The Dolphin
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About The Dolphin
On St Radigunds St in Canterbury, The Dolphin is a pub with a menu of 153 dishes, ordered at the bar rather than through table service. Options include Thai Sweet Chilli Halloumi Skewers, Brisket & Horseradish Croquettes, and Tempura King Prawns, alongside multiple ales and ciders on tap. A pianist performs on Sundays, adding live music to the room. The pub also holds a quiz, a collection of board games, and a fairtrade coffee machine. Dogs are welcome throughout, and a large beer garden and decking area sit to the rear. It opens daily, and the venue tends to get busy and packed. A note found in reviews is worth passing on rather than treated as fact here: nothing beyond the venue's own tendency to fill up is confirmed. Pigs in blankets also appear on the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
153 dishes · mains £7–20- Thai Sweet Chilli Halloumi Skewers£7.95
- Brisket & Horseradish Croquettes£7.95
- Chicken Tenders£8.95
- Crispy Pork Belly Strips£8.95
- Honey Mustard Glazed Chipolatas£7.95
- Tempura King Prawns£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pigs in blankets, large beer garden, gammon steak and vegan nachos.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pigs in blankets, large beer garden, gammon steak and vegan nachos.
Customer Review Summary
The spacious beer garden and dog friendly welcome draw repeat praise, with reviewers frequently noting the large decking area and staff bringing water bowls out unprompted. Close behind is the food, singled out for dishes like the gammon steak with potatoes and eggs, bread and olives, and pigs in blankets described as fantastic. Live music and a good selection of ales and ciders on tap also get mentioned. The recurring caveat is around busy periods: without booking ahead, diners report being seated in the cold outside and one describes a large obnoxious group disrupting the atmosphere. A few also find the food merely average and lacking flavor despite plenty of ingredients, and staff friendliness is inconsistent, with one reviewer wanting more smiles while others call the team attentive and efficient. One group notes that emailing their food preferences ahead of a post wedding lunch meant starters, mains and desserts were all catered for on arrival.
Customer Review Summary
The spacious beer garden and dog friendly welcome draw repeat praise, with reviewers frequently noting the large decking area and staff bringing water bowls out unprompted. Close behind is the food, singled out for dishes like the gammon steak with potatoes and eggs, bread and olives, and pigs in blankets described as fantastic. Live music and a good selection of ales and ciders on tap also get mentioned. The recurring caveat is around busy periods: without booking ahead, diners report being seated in the cold outside and one describes a large obnoxious group disrupting the atmosphere. A few also find the food merely average and lacking flavor despite plenty of ingredients, and staff friendliness is inconsistent, with one reviewer wanting more smiles while others call the team attentive and efficient. One group notes that emailing their food preferences ahead of a post wedding lunch meant starters, mains and desserts were all catered for on arrival.
Featured reviews
- richard dorey
“Not cheap. Didn't eat. Choice of 2 ales both in good condition. Very large pleasant area of decking to rear. Canterbury was fairly busy but this pub was fairly quiet and a very good choice o escape the crowds for a drink. Might be worth 4 stars but had.very limited experience of place”
- S _2078
“We booked for a post wedding ceremony lunch with a small group. Including one child. We had emailed 90% of our food preferences prior to our visit which were all catered for. These also included starters, mains and desserts. They were all …”
- Isa
“Staff could be more friendly/smile more. Food is average. Drinks and vibes are always good.”
- Azy James
“I visited with a couple of dear friends, and it was the first time we'd all met up and had proper time together. It was absolutely wonderful, and the food and atmosphere made it a really memorable experience 😻 All the food was delicious, and the pigs in blankets were fantastic 🙀 I coulda had a big bowl of just them!”
- Marisa Tuff
“Great pub which has big garden, live music but if you don't want live music great music in the pub. Staff very attentive and foods great. Due to this we keep coming back. Thankyou every visit is a pleasure.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Pub with quiz, collection of board games, a fairtrade coffee machine and Sunday pianist.”
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Highlights· 5
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
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