The Archer Pub & Chinese — Restaurant in Dover

We came here on a Saturday afternoon after discovering it was the highest rated place to eat in Dover on TripAdvisor.

From the outside the place looks somewhat non descript, perhaps even uninviting. Once you enter it still has all the hallmarks of a local pub for local people but don't let any of that put you off.

The staff were friendly, my 91 year old grandmother needs a wheelchair to get around and they didn't hesitate to shift chairs around to make sure she was comfortable without any prompting from us.

The real plus point for me however was just how good the food was. From an unassuming menu all four of us picked something different and all four meals were really good and fairly priced. When it got to dessert we had left it a bit late and the kitchen was shut but they didn't leave us craving something sweet, instead suggesting dessert items which we could still have as they did t involve any further preparation.

My banoffee pie was tip notch, the Baileys cheesecake looked good too. All home made as well, non of this off the shelf generic dessert selection you find in so many places.

I was very impressed with the whole experience. A point to note is that the review in French below is no longer correct and they now accept credit and debit cards here as a result of...

A Deliciously Efficient All-You-Can-Eat Experience ​If you're looking for an all-you-can-eat Chinese meal that doesn't compromise on quality or speed, this is the place to be. We visited during a peak time, and while the restaurant was undeniably busy, the atmosphere was buzzing and efficient. Don't let the crowd deter you—the staff here are masters of service. ​The entire team was incredibly friendly and helpful, always available when needed and checking in with a smile, despite how fast they were moving. ​The standout feature is definitely the food service. Unlike traditional buffets, everything is cooked to order and arrives at your table remarkably quick. Every single dish we had, from crispy aromatic duck to chicken with pineapple, was piping hot—a true sign of freshness. It's a premium, made-to-order experience at an all-you-can-eat price. Highly...

A Chinese takeaway is my favourite treat. It's also not one I get to have very often, so when I do I want it to be excellent. I've tried many takeaways in the Dover area and some are excellent, but this is my takeaway of choice.

The food is consistently excellent, no matter what I order, but special credit has to go to the salt and chilli duck. I've never been to anywhere else that serves it (I usually get salt and chilli squid) but it may be the tastiest thing I've ever eaten in my life. It's phenomenally good and I'm not prone to hyperbole.

I just bought myself a lottery ticket and, if I win, this is one business that will never have to worry about going bankrupt. Highly...