Blakes of Dover

You'll find Blakes tucked right into the heart of Dover's town centre on Castle Street, the sort of place that doesn't need to shout about itself because everyone who matters already knows it's there. Walk in and you're greeted by the kind of warm, slightly chaotic atmosphere that only comes from years of locals making a space their own—wood-panelled walls, the hum of conversation, and staff who actually remember what you drink. The real pull here is the beer selection and a menu that takes pub food seriously without pretension; think proper pints alongside food that tastes like someone cares. It's not trying to be cool or Instagram-friendly, which is precisely why people keep coming back.