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Dolphin, Blandford Forum

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42 East Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DR (View on Google Map)
(01258) 456813
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Originally the White Hart, the pub was rebuilt as the Dolphin after the great Blandford fires of 1731. iIt retains much of its historical feel and cosy atmosphere,serving lunches and evening meals,

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
11/01/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SED/110
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 - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Dolphin, Blandford Forum.

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

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Hobgoblin Gold - Banks's
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Hobgoblin Gold - Banks's
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold

This beer is served regularly at Dolphin, Blandford Forum.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
X8, 183, 184

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