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Dolphin, Torquay

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Opens at 12:00pm
36 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4LY (View on Google Map)
(01803) 323725
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A recently refurbished family run, family friendly pub located in the pedestrianised St Marychurch precinct, catering for both drinkers and diners. Three regional real ales are always available. A pleasant airy atmosphere with an attractive patio for outside drinking and dining.

Under new ownership from March 2019.

Takeaways available.

Historic Interest

Pub since 1740

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Torbay (B)
Last updated
10/04/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2020
Leasehold owner
Heavitree Brewery
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SDE/38
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Hanlons Yellow Hammer
Hanlons - Yellow Hammer Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 22 times
Hanlons Yellow Hammer
Hanlons - Yellow Hammer

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 22 times
Otter Head Pump Clip-1
Otter - Head Premium Bitter • 5.8% Spotted twice
Otter Head Pump Clip-1
Otter - Head

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Part paved
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet
Parking Parking
On street and nearby pay and display car parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandfords Gevon Orchard
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
22, 30, 122, 32C, 34
Closest station (2500m)
Torre

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