Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Paula and I went there for a meal last night.
We thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was very attentive, the food was good - I had an excellent duck starter, followed by a curry and then a Bailey's Creme Brulee, the latter was one of the best of its kind that I have had.
The service is not exactly perfect yet, clearly there are a few teething problems but I have no doubt they will iron out the wrinkles soon.
It is a touch on the expensive side, particularly if you have a steak, but the ambience was excellent sat looking out over the harbour helped along by the pianist playing - remember you are paying for that as well.
I would certainly recommend it for a special occasion and we will be back.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Good post BarryW. yes I think we need to give them some time and not condemn them before they are out of the starting blocks. Its great to see a new quality venture here in Dover with people prepared to put money into the town, into the local community. The seafront has been very dark that end without any kind of life whatsoever in the evenings...very gloomy. Now there is an array of multicoloured lights and people enjoying themselves. Great stuff.
Have stuck up some pictures on the frontpage of the family behind the venture, and also some of those reprobate forumites out on the town...shouldnt be allowed!
I found this from the official opening [URL]
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BarryW, it sounds lovely. It always feels like a bit of a wasted opportunity not to have more dining overlooking the sea - my idea of a perfect venue.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Well done with the link there Paul. Have just had a look at it, shows the hotel very well and the speech by the Minister, who flags Dover up a bit there. It all looks very elegant.
The event we ourselves covered was the evening gathering. A separate event.
Yes Bern we now have that dining facility back, a dining facility overlooking the sea.
Have just sent the link to my Old Man as a broad hint..........
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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cannot think of anywhere nicer on a balmy summers evening than sitting outside with a drink watching the action at sea.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Bern
Your hubby just rang me and asked me to post his thanks..he has taken the hint and is down there at present with his 20 yr old buxom blonde non typing secretary...if you can't find him he's probably hiding behind the kiosk......
Now I wouldn't have said that if I were still in Dover (as VM often states)
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
That made me laugh out loud. Now, I know I put that cricket bat somewhere...................
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Bern
I might as well get hung for a sheep rather than a lamb.....right ...thats Vic and you upset now to work on BarryW and AlexD...
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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It would take alot more to upset me than that.
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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We will be venturing down there for an evening meal soon to catch that ambience BarryW, so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the evening. Baileys creme brulee and duck starter yummy, two of my favourites.Yes Bern, I too love the romanticized feeling of seafront dining
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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looks like an event at the dover marine hotel this weekend,
my spies tell me that posh barry will be taking one of his many louis the 14th chandeliers down to see if they are worth a few bob.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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We will call in there at some point.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
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now knowing the above post 73,i might consider in taking the wife down there just to see how much shes worth.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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You're well informed Howard, Carruthers is currently cleaning the Russian Imperial one
Guest 697- Registered: 13 Apr 2010
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Popped in to the new look Dover Marina Hotel for a coffee on Wednesday morning. What a terrific job! At last, a hotel Dover can be proud of. I'm sure this will attract a lot of attention from cruise line executives and passengers visiting the port. Very high quality finish to the product. Well done to Leaf Hotels for investing in Dover. I'm sure they'll make a handsome return.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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A very substantial investment Kevin; they have done Dover very proud.
Roger
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I have booked a friend a seaview room there for tomorrow night so I will breakfast with her there on Sunday morning
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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That's a Kiosk View room, Colette.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
