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Odd pub. Expensive, rubbish food. The phrase 'you get what you pay for' doesn't even ring true, as it was overpriced for some basic pub grub ingredients. Definitely won't go back

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loopylou111 . 2024-08-31

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We live in the village next to Kingston and wanted to see what was happening, after some recent v mixed reviews, especially in June. So, there are new landlords who have only been in situe for 2 weeks. They have taken over from the landlords who were here in June and there has been a fast turnaround of landlords over the last year, by all accounts. We only stopped for a drink this time - the new landlords are trying to get the kitchen sorted out, so we will be back to test out the food in due course We hope the newcomers can make a good go of it. 4*’s for the v nice but once bitter

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chris b . 2024-07-13

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Very friendly service from the owners. Lunch was homely and nicely cooked and a good portion size. They have a great outdoor seating area. Would recommend stopping here if walking in the area.

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Ali921 . 2024-07-08

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Arrived after a long coastal walk for dinner and to stay over. We had booked a few months ago as this is the only place to eat and stay in Kingston and the reviews looked reasonable. What a terrible mistake! This is by far the worst place we have ever stayed in and the food was laughably awful - inedible. The landlord and lady were shouting at each other across the almost empty pub. We were shown to a room so filthy it was clear it was as it had been left by the previous inhabitants. with nowhere else to go I had to clean the place myself, and although the landlady claimed to have changed the sheets we chose to sleep in our clothes. We had to raid the equally filthy next door rooms to find toilet roll. We chose not to risk having the breakfast we had paid for and left as soon as we could the following morning. The taxi driver who picked us up knows all about how terrible this place is, as did the sympathetic locals we met outside who are all boycotting the place. The landlords are moving on (they said because their XL bully dog had upset the brewery - but it was clear they were entirely out of their depth trying to run a pub like this). AVOID THIS PLACE until Champions Inn do the decent thing by the locals and hire some decent staff. The village deserves better.

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Liz G . 2024-06-20

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Leon and Natasha are fantastic, friendly and welcoming hosts! Food was amazing, especially Leon's cheeseburger!! :D

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SamanthaTuppen . 2024-03-17

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Having recently changed management, the pub has a lovely warm and welcoming feel as soon as you walk through the door. It's back to the traditional pub we used to know and we love it. Greeted by the warmest hospitality, the food is awesome, honestly one of the best roasts we've had in years, if not, ever!! We look forward to coming back for more delicious food and warm service. Highly recommend! A word for anyone travelling from afar, it is a small village pub, with a small close knit team and therefore there will be times when it is unexpectedly closed or not serving food, so always call ahead just in case.

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Gemma P . 2023-11-17

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Absolutely lovely pub. Now under new, and much better management than it was this summer. Local couple Leon and Tash are always friendly, and will greet you with a smile, in their warm and cosy pub. The menus isn’t vast but the food is freshly prepared, good quality, well presented and very tasty. Enjoy a warm by the roaring fire in the winter or sit out in a lovely quiet beer garden in the heart of the pretty village in the summer.

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Happy traveller . 2023-11-11

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Annoyingly, the sign for the pub, on the main road, clearly states “open all day every day”, but, when we actually got to the pub, there was a hand written scrap of paper on the door saying “closed Mondays”!!! I get that it was the 30th October, but, change your damned sign!

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Nomad54474119878 . 2023-10-31

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I understand this pub has just been taken over. Friendly staff and nice pub, but the food is very basic and disappointing. I think if they are to last, they really need to up their game. To say it was average cafe food…is kind. More akin to school dinners. Quality of ingredients and choice are both poor. I wish them luck and hope they can improve things or I fear they won’t last long.

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Marty B . 2023-10-26

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I am writing this as hate being ripped off. Nice old unspoilt and friendly pub but terrible B&B!! We were in room 1 as we had our dog with us and this is 'The Dog Room'. It was DISGUSTING and we're not fussy. Needs major refurbishment, bedside lights didn't work, tiny room and very very scruffy. Worst thing however was the bed.... the mattress was stained in several places and not tea stains! The only thing between us and the mattress was a tired old sheet, no mattress protector. Breakfast was help yourself and eat it on a dirty tray on your lap in the bedroom or sit in the unkempt beer garden. Certainly not worth £115 per night!

