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Dolphin, Hursley

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Taste the World
Main Road, Hursley, SO21 2JY (View on Google Map)
(01962) 353221
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Roadside village pub, once part of the Hursley Estate, as was most of the village. A fine example of 16th century recycling, having reputedly been built using timbers from an early HMS Dolphin, hence the pub's name. Photos and local history stories decorate the walls, with an emphasis on a few HMS Dolphins. Internally, while now mostly one room served by a central bar, it has brick and timber pillars keep a segregated feel, plus a hidden dining area at the far side of the bar. A garden at the rear has benches and a children's play area, with stables at the side offering two large en-suite rooms. A wide variety of food is provided including griddle meals, burgers and specials board.

Historic Interest

Reputedly incorporates timbers from a 16th Century HMS Dolphin, hence its name.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Winchester District (B)
Last updated
10/08/2025
Last surveyed
28/02/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
HAS/00212
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Gales - HSB TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB Premium Bitter • 4.8%
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB

This beer is served regularly at Dolphin, Hursley.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ringwood - Razorback TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Razorback
Ringwood - Razorback Session Bitter • 3.8%
Ringwood - Razorback
Ringwood - Razorback

This beer is served regularly at Dolphin, Hursley.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changes every six months or so.

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Also breakfast from 8am Sat & Sun
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Two en-suite double rooms for up to 4
Events Events
Quiz every other Thursday
Games Games
Darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 46, 66
46 barely useable for pub hours.

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