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Blakes of Dover (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Golden Wobbler |  | 1 |
| Weltons - Green Wood Goat | | 1 |
| Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | | 1 |
| Weltons - Marathon Stout | | 1 |
| Breakwater - Samphire Gold |  | 1 |
| 1648 - Signature | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Cottage - Trick or Treat | | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | | 1 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - I'm a Talking Parrot |  | 1 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Blakes Bitter | | 1 |
| Wantsum - More’s Head |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Winter Heat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Ace Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Breakwater - Cow Juice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Jul 2021 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon on a Monday - just two other customers in. The bar area is much as it has been for decades, dark and moody with bank notes from around the world pinned along the ceiling beams - the garden has been expanded with a large stone barbecue, brightly coloured picnic tables and a covered area with soft seats. The toilets have had a serious upgrade since I was last here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | | Super beer in top nick. |
| Wantsum - More’s Head | 3.70 | | This was sour. After I struggled through the top half inch in 10 minutes the barman changed it for a Montgomery. Both Wantsum beers had apparently been tapped at the same time. |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2020 (Jack William)
Afternoon, quiet. First time that I have notice that the old stillage ex The New Mogul is no longer in place.
The garden has a large covered area with soft seats now.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - I'm a Talking Parrot | 3.80 | | A bit ordinary. |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Blakes Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
19 Apr 2018 (Jack William)
Evening visit with some ex-colleagues. We sat in the newly refurbished garden in the sunshine. Quite busy inside as well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater - Samphire Gold | 4.20 | | After returning the first one out as cloudy and a but whiffy the next three went down a treat. |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Blakes Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Breakwater - Cow Juice | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2017 (Jack William)
Early evening waiting for my fish and chips to be cooked next door (not recommended). Nice ambience - freebie snacks on the bar. One other beer on tap from Cottage.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | | A lovely smooth, dark brew. |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Blakes Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2015 (Jack William)
swift one after work - comfortable
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Blakes Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Just a very quick visit as a group of people sitting at the big table were talking very loudly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Blakes Bitter | 3.70 | | A house beer, I thought it looked straw coloured in the lighting conditions in the bar but described as amber coloured on the clip. |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | On gravity dispense. |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Ace Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
16 Feb 2015 (Jack William)
After work - very quiet. The micro pub boom in Dover is taking a toll here according to the staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weltons - Green Wood Goat | 4.20 | | Straight from the barrel - amber, dry - very nice "golden wheat beer with toasted oats" |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Winter Heat | 4.90 | Not Tried | may not have been this beer - I noted it as "winter warmer" - but didn't note the ABV |
05 Jan 2015 (Jack William)
It's Monday, it's January, it's 5 PM - handful in all the same, pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weltons - Marathon Stout | 5.00 | | Dark, sweet and comforting - like a Winters morning when you can have a lie-in. |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Golden Wobbler | 4.10 | | Light and refreshing - like a summers evening - lifted the spirits. |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2014 (Jack William)
Early evening - handful of regulars in.
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Say no more.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1648 - Signature | 4.40 | | Light, refreshing. |
| Cottage - Trick or Treat | 4.40 | | Is there a brewer that DOESN'T have a Halloween themed beer? Newly on and bit hazy - needed another few hours to settle?. The regulars agreed it was smooth and nutty. |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2014 (Jack William)
Early evening - small number of regulars - usual friendly welcome. 2 other beers on but didn't note them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale | 4.00 | | really good condition - fresh and hoppy - I could have stayed all night ... |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About the Blakes of Dover
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 8 |
| 29 |
| 23 |
| 12 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Dover, Kent, CT16 1PJ.
In Castle Street, a basement bar with a mixture of gravity and handpump beer dispense. Many of the locals from The Mogul have transferred here and the beer shows the same mix of micros. At one time the old cask stillage from The Mogul was in use here. Restaurant at ground floor and accommodation on upper floors.
We have visited this pub 45 times, seen 99 different beers and tried 61 of them.
Postcode: CT16 1PJ