PubsandBeer
Dolphin (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bowland - Summer Citrus |  | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Bitter | | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Southport - Dark Night | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Aug 2015 (HSB)
12:45 Lunch stop with the family on way to the Ribble Steam Railway in Preston. The pub was busy with both drinkers and diners. Appeared to be popular with the shooting fraternity based on overheard conversations, posters and the sound of clay pigeon shooting in the field behind the pub. Possibly the most eclectic menu I have ever seen, including a Man Versus Food section featuring a 36oz steak. The blackboard in the dining room was a nice touch but it bore no resemblance to the beers actually on sale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Full of fresh hop flavour |
| Hawkshead - Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Bowland - Summer Citrus | 3.80 | | Just a taster offered without asking. Far too sweet for my palate. |
| Southport - Dark Night | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About the Dolphin
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Longton, Lancashire, PR4 5JY.
Isolated marshland pub near the Ribble estuary. Front bar for drinking, rear for dining. Large function room in a separate building. Excellent garden for children. Handpumps on front bar only with cask ales advertised on blackboard in the rear bar. The door leading from the front bar has a nice acid etched glass panel proclaiming Tap Room. Sliding doors are something of a rarity in pubs. I am only aware of other examples at the York Arms in York and the Dun Cow in Durham.
We have visited this pub once, seen 4 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: PR4 5JY