Dover Castle Bar

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  cookiecains

  ·2 months ago

  “Liv and Estee provided amazing service! Excellent bartenders!!!”

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  Viktoria ViTech

  ·5 months ago

  “This place scares me sometimes 😂 But honestly, I love it!”

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  Abby Parkin

  ·9 months ago

  “Olivia was amazing, so knowledgeable and helpful also made our drinks so quickly and made our night lots of love from Ella and Abby!!! xxxxx”

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  A

  ·1 year ago

  “The bar and service were unbelievable. Ailyn could stand on my neck, and I'd thank her—she was THAT lovely. Best bar in London, will be back to do the DC challenge just to Impress Ailyn.”

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  Lily

  ·1 year ago

  “A little too loud for my liking for a pub. But great drinks. Love the dover combo.”

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  London Pub Map

  ·1 year ago

  “🚇 Borough 🍺 £5.60 Red Stripe The Dover Castle is located on Great Dover Street, just off the busy junction with Borough High Street, south of London Bridge. The nearest Tube station is Borough. The pub was originally built in 1869 and rebuilt shortly after in 1890. Today, it also operates as a hostel, offering budget accommodation for backpackers. This is a good-sized, single-bar pub with traditional decor. The servery runs along the left-hand side for most of the bar’s length. The interior features a boarded floor, grey and blue wall panels, plenty of conventional seating, framed sports jerseys on the walls, and several large TVs. There’s a decent selection of keg beers available, though I couldn’t spot any cask options if that’s your preference. I went for a Red Stripe, a beer I hadn’t seen on tap for years. It was an excellent pint, and the price was respectable at under six quid. Food-wise, the pub has teamed up with @yardsalepizza, who will deliver your order straight to the pub. I arrived just before 5 p.m. on a chilly Saturday afternoon in February. The pub was packed to the rafters with a predominantly younger crowd, which was great to see. The atmosphere was lively, with an upbeat buzz as everyone was up for the Ireland v England Six Nations match. Although it was busy, the service was excellent—the team behind the ramp had everything under control. The pub hosts various events throughout the week, including quizzes, karaoke, DJs, and live Premier League. It was great to see this pub buzzing, especially with a younger clientele. Pubs are facing unprecedented challenges right now, and the next generation is key to their survival. I really enjoyed my visit—definitely worth checking out. Follow @dovercastlepub for updates. 📅 1st February 2025 If you want to see all my pub reviews in one place, head to @londonpubmap on Instagram or Facebook. 🍻”

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  Andrew Brown

  ·1 year ago

  “Bouncer needs to be retrained. Very aggressive even after we were inside the place. Made our night worse. Will change the review is this man is able to be be professional.”

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  Rhino

  ·2 years ago

  “Had a good experience watching the football here. Lots of screens about. It was packed and yet service was really fast with 5 bar tenders working. Also pretty affordable pints.”

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  Isaac Raymond

  ·2 years ago

  “Our all time favourite bar in London! We’ve been coming for a few years now since uni and this bar has a special place in mine and my girlfriend’s hearts. The best bar staff, great atmosphere from afternoon until late and the best prices in London! If you don’t love this pub you’re a silly Willy! 🍻”

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  Eoin Keenaghan

  ·3 years ago

  “Guys behind the bar absolutely hilarious. Good vibes and honestly just a good night out. 10/10 would recommend staying in the hostel and just spending the weekend in the bar. Ethan has a envious beard. Albert couldn't be more of a gentleman if he tried. Havent seen a team work together more. Great selection of beer as well”

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