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Jan T . 2023-08-29

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Staying in the village , we popped in for drinks several times . Excellent quality beers and very friendly - made us very welcome. Shame that there is no evening food , but the weekend afternoon pizzas looked very good . Pub only open from 4 pm most weekdays

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tractorboy59 . 2023-05-25

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Spent a week staying in Kingston in the cottage next door to the Dolphin. What a great, fun experience. Warren and Zoe who are running the pub and B&B are a lovely couple and made us feel so welcome in the pub every day. We had great food and always a warm welcome. They had time to chat and we felt like we had made new friends. We will definitely go back and hope to see them thriving. Sorry we didn't get a chance to say bye but hope to see you both again :) Sam and John

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Sam A . 2023-05-22

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We were staying for a weeks holiday in the village, popped in for drink and to support the village pub. What an amazing reception, the landlady Zoe gave us an amazing warm welcome. Although food was only available Friday-Sunday it didn’t matter to us. We were staying over the coronation weekend and the whole village attended a garden party at the pub and we were again made to feel very welcome. If you are looking for a beautiful quaint welcoming pub, you’d go a long way to beat the Dolphin Inn

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Claire F . 2023-05-15

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Popped in for a drink whilst walking in the area, only had a drink, but good atmosphere and the landlord was a good guy and mentioned a few initiatives that they are doing to improve trade since they took over. Seems he had the locals on board and just nice to see a business on the up. We would come back and eat next time.

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Michael E . 2022-11-23

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Absolutely the most wonderful pub and staff! Friday night just drinks and welcoming from a full pub of locals waiting their fish and chips. Saturday dinner absolutely beautiful pork, bass and veggie curry! The staff are so friendly and accommodating offering a towel for my sisters dog to lay on and a bag of logs and kindling because we had ran out!!! Just flipping brilliant on every level. Thank you so much staff and locals for making us feel so welcome. Best wishes Amy, Laura and Joyce (plus canine babies) xxx

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Finbopper . 2022-10-08

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I read quite a few reviews on here and wondered if I was visiting the same pub. Extremely friendly including all the locals - we were grockles but never called such. Yes the menu is limited but that is a good thing, generally, as the food isn’t out of a Brakes packet and is both very good and plenty of it. It’s a shame that some folk seem to find it hard to walk to a blackboard and take a picture of the menu. Really nice village pub - if you are used to London theme pubs then, no, you probably won’t like it but we ate there twice and had drinks there several evenings.

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AndrewD878 . 2022-10-05

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We stay at the Dolphin Inn last week, and got to say it is a beautiful place. The rooms are comfortable with everything you need and very clean. Our evening meal was amazing. The staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was fantastic, the waitress was great even gave our baby (dog) a sausage for breakfast. Highly recommend.

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R1357NJannieb . 2022-09-30

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On arriving at the dolphin inn we where shown to our room and what a shock ! The twin room was unclean with very dirty carpet and leak from radiator which produced a very dark wet stain resulting on having to wear shoes to walk around . Very inadequate hanging space for clothes ,no full length mirror and the small mirrors provided where inadequate as the lighting in the room was dreadful ,no bedside cabinets so could not relax in bed with a drink ,very loose headboards which resulted in terrible noise every time you moved ,shower room was very neglected ! Shower had not been cleaned ,cracks in tiles ,black mould on walls ,mirror over sink was loose ,toilet seat loose . On the good side the staff where very good and food was cooked lovely .but this pub really needs lots of money spent on updating the rooms to a decent standard as it was way to expensive for what it offered as far as cleanliness and comfort !

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Brook23 . 2022-09-25

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Visited as a couple- friendly bar staff, delicious food, great bar (local beers, lots of great gins) and just a buzzing atmosphere. Recommend booking- I did this by email for a Saturday night. Best place to eat & we have eaten around Kingsbridge, Bantham & wider area and this has been the best find by far. 2 meals & two alcoholic beverages cost £30. The quality of the food is outstanding- super tasty! Menu is written on a board and normally about 5-6 options. Considering visiting tomorrow as they have a large beer garden and have heard good things about their roasts too! Thank you for a lovely meal!

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Beth C . 2022-09-10

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Shawn & Kim were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast every morning over our 3 day stay were superb. We have eaten there in the evening twice and again the food was lovely. Great beer and surroundings. They even went out...

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stuart g . 2022-09-05

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We stayed for three nights as we were going to a wedding. The Dolphin is a proper pub, well used by locals and visitors. The village itself is lovely too. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, local tolietries in the bathroom, fluffy towels were...

