The Fitzwalter Arms in Dover - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

we came to the pub for a meal with family for a celebration. It was quiet initially but soon got very busy. I had a half pint of prawns, very tasty and plenty of them followed by 1/4 rack of ribs. I was lucky as mine fell off the bone, my husband wasnt quite so lucky, but our dog did well out of it. The onion rings & chips were lovely and lots of them, we were all to full for dessert.

Lovely pub for dinner with family. The staff were polite and helpful, the garden charming and the food delicious with generous portions. Dogs are allowed inside as well as the garden.

Quiet & secluded. Great kept beer & excellent food. Excellent service. 5 stars from me.

What a find at the end of our walk. A friendly pub with an interesting menu at reasonable prices. Our meal in the pleasant garden didn't disappoint. We had two different pork dishes, both of which were delicious. The tequila pulled pork just fell apart, it was so tender. And we enjoyed hearing the origins of the dish from the friendly landlord. If we lived locally we would definitely be back to work our way through the menu.

Lovely place, friendly bar staff and nice garden. Good walks nearby. We will be back. Thank you.

Had the most scrumptious meal at the Fitzwalter Arms last night. Fantastic service, Warm, friendly atmosphere, such a great place 👍👍👍

It is an old pub building. It is worth visiting and seeing the old building inside and outside.

My Wife and I were aware of Ian and Kim’s standards from when they were previously at the Hop Pocket in Bossingham. Once we discovered they had relocated to the Fitzwalter Arms we were delighted to be reunited with them and have enjoyed several visits since, the most recent one being this week with friends who have also now adopted it. They agree with us it’s everything you could wish for in a British Pub. A delightful gem of a pub nestled in a quiet little hamlet. Tastefully fitted out and atmospheric dining areas and bar and spotlessly clean toilets. The Menu includes choices for all tastes, several dishes of which we, along with our friends, have tried and the quality and value for money of the dishes is exceptional. If this was a London Pub you would have to book months in advance but luckily it isn’t, it’s a little secret that I wasn’t sure I wanted to share but that wouldn’t be fair to Ian and Kim who deserve every success as they certainly are doing all the right things. Keep up the good work - we shall return.

I was so pleasantly surprised with the food experience at this pub restaurant. On entry, the pub is traditional, with a separate dining area which was laid out well, yet looked like it needed a little love. The menu was small, didn’t give much away, other than an Asian vibe. I ordered the sweet chilli chicken with rice. When it arrived I could smell how tasty this was about to be. It was packed with chicken & vegetables. So tasty, I really enjoyed it. Very happy. For dessert I opted for the chocolate brownie; clearly homemade, large slab of brownie and served warm with ice cream. The food experience was actually amazing! It’s well worth finding this place if you’re looking for a tasty, filling and affordable meal.

Lovely friendly country pub heplful staff and great food highly recomend

Delicious lunch, I believe under new management and it certainly shows. Varied menu with lots of options.

This pub has been transformed recently by new tenants. Looks so much better, has fires roaring in winter, and is very welcoming....and food is now amazing! Beautiful Country pub in beautiful location/village.

This pub used to be my local and, unfortunately, in those days, was way out in the wilderness in every respect. However, a recent change of hands, and I have now been back here twice recently, and will go many many times in future. New tenants used to run the Hop Pocket In Bossingham years ago, another excellent pub. They have transformed this place - interior far more welcoming and roaring fires in Winter. Good beers on tap, and, most importantly, amazing pub food. There is good standard (but v well cooked) pub fayre on offer, but this is bolstered by unbelievably good Vietnamese food. The Chef is Vietnamese, and I have eaten her food before at their previous pub, and I believe they had a restaurant in Canterbury at one point. Went with friends last night and had their full Vietnames dinner menu, which was all exceptional. Vietnamese cooking of the highest order. This place deserves to do very well.

A typical Country Pub, recently taken over by new owners. The food I understand, is very good. Goodnestone is a very nice place for walks too.

Only went for drinks but nice atmosphere.

I have visited this pub a number of times over the last few years . My visit yesterday was a very nice surprise . The pub was busy with a group of people celebrating Christmas. It was warm and welcoming . The food was excellent. It was all freshly prepared and very tasty . Visit and I hope you won’t be disappointed I certainly wasn’t .

