Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
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Not sure , I am under the impression the last one was a tenant. But my point was the general appearance which didn't need money just time and effort (which appeared lacking).
By no means an easy job as you are well aware. But with its location, size and potential catchment area its a shame that it couldn't be made a profitable asset.
The Marquis has had a huge investment and through that has attracted Michelin star chefs and has had some great success. Though last time there, the latest owners (GSE group) had those trifold advertisers on the tables advertising the Hythe Imperial Xmas function! Not what I would expect at a fine dining establishment, so I'll be interested to see how they progress.
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Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,865
Pubs are fast losing there way
People are changing as to what they want from a community
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,019
The Railway Bell several years ago I used to catch the back from DDC meetings have a lovely lunch then walk home
.My family and I have had some good meals there children could play in the garden.Sadly taken over by managers.and standards slipped .
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,489
The Red Lion has new owners.
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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I liked Dublin man o war
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Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,489
I now hear a nearby business is looking to take over the site of the Bull, which could be the "death" of the pub.
ray hutstone- Registered: 1 Apr 2018
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Karlos wrote:I now hear a nearby business is looking to take over the site of the Bull, which could be the "death" of the pub.
I do hope not. One of the oldest pubs in Dover and a fine watering hole. Many happy memories.
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victor matcham- Registered: 5 Oct 2021
- Posts: 1,051
Sorry to say this "But use it or lose it"BUT I do not drink so cannot help in this matter but it is a great pity to see all the great small character pubs which the UK is well known for disappearing this way.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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I go right back to the old regent and fountain days
British queen
Blimey all those years ago lol
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Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 9 Nov 2011
- Posts: 2,226
Remember many years past when a national Journalist visited Dover to do a vox pop on remarks by the Conservative Minister Nicholas Ridley relating to the EU.
When asked by the journalist what the local man thought of Nicholas Ridley , the answer came back “I’ve never drunk in that pub mate “.
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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When we still had an army based in Dover I recall going upstairs into the wine bar in Church st
One side of the bar was all army other side locals
As we left chairs flew everywhere the usual Saturday night fights Lol
I saw the same in the Telegraph ? In Deal
I recall as a very young guy going into the fountain
And meeting Liz for the first time
That was quite an experience Lol
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TheThinWhiteDuke- Registered: 7 Jul 2016
- Posts: 345
Was wondering why The Louis was shut last night. And also tonight. Apparently not the only place shut this weekend because of covid.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Malvern I understand was shut
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Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,696
The Louis is shut due to a combination of deep cleaning and staff shortages due to covid
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While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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Malvern is open again today
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,865
Even in my short life there has seen so many pubs sadly close.
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Matey
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 11 Oct 2021
- Posts: 172
Life without a dog is like a salad without lettuce.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,489
At the Chance tonight for skittles.
It was freezing - as usual
1 pint of bitter, 1 diet coke, 1 spiced rum & coke = £12.50 - ow
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,234
It's probably to cover the training costs for producing this kind of nonsense:
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victor matcham- Registered: 5 Oct 2021
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That all looks good to me,it is the only way pubs can stay open so do not knock it
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