Beautiful old fashioned pub with quirky, interesting details and a lovely cosy atmosphere without being cramped! We had a roast each, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection with a big bowl of vegetables served with each. My daughter had kids fish and chips which was a substantial size and in her words “the best ever”. Would 100% recommend The Dolphin and will certainly be back!.
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Tavern
a place
for good
music
Tavern
Welcome
A TRADITIONAL PUBLIC HOUSE BY THE HARBOUR
The Dolphin Tavern is a traditional public house by the harbour offering three clean and comfortable rooms on a bed and breakfast or room only basis, perfectly positioned to catch the boat to the Isles of Scilly.
CORNISH ALES
DELICIOUS FOOD
COMFY ACCOMMODATION
The awe-inspiring sense of history greets you as you enter The Dolphin Tavern, with the past echoing in the aged granite walls, the intriguing shipping artifacts and a warm atmosphere that makes you feel immediately at home.
In 1585, the tavern served as John Hawkin’s headquarters, recruiting Cornishmen to fight the Spanish Armada. Sir Walter Raleigh is thought to have smoked the first pipe of tobacco in Britain at The Dolphin and the tavern was used as a courtroom for centuries following. So legend says, it is also home to three ghostly spirits.
This long and colourful history makes a visit to The Dolphin Tavern a unique experience.
Fresh food from local produce
Some menu examples
