The White Horse, Dover

Thought I'd stick my nose round the door to see what's happening now the new owners are in. Firstly, the scribbling of the cross-Channel swimmers remains, so that’s good. Ale-wise, three cask on; a safe choice in Greene King IPA, TT Landlord and Harvey's Sussex Best, the latter of which was a bit green but drinkable though there were some critters at the bottom of the glass (NBSS 2.5). Inside is an awkward layout with the main bar looking like it used to be sub-divided into three. Off left up a step is another quieter (and darker) room with yet another leading round off that. There's plenty of full-length tongue and groove wood panelling, those in the main bar are red and green whilst the ones in the back are untreated. Window perches near the servery, don’t see these much nowadays. Up some steps is a rear terraced garden which was scruffy and had poorly whitewashed furniture. WhatPub says that historic records show that the cellar was used as a morgue and inquests on bodies recovered from the sea are said to have been heard in the rear dining rooms. Disconcerting at the bar, the lad serving turned out had quite severe Tourette’s (of the non sweary variety) so be prepared. There's enough character here to warrant a visit but it isn’t immediately giving off ‘back in the next GBG’ vibes at present.