The Dolphin

Friday night at the Dolphin is always excellent, and we wanted to see the changes…we weren’t disappointed as our favourite, Bethany, is still there and as excellent as ever , and we got to meet Ben for the first time. The food was really lovely and service brilliant. So lucky to have this at the end of our road !!…..

Perfect for a family stay and dog friendly too. Comfy beds, mattresses were new. Friendly pub that does great pub grub and it has a garden with a small play area. Staff couldn’t do enough to help. Set in a beautiful village, bathroom could do with a refurb which the manager said will be done this Autumn.

We stayed here just for one night as we had a trip to Paulton Park (Peppa Pig world) planned for the next day. 2 adults and 2 children 7 & 9. I made a last minute adjustment to the booking as my mum decided to come with us on the day. The GM Ben was super helpful and accommodating. When we arrived check in was easy and smooth. They have a play area in the garden so the kids played while we grabbed a drink before a delicious meal. We got taken to what can only be described as the perfect family room! A double bed and bathroom then up on the mezzanine floor was two single beds for the children. The beds were super comfy and soft! My children are not the easiest at bed time but they both went to sleep quickly and commented how soft the beds are. Rooms were warm and inviting, very clean and nice toiletries on offer in the bathroom so no need to bring your own. Tea and coffee making facilities also provided. We had some complimentary porridge pots and croissants as we were in a rush to get to Paulton Park in the morning so had no time for breakfast. Paulton park is 18 mins away from the pub so perfect if your making a trip there. All the staff that we encountered were really lovely and helpful. From Maddy and Amalie, Ben the GM and the chefs. They were all lovely! We will 100% come back and definitely recommend to other families.

Fantastic overnight stay in a pretty comfortable room with plentiful free parking and a small play park for kids. Breakfast was yummy and so was the rest of the menu, dog friendly with fantastic customer service, a really great find! I will be back

Booked both flats for my daughters hen do. They are conveniently situated near Winchester. The accommodation had 2 double beds in 1 flat & in other 1 double & 2 singles. Both were clean and welcoming, providing towels & tea coffee making facilities. We all congregated in 1 flat after our evening meal in The Dolphin pub for partying! A great stay & would recommend

Do not visit this place when they're busy.The service was terrible,exemplified by the head person who told me l was rude to interrupt her to ask for condiments and the remainder of my lunch order five minutes after being served with said lunch.When waitress finally brought the remaining order and ketchup again l was told l was rude and should make an official complaint.We should have left then but my 6yr old was oblivious and it was unfair to her to leave before she had finished.My wife and l left our lunches almost intact,paid and left. Wild horses won't drag me back.Bloody awful.

We had an excellent dinner at the Dolphin this week. Very friendly and welcoming staff, and food was superb. I had the sirloin steak which came seared, but then I finished it the way I wanted on a hot stone at the table. My wife had the feather blade beef which was rich and delicious. The liquid puddings were fun too

Just returned from yet another great meal at the Dolphin at Hursley. Tried the new menu which this time was good old bangers & mash & my partner had the burger. Followed by a very delicious crème brûlée & also the rhubarb & ginger crumble… delicious…. Loved the new drinks menu which included new cocktails.. I recommend the spiced mojito. Well done to all the team for another enjoyable evening.

I want to say that new owners have taken over so things may change. We went for a Valentines Day lunch. It was FREEZING . Far too cold to eat.. they were painting so the smell of paint was everywhere. The food was poor . My pate starter had one piece of very tough bread. Main course was oily and not nice. We orderred a bottle of Pino Grigio which was 10.50% ! The whole lunch was a disaster. I complained and they took off 10%. The worst £100 I have spent for a long time.