The Hoptimist

Bench St, Dover
07951 700301

Recent Reviews

Martin Casey

The best beer in Dover, always welcoming.

James Clough

Lovely pub with a nice little outdoor smoking area which I have used in the past. The pub was crowded when I visited on 24th Feb as the rugby match was being shown. The crowd and staff were welcoming and I enjoyed my two halves of beer before I moved on to get some food. A selection of four real ales was available.

Paul

A gem of a place.Wonderful, friendly atmosphere...great beers...colourful clientèle...fantastic, welcoming staff.The 'go to' bar in Dover when wanting a drink and a catchup with friends and locals....with a huge sejection of craft beers and ciders

Chris Davis

Great beer, great staff and great atmosphere. Always happy staff and live music. Love this hidden

James Fairfoul

Awesome micropub, very

Chubchick (Chubchick)

What a great tap room! A little gem in the centre of Dover and well worth a visit.We stopped in after a 15 km walk from Lydden to Dover and we really needed a drink. The service was excellent and the surroundings quite conducive for relaxing on a Sunday afternoon.There is a great selection of cask conditioned and keg ales, including Time and Tide and Thornbridge, which are really well kept.I would have liked to have stayed longer, but had to catch a bus; and will be back?❤️??!

Sharon Matthews

Fab never disappointed.. great ambiance great ale wonderful wine all the

sam hammond

The best bar in town. Lovely friendly warm atmosphere.

Samantha Dunlop

Don't go here often, always a welcoming feel and the drink is great!

Anna Aglietti

Loved it! A welcoming little pub with a wide choice of ales. The staff was friendly and nice to us. Little patio, and a warm atmosphere.

Samantha MacEnrick nee Hollands

Love this place so much it's become my local!Staff are always lovely and welcoming. Whether I want a quiet drink whilst I read in a corner or a conversation, I always feel able and comfortable coming here alone

David Nixson

Great beer. Friendly host. Good atmosphere. Highly recommended !

Alan McGurk

As always an excellent visit, with wonderful beer selection, knowledgeable staff and great vibes, However, it's bar snacks only!!

mathew easton

Great selection of liquid food lol. Always spot on. And staff are so helpful and cheerful. Great atmosphere.The hidden beer garden is just lovely in the nice weather too.

richard dorey

Quite big for a micropub. More a modern bar/pub. Was there lunchtime and there were a few older locals sitting around chatting. There were 4 ales, I sampled 2 and they were in good condition. The guy behind the bar was helpful and informative. Apart from the ales there were 8 taps serving a variety of craft beers and lagers plus a fizzy cider. Still cider was also available. Initially I had some reservations about this place but decided after a while that it was excellent

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