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Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover

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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.

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. Beers from around 18 of Kent's breweries feature with occasional guests from further afield.

There's a monthly pop-up food bar and on Sunday a courtesy cheeseboard is provided.

There’s a selection of board games. On occasion, live music and food events are held.
Kent’s Public House Archive: 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
08/03/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
DDS/0228
Asset of Community Value
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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
Monday
2:00pm - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale Premium Blond Ale • 5.1% Spotted once
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale

Premium Blond Ale

ABV: 5.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning Premium Blond Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning

Premium Blond Ale

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
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
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
From Biddendens, Kent Cider and Broad Oak. Is it real cider or perry?
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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