Very good fish pie and Master Brew. Thanks

Staying near by and was told about here. Have visited and eaten twice in our week. Both times the food has been fantastic. Great Vietnamese style food, at a good price. That makes a difference from usual pub food. Very friendly landlord and staff.

It was so disappointing when Ian and Kim left the Hop Pocket in Bossingham and now the good news is that they have re-emerged at the Fitzwalter Arms with the same fantastic food as before. Went there today for lunch for the first time and was not disappointed. The food was great and so was the ambience. Unsurprisingly, the place was full with diners and drinkers. Although it's a bit of a journey for us, it's so worthwhile and we'll definitely be back....soon

A lovely little rustic pup friendly staff. Steps to main door I'm not sure if there is any disabled access. Nice Sunday lunch not a large pup so not crowded. Lovely countryside on the door step to walk off those extra ounces

Great food and service in a beautiful location. The steak just melts in your mouth, and the variety of other dishes, especially the Vietnamese inspired, are to die for. Kim and Ian certainly know how to keep customers coming back for more.

Absolutely the best roast EVER! This is our second visit since the new owners have taken over, everything was absolutely delicious, the beer was excellent and in pristine condition, fab atmosphere and beautiful walks and countryside surrounding! What could be better!

Absolutely the best roast EVER! This is our second visit since the new owners have taken over, everything was absolutely delicious, the beer was excellent and in pristine condition, fab atmosphere and beautiful walks and countryside surrounding! What could be better!

Amazing food. Lovely accommodating owners. Excellent service. I have visited the fitz on multiple occasions for a drink as I love the beautiful location. So when I heard new owners were taking over I made sure to visit. Since the new owners have taken over, the food has improved massively. They now serve amazing genuine Vietnamese food, with generous servings. I will be visiting regularly and recommend others do too. I have heard nothing but great things from other locals too.

Discovered the pub by chance as we walked around the village. Popped in for snack and was pleasantly surprised with the menu. Not expensive and delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely friendly pub serving good food and ale.

Amazing pub. Dog friendly. Really friendly people and friendly locals

Great lunch. Have the beef ribs. So good 👍

Update to earlier review. We booked midweek lunch with friends at The Firtzwalter Arms - it’s such a pretty location and the pub/restaurant has recently undergone a make-over, it’s very pretty and characterful inside with a good space and lovely light. We each chose something different from their extensive and varied menu and we were pleasantly surprised at how gluten friendly everything was - in fact, all 4 meals were gluten free - which meant I could pinch hubbies chips! The Half Rack of Ribs was ginormous, and we all enjoyed our meals very much. Service was good, and owner friendly and ‘available’ which was good to see. We ended up having coffee in their huge Beer Garden - all in all a great meal and great experience. Definitely highly recommend!

What a fab surprise! Had been in for a drink previously and then decided to go for lunch with friends. With 2 gluten free in our group, we were thrilled and delighted to find a very gluten-free kitchen - quite a few ‘different’ dishes too so above your average offering. We all thoroughly enjoyed the delightful interior of this old pub and friendly and knowledgable host and staff .. what a great experience! We’re arranging to go back for Sunday Lunch and really looking forward to it! Thanks so much to the lovely folk at The Fitzwalter Arms, we’ll see you again soon!

Fantastic service and fantastic food the new people that run this pub well done you were so welcoming i’ve been here a few times over the years and this is the best yet keep up the good work compliments to the chef. The food was amazing best chicken satay I’ve tasted! Definitely coming back!

Such friendly attentive staff. Super helpful and adaptable with food allergies and we’re able to include all. Owner was lovely and involved too. Delicious food and atmosphere was great. Staff were excellent serving. Lovely clean refreshing pub, plenty of areas to sit too! Will definitely return

Had a lovely lunch at the Fitzwalter Arms after a visit to Goodenstone Gardens. Been once before, now under new management and hugely improved. Lily the waitress was brilliant, and food was delicious. We had the moules and pint of prawns, would highly recommend

Lovely to see a busy pub in these days! This can only be due to new owners, new menu and amazing food! Really enjoyed our lunch with friends and will definitely return soon to try the rest of the menu!

Lovely friendly staff. Food is amazing. The premises is beautiful.

Sunday lunch to celebrate my daughters birthday. There were 12 in our party. We all got our food at the same time and it was delicious. My mum and grandson had the half size portions which was fab for them. Staff are lovely, great atmosphere and lovely beer garden.

