About White Horse
White Horse sits on St James Street in Dover and operates as a pub with a long association with the town. The kitchen prepares fish and chips, Sunday roast, and Guinness-braised beef among other dishes. The interior features signatures from channel swimmers on the walls, reflecting its local heritage.
The pub accepts bookings, welcomes dogs, and can accommodate groups. Staff are reported to be attentive and friendly. Food hygiene rating: 3 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 7:00 PM
What's nearby
- Castle House Guest House next door
- Nando's Dover - St James next door
- Travelodge Dover next door
- St James Retail and Leisure Park 150m away
- Dover Castle 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this pub offers delicious and high-quality food, with popular dishes including fish and chips, Sunday roast, and Guinness-braised beef. They also highlight the warm, cozy, and historic atmosphere, often noting the unique channel swimmer signatures on the walls. Guests mention the staff are very friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,453 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory
- Destination
- Kent
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.