Guest 1103- Registered: 3 Nov 2013
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Is anyone aware that the Park Inn closed as from today???
I am surprised as this was a popular pub ....
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Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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Probably owned by a Spurs supporter who has lost the will to live ;)
Audere est facere.
Judith Roberts- Registered: 15 May 2012
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I haven't been in there for a few years, but the live music nights certainly appeared to be popular. I think it is just too difficult to make a living, let alone a decent living, from a leasehold pub now.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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It used to be a good pub/restaurant years ago, but, like you Judith, I haven't been in there for ages.
When Gary Virtue bought it and refurbished it, it had really lovely rooms and lovely bar and dining area, but when he sold it, it lost its sparkle; maybe that's what happens when it is not a free-hold pub. Chains are just too greedy; there's always someone else who believes they can make a good living from it. Mandy had been there for quite a while.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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meanwhile just along from the "park inn" the old "falstaff" looks like reopening.
Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
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I stopped useing the Park a year or so ago, often empty and cold, bar staff who prefered to chat with their mates then serve a stranger, and one of the most expensive pints in town. No doubt someone will take it on, it could still work if attitudes change.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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the micro pub just along there seems to be doing ok they must be providing their customers with what they want.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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Re-opening Good Friday according to posters in the pub's windows.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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with live music and grub so ive read.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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The Rack of Ale has a nice atmosphere, very welcoming, affordable and friendly landlords. Difficult to get my head round this new concept of micro pubs, but you can't have everything with the price of a pint in most pubs now fast approaching the £4 mark
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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some have reached that milestone barry,
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Drs advice only soft drinks and two cups of tea a day and no coffee.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i wish the new people well, difficult to run such a large pub at a profit, micro pubs are the new thing.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Drs advice only soft drinks and two cups of tea a day and no coffee.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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so you said vic,the rack of ale do a nice coffee and a selection of soft drinks.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Mainly water from my own tap sir.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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vic you need to get out more.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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Water??? Take care Vic, you never know what fish get up to in the water.....
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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or ducks.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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fully open for business again.
