The Dolphin, Betchworth

I am writing this because every avenue I have taken to complain to Youngs has been ignored about the Dolphin Pub. I have written to the chairman, and shareholders, and not one reply. Clearly the explanation of why this wonderful pub has been ruined by a brewery that just dont seem to care about the awful woman that is ruining this pub, not running it! She is always on the wrong side of the bar, normally found swimming in wine!

There are many comments on this site that are totally useless, and frankly petty! I hope Youngs will take note of the serious ones?

I am horrified at the stories circulating the village regarding the demise of the pub, since this woman has taken over ruining it! As for the latest incident, I hear it was just awful, with customers walking out, while other customers restraining this woman!

My husband and I have always enjoyed our walks to the pub on big occassions, in particular the shoots, Xmas, winter afternoons and summer evenings, but sadly it seems to have lost everything.

I am rating this pub a two, for the two brave staff left, as that is the only thing worth commenting on.......positvely?

Youngs get real, sort this pub out, get rid of this irresponsible landlady, put in a reliable caring landlord on a permanent basis, and lets see some real positive write ups about the Dolphin.

Lets hope the new pub in Brockham due to open soon, can perhaps be a sanctuary until the Dolphin is rescued from its ultimate demise that Youngs seem to be actively encouraging.

It is shameful!



It makes me wonder if she has been put in there by the brewery to rid it of some of the characters, which can get out of hand at times...if that was the case they have succeded, as we went in last Sunday for a lunchtime drink, and the total customers were 7.

9 Oct 2010 15:17