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Janet W . 2022-08-29

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‘Grockles obviously not welcome’ Would like to say we received a warm welcome after a long walk and booked for an evening meal however… Sneery bar staff and locals sat at the bar chuntering about grockles meant we had one drink and left ASAP. Manners...

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Mendiptf . 2022-08-17

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Wir haben eine Nacht auf der Wanderung des South West Coast Path I’m Pub verbracht. Von Anfang an ein tolles...

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Ariane B . 2022-08-05

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I booked a couple of days in a B&B in Devon, I had only seen pictures online but on arriving it was a lovely old village. The inn was sixteenth century and looked amazing. We were shown to our room which had a nice shower...

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robertf376 . 2022-06-02

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We visited after a long Sunday walk, small simple menu of roast meats, fish (hake), came with boiled veg and roast potatoes. The hake was delicious, on a bed of samphire & shellfish. Pudding was homely and delicious, we had rhubarb & ginger crumble with...

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hardtopleasesomerset . 2022-05-30

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How glad we were to come back after 35 years to this tiny old inn in the South Hams to find decent beer and a sensible menu . The dishes are traditional - long-forgotten by many modern pubs - and very reasonably priced . There...

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H697DOadamh . 2022-05-03

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The food is first class and exceptionally well priced. Vegetarian options were thankfully on offer with veggie toad-in-the-hole as roast potatoes. The staff are very welcoming. Highly recommended.

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K3671WMnickc . 2022-04-10

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Cosy, warm, full of character, friendly welcome and service. Selection of roasts for £9.95, all generous and v good, plentiful veg and jugs of gravy. Choice of three desserts priced at just over £3, fantastic value and really enjoyable Sunday lunch followed by amble down...

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Louise W . 2022-02-27

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We arrived at the Dolphin inn on Friday 18th Feb, on arrival we were greeted by shaun the friendly landlord, he showed us to our room and explained everything we needed to know including the breakfast times.the room was clean, cosy and warm with everything...

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angela P . 2022-02-20

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What a little gem! Friendly staff and top attitude in customer care. The locals were very friendly & chatty. Lovely food. Totally recommend this establishment.

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Anthony F . 2022-02-11

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It's clear that the new landlord Shaun has done amazing things in turning the pub around. It's a real gem with great food using locally produced ingredients and great atmosphere. I stayed there for two nights and had a very enjoyable experience. Nice to see...

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njaw . 2021-11-20

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We have eaten here twice in the last week and, both times, have had a great meal, with fab service with a smile. The pub management changed not long ago and locals and visitors all happy. Short menu with locally sourced ingredients. Please do support...

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Jane B . 2021-11-04

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Having read reviews a couple of months ago I wasn't going to visit here. However, noticing the pub had new management and better reviews we decided to dine here as it was very convenient. Really glad we did! Excellent service, good quality food at good...

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Owls37 . 2021-10-30

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We visited today for the first time in a while after reading it was in new hands and are very pleased we did. There was a nice looking menu of mainly locally sourced food from which we had mussels and salmon. Both were very nice....

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ViscountFishpond . 2021-10-26

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We found this place while walking the coast path. As often happens, we couldn’t plan our lunch break exactly and sadly arrived after lunch service was finished-the only downside of small country pubs is that they don’t usually serve food all day. The new owner...

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DevonJay34 . 2021-10-23

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Just visited this amazing place, food fabulous, barman so friendly, excellent customer service. So glad we found this hidden gem! Going back in the week. A real pub with home cooked food. Thank you for your lovely service

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Nina C . 2021-10-22

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So, found this place, by accident. So glad we nipped in. First time we just had a pint, lovely selection of beers and cider. Landlord, was so friendly and decided to come back next day for a spot of lunch. Menu is small, but all...

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paulmichaelweston . 2021-10-21

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We stayed here one night whilst walking the SWCP. The building itself is an amazing historical beauty. It was recently under new management at the time of staying, The evening meal was amazing. Fresh local ingredients, friendly service, couldn’t have asked for more. Breakfast in...

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kerboom . 2021-10-17

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Popped in for a pint and maybe something to eat. The jail ale was superb, accompanied by a local venison burger. Again superb and very reasonably priced with most meals under a tenner

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jaildrinker . 2021-10-16

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What a hidden gem....the home-cooked food in this pub is phenomenal! I have been lucky enough to have eaten in some of the country's finest restaurants and I must say that the lamb shank at the Dolphin Inn is the best I have ever eaten!...

