Fantastic pub with amazing locals and atmosphere ?
Sean Courtley
Nice friendly
Kim W
On arrival we were met by a rather miserable barmaid. Once we received our drinks we sat at a table. Lying on the floor next to our table was a beautiful German Shepherd. We chatted with the owner and his family and made a fuss of the dog. I was asked to go and get my puppy German Shepherd from my car which I did. The two meeting went really well until a third dog entered the bar. The dog was huge but lovely. However he started growling and my puppy barked at him. This is natural dog behaviour. Anyway unbeknown to me, the miserable barmaid came out of a door at the back of the bar and told my dog to “shut up”. She then returned back to behind the bar. I was not told of this until we had driven away from the pub. Just as well as I would have had words! This is not the behaviour I would expect from a barmaid who works in a pub that clearly allows dogs. Needless to say we will not be visiting nor recommending this premise again even though it is a local.
Just Me
Played league pool there...great atmosphere and reasonable prices.,...had a great time
Gillian Marshall
Great service. Lovely wine.x
sally simpson
Used to love this pub, used to drink here from the age of 18, seen lots of landlords come and go, don't get to go out often but decided to go in for a drink today and were told as we had been in the Bull Inn first we weren't welcome... most Bizarre!
Chiharu
Went Down with a mate and had a cheeky drink and the atmosphere was lovely and the drinks was amazing, would recommend to anyone
Sallysynonym
Grew up in this village and have been drinking in here on and off since the age of 18. Went for a drink tonight and was refused service by a grumpy lady (assuming it was the landlady) as had been in the neighbouring pub first. A very bizarre reason for refusal and not in keeping with the mentality of our community... avoid!
gbQ3124AM
Grey haired female staff member with tattoos was very rude, abrupt and not welcoming in the slightest. Shame really as the Guinness was good. Unfortunately she ruined that so we won’t be back.
Very much a locals local, part of a terrace. Visited because of its Cask Marque accreditation.The ale was excellent - to be expected as this establishment is one of only eight thousand odd that is on the Cask Marque Ale Trail. This accolade is not easily won, needing two unannounced inspections to test all the ales on sale for taste, clarity, temperature and smell.A distinctive plaque is given to display outside the door and and a certificate awarded where those who only want to drink in establishment's where they know the Ale will be perfect, can register their visit.This is a good scheme and directs Ale appreciators to those venues they otherwise would pass by - and be the poorer of experience because of it. And such is the case with The Dolphin Inn. Unprepossessing from the outside, along entering the visitor will behold a vibrant atmosphere, where men were meeting friends and women could walk in alone with confidence. A proper local pub - and the beer is good
Lea Jackson
Popped in quickly to kill 45 mins before we went to a kids birthday party. The welcome was really friendly from the locals and the barmaid. Very clean and good service. ?
scott millin
Great pub very friendly staff very welcoming well priced. Every time I go I get amazing service and friendly atmosphere.
Derek Reece
Excellent staff nice pub if you are in that side of the country pay it a visit
Good Beer, nice and warm, friendly atmosphere
Fantastic pub with amazing locals and atmosphere ?
Nice friendly
On arrival we were met by a rather miserable barmaid. Once we received our drinks we sat at a table. Lying on the floor next to our table was a beautiful German Shepherd. We chatted with the owner and his family and made a fuss of the dog. I was asked to go and get my puppy German Shepherd from my car which I did. The two meeting went really well until a third dog entered the bar. The dog was huge but lovely. However he started growling and my puppy barked at him. This is natural dog behaviour. Anyway unbeknown to me, the miserable barmaid came out of a door at the back of the bar and told my dog to “shut up”. She then returned back to behind the bar. I was not told of this until we had driven away from the pub. Just as well as I would have had words! This is not the behaviour I would expect from a barmaid who works in a pub that clearly allows dogs. Needless to say we will not be visiting nor recommending this premise again even though it is a local.
Played league pool there...great atmosphere and reasonable prices.,...had a great time
Great service. Lovely wine.x
Used to love this pub, used to drink here from the age of 18, seen lots of landlords come and go, don't get to go out often but decided to go in for a drink today and were told as we had been in the Bull Inn first we weren't welcome... most Bizarre!
Went Down with a mate and had a cheeky drink and the atmosphere was lovely and the drinks was amazing, would recommend to anyone
Grew up in this village and have been drinking in here on and off since the age of 18. Went for a drink tonight and was refused service by a grumpy lady (assuming it was the landlady) as had been in the neighbouring pub first. A very bizarre reason for refusal and not in keeping with the mentality of our community... avoid!
Grey haired female staff member with tattoos was very rude, abrupt and not welcoming in the slightest. Shame really as the Guinness was good. Unfortunately she ruined that so we won’t be back.
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Very much a locals local, part of a terrace. Visited because of its Cask Marque accreditation.The ale was excellent - to be expected as this establishment is one of only eight thousand odd that is on the Cask Marque Ale Trail. This accolade is not easily won, needing two unannounced inspections to test all the ales on sale for taste, clarity, temperature and smell.A distinctive plaque is given to display outside the door and and a certificate awarded where those who only want to drink in establishment's where they know the Ale will be perfect, can register their visit.This is a good scheme and directs Ale appreciators to those venues they otherwise would pass by - and be the poorer of experience because of it. And such is the case with The Dolphin Inn. Unprepossessing from the outside, along entering the visitor will behold a vibrant atmosphere, where men were meeting friends and women could walk in alone with confidence. A proper local pub - and the beer is good
Popped in quickly to kill 45 mins before we went to a kids birthday party. The welcome was really friendly from the locals and the barmaid. Very clean and good service. ?
Great pub very friendly staff very welcoming well priced. Every time I go I get amazing service and friendly atmosphere.
Excellent staff nice pub if you are in that side of the country pay it a visit
Best pub in Ilchester but still only ok