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The Dolphin (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | | 2 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 4 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 3 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Aug 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Three of us met here for the start of a mid afternoon to mid evening session however the place was busy and getting busier so we opted to remain put and seated.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | |
16 Feb 2024 (Magnus Greel)
First customer and time for a swift pint after duties in Canterbury before catching the train to Margate on a sunny and unseasoably mild February day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Good for first one out |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2023 (Andrew)
I used to like this pub when it had world bank notes on the ceiling, partitioned booths, and a proper wee-on-the-wall toilet. Now-days it's like a posh London pub trying to be a country pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 |  | It was okay -nothing wrong with it but a bit too creamy. |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Nov 2023 (Magnus Greel)
A fairly busy midweek evening with a mix of drinkers and diners. A quiet relaxed feel with even a chap stuck into a book of biblical sized proportions, given my protensity for exaggerating!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | |
20 Apr 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon a few others in. Friendly welcome for our group of a dozen of us with plenty of room to spare. Just the one cask beer on offer which was in superb condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | All the TT expectations fulfilled. |
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 |
About The Dolphin
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 18 |
| 33 |
| 13 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AA.
This pub in St Radigund's Street 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 64 times, seen 28 different beers and tried 24 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2AA