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Julie R . 2021-10-13

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We had an excellent Sunday roast lunch with all the trimmings at the friendly Dolphin Inn. It would be hard to beat for traditional British fare. A bit off the beaten track, but worth it.

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judyharington . 2021-10-10

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Great fun! Sean & Andy brilliant! Excellent value. Food perfect. Can’t recommend it enough for walkers. Accommodation comfortable. A traditional village pub - as they used to be!

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Ros W . 2021-10-07

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Excellent food I enjoyed the tasty venison burger followed by chocolate brownie with ice cream so light & flavoursome. My friend loved the bangers & mash with glorious gravy that made the dish followed by apple & Berry crumble with custard. Prices are just so...

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Mrschs . 2021-10-06

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Under new management from 22/9/21 . Great improvement from last management. Lovey Sunday roast with fresh vegetables. Shawn new landlord very helpful and hard working. Great to see the Dolphin on the up again . Thanks Shawn

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Guide625270 . 2021-09-27

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We are walkers. This was the only option in the area, totally overpriced for standard of room. (We paid less for better rooms this holiday, also in popular locations.) We agree menu was limited but our food was better than other reviews and given shortage...

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Rachrooo . 2021-09-07

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A poor choice of uninspiring food offered at over inflated prices. We ordered a burger and chips and a portion of ham egg and chips. Both cost over a tenner (which we had to pay for upfront - probably because otherwise most people refuse to...

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mewe1402 . 2021-08-30

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In 2019 we visited Kingston and had a fantastic dinner. Fast forward to 2021, new owners and what a disaster. Limited menu, no starters available and when the food arrived the burgers was as black as coal, to the point there was burnt black bits...

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Julie M . 2021-08-14

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Awful, just awful. The food looked and tasted cheap. Had to pay up front which I can only assume is because they knew people would complain. Another table nearby were also unhappy with the food. We were going to have our say at the end...

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petersR6519AA . 2021-08-14

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Sorry to say but a simple and limited limited menu with no imagination to presentation either. My vegetarian lasagna, although tasty, was simply loads of overcooked lasagna sheets with thin layers of tomato sauce, covered in a mornay sauce, couldn’t find and vegetables. The burger...

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113dans . 2021-07-25

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Great little find right out in the sticks. Room very clean, warm and comfortable.Food very good, beer excellent, staff very friendly and accommodating. Lovely place.

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WendyJeffs . 2020-09-26

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What a disappointment. 1 person behind bar and he was also expected to cook. Waited nearly an hour for burger and chips (we were told there would be a wait due to no staff) but when it turned up it was burnt, including the bun. Chips over done. Burger gristly. Bar person/chef miserable, understandably since he has no support. What a shame as the inn itself is really nice with alot of potential. Can't recommend.

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183Ruth . 2020-09-10

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A lovely place to stay with a great room. The whole place was full of character. The locals were very friendly and made us feel like we belonged there. Breakfast was spot on. Will certainly be visiting again.

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Mel A . 2020-08-08

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Friendly enough place but seriously don’t go there for the food. Children’s menu fishfingers came incinerated and inedible. Batteries cod was undercooked, batter soggy and tasteless. Really unpleasant. Not going back!

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amandan888 . 2020-08-08

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I wondered if my burger was one of those that you can buy in supermarkets that you put , bun and all, in the microwave. If so; it was left in there too long. My partner's ham, in her ham, egg and chips was definitely from a supermarket packet and the overall effect was disappointment as we have enjoyed decent pub grub at the Dolphin in the past. Come on Dolphin; you are better than this!

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F7328LGstevel . 2020-07-15

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Imagine a good country pub on a cold, wet night. Cosy woodburner at one end with the open fire at the other - good selection of real ales and wines and then some hearty pub food, recommend the gammon and eggs and thanks to the wonderful manager a special Dolphin Sundae for pudding. What a lovely evening - who cares about the winter weather outside.

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ardrugby . 2020-02-15

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We're stayed in Kingston with our in laws and two dogs for a week over Christmas. I gave to say that the pub was fantastic! The staff are so welcoming and friendly and the food was delicious! Beer prices are cheap compared to where we live and I'd recommend the jail ale! Loved the carol singing on Christmas Eve and the drinks on Christmas day was a welcome trip out of the cottage! Would recommend this pub to anyone staying in or around Kingston, we will be back!

