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Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover

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Cask Ale Real Cider Keg Conditioned Beer
Opens at 1:00pm
Operator: Independent
3 Bench Street, Dover, CT16 1JH (View on Google Map)
07515 367802
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Vibrant taproom & bar situated close to Dover town centre.

Branch Pub of the Year Finalist 2023.

Newly reopened in December 2019, following major refurbishment, this taproom and bar is located near Dover's Market Square and St. James Retail Park.

Traditional cask ale, real cider and modern craft beer is available alongside premium keg beers and an ever-changing gin menu. The cask ale and real cider is served on gravity, dispensed from the rear, chilled cellar room. The aim of the landlord is to have a selection of beer styles on at all times. Almost all ales are from Kent breweries with the occasional guests from further afield.

On Sunday, a courtesy cheeseboard is provided.

There’s a selection of board games. On occasion, live music and food events are held.

Opens at midday on Saturdays when Dover Athletic FC is playing at home.Kent’s Public House Archive: Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, DoverPhotos courtesy of Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover.

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pier Three (2013); Mash Tun (2014-2019)
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
DDS/0228
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

4 Gravity. 2 Keykeg.

Changing beers typically include: Kent (varies) , Pig & Porter (varies) , Time & Tide (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional live music events - Check the pub's Facebook page for details.
Garden Garden
Small enclosed patio to the rear.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Occasional food events.
Games Games
Selection of board games.
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
From Biddendens, Kent Cider and Broad Oak. <a href="https://dds.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=178007" target="_blank">Is it real cider or perry?</a>
Keg Conditioned Beer Keg Conditioned Beer
LocAle LocAle
Range of ales from Kent breweries. What is LocAle?
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 62, 68
Nearby Station (700m)
Dover Priory

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