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About The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn is a pub on Rock-a-Nore Rd in Hastings, set among the net huts and harbour buildings of the Old Town. Real ales and cask ales run alongside cider from the bar, part of a 20 dish menu. Monday brings a set fish and chip night, pairing a main meal with a drink alongside choices such as scampi and bangers. The interior holds memorabilia and tools tied to local fishing, and a small seating area at the front, near the harbour, gives outdoor tables that tend to fill on sunny days. Dogs are welcome inside, and a quiz night runs on select evenings. Reservations are recommended, and the pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cask ales selection, monday fish n chip night deal and outdoor seating at front.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cask ales selection, monday fish n chip night deal and outdoor seating at front.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the Monday fish n chips night, where a main and a drink runs about £13.50, alongside standout mentions of haddock fish and chips and a nice fish pie. Close behind is the beer, with several noting a good range of cask ales and Harvey's Best Bitter, though one reviewer found the selection heavy on beers and spirits but lacking in ciders or local products. Live music also stands out for at least one visitor, who describes a memorable night dancing to a local band. Friendly, welcoming staff come up again and again, with diners describing being treated like locals and one singling out a bartender with black hair and tattoos for her friendliness. Outdoor seating at the front is a repeated favourite for watching the world go by, though a couple of reviewers note it fills up fast on busy, sunny days. Several say they'd return, and one calls it the best pub in the area.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the Monday fish n chips night, where a main and a drink runs about £13.50, alongside standout mentions of haddock fish and chips and a nice fish pie. Close behind is the beer, with several noting a good range of cask ales and Harvey's Best Bitter, though one reviewer found the selection heavy on beers and spirits but lacking in ciders or local products. Live music also stands out for at least one visitor, who describes a memorable night dancing to a local band. Friendly, welcoming staff come up again and again, with diners describing being treated like locals and one singling out a bartender with black hair and tattoos for her friendliness. Outdoor seating at the front is a repeated favourite for watching the world go by, though a couple of reviewers note it fills up fast on busy, sunny days. Several say they'd return, and one calls it the best pub in the area.
Featured reviews
- Ry
“Popped in for a drink. Great staff. Nice little pub.”
- david hoe
“Nice little pub. It was so hot yesterday so we sat outside and stopped off for a drink.”
- Sean Clarke
“Lovely location on a sunny day . Great food and drink .”
- Michael Ward
“Wow, a fantastic place to stop for a beer, great landlord and fantastic beers. Well worth stopping for a beer”
- Ann Collins
“Ate outside as the sun was shining. Excellent Fish & Chips...good price. Well worth a visit if you are interested Hastings.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Highlights· 5
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Parking· 1
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Bars near The Dolphin Inn
- The Jolly Fisherman4.63970.1 mi
craft beer selection, canned craft beer fridge, pub snacks
- Ye Olde Pumphouse4.51,8730.2 mi
beef and ale pie, pirates weekend, timber-framed historic building
- Albion Hastings4.51,4630.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak and ale pie, chicken and leek pie, live folk music
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin InnReservations | 4.61,044 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, cask ales selection, monday fish n chip night deal |
| The Jolly Fisherman | 4.6397 | 0.1 mi | — | craft beer selection, canned craft beer fridge, pub snacks |
| Ye Olde Pumphouse | 4.51,873 | 0.2 mi | — | beef and ale pie, pirates weekend, timber-framed historic building |
| Albion HastingsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,463 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | steak and ale pie, chicken and leek pie, live folk music |
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