The Deli at Dartmouth in South Hams

Such an amazingly lovely pub, would-and will go back anytime!

Lovely pub in Dartmouth. One of many.

Proper British pub, just like pubs used to be ..loved it

Cracking little pub. Kids were amazed at the games room upstairs

A proper old pub, lovely staff, great beer.

Beer was fine, always someone behind the bar but a few cling-film wrapped rolls in a cupboard as food - you gotta be joking.- plus a wifi password that doesn't work ? I leave this to the locals- you know the old boys from the betting shop who can make a pint last all day - it's just that sort of atmosphere. If it's not you try the other pub at the other end of the road

Great choice of ales and bar snacks, lovely pork pies

They dont care if you do your neighbour's wife in the Mens, however they can be a bit cliche'd and nobody likes the avante-garde. More rowing trophies than you can shake a stick at. Unbelievable music. I love this bar x

We liked this pub a great atmosphere and very enjoyable until I was charged £7.20 for a medium chardonnay wine, you can get a bottle around the corner in the Coop at £10.50 or under. Other places are only charging £5, need to look at their prices.

Don’t go if you’re not a local. To be frank, really strange place …. Me, my GF and my father went there to play a game of pool upstairs. We had one drink each before hand (from the Crab pub by the bay which was great, go there over here!!) before going there. So we arrived, ordered a drink, had one outside, then ordered again and went upstairs to play pool. All was good. My father has been to Dartmouth a lot, and he was looking forward to going there. No one was upstairs, we were by ourselves the entire time. We played a few games of pool and a few games of darts. A bartender came up and took away the darts, we asked why and she said her manager said she had to, she was visibly uncomfortable about it. We shrugged it off and carried on playing pool. A few games later (us not ordering another drink or talking to anyone else) she informed us this would be our final game and we had to stop playing. We were quite confused, we said okay and thought we’d go downstairs and have a drink outside and just keep to ourselves. I went to the bar and tried to order a drink, I was told I was barred? I was not drunk or acting outlandishly, so I was quite confused. I asked her why we were barred and she said “sorry, my manager has just said so” she look visibly uncomfortable. I said I understand she is just a staff member and I wasn’t going to give her grief, so we just left. We were on the upper floor by ourselves and talked to no one in the pub, so I was confused if we made anyone feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. It was very confusing. I felt bad for the bartender because she looked embarrassed more than anything else. She said the manager was looking at us on CCTV, and told her we had to leave. I asked if we did anything unacceptable, she said no. Honestly, if you saw this CCTV, it was so vanilla, you would see 3 people playing darts and pool, that was it. To be frank, this place strikes me as a local pub, which I understand you may want to keep that up, but we weren’t arguing or pushing any locals out of the way. You also have to remember this is in the height of the tourist season - and it strikes me as odd that you would open a pub in a town famous for its tourism if you didn’t want non-locals coming in. We weren’t difficult (this is also our 5th time to Dartmouth so we’re not massive tourists, we know the culture) We were literally playing pool by ourselves on the upper floor. We had a pint and went upstairs and didn’t talk to anyone the entire time. We are well travelled, been to a lot of places and many bars, and know what is acceptable and how to act. Don’t go, I’d get it if you’re a local bar, but we literally didn’t talk to anyone and didn’t stop any locals from doing anything. We are also white English. So further don’t understand any prejudice towards us. I’d like to speak to their manager directly but they seemed too cowardly. Shame they had to send an embarrassed bartender to do their work. In regards to your comments: she is 24, no “younger” needed. She threw darts at a dart board (directly in front of the board, not across the room) while only our group was there. No one else present. Please release the footage, as I said, it’s vanilla. Furthermore, you took away the darts when you felt uncomfortable, which is fine and your right. You still barred us for no reason, after we just tried to order a drink and keep to ourselves. We asked why we were barred and you wouldn’t tell us, which is just strange. Had to write a review to get an answer of out of you. Also, some people in the pub were plastered, and you pick on 3 people playing pub games by themselves? Really? And if you had any suspicion she was underage (which she is not) why didn’t you ID us? Which you should have done, if you felt that way. You served her directly 2 rounds of drinks, if you felt this way, you should have challenged her. You could have also just told us any of this while there and we would have cooperated. But was just told to get out of nowhere. Making weak excuses how we were being dangerous, just not true, instead of owning up to mistakes.

Lovely pub. Lovely landlords too. I particularly liked the wallpaper in the gents toilet.

Wow! Where do I start?! People vote with their feet…and that’s why this brilliant British boozer is always busy with happy patrons enjoying perfect pints and piping hot pies! Live bands, guest DJ’s and best bar staff you’ll find in town. You’d be mad not to visit. #hotpies #girlcode

When visiting the dolphin there service and staff have been amazing, they’ve always have catered to all my needs. I definitely would recommend their hot chicken and mushrooms pie it has to be the best I’ve ever tried also it’s reasonably price. I will definitely be returning to have another amazing pie.

