Louise’s Guidebook; see also whitecliffs country.org
Food scene
La Scala
19 High StItalian food. Sensible prices. Short walk from listing.
Quirky old English pub offering food and a sunny terrace garden area. You might have to telephone in advance to book a table for a meal.
Currently finalists in the British Institute of Innkeeping Licensee of the Year 2022.
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The White Horse
Saint James StreetQuirky old English pub offering food and a sunny terrace garden area. You might have to telephone in advance to book a table for a meal.
Currently finalists in the British Institute of Innkeeping Licensee of the Year 2022.
Within walking distance of the listing. Good prices, nice salads, big portions! 4/5 on TripAdvisor. Closes 5pm.
Xpresso Cafe Dover - Illy's
16 Market SquareWithin walking distance of the listing. Good prices, nice salads, big portions! 4/5 on TripAdvisor. Closes 5pm.
Sit on the ground floor level or go down the stairs to the bar and beer garden. Pub menu.
Blakes of Dover
52 Castle StSit on the ground floor level or go down the stairs to the bar and beer garden. Pub menu.
Marine Court Table Table
Marine ParadePub grub, burgers, desserts. Sea air.
Traditional fish & chips owned by a local family . Visit in person only for takeaway food.
Castle Take Away
48 Castle StTraditional fish & chips owned by a local family . Visit in person only for takeaway food.
Converted ship yard restaurant and bar. Outdoor space with good atmosphere.
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Cullins Yard Bar
11 Cambridge RdConverted ship yard restaurant and bar. Outdoor space with good atmosphere.
The Eight Bells
19 Cannon StreetWetherspooon’s - value for money meals .
The Meatball Company Dover
9 High StreetA short walk from the listing with vegetarian and vegan options.
Momo Hub
22 High StreetGreat Nepalese food - a local favourite and a short walk from the listing.
Breakwater Brewery & Taproom
Lorne RoadReal ale selection and homemade pizzas.
Good reviews on Trip Advisor. English steak house and good Sunday roasts.
Mr. White's English Chophouse Dover
Waterloo CrescentGood reviews on Trip Advisor. English steak house and good Sunday roasts.
Seafood restaurant with lovely views across the harbour.
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The Hythe Bay
EsplanadeSeafood restaurant with lovely views across the harbour.
A short walk from the listing. Pub menu and sunny garden. Sunday roast dinners.
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The Red Lion
A short walk from the listing. Pub menu and sunny garden. Sunday roast dinners.
Neighbourhoods
Small shopping area within walking distance of the listing. Costa coffee shops, Marks & Spencer’s Food, Cineworld, Next (clothing), Nando’s, Burger King,Greggs (pastries and sandwiches), the Lord Nelson pub and a Tapas Restaurant.
Saint James Street
Saint James StreetSmall shopping area within walking distance of the listing. Costa coffee shops, Marks & Spencer’s Food, Cineworld, Next (clothing), Nando’s, Burger King,Greggs (pastries and sandwiches), the Lord Nelson pub and a Tapas Restaurant.
Small grocery shopping area. 15 minutes’ walk from the listing. Morrison’s supermarket and a smaller Asda (food, groceries) store.
Charlton Green
Charlton GreenSmall grocery shopping area. 15 minutes’ walk from the listing. Morrison’s supermarket and a smaller Asda (food, groceries) store.
Places to visit
Park in the town, follow the A20 towards the Eastern Docks, slight left onto East Cliff /Athol Terrace and walk on. The docks are on your right and there is a footpath which will take you up to the cliff top. Allow a few hours there and back to appreciate the lovely views across the Channel .
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Les falaises blanches de Douvres
Upper RoadPark in the town, follow the A20 towards the Eastern Docks, slight left onto East Cliff /Athol Terrace and walk on. The docks are on your right and there is a footpath which will take you up to the cliff top. Allow a few hours there and back to appreciate the lovely views across the Channel .
Dover Castle Visitors' Entrance
Canons Gate RoadHistoric castle that hosts events during summer weekends.
Historic little known Napoleonic fortifications. A short drive or 20 minute walk from the listing- uphill so get your walking shoes on!
Visit: https://doverwesternheights.org/
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Western Heights Of Dover
Drop Redoubt RoadHistoric little known Napoleonic fortifications. A short drive or 20 minute walk from the listing- uphill so get your walking shoes on!
Visit: https://doverwesternheights.org/
Château et jardins de Walmer
Kingsdown RoadChâteau de Deal
Marine RoadHistoric cathedral where Thomas à Becket was murdered in 1170 at the order of King Henry II.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsHistoric cathedral where Thomas à Becket was murdered in 1170 at the order of King Henry II.
Within walking distance of the listing; discover Dover’s hidden Roman past. Run by volunteers.
https://www.tourismforall.co.uk/things-to-do/roman-painted-house-at-dover-p2629341
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Roman Painted House
25 New StWithin walking distance of the listing; discover Dover’s hidden Roman past. Run by volunteers.
https://www.tourismforall.co.uk/things-to-do/roman-painted-house-at-dover-p2629341
In the Market Square, Dover. The home of the world’s oldest- known sea- going boat ( from the Bronze Age).
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Dover Museum
Market SquareIn the Market Square, Dover. The home of the world’s oldest- known sea- going boat ( from the Bronze Age).
Picturesque park with river flowing through it; swans, ducks, play area, walks and tearooms. 15 mins away by car.
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Jardins de Kearsney Abbey
Alkham RoadPicturesque park with river flowing through it; swans, ducks, play area, walks and tearooms. 15 mins away by car.
Connaught Park
Connaught StLovely place for a picnic, 15 minutes walk from the listing.
City/town information
Deal is a busy seaside town 8 miles from Dover. A choice of independent shops, cafés , pubs and its own castle , with Walmer castle just up the road. The last Thursday in July is carnival day with a funfair on the front for a week. Also on the front is a free open air paddling pool for children under 10 (Walmer).
Often you can buy freshly caught fish from the boats and there is a pier with a café at the end.
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Deal
Deal is a busy seaside town 8 miles from Dover. A choice of independent shops, cafés , pubs and its own castle , with Walmer castle just up the road. The last Thursday in July is carnival day with a funfair on the front for a week. Also on the front is a free open air paddling pool for children under 10 (Walmer).
Often you can buy freshly caught fish from the boats and there is a pier with a café at the end.
With sandy beaches, an Art Quarter and lots of independent shops and restaurants, Folkestone is a great choice for a day trip or a holiday.
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Folkestone
With sandy beaches, an Art Quarter and lots of independent shops and restaurants, Folkestone is a great choice for a day trip or a holiday.
Lively little city which is a favourite for tourists, students and shoppers. Catch the train from Dover Priory station (5 minutes’ walk from the listing) to Canterbury East and enjoy old pubs, restaurants and cafés, history, the theatre, a walk by the river, the Cathedral, gardens and a whole variety of shops.
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Canterbury
Lively little city which is a favourite for tourists, students and shoppers. Catch the train from Dover Priory station (5 minutes’ walk from the listing) to Canterbury East and enjoy old pubs, restaurants and cafés, history, the theatre, a walk by the river, the Cathedral, gardens and a whole variety of shops.