Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
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#1
A little bird told me that a local ex-publican is thinking of opening a micro brewery or micro pub or both, in Dover, location is said to be around the Dolphin Passage area. Any offers?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#2
can't think of a suitable place in that area for those purposes unless they get rid of the "current" residents of the former brewery.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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#3
Page 75 of the Dover Express today has a licence application for the "Vine and Hops", 18-19 Market Square which was the Ellie.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#4
it was being worked on a day or two ago, will be interesting to see which former publican is taking over.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#5
Not I. However I have been told in strict confidence who it is. Wild horses will not drag the information out of me.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#6
nice one peter but i have seen through your subtle clue - wild horses indeed.
it's shergar isn't it?
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#7
its red rum init.
Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
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#8
The same little bird has told me that the new owner is the current owner of Sutton Vale country club. Pub at the front, brew house to the rear?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#9
i heard the same and has to be great news if true.
if someone who owns a highly successful business already wants to invest in the town centre it says something for investor confidence.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#10
you are all way ahead of me here.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 1193- Registered: 13 Feb 2014
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#11
Almost correct. The new owner is one of the sons of the owner of Sutton Vale. As I understand it the Ground floor will be a Pub/Bar and the rest of the building will be Back Packers hostel type accommodation. He is not the Brewer (Ripplesteam) but i would guess would stock their wares?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#12
thanks for the info steve and welcome to the forum, not good news for the castle inn who currently run a backpackers hostel not far away.
looked nearly ready to open when i passed it today.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#13
I wish them luck. And welcome to the forum, Jenks.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
