The Dolphin — Restaurant in Southampton

Having read the recent reviews I thought we'd give this pub a go. Went in and stood at the bar for a good five minutes before the fella playing the fruit machine ran out of money and decided to try and serve us. The was filthy wearing a daylong jacket and looked like he had been laying Tarmac all day. When we asked if he had finished playing the machine he just smirked at us, seeing also they had no beer apart from fosters on we beat a retreat from this poorly run pub and their dirty staff and went to the Junction, who know what they are doing. If Imwas the Dolphin I'd keep that under new management sign up, the new people will need it cos these guys won't be there for much longer. Awful place, hopeless staff, just a joke and an embarrassment to the...

Came here for a mid-afternoon snack & drink with my daughter. Sat in a sad side yard euphemistically termed a 'garden'. Fist off, my wine glass was filthy (still had visible lipstick on the rim), as were the tables. Ordered a meat platter and when asked for an extra fork, was scolded by the owner for not ordering the sharing platter, tho that would've been far too much food. He really made us feel unwelcome and as tho we'd come to rob him. Meat platter was a few slabs of cold, tough & chewy meat which we left 80% of anyway. Recommend never visiting this place but if, like us, you don't know your way around and need something in a hurry, stick with the crisps & bring a...

Visited here the first time for the England Colombia World Cup game. The atmosphere is great, the interior is decorated with a 60s/70s rock theme, there's a lovely shady beer garden which is fantastic in the summer. Food is great, I've eaten here 3 times now (twice for the Sunday roast which is lovely). The drinks are fairly priced (£3.50 for an Amstel). The owners are really friendly and allow you to order takeaways there when the kitchen isn't open - and even provide plates, cutlery and napkins! This place has a nice buzz and a nice atmosphere and I'm so glad to have this pub...