The Dolphin Broadstairs — Restaurant in Thanet

We entered the bar just after 9 and spent collectively a large amount of money between 6 of us, after 11 a friend of mine and myself popped out the front as she wanted to have a cigarette. The bouncer advised we would have to queue up again to get back in, but what they didn't say is we would have to pay an entrance fee as it was after 11!! They charged us 10 pounds to get back in even though I showed them several bank transactions and explained our friends we're inside with my belongings. They said my friend should have gone out the back for a cigarette but didn't tell us this when we first stepped out just so they could justify the disgusting fee. We then went back in, in which our friend ordered a round and there was a mix up with the drinks (barmaids mistake). She came over to our table and loudly announced our friend hadn't paid for our drinks as if we were scamming them, others obviously turned around and looked at us, it was embarrassing! Our friend politely went to bar and paid the correct amount. We very soon left after all of this. I would avoid unless your intentions are to be scammed by petty...

I went to the Dolphin (somewhere I’ve been for the last 6 years) with my brother and his girlfriend. As a joke, we were pulling funny faces to each other, and someone behind us came over while we were doing so. The next minute, he had me in a chokehold and was shouting at me. We tried to explain to the bouncers what happened, but because he was the owner they took his word and we were kicked out immediately. This was extremely distressing as someone who suffers with anxiety, and we felt powerless despite doing nothing wrong. The owner clearly has some ego issues who enjoys harassing women for anyone considering visiting. Will be...

this bar is not safe.

the owner creates a very toxic environment with his aggression and fragile ego. a young woman got manhandled and chucked out for doing impressions with her friends. a lounge should be a communal space designed to feel welcoming and comfortable ESPECIALLY for women who are typically the least comfortable in these sorts of spaces. you should not have to be constantly worrying about your safety and surroundings from anyone let alone the owner of this terrible establishment.

PLEASE do not...