road, St Margaret's Bay, Dover CT15 6DZ England Cafe, British Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1304 853173 http://baytrust.org.uk/the-pines-garden-tea-room/
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4 based on 342 reviews

The Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum

The Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum is open throughout the summer from 10.00 am – 4.30 pm, 7 days a week including Bank Holidays. We offer a daily changing menu making use of produce grown in the Pines Garden. Our home made cakes and scones can be sample

Reviewed By Jonathan W

Quaint looking Tea Room set up the hill from St Margaret’s Bay. We wandered in and got some strange looks for some unknown reason, so decided to have a quick look in the museum. Where were all the artefacts advertised? We made a hasty retreat and sadly didn’t stop for a cuppa & cake.

4. The Happy Chef

131-132 Snargate Street, Dover CT17 9DA England Cafe, British Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Serv [email protected] +44 1304 448259 http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Happy-Chef/255432354579460
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4 based on 214 reviews

The Happy Chef

Reviewed By Barry S

We ate here last year and was back in Dover again this year. So we called into the The Happy Chef for breakfast. The staff were very polite and the cafe was clean as previous visit. Food was all cooked as we requested. There is parking outside.

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3. The White Horse

St. James Street Castle Hill Road, Dover CT16 1QD England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer +44 1304 213066 http://www.thewhitehorsedover.co.uk
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4 based on 597 reviews

The White Horse

The White Horse is Dover's oldest pub, original building c 1365 and is the Channel Swimmers' pub of choice since 2002. You will see our main bar area walls adorned in signatures of those who have successfully swum the channel. We are essentially a Pub and

Reviewed By Flying_Demon

Visited as staying ion Dover for 2019 Screwball Rally. Nice locals pub serving Birra Moretti among other others and interesting decor with the signatures of those who have been brave enough to tackle cross channel swim. Our intention was to eat at the White Horse but they don’t serve food on a Wednesday but the staff were happy to recommend a good alternative venue.

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2. The Coastguard Restaurant

The Bay, St Margaret's Bay, Dover CT15 6DY England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly [email protected] +44 1304 853051 http://www.thecoastguard.co.uk/
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4 based on 559 reviews

The Coastguard Restaurant

An historic sea-side pub and restaurant in St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover, The Coastguard invites you to dive in to superb food and drink while enjoying an epic view over the waves. Britain’s nearest pub to France, the Coastguard has kept watch on the sea-

Reviewed By BrusselsSprouts3to4

We visited The Coastguard on a rainy chilly evening in October. The location of the place is just great, right on the beach. We even enjoyed the windy road down - my fellow travelers wondered how on earth I found this place! The food was excellent, the staff very welcoming, friendly, helpful. The only downside to our visit was that the pub was not very warm. They must have had the heating turned off. It would have been a lot cosier if the temperature was a little higher.Thank you for your review. Sorry that the pub was a bit cold. We are just at that time of year between having the heating on and off - also soon we will have our roaring central fire going! Hope to see you again.

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1. Ocean Bleu Bar & Lounge

The Leas Best Western Clifton Hotel, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone CT20 2EB England International, European, British Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Acc [email protected] +44 1303 851231 http://www.thecliftonhotel.com/dining
Ocean Bleu Bar & Lounge

Elegant sea facing cocktail bar with patio and alfresco seating. Heated Patio, Hot New Menu, Chilled out Service and a laid back View-we are the destination for you.

Reviewed By Donsafe

Very good service here in a pleasantly updated building. We did find the lighting in the bar a little too bright. However, the service made up for it. Zakinah, the cocktail lady behind the bar was outstanding. Very nice service. Thank you.

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