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nickhU5049SZ . 2019-12-30

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We’ve popped in a few times now on our way back from the beach but I have to say the food today was delicious. Lovely presentation and very yummy pub food. Friendly staff and a traditional pub.

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DysonBusinessOwner . 2019-11-30

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Been here many times over the last few years, has not changed much over the years, great place to visit, good choice of drinks and the food was superb. We will be back.

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Wacker1100 . 2019-10-07

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Had fond memories of The Dolphin Inn from holidays in the area in the 1970s,so decided to pay a return visit. Delighted to find it is still a lovely Inn, friendly service & a great menu, & now has an attractive, peaceful garden area. We had the vegan option, mediterranean vegetable tart, which was delicious.

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MaddiDevon . 2019-09-18

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Stayed in the village all week, came for a drink most nights, excellent beer. The modules were fantastic, enough to share. The jail beer was my favourite if a little expensive

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colaradopam . 2019-09-07

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Delicious food service is so nice and friendly. It’s hidden away but the entrance is noticeable definitely recommend this pub!

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caitlinmay07 . 2019-08-31

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We stayed in the cottage next door for last week, we planned to eat out just once while on holiday but ended up eating at the Dolphin three times. The menu is simple but the ingredients are truly, truly exceptional, all local, all perfect. Sauces and additions to simple foods are subtle, beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection.WE had burgers, ribs, muscles, scallops to name a few. The burger was without doubt the best I've ever had, way way better than the original "Gourmet burger". The same can be said of the muscles HUGE HUGE beasts!!! wonderful, subtle sauce. We don't eat out much and I dont put up with any garage when we do but I we would all consider returning to Kingston JUST for the dolphin

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jonwild . 2019-08-20

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I would recommend anyone to try the fresh seafood that is on the menu here. We sat in the garden in bright sunshine and had 3 courses and coffee, all excellent.

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Alastair C . 2019-08-08

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Had a nice meal here, loved the quirky pub, staff were really friendly and very child friendly. Would definitely come back!

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LisaR03 . 2019-08-07

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I rocked up here at 9.30 p.m. after hiking since 6 a.m., totally knackered. The landlord made me feel welcome and asked me if I'd eaten. I had, but it was very thoughtful and unexpected of him. I had a drink at the cosy, attractive bar and a chat with him before he showed me to my room. A quick bath--yes it had a bath, a sight for sore feet for a hiker--and I crashed out.

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Beswetherick . 2019-07-31

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First time at this little pub .Breakfasts lovely evening meals really good.We stayed in room3 and were very happy beautiful surroundings ,we will be back .Thank you

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Dean C . 2019-07-29

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Lovely little pub for drinks, lovely friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Such a shame that the food is utterly DIRE!

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Sandra P . 2019-07-21

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Dropped in for a few drinks with friends and decided to eat from the nice sounding selection on the menu.

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LloydGrossman . 2019-07-15

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We did not know what to expect and were very happy with what we found! Good beer, friendly staff and delicious food.

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Kevin H . 2019-07-15

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The four of us were looking forward to our evening meal on our last night on holiday in Kingston but we were all disappointed with the food, though the atmosphere was great and the service was good.

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kmj2000 . 2019-06-28

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Popped in for a quick pint on a lovely sunny afternoon, basic garden to chill in. Good pints served by friendly, chatty staff. Nice place tucked away off the beaten track.

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ukpunk . 2019-06-01

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Lovey pub the food was a letdown for the price I had the best meal of mussels and chips but I have had better. I found the sauce tasteless and the chips bad. When a pub has 80% of meals come with chips i would have thought they would strive to achieve good chips. The worst meal was the spicy chicken burger it wasn’t spicy and intensely dry with chips and salad garnish no dressing just dry leaves and two blueberries cut in half. The other meals were nothing special also. We all regret choosing this pub as we only had a short time in this area and there is a lot of other places we wished we had tried instead. It isn’t nice saying this and I do feel bad but the bar staff were very nice and hope they sort things out sorry for the negativity.

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. 2019-05-11

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2 of us stayed here while doing the South West coast path walk. Lovely quiet, remote location. This doesn't pretend to be a high-end, bistro / boutique type pub : it's a small, friendly, local pub with basic,comfortable rooms and hearty food, with a welcoming host and friendly service. Dinner and breakfast were both good quality. The waiter for dinner was very attentive and professional. You get what you pay for.......and this was excellent value for money.

