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Dolphin Hotel, Wincanton
Wincanton
BA9 9JF
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about Dolphin Hotel
A former coaching inn, now a low-grade B&B. The courtyard is paved and has some of the original cobbles in place, and it now serves as a garden and smoking area. Inside, there are three bar areas. The public bar at the front is a very dated (1970s style) drinking room with a jukebox and gaming machines, the lounge in the middle has a couple of wooden tables and some faded sofas, plus there are 2 handpumps on the bar. There is a function and dining room at the back with the look, feel and ambiance of a Scout hut, though it does have a bar counter and a food servery. The B&B rooms are tiny and worse value for money than the nearby Travelodge. There was a sign advertising bouncy castle hire, but we didn’t see any and felt deflated. Of the two ale pumps, one had a reversed London Pride clip, the other was dispensing over-chilled Butcombe Original, which was served by a barmaid who coughed into her hand before using her finger to wipe the sides of the glass. On the plus side, the locals who could still string a sentence together were quite chatty and friendly. I’d give this one a miss in future.
On 25th September 2019
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3286 recommendations about 3251 pubs]
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BobOs . left this review about Dolphin Hotel
After my last comment I thought it only fair to give the Dolphin a fighting chance. I'd noticed that last evening they were launching their new restaurant with a special one-night offer - so I booked. After booking I found their new "vast" restaurant menu online offering "delicious traditional British dishes" which turned out to be ham, egg and chips, cod and chips, sausage and mash, lasagne, steak or vegetarian Wellington. Initial thoughts on seeing this was "Oh dear, not going to be an epicurian experience then!" Nevertheless off we went to the Dolphin. It was a little disconcerting to hear the music blasting out halfway down the street and, walking into the place, we discovered that the under-20s population of Wincanton seemed to be crammed in - hardly, in Sheri's words, "a relaxing atmosphere" and certainly not condusive to a good dining experience when you can't hear yourself think - so we walked out, never to return!
On 30th July 2011
- rating: 1
[User has posted 370 recommendations about 355 pubs]
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BobOs . left this review about Dolphin Hotel
There seems little point to Sheri Fudge boosting her own pub with a 10/10 in her sole review - wouldn't it be better to let the punters rate it?
On 11th July 2011
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Sheri Fudge left this review about Dolphin Hotel
Recently refurbished to a high standard. New Lounge Bar is comfortable and has a relaxing atmosphere. The menu is vast and the food is fantastic, the Sunday Carvery is also excellent value for money. They offer ensuite bedrooms and these are beautifully clean and have great facilities.
On 27th May 2011
- rating: 10
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Lucy Jefferies left this review about Dolphin Hotel
Friendly staff, good selection of beer and ale, does a great breakfast.
On 22nd December 2008
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3 recommendations about 3 pubs]