Ordered a hot chicken and mushroom pie. It was served stone cold. When myself and another customer complained, we were told if I had a microwave I could heat it up, but I don't. He and the other girl serving, just laughed and did not offer a refund to me or the other customer complaining. They were very rude and unapologetic.

lovely pub with beautiful atmosphere and great food that was perfectly warm. staff are excellent and really go above and beyond !! can’t rate them or this place enough x will defo be back 💋

Love this pub ! Great staff, great atmosphere boiling hot pies and incredible service, always with a smile. Can’t wait to come again #hotpies

Very nice staff, good music, good vibe.

Just dropped by for a couple of pints during a quiet afternoon...sat in the sun with classic rock in the background...the whole look reminded of pubs in the 70s , when pubs were pubs...live in Totnes but wish it were my local there...

Definitely the funnest, hippest, noisiest pub in town, often with live music and a semi drunk crowd spilling onto the street having a great time. At least, if you are young and reasonably good looking. By day it often has surly, unhappy men making racist or homophobic conversation.

Great pub lovely girl on the bar nice music and dog friendly will defo visit again

Popped in for Sunday lunchtime drink! A real pub joyfully decorated in Dartmouth fashion! The service at the bar was quick, friendly and very pleasant and the drinks very quaffable🥃🍺!! As we left the bar person wished us a lovely "goodbye see you again!" This was a much appreciated touch of old school hospitality that is mostly missing these days...left a smile on my face as we left..we will return🤗👏👏

V. Good, just called in for a beer when on hols. Beer was good, bar staff friendly and had lots of character to it 🙂

Lively bar with 'Ironing Board DJ' great atmosphere

Great looking pub but sadly let down by ignorant bar staff who were only interested in the young girls....not making money....

What a fantastic pub!!!!!! My wife and I found this by accident and rediscovered it on purpose. Arrived when the rugby was on TV, great atmosphere and lovely staff and customers. The seating outside on a summer's eve was perfect and the atmosphere throughout was warm, relaxed and friendly. Returned late afternoon midweek to find chilled tunes, different (but still lovely) staff and quality beer. This is not to be missed, don't chance your arm elsewhere this place has character, warmth and quality beer. Many thanks for your kind hospitality 🙏🏼. We will be back next year.

Absolutely crammed with nooks and passages and character and vibes, felt like a really cool Camden pub. We accidentally wandered in looking for a toilet but stayed for a drink and I'd have stayed much longer if we could. A tiny stage in the corner of the downstairs bar made me wish we were there for a night of live music, it must be a riot. The bar staff were every bit as character filled and vibey as the venue. I honestly loved the place!

Toilets up narrow staircase. Not even offered paper serviettes with food. Minimal sitting area.

Rough and ready but in a good way. Lots of nautical brick a brack on the walls and ceiling. Nice pint of St Austel Tribute.

Yeah man proper pub playing some chilled out tunes, the beer is good and it’s not crazy expensive. Could spend the rest of the day here but for parking restrictions…

Good old fashioned pub. Well cared-for pint. Enjoyed the old-skool reggae that was playing when we visited. Treasure this place, they are becoming thin on the ground.

Excellent pub! A really proper pub!! Good beer. Fantastic atmosphere! Lots of quirky memorabilia. Well worth a visit!!

Great pub, always full during the Dart Festival weekend, when it has a good variety of cover singers.

Had lunch as the Deli, and shared , with my wife, a cheese platter and fish platter. The food was lovely, the staff were great , and the decor very pleasant The deli is also stocked very interesting, so mush so that visitors will be tempted to buy all sorts of interesting foods. We came away with cinnamon flavoured peanut butter.# There was limited toilet facilities but were clean and adequate A lovely experience

Lively pub in the centre of Dartmouth

Great place for a couple of pints surrounded by locals and a lively atmosphere. The gent's toilets embrace the old world charm of pictures of nude girls on the walls so this pub is probably not for you if you are awake to wokeness! But if you approach life with a lenient smile, great place to be (the pub, not the gent's!)

Nice pub, really buzzing on a Sunday evening. Had to give only 4 stars as my husband was a bit shocked to find all the naked ladies on the wall in the gents- it was acceptable in the 80's springs to mind. Overall though really good atmosphere and service. Thanks

The best pub in Dartmouth. As simple as that. Well done John 👍 I'm biased I've known the manager over 15yrs, but the guy just knows how to rin a proper pub end of. All the best mate Guy

Smelly, unnecessarily loud music, dirty but serves a decent pint. Didn’t stop to eat as a result.

Visiting Dartmouth 16th & 17th December we had more than a few scoops in this great pub Friday night, someone played some (excuse my age) electronic music which got louder and louder, we`ve never heard it before and it was brilliant! I would like to know what it was if possible? Great friendly boozer👍

Loved it such a great quirky pub and friendly service well worth a visit great bear

Great craic, lovely night, one of the best pubs I've ever been to

Great old pub 👌 the barman gave great advice on the local beers! We could of stayed a lot longer!! Good staff good beers!

Been here a few times over the years. But this visit our wives said the pub was a bit smelly, so didn't stay long.

The Dolphin is a proper original pub and very popular with the locals. Very friendly and helpful staff with nice beer and wine. We called in while on a short break to Dartmouth and will definitely pop in again on our next visit.