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TimTHF . 2019-05-08

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We have not been to the Dolphin Inn for many years . We heard that the food was very nice so we Decided to go over for my Birthday. We had a lovely evening the food was very nice . There was 6 of us and we all had startes 4 prawn cocktails , 1 pata, and 1 fried mushroomsall very nice. For Main I had scampi, 3 people had ribs and they all said that they were the best they have tasted for a very long time.1 had rump steak cooked just as he likes it , and 1 burger. Then we all had dessert well what can I say all very nice. Left very happy and very full. Will go again. Thank you Craig. Is a must to go and visit the Inn.

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Erica J . 2019-05-03

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We went there for lunch today following a lovely meal on Boxing Day for my husband’s birthday. We walked 3 1/2 hours in rain and hail to get there and were not disappointed!! Lovely ales and sandwiches. Dog friendly throughout and a lovely warm fire! Beautiful old English pub in a beautiful location. Will become one of our favourites for sure. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

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loveshotsunnydays . 2019-03-04

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I stayed here with my other half and two year old. lovely stay, cozy and clean. we had an evening meal which was very good and the breakfast was also very tasty. we will be back. also the staff were all lovely.

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H826BJsteveb . 2019-01-07

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We came here for two nights for my birthday. We had a fantastic time - we stayed in the Dolphin suite which is a self-contained unit across the road from the pub. We ate in the pub. The accommodation was very clean, cosy and quiet. The pub grub was exceptional and the staff were helpful and friendly. I loved this place and would recommend.

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WritersBlockUK . 2019-01-05

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The last time we visited The Dolphin we loved the pub....two open fires, warm welcome and good choice of ales....but we were very disappointed by the food.

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aljo57 . 2019-01-03

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A group of us parked our cars at the pub car park before setting off on a short walk before lunch. One of the cars was parked in front of a pedestrian walkway to the pub but the driver had left enough room for people to get by. Moreover there were no notices asking people to keep the entrance clear. When we returned, there was a note on pub headed paper admonishing the driver and written in an incredibly rude tone ending with ‘IDIOT’. Needless to say we did not give them any custom and went instead to the nearby excellent Pickwick Inn at St Anne’s Chapel.

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babbelfish . 2018-12-30

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Had a loverly time at the inn today chatting with the staff and sampling the local water. A great place to get lost in time.

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Ian W . 2018-10-20

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We came for lunch, it was ok but a bit on the pricey side. Staff friendly and food came reasonably quickly, we didnt feel rushed.

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frozboz . 2018-09-02

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We asked the Dolphin to lay on a dinner for a group of 12 - just amazing.

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Colin B . 2018-08-24

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My friend and i did a coastal walk starting from the church next door. On our return, we had a pint to rehydrate!

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413gailg . 2018-08-15

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Really nice pub in a delightful village. They were having a bit of a nightmare when we visited as they had no gas to cook the usual menu. But they had improvised well and were managing to put out some hot meals.The weather was beautiful so we sat in the beer garden and opted for cold food. A delicious prawn sandwich and an extremely generous ham and cheese ploughman's lunch. Proper hand cut ham and local cheese.

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mazzaManchester . 2018-07-22

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Surely not many pubs have a sign on the road saying "Please drive slowly through the pub"...

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Andrew L . 2018-07-22

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After a bit of a wait we had great scallops, wraps and a chicken burger. Enjoyed a number of different ciders after a hot walk at the beach. Nice location and great to sit outside on a warm night .

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Genny02 . 2018-07-08

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Great stay! Wonderful old quant English pub set in a beautiful village in the heart of the Devon countryside. Very genial hosts, very accommodating. The room was above standard for cleanliness. Food delicious. For a quiet get away ideal.

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Wendy S . 2018-06-03

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We booked an evening meal table, mid school half term week. By 8pm they had run out of their pork belly special, which my wife would have chosen. Instead she had the Steak and Jail Ale Pie with buttered potatoes and seasonal vegetables. This was a large slice of pie with plenty of meat and pastry top and bottom. The potatoes, broccoli and mange tout were all good.

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Redframewhitelight . 2018-06-03

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My wife and two kids came for supper here. I thought the menu was excellent. We all had fish and chips in the end which as good as I have in years. The staff were also really friendly and went out of their way to help. Would definitely recommend.

