This modern taproom and bar is located near Dover's Market Square and St. James Retail Park.

Inside, there's plenty of relaxed seating around the bar and to the rear of the pub. At the back there's a small, enclosed patio.

Traditional cask ale, real cider and modern craft beer is available alongside premium keg beers and an ever-changing gin menu. The cask ale and real cider is served on gravity, dispensed from the rear, chilled cellar room. The aim of the landlord is to have a selection of beer styles on at all times. Beers from around 18 of Kent's breweries feature with occasional guests from further afield.

There’s a selection of board games, a monthly pop-up food bar, occasional live music & quizzes and on Sunday, a courtesy cheeseboard is provided.

There's plenty of parking at St James Retail Park, one or two minutes walk away.

Kent’s Public House Archive: Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover