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Dolphin, Shrewsbury (Dolphin Ale house)

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48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EZ (View on Google Map)

Accredited for beer quality 2022.

Cosy local pub that was acquired by Joules and re-opened following refurbishment in 2013. The building dates from 1820 and is one of Joule's smaller pubs. The interior is very traditional with lots of 'retro' features, including an impressive collection of old fire extinguishers. There is a decked area out back to enjoy in the summer. Quizzes, board games nights and live acoustic music take place fortnightly

It was notified on 1/12/25 that food is not available.

Historic Interest

The pub was built in 1820, a result of the expansion in the area caused by the Flaxmill (the former church behind, St Michaels, noted for it's unusual octagonal tower, was built 10 years later).

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dolphin Inn
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Joule's
Pub ID
SHR/4642
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Joule's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 4 times.
Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Dolphin, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Slumbering Monk TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 4 times.
Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Dolphin, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Pure Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 5 times.
Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Dolphin, Shrewsbury.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Joule's (seasonal)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter.


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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Acoustic, fortnightly
Garden Garden
To the rear, the "sun terrace" is proving to be worthy of its name.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz and board games nights fortnightly
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Sheltered corner on the sun terrace at the back, Vapers accepted inside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes
24 64 511 519 524
Nearby Station (650m)
Shrewsbury
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