Propper old fashion pub excellent staff and service will definitely be visiting again

Absolutely wonderful pub more a locals than tourist been to Dartmouth twice before and never stumbled upon it until this holiday .. you won't be disappointed.

Lovely pub. Liked the heartthrob wall in the ladies loo.

Outstanding pub, it’s a must visit in Dartmouth

I love the comments on here😂 any bad reviews get a response with excuses from the pub - good reviews get no response. We’ve been today and the barman was a miserable sod and the toilets were disgusting. I’ll probably get a response now telling me to try another pub in future🏌🏽‍♂️

Friendly staff. Fantastic beer in chilled glasses 👌

Proper pub, good atmosphere, tribute on tap.

Landlord was friendly and the ham or cheese baps are good value. Well filled and the ham looked cut from a gammon. If you want a no frills but value for money lunch try The Dolphin!

Good pub. Love to see reasonably priced very filled rolls on bar, no crisps, salad. Just right and fresh.

The service here was brilliant, knowledgable about cheese.But there was also a vast selection of biscuits , chutneys etc. The cheese was delicious.

Great atmosphere and friendly locals. Great music too. Lively and loud on a Saturday evening.

Great bar for a Friday night, music, dancing but also places to sit and have a chat

Always on our list of pubs to visit ... along with the locals.

Brilliant atmosphere, amazing staff & a tasty pint

Great dog friendly pub in the heart of Dartmouth. Nice atmosphere of locals and tourists. Highly recommend.

Nice pub, good music, but terrible service. The bar staff being too busy chatting with their mates to actually serve beer. Not sure how they stay in business

Best pub for miles, or even meters, don't miss this one if your on a night out in Dartmouth

Great pub and staff see you Christmas eve

Traditional fishing port pub with friendly staff.

Went for a night out into Dartmouth and chose to try the Dolphin as after reading reviews it just sounded like our type of pub. We were not disappointed, 20 of us arrived around 6pm and originally it was just a quick beer or 3 then off to get some food. We never left the place, we were looked after and even fed by the landlord with homemade pizza, music was spot on and service brilliant. All 20 of us had absolute cracking night thank you

One of the best pubs in Dartmouth. Lovely atmosphere and staff.

Proper old school pub Friendly staff Even better on regatta day With beautiful weather And a few outdoor seats to enjoy it

Want a pub off the tourist run, bit more traditional and local, this is it. Great upstairs bar as well..

Enjoyed a quiet drink ahead of the Regatta throngs:)

Very good food and drinks although a tiny bit overpriced.

Great locals pub full of atmosphere good selection of beers. Well worth a visit and their toilets are interesting as well !!

Great atmosphere, good beer and cider.

5 STARS FOR A CRACKING NIGHT WITH GARY THE DJ ***** the Dolphin is poppin on a sunday night

A local pub for local people. A good range of drinks. Questionable toilet decor but definitely worth a visit if you can get in. It's always busy and that is a good sign.

Another lovely good pub good food and beers , staff friendly

Great pub. Good old fashioned boozer. Very friendly staff. Cosy and welcoming.

Excellent pub with nice friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

Not the best experience here for the 4 of us. We were visiting Dartmouth and we wandered in for a drink one Thursday evening. We were told to get a table and we would be served once seated. After 20 minutes and seeing multiple tables served before us, we got someone’s attention. We did not feel welcome and when we finally got served there was no apology and just a bit of an attitude from the member of staff. I hope others don’t have this experience but we won’t be returning… 😕

Great afternoon watching football... Great staff

One of my most favourite Pubs when I visit Dartmouth and the staff are always friendly and cheerful. The Toilets are interesting too.

Lovely pub.very friendly.worth a visit

Really good pub and very friendly atmosphere

Different times - usually I try and eat in, but this time had a take out box, Antipasti with gluten free bread - such a joy to find somewhere that supplied this!! Really delicious and good value. The GF scone and cream tea was good too!!!

Great atmosphere. Fresh cold beers, huge selection of rum. All the bar is nautical themed. Stop reading this and go get in there!

Excellent place and service and very good beer

This is a nice pub, the staff are welcoming at the moment they are doing some nice pizzas.

Good food and service friendly staff now will make it my local

Good food and drinks reasonable priced

excellent service and atmosphere

Not very good with social distancing

Great Atmos, great lads behind the bar. Fully enjoyed being in here.

Friendly pub used by the locals. No food available at the moment due to Covid19. Ladies good place to drop off your husband whilst you have a wonder around the nice shops as they have a " man creche". Enjoy.

Very good food, very clean and tidy and reasonably priced

Good old fashioned popular pub, well worth a visit if you like a drink

Good old maritime pub real ales

Good beer and friendly atmosphere as always

Decent atmosphere, good choice of ciders too

Great pub well recommended will visit again

Just had a fantastic vegan chilli, a special new on today. Get yours quick while they still have some. Coffees good also. Going to crab and bucket tonight for music quiz, as recommended by the landlord and landlady.

A friendly "local" with a great welcome and atmosphere.

Great atmosphere and changes so well to suit the people in there