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Ashley L . 2018-05-27

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Great location, miles from anywhere with a beautiful beer garden full of flowers, birds and sunshine. Accommodation was good. Room although quite small was quaint with comfy beds and shower room en suite. Hairdrier, shampoo, body lotion and shower gel included!! Ate in the bar on the Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed our steak and jail ale pie. Breakfast was served in the restaurant with a good choice, ranging from full breakfast to egg benedict and fish. We loved it here and would stay again.

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jeanwhatling . 2018-05-21

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We have visited this pub twice in the last three weeks as Kingston is an excellent base for a superb round walk involving the estuary and coast path. The first time the food was excellent - mussels, a bit expensive but for the large size of portion perfectly acceptable. Our second visit was slightly disappointing as this is not the cheapest of pubs and one expects a little bit extra. The most disappointing was the tuna steak which we were under the impression came with a salad - what appeared was a hint of garnish - a few leaves - and as the chips were served in a separate pot a largish plate arrived with a tuna steak one end and the few leaves the other. Ditto the burger - more a garnish than a salad.

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Mark09 . 2018-05-06

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We went on Saturday with neighbours - 9 of us - as it has recently changed management - lovely scallops, good steak (although one was really good the other two perfectly acceptable and we would have been perfectly happy if the third one on the table hadn't been thicker and rarer!). Excellent moules frites and the puddings all disappeared although I didn't have room for one.

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RosieB50 . 2017-10-17

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Booked a table for five for a weekday lunch. The pub was fairly busy and we finished up sat on a table near the bar, so a little tight for comfort. The menu was really not varied enough and very similar to when we visited a few months ago. Our group had, gammon, steak and ale pie and burger meals, whilst I had fish and chips. Everyone was satisfied with their meals but no more than that. The fish and chips was ok, though the mushy peas came in a solid lump, not nice at all. Drinks were fine and the staff were friendly.

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Charles P . 2017-09-30

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We arrived on spec at around 5pm on a Saturday and on entering this quaint old village pub we noted that all the tables had been reserved, however, the young lady behind the bar told us that the chef would arrive at 6pm and that we could take one of the tables booked for 8pm if we could vacate it by 7.30pm.

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Chris B . 2017-09-12

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We stayed at the Dolphin. We ate in the pub too which turned out to be very disappointing. We had travelled quite a way to get there. The locals in the pub garden were very friendly and the pub looked cozy and atmospheric to eat in. However, after placing our food order, we then waited an hour and twenty minutes to be served. the young waiter and waitress were lovely and apologised for the wait. The bar staff were however, very surly. We were the last to be served in the pub. There was another group with an elderly gentlemen who was wilting from the long wait for his dinner. When our food finally arrived, the meat was lukewarm so we sent it back. Mine returned exactly the same. The only thing that was speedy about the service was the bill arriving at our table. Usain Bolt could not have delivered it any quicker. the pub was highly recommended to me, but I wont be recommending it to any one.

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richardsoni462 . 2017-08-31

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Visitamos el pub dos veces mientras estaban de vacaciones en Kingston. La primera comida fue excelente. El ambiente era simplemente cómo un pub rural y éste nos ha impulsado a reservar una mesa para repetir el viernes por la noche, que era nuestra última noche en vacaciones.

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Mark D . 2017-06-28

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No había ido a los delfines por un largo tiempo ya que habíamos estado decepcionado en el pasado. Sin embargo, estuvimos encantados de ver cómo habían mejorado bajo los nuevos propietarios, especialmente el pijo de loos. El personal era muy agradable y el menú era...

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John B . 2017-02-22

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Reservamos una mesa con antelación (recomendado) y llegamos al tiempo estipulado. Nos recibieron y acompañaron a la mesa, donde nuestra orden de bebidas fue tomada por una camarera joven muy educado. Estamos muy exigente que comen carne insuperable, y no te gustan las opciones vegetarianas...

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Pete J . 2017-01-15

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Pub el nuevo propietario y abierto después de las reformas. Buena comida de pub en buen ambiente. Era de noche, muy concurrido temprano. Bonito tener competencia para el otro pub local en Ringmore que necesita para elevar los estándares de limpieza. . .

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AH1969 . 2017-01-05

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Mi marido y yo estábamos visitando familia en Kingston y nos alojamos en el Dolphin Inn, pasamos una estancia extremadamente agradable y Craig y su equipo son muy amables. Nada era demasiado, eran muy serviciales - incluso cuando la cocina estaba cerrada y queríamos algo...

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DeeH588 . 2016-12-30

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