The Lord Nelson
The Lord Nelson
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12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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4.0
26 reviews
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stephens473
Nottingham, UK314 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
what a complete dump. Rudest staff imaginable - we asked if they were serving food - the reply - no and the staff member turned way and ignored us.
Building full of flies , all the tables were covered in empty glasses so we had to clear our own table . £4.00 for a medium sized glass of coke - really ?
The bar was full of very drunk teenagers doing shots - we felt unsafe and left.
Absolutely horrendous experience.
Building full of flies , all the tables were covered in empty glasses so we had to clear our own table . £4.00 for a medium sized glass of coke - really ?
The bar was full of very drunk teenagers doing shots - we felt unsafe and left.
Absolutely horrendous experience.
Written 6 November 2023
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Julie
14 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Stopped for lunch-there was a selection of sandwiches, we had 4 different ones and they were all delicious. Very generous fillings with chips, salad and coleslaw. Would definitely recommend.
Written 8 April 2023
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Eight-Bit Guru
4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Opened under new management last week having closed at Christmas. Really nice ambience, friendly staff, great service. Will come back whenever I'm in the area.
Written 11 March 2023
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sarahcK781SR
Weston super Mare, UK447 contributions
Sep 2021
Had a couple of drinks in here. Lovely pub with friendly staff. Safe and spaced out pub environment.
Written 23 September 2021
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Charlie S
Canterbury, UK3 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Such a lovely chilled out, safe, clean and welcoming environment. Jess and Ryan were incredibly lovely, give those two a pay rise! My friend and I were a pain in the butt and said 'surprise us' on a cocktail... surprise surprise we were not keen on the one we were made... too strong for us weak babies !! And without barely a word they offered to make us different drinks on the house since we didn't drink what we were given!
100% recommend this place, shame we were too late for food but I bet it's just as lovely as the people working there.
Happy, happy :)
From two grateful customers!
100% recommend this place, shame we were too late for food but I bet it's just as lovely as the people working there.
Happy, happy :)
From two grateful customers!
Written 15 October 2020
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Ted M
1 contribution
Aug 2020
Pub has been refurbished and has been well done. We were a party of 6 and the service was great. Staff were very friendly and the food delicious. Will deffo go again
Written 25 August 2020
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Vanessa C
Gillingham, UK1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Friends
Great little pub. Excellent food especially the buttermilk chicken and dirty fries. Friendly atmosphere and welcome from all staff. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 21 August 2020
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Abylaikhan K
Kaztsik, Kazakhstan4 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
We just popped-in before train after white cliffs and it was great decision! Friendly staff, good variety of beer and good choices of snacks, especially dirty fries and halloumi fries. Definitely going back again if coming to Dover.
Written 26 July 2020
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Nick E
Portsmouth, UK9 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Pub is very welcoming and COVID-19 ready. Well laid out for social distancing with inside and riverside outside seating. Very clean and fully refurbished recently. Excellent food and 3 real ales. Manager is very knowledgeable of area and places of interest.
Written 12 July 2020
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Jackie C
Dover, UK22 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Went in on Saturday lunchtime, not impressed. Most of the tables given over to dining, there only seemed to be two tables in bar area And we got glared at when we sat at one set up for meals. Didn’t seem to have much of a selection of drinks, and were expensive for Dover. They have an outside decking area and we asked if we could go out there and were told yes but it’s non smoking as we plan to use it for meal serving. As it was January can’t see them getting too many takers!!! Left after one drink won’t be back
Written 28 June 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lord Nelson
- The Lord Nelson is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 - 22:00
- Hotels near The Lord Nelson:
- (0.06 mi) Travelodge Dover
- (0.17 mi) Churchill Guest House
- (0.08 mi) Blakes of Dover
- (0.18 mi) Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
- (0.18 mi) Castle House Guest House
- Restaurants near The Lord Nelson:
- (0.04 mi) The Lord Nelson
- (0.05 mi) Il Rustico Restaurant
- (0.08 mi) The Elephant & Hind
- (0.05 mi) Aspendos Dover
- (0.07 mi) Dinos Italian Restaurant
- Attractions near The Lord Nelson:
- (0.08 mi) Dover Museum And Bronze Age Boat Gallery
- (0.05 mi) Rhino & Bull's
- (0.07 mi) The Hoptimist Taproom and Bar
- (0.06 mi) White Cliffs Geo Tours
- (0.07 mi) The Duchess