The Bull, Dover

The best-looking pub left in Buckland, although the two-part interior (separated by a single step) has been stripped right out to leave sparse bar, pool table and seating areas with a limited amount of semi-traditional furniture. Indeed, there are probably more tables in the rear patio garden, along with an outdoor skittle alley. Two dartboards also available. Unfortunately, I found the pair of handpumps temporarily out of commission, and sadly the Theakston Mild on one of the keg taps has recently been abandoned. Made do with a John Smith's (£4.20) before moving on.

Popped in for a quick one after the match and ordered a taxi to take us to the station. Filled up with locals from the game, the pool table was being used by a couple of youths and various tv screen’s were getting ready to show the Chelsea vs Spurs cup semi final. Not having long here I opted for a Vodka and lemonade against 2 keg option ales. Cannot report much about this place other than it’s handy for the football ground and the locals were friendly.