Beautiful countryside pub, lovely staff and super tasty food. Great garden to enjoy a drink and lunch in the sun. We had onion rings, deep fried beef, potted duck and wedges all was delicious.

Lovely little pub in a very pretty village. Great food and lovely staff

Malerischer Ort. Wir waren nur zum Essen hier. Kleine aber feine Speisekarte. Mix aus traditioneller Küche und vietnamesischem Touch. Sehr sehr lecker

We stopped in for lunch knowing that there are new owners and were delighted to find that one of our go-to walking pubs has been reinvigorated and to top it off the food is FABULOUS! Satay chicken and marinated fried beef starters were a taste sensation, homemade burger and chips were delicious and the beef and ginger took me back to the days of Canterburys wonderful bistro Vietnam. The pub is immaculate and the garden is taking great shape, can’t wait to return. Lucky Goodnestone - enjoy your new gem. Claire and Joe

We went for lunch and the food was amazing. We had a variety of different meals between us including the Sunday Roast. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff and fellow diners were really friendly. The service was attentive and the food was delivered in a timely manner. We will definitely be visiting again and would whole heartedly recommend this venue.

Dined with friends - pub under new management. Amazing food, great menu, good wine, really friendly and helpful staff. Dog friendly - very important! Lovely country pub that I’ve visited many times over many years, under several different managers. Really hopeful for a good new future under this team - we’re returning very soon to try more from the menu! Highly recommended.

Food and service was fantastic. So great to see the pub busy with people eating. Atmosphere was lovely and inviting. Really generous portion sizes, half portion sizes at half the price also. Menu was really varied and with enough options to please everyone! Have already booked for Sunday lunch! New owners have done well!

Amazing asian style food in the english countryside

Under new management and the restaurant is brilliant. Had wonderful service, extraordinary food and the pub has the most amazing atmosphere. Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants a lovely night.

Dartboard to use, spacious and a beer garden

Lovely pub full of character and charm. Really is so nice to find such a welcoming place. Huge big garden.

What a wonderful place to grab a pint or two. This small, local watering hole serves up a fine brew with friendly service. The locals were likewise friendly.

Good pub, good atmosphere, good beer and friendly staff.

Lovely old pub in the middle of a teensy village. Lots of locals, and occasional semi-locals staying at the House. Lovely beer and pleasant surroundings.

My favourite local pub, good for a nice quiet drink after work

Nice country pub, small and cosy. Serve spitfire lager which is always a plus. Didn’t really look about but serve food I believe, outside seating, comfy arm chairs inside, darts board

Great roast ,nice fire and friendly staff 👌

A wonderful traditional country pub with friendly staff. A great place for a tasty meal and a cheeky white wine spritzer!

I know the staff that were there were trying their best but as we paid the same price as if there were a full compliment of staff, I have to give it a 3, it is as it was on the day! We were told...

Lovely pub, you are assured of a friendly welcome, the guest ales are good (very important)

After a lovely walk with the dogs and kids,we stopped for a lovely pint,beer was nice and cold,however the lady behind the bar was rude and seemed like she did not want us in there.

Beautiful old pub, friendly staff and a great pint!

Great pub in a picturesque village. Well worth a visit. We had a round of delicious sandwiches sat in the pub garden after a lovely walk over from the Embers Knowlton campsite.

No words for the warm welcome we’ve received this weekend, an utter gem, the staff are faultless even though there is a Wycombe fan amongst them. We will be returning to complete the darts match with Joseph, hope Stevie’s 18th party prep went to plan....

Beautiful pub, good prices, food was very nice (chicken burger was seriously tasty) and and very welcoming bar person/waitress. Eton mess dessert could be a little larger for the price but that's less of a complaint and more of a greedy request! Will definitely return as would like to try Sunday roast here.

Visited here recently with my partner and we had some lovely food and drinks, but not only was this brilliant we also had exceptional service from the waitress Marie, she was very attentive, made sure we had everything we needed and had a lovrrly mannerism,...

Friendly staff and patrons.Sunday lunch exceptional, from a highly attentive team. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon visit.

Superb little pub . High quality reasonably priced food

Staff were very accommodating and so helpful, lovely guys just recently taken on the pub and doing a great job. A very good full English with all the trimmings brilliant.

Very pleasant evening. Thank you.

Our first visit and what a wonderful place. Chris and the chef were so welcoming and so attentive. Lovely food and service and definitely a must for a relaxing weekend.

