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Dolphin, Melbourn

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105 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6AP (View on Google Map)
(01763) 226004
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Large managed house whose U-shaped interior bears all the hallmarks of attentions from a corporate design team. At the far end is a raised area devoted to dining, with the remainder dominated by the large bar counter which squeezes the central portion somewhat. Outside there is a covered smoking shelter and beyond the car park there is a fenced garden with children's play equipment. Now part of the Greene King Local Pub brand, with the standard menu for that chain. Sunday roasts. Dog Cafe every Tuesday morning. Coffee morning 10-12 every Thursday. Veterans' Breakfast first Sunday of the month. A popular-culture based quiz night is held on the second Thursday, Bingo night first Wednesday and Open Mic Night last Wednesday. Melbourn Village Market 9:30-12:30 first Saturday of the month. The darts team plays on Tuesday evening, in season. Two Greene King beers (usually IPA and Abbot, but varies) and one or two from the GK guest list.

The Dolphin will be closed for refurbishment from 17 August until October 2025.

Awards

  • Cambridge & District Branch Dog Friendly Pub 2022 & 2023
  • Cambridge & District Branch Rural Community Pub 2024

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
17/08/2025
Last surveyed
28/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
CAM/62
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Dolphin, Melbourn.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Dolphin, Melbourn.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Mondays plus some other nights
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Accessible WC
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Darts
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
26
Closest station (1200m)
Meldreth

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