The Dolphin is one of the old familiars in Botley, located on the south side of the High Street, next to the Market Hall. It is steeped in history and was, at one point, one of 14 inns in the village. It’s been around for centuries and we are proud companions to one or two former residents…
During the 2020 pandemic, the Brewery decided to shrink their ‘Managed House’ estate and offered the Tenancy, in the first instance, to the House Manager – Steve who then scrabbled around to find a willing volunteer to assist in securing the Dolphin. So here we are.
Many will have encountered Steve who has a formidable and well-earned reputation as a wonderful host and a superb landlord.
To Kay, the Dolphin is home-from-home, having worked here for several years in the last century. The Dolphin in return, has enjoyed her patronage ever since. Kay helps with the dull bits of the business and only ventures out after dark so as not to frighten the locals.
It’s a match made in Botley and as they say, ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’.
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Brilliant family meal today at the Dolphin. Staff are always so friendly. Hubby is Ceoliac and this was by far the biggest GF menu we've seen, including puddings and GF beer! Great kids menu, even offering beans on toast when they heard my 4yr old ask. So accomodating, food was delicious, will return very soon! Highly recommend, can't compliment them enough ❤️🎉
We and the dogs had a great time. It was our first visit and we will be back. The car park confused us. The sign says register your vehicle in the bar, the staff member said we didn’t have to. After a couple of hours of being there, I decided to buy parking on the app. Because I was distracted thinking about it - perhaps this could be made clearer?
Popped in for breakfast. Lovely olde world pub with ample parking behind. Service was great and staff pleasant. Breakfast good other than the avocado and eggs on bread. Barely any avo. Perhaps as we were a bit late and they had run out but then say something. Anyway, we will be back for an evening meal.
Brilliant Sunday lunch here with friends. Good choice of meats and also small plate option which to be honest wasn't much smaller than the large plate. Loads of veg brought out separately and everything piping hot. Will certainly be coming back again.
Very good food. Very attentive staff. Beer always kept well even if it's a bit dear. But the one and only problem is the rip off parking. 10 minutes over and bang 60 pounds fine in the post. There is free parking ten minutes walk away and I strongly advise myself and others to use it if your not a watch wearer.
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Botley, Southampton, SO30