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About Blakes of Dover
Blakes of Dover is a pub in Dover at 52 Castle St., with a cellar bar beneath a wood-panelled restaurant. Stairs lead down to the bar, which has exposed brickwork and low ceilings. The restaurant upstairs is run by a chef-owner who cooks the British menu himself. It includes fish and chips with homemade tartare sauce, along with steak and carbonara. A band plays on some nights, including Fridays, when walk-ins are accepted without a reservation. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music nights, fish and chips, steak and carbonara.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music nights, fish and chips, steak and carbonara.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly praise the food, especially fish and chips with crispy batter and homemade tartare sauce, plus the steak and carbonara. Friendly bar service and live music that allows conversation come close behind. One reviewer found the atmosphere uninviting, service minimal and the toilets poor, with a stall door that would not close. Another describes locals warming up after a couple of pints.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly praise the food, especially fish and chips with crispy batter and homemade tartare sauce, plus the steak and carbonara. Friendly bar service and live music that allows conversation come close behind. One reviewer found the atmosphere uninviting, service minimal and the toilets poor, with a stall door that would not close. Another describes locals warming up after a couple of pints.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We just called in there and we were made ever so welcome. Had a great night.”
- Google user
“We're from the United States staying in Dover to catch our Cruise. We were lucky to find this place on a Friday night with out a reservation. Very surprised they had room. Found it to be a very nice experience. Good food and atmosphere.”
- Google user
“I had dinner hete. They have a great menu with a lot of dishes to choose from. Food was good and service friendly”
- Google user
“Fantastic fish and chips, the batter was crispy with no soggy bits and with tartare sauce that’s clearly been homemade based on the quantity of dill. Great food, good beer, and the live music on Friday understood the audience which is such a refreshing change. Excellent evening. Thank you very much!”
- Google user
“The best steak, according to my son the best carbonara as well. Great service and a fantastic atmosphere, cannot recommend it enough!”
Highlights
“Exposed brick cellar bar with low ceilings and wood-panelled restaurant serving British food.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Kid-friendly
Show more amenities
- Bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Live music
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Facilities· 3
- Free breakfast
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
Bars near Blakes of Dover
- Black Bull4.32,4206.3 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
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- The Pilot Beach Bar4.52296.4 mi away£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
repurposed fairground seating, frozen cocktails, beachfront sea views
- The Harbour Inn4.21,6036.5 mi away£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
fish and chips, pork belly, scotch egg
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakes of DoverReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5519 | — | — | live music nights, fish and chips, steak |
| Black BullReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.32,420 | 6.3 mi away | £10–20 | bingo, new menu, quick table service |
| The Pilot Beach BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5229 | 6.4 mi away | £1–10 | repurposed fairground seating, frozen cocktails, beachfront sea views |
| The Harbour InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.21,603 | 6.5 mi away | £20–30 | fish and chips, pork belly, scotch egg |
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