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Submitted on Wednesday, 13th November 2024
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Dolphin Hotel, Seaton
Beer
Postal town: Seaton
EX12 3EQ
Served areas
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E TA left this review about Dolphin Hotel
Primarily an hotel, still operated by Hall and Woodhouse. The reception desk is now at the bar in the back room as described below, the polite young barman doubling up as the receptionist. Still two handpumps on the rather cluttered bar, bu only one ale on, Fursty Ferret, which was in good condition. Outland craft beers were also available - Stout, Blonde and Helles, plus Cruzcampo and Moretti. Dog biscuits were available on the bar. There was easy listening on the hifi, but otherwise it was rather quiet, our being the only customers in. It was certainly peaceful and relaxing, but it's definitely more hotel bar than pub.
On 3rd March 2026
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Dolphin Hotel
Hall & Woodhouse hotel, with the 'Long Bar' in adjoining building at the right-hand end. This already has light, semi-modern look but I was advised that that it was closing in a couple of days for a four-month refit. This also explained why the cask ales were surprisingly unavailable from the pair on handpumps on the counter, as the stock was being used up in readiness. Made do with a quick half of the Hazy IPA (£2.85), one of two Outland branded Badger craft beers (with the other being a stronger West Coast IPA).
On 13th November 2024
- rating: 6
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Dolphin Hotel
Hotel and restaurant on the main street through Beer. This seems to be the place where visitors to the village come, as opposed to the locals. Although at least one local did appear during my visit with his dog.
You enter into the hotel's main reception area which then leads into one of two rooms, this one being the more basic. The room to the right looked more enticing. It is brightly painted and has a few fishing and maritime items on the walls. There is a raised area to the rear with a boat that children seemed to enjoy climbing into.
There is a fruit machine and a dartboard, whilst quiet background music was playing during our visit.
Being a Hall & Woodhouse establishment, Badger Best Bitter was the cask ale. A Fursty Ferret clip was turned around on the other handpull. Their West Coast IPA & Hazy IPA were available on keg. Ciders were Thatcher's Gold & Haze.
With breakfast being served until midday, we ordered a couple of things off the menu and received some fairly large portions. Food was good quality and service was friendly. We stayed long enough for my son to have something off the lunch menu too. As we were leaving, my son spotted the Cockburn Port box, which was part of several underneath of the bar. Pronouncing it phonetically and saying it out loud seemed to tickle the young barmaid!
On 10th August 2024
- rating: 5
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 10 August 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Car Park : Yes last updated 10 August 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 August 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Darts : Yes last updated 10 August 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 10 August 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 15 May 2015 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 08 June 2025 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 10 August 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
- WiFi : Yes last updated 02 March 2026 by E TA
