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Dolphin, Portsmouth

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Opens at 10:00am
41 High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2LU (View on Google Map)
(023) 9282 0762
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This historic Grade II listed inn, located opposite St Thomas's Anglican Cathedral, claims to be the oldest in Portsmouth. The house has undergone much change over the past thirty years, including a short spell trading mainly as a French restaurant. These days it is a pleasant, comfortable pub, with a large dining area towards the rear. The historic fortifications of the Round and Square Towers are a short walk away. Alcohol not served until noon.

Information for this venue is provided by the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dolphin Hotel
Local Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Last updated
30/05/2025
Last surveyed
16/03/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
POR/00284
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 7:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 5:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Dolphin, Portsmouth.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sun
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Courtyard
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Regular comedy club
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
Stagecoach: 25
Limited service, Also 3, 23, 700 from Cambridge Junction (460m)

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