The Dolphin, Blandford Forum - pub details
Address: 42 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 2784) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Pub suggested by John on 24 May 2003
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> Current user rating: 7.6/10 (rated by 25 users)
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Railway Hotel, Blandford Forum (0.1 miles), Damory Oak, Blandford Forum (0.1 miles), Greyhound, Blandford (0.2 miles), Nelsons Ale House, Blandford Forum (0.2 miles), Kings Arms, Blandford Forum (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Dolphin, Blandford Forum
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| A nicer pub than the nearby Railway Hotel, as there were no distracting TV screens. The interior is rather dark and moody, with a slightly lighter area near the entrance that seemed popular with diners and the bar area at the rear, with locals and their dogs crowded around. This is one of Dorset Piddle brewery's taps and they had several of their beers on - Thunder Box Porter, Happy 12, Silent Slasher & Piddle. In addition there was also Butcombe Gold, Taylor Landlord and a Robinsons beer called Elboy: Build A Rocket Boys, which was seemingly in honour of a band. Thatchers Traditional cider was off. Only one member of staff was in evidence. She seemed to have her hands full serving meals and working behind the bar. But she was fairly cheerful. The locals also seemed a friendly bunch. Although there was little space at the bar to see what was on offer, meaning you had to peer over everybody's shoulders. I would return, if ever in Blandford again. blue_scrumpy - 29 Jan 2012 10:51 |
| Popped in a couple of weeks ago to find a decent small town pub. Very friendly welcome from staff and locals. Didn't try the food but had a couple of pints which were very good and well kept. BobOs - 5 Jul 2011 18:00 |
| good choice of beers,and a pleasent little pub. honestlee - 28 May 2011 20:44 |
| I've been in The Dolphin twice this week. Some of the staff may have changed but they remain a helpful and happy bunch. Beer still well kept with a good selection of Piddle and other beers, the boss was keen to let us have a few tasters as we made our choice. Good quality pub food. No complaints! Islander - 4 May 2011 19:56 |
| The dolphin as i first remember it several years back was an average pub... the past year the dolphin has been in its prime it was a fresh breath of air ,the food is fantasic ,the staff are friendly, and the beer is above average,with lots of variety... however these qualities still remain i am a little dissapointed with my past several visits. There has ,yet again, been a change in management who dont particulary care about the customers ,but just want to sell sell sell! in turn pushing me and many others away. i personally love to socialise , but this is not the pub for me anymore. looking foward to the next change in management to see where this pub goes in the future . as always one to watch. avidboozer - 30 Apr 2011 22:47 |
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