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The Dolphin
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells |  | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 3 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 5 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Jun 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Mid to late afternoon a fair few enjoying the sun trap outside area including us.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | An unexpected find and more unexpected served in excellent condition for this dry peppery ale with a lip-smacking bitter kick. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
30 May 2021 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon drinks with family we haven’t seen for a while. I believe that this pub changed hands shortly before COVID a struck. The previous owner had a lucky break. Nice to see this thriving - the, mainly covered, garden was very busy. But rather expensive and an unimaginative beer choice so I probably won’t be rushing back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | |
02 Oct 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Fairly busy with a few groups in though well spaced thanks to the layout. Friendly and welcoming with efficient table service made for a pleasant relaxed stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 |  | Had an unexpected nutty, caramel twang? |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2019 (Jack William)
Stop 10. Quiet. I checks that the vintage Jimmy Saville poster advertising the railways had been removed. Had been a feature for years on the wall facing the gents, most off-putting even before his notoriety.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Good condition- should be at £2.50 a half. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 Jul 2018 (Andrew)
Sat in the garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Really good Skrim but at a price - £4.60 a pint! |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2017 (Andrew)
Very quiet so we sat in the corner where the poster of Jimmy Savile used to stare down at you.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | Stunningly good. Superb condition. Soft in the mouth with excellent body and juicy hops |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2016 (Andrew)
Let the train take the strain said Jimmy Saville on the long gone posyer on the wall at the Dolphin.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | I've had better pints of Skrim. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2015 (Andrew)
No. 8. We sat round the corner of the bar and remembered what the pub usef to be like.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | |
27 Dec 2014 (Jack William)
very busy - nice welcome
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2014 (ChrisE)
Mid day, the bar staff kindly opened up slightly early as they spotted us waiting outside. Our group appeared to be the only customers who were not eating. We were impressed by the Meccano models and Michelin Men that adorned the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Dolphin
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 17 |
| 29 |
| 12 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AA.
This pub has undergone quite an extensive refurbishment and is now a very nice pub reminiscent of a very comfy hotel bar. The garden to the rear is now very impressive. Books and board games available.
We have visited this pub 59 times, seen 26 different beers and tried 22 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2AA