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Experiences are available.
Charming
Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Welcome to The Lord Nelson. Located in historical Dover with beautiful views of the castle and riverside sitting, The Lord Nelson has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce from England's garden, the nick name for the county of Kent. We offer the best in genuine traditional Kent hospitality for ‘ the whole package’ dining experience. We serve a delicious all day menu, using the very best of local produce, exciting and traditional British dishes which can be enjoyed for both lunch or dinner, as well as the highlight of the week, our famous Sunday roasts, with all the trimmings, available all day Sunday. We pride ourselves on being a family run, dog friendly, food-led, destination pub/restaurant, that is locally unique, welcoming and charming.
The perfect choice for all special occasions, celebrations, date nights and family get-togethers. Check out our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
Experiences
Steak and Lobster Nights
Multiple dates available
Enjoy an evening of indulgence with our Steak and Lobster Night, where perfectly cooked steak meets succulent lobster in a dining experience that’s both refined and relaxed. Set in the cozy charm of our traditional pub, this night offers exceptional flavors, classic accompaniments, and the perfect pairing of fine wines or crafted drinks. Whether it’s a celebration or simply a treat, it’s a chance to savor the best of surf and turf in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Menu
2 courses £34.99 / 3 courses £38.99 (pre-booking only). See over for T&Cs. Merry Christmas from the team at the Lord Nelson. We welcome everyone and aim to ensure that there is something for all to enjoy. If you follow a special diet, please ask for information on how our dishes can be adapted to make something delicious for you. Please note: we use fresh ingredients, where possible, and the following menu is subject to availability.
Starters
Prawn and Crayfish Tian
with dressed rocket
Duck Liver Parfait
with plum and orange chutney and sourdough toast
Maple-roasted Parsnip Soup
with golden raisin purée, bread and butter
Prawn and crayfish tian
Duck liver parfait
Parsnip soup
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Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey
with roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Slow-cooked Beef Cassoulet
with creamy smoked mash, black cabbage, pancetta and glazed carrots
Roasted Cod en Papillote
with winter vegetables
Beetroot and Butternut Squash Wellington
with roast potatoes, chestnuts, black cabbage and rosemary-infused gravy
Roast Turkey
Beef cassoulet
Cod en papillote
Beetroot and butternut squash Wellington
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Puddings
Christmas Pudding
with brandy custard
Mulled Wine Poached Pear
with vanilla ice cream
Dark Chocolate Fondant
with salted caramel ice cream
Stem Ginger Cheesecake
with blood orange compote
Desserts
Christmas pudding
Mulled wine poached pear
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Chocolate fondant
Ginger cheesecake
What people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.0
4 based on all time ratings
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5Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
2 Reviews
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Nathalie
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Burns night dinner was awesome.
The food was excellent, our waiter Dan was very friendly and attentive. Music was nice.
I have also tried their Sunday roast on another occasion and enjoyed it thoroughly
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Glynis
Kent
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The server Dan was most polite very helpful and although i picked this bar from a website for the set menu and specific items i only like which they didnt have the set menu Dan
Dan made up for it all in his excellent service very polite and accommodated us extremely well
I recommend this lovely pub to anyone you wont be disappointed
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FAQs
The Lord Nelson is rated 4 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
