# The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe, Dover — Reviews & Opening Hours

> The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe — Cafe in Dover with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 39 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Cafe

# The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe

Esplanade, Dover

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**In short:** The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe is a cafe in Dover, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe

The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe sits on Dover's Esplanade and serves coffee, including espresso, alongside food such as huffkin buns and quiche lorraine. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

Free parking is available. The cafe is set up to accommodate groups.

## Opening hours

**Monday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

**Thursday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

**Friday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

**Saturday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

## What's nearby

- Clock Tower Square & Marina Curve next door
- Dover Marina next door
- Dover Beach 350m away
- Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 350m away
- Dover Cargo Terminal 400m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, especially the espresso, and tasty food offerings like the huffkin bun and quiche lorraine. They also highlight the welcoming and attentive service from the friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the relaxing, warm atmosphere and the convenience of free parking.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (39 reviews)

**Good for groups** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Dover

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1918227).

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★ 4.9 (39 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£1 – £10

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Dover

**Plus Code** 9F334897+H5

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe?

The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe is open Mon 8:30am–4pm; Tue closed; Wed–Sat 8:30am–4pm; Sun 9am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe any good?

The Salty Dog Harbour Cafe is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

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