Lovely Sunday lunch, Great service!

If you have a Web site make sure it is up to date and reflects in your menus etc. The food is good and your prices are 10% lower than others but the expected food offerings were not as advertised.. The pubs in your group seem to have changed.. Little things add up

We visited the Fitz yesterday with a large group for Sunday lunch. The meal was delicious and enjoyed by all. The banoffee pie was the best I’ve ever had!! Credit to the chef. The front of house were accommodating , very attentive and professional. The...

Visited the pub yesterday for a roast dinner. Not only was the food superb and great value, the service was too. The man behind the bar was very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend this place. Great value for...

Great pub fantastic atmosphere and very good food

What a refreshing change to have decent food in a pub setting and what a lovely pub it is. The staff were friendly and thoughtful whilst the food was excellent with a good choice of wines. My wife and I visited on the 13th May...

Had an amazing meal here, and the banoffee pie was to die for! Highly recommended, plus you have Goodnestone house and gardens a stones throw away. Lanes a little narrow to reach here ,but well worth a visit

This place really lovely. Nice menu and friendly staff Love the old building

Fantastic late Sunday lunch. Very tasty, well presented and friendly attentive service.

Beautifully redecorated dining room, delicious scampi and yummy chips and home made tartare sauce. Wonderful home made banoffie pie. Attentive friendly service.

Came for a 3 course meal with my granny and mum- incredibly well priced menu with locally sourced ingredients! Delicious meal- especially the crab cakes!

Met up with friends for a Sunday roast before heading off to Goodnestone Park gardens. This type of local pub is becoming rare. There is a bar room with a large inglenook open fire, where people could drink and chat.( No huge TV screen playing...

The Fitzwalter Arms has recently been refurbished and under new management. Staff are exceptionally welcoming. A fantastic menu with reasonable prices, what more could you want! Thanks for a great experience

A warm welcome for man and dog alike, with simple, tasty fare. Thank you.

Very pleasant licensee and food was adequate good warm fires

Just a quick drink, but what a cosy place, such great character

Friendly staff We had pizzas that could easily feed 2 people.

Quick stop on our way to Goodstones gardens. Courteous staff and Whistable Bay on draft chin chin

Character and very popular village hostelry very welcome after a morning walk.

Nive pub, but always empty needs something to attract a few people in

Very friendly atmosphere. Only had a few drinks, place is full of character. Quiet village pub.

A beautiful old pub with a welcoming atmosphere.

Nice beer garden and bar staffs 🦢🐾🐘

Today, I went with three other friends for a walk around Goodnestone, Kent. Before we set off we popped into the Fitzwalter for a coffee. We had our packed lunches with us, as we knew the Fitzwalter kitchens were closed on Monday. Before we left...

Lovely village pub pleasant staff great beer

We went for Sunday lunch and I phoned, just the day before, to ask if one of us could have sweet potato instead of "normal" potato due to an allergy. The lady I spoke to let me know it was short notice but said she...

Great food, fantastic service for a large group of family and friends on the night before a wedding at Goodnestone. People staying said it was a great choice and very comfortable.

Best staff I've ever seen, so friendly and they just make u feel like home

We booked to have Sunday lunch and we were offered the option of inside or out. They have a lovely garden and also a marquee should the weather "turn". Chicken or beef were on offer, both of which were very good. We were also tempted...

Have not been there for about 20 years. A nice little country pub. Injoyed it.

As a follow up to my previous 1 * rating it is the menu that let's this beautiful pub down. The menu, whether you eat in the garden, whether you eat inside is average at best. I asked the waitress if the main menu is available in the evening and was told that is the only menu served lunchtimes and evening. Where you eat, either in garden or in pub is not an excuse for the standard of food. We were a party of 3 and all agreed that the choices available were limited and basic. On our first visit to this establishment there was a much wider range of food available including starters and lovely desserts. We will not be returning to the Fitzwalter unless the quality and choice of food on the menu is improved. Comment from Rick (party of 3)

Lovely place, Good food, Pleasant service. Staying at my Daughters in Aylesham googled a local pub with food. Glad we did, will be back soon with family

Call just after 17.30 to see if we could have a table for 3, was offered early 18.30. Jokingly said I think we can stay awake till then.was offer 18.00. Only live 10 minutes away so took this. What a lovely welcome. Food great and...