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Dolphin Hotel
14 The Barbican
Barbican
Plymouth
PL1 2LS
Opening Times
| Monday | 10.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | 10.00 am - Midnight |
| Friday | 10.00 am - Midnight |
| Saturday | 10.00 am - Midnight |
| Sunday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Owner
Star (Heineken UK)
About the Pub
An unpretentious hostelry steeped in history, the Dolphin is a Plymouth institution. Up to 8 beers are dispensed by gravity straight from the cask, with Thatchers Cheddar Valley for those who like cider. The character of this establishment is charming, with tiled floors, well-used wooden benches, together with a real open fire, all adding to the ambience. The walls are adorned with paintings by local artist, the late Beryl Cook, who painted many of the characters she encountered in the Dolphin. Plymouth CAMRA City Pub Of The Year Runner Up 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. The pub does not serve food, but you are welcome to bring in your own from nearby takeaways.
CAMRA Member Discount 15p/pint off real ale is available here.
Historic Interest
Grade-II listed 1/5/75, exterior listed. List Entry No 138 6442, Legacy System No 473829. Public house. Early C19 with possible earlier core. Stuccoed front; slate mansard roof behind a tall parapet with a moulded cornice; 2 dormers and rendered end stacks. Deep irregular plan. 3 storeys plus attic; 2-window range. Horned sashes with glazing bars. Ground floor has segmental arch over late C19 stepped shopfront with 2-light central window with twist mullion and flanking doorways with panelled doors and plaster reliefs of dolphins above. INTERIOR: not inspected. HISTORY: reputedly associated with the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 6 regular beers.
- Dartmoor Jail Ale
- Draught Bass
- Roam Tavy IPA
- Sharp's Doom Bar
- Skinner's Betty Stogs
- St Austell Tribute
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 2 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Roam Tavy Porter
- Sharp's Sea Fury
- St Austell Proper Job
Source: Regional
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Thatchers Cheddar Valley.
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Member Discount Scheme
15p/pint.
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LocAle Accredited
Joined 1/7/19
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Beer Festivals
Easter.
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Dog Friendly
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Real Fire
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Smoking Area
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Dolphin Hotel
14 The Barbican
Barbican
Plymouth
PL1 2LS
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (5m)
Plymouth City Bus: 25
Closest Station (1300m)
Plymouth
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