The Czar's Brewery in Dover, aka the Northern Palace is a local craft brewpub and eatery featuring a selection of European and their own signature beers, a food menu and merch. The place is very homey and it is a community social gathering place, which has British royal theme, seating up at the full service bar, several tables along the wall. There are also 6 pinball machines and a shelf full of board games.
The food menu features a selection of mega dogs, mac & cheese (smac daddy & cheesy) dishes, deli sandwiches, heroes, appetizers, salads, soups, and desserts, many items were interesting names. The prices seem fair. I was told their menu will be upgrading soon to match with their main Southern Palace location in Exeter.
I stopped by here on a Thursday evening and the place was quite busy. There was also a pinball league taking place in the back section. I was here for the food and ordered The Pee Wee ($13.50) identifying as a Rachel served with choice of side (got macaroni salad). The food came out in under 10 minutes and I was given a cold water too. The Rachel had plenty of hot deli sliced corned beef topped with Swiss cheese, creamy cole slaw & light Russian dressing on toasted marble rye bread. The side of creamy macaroni salad was very standard. After I was done, I paid for my food at the bar counter which came out to $14.92 with tax and before tip.
Overall, the food gets 3.6/5/0 stars, but adding the extra stars for the unique and fun friendly social atmosphere. I will try one of their mac & cheese entrees and mega dogs, which will hopefully still be on the menu on the next stop in. read more