Barbican pub The Dolphin reopens after revamp
A HISTORIC city pub famous for its no nonsense decor has reopened its doors following a makeover.
The Dolphin Hotel, on the Barbican has been given a colourful lick of paint along with new lighting, slate flooring and spruced up toilets.
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The Dolphin, Plymouth Barbican
But one thing that hasn't changed is the pub's iconic links with Plymouth artist Beryl Cook whose paintings have once again been given pride of place on the Dolphin's walls.
"The regulars think it is alright and nothing has been spoilt," said landlord Billy Holmes.
"Everyone is pretty pleased with how it looks."
And to celebrate the new-look pub, an official reopening is being held on Friday, with representatives from St Austell Brewery and Punch Tavern, the business that owns the freehold and paid for the refurbishment.
The opening coincides with the Dolphin's first ever ale festival, which is being held across the Easter weekend.
A total of eight different ales will be on offer to beer drinkers who can sup the hops and enjoy their new look surroundings.
The beer-fuelled festival will begin on Thursday and run throughout the weekend.
3 Comments
by Martin, Plymouth
Thursday, April 01 2010, 6:12PM
“Fortunately it has (so far) only been redecorated. A better floor and a change of paint colour. No sign yet of new lighting or the 'poseur' tables and chairs!!!!”
by GOM, Plymouth
Thursday, April 01 2010, 6:16AM
“A pub has been decorated!
I'm so glad I live in Plymouth where so little happens that a pub being decorated is big news.”
by Martin, Plymouth
Wednesday, March 31 2010, 10:32AM
“I read in the papers yesterday that Punch taverns have had a bad year and are struggling and may be converting lots of pubs to eating places taking away the concentration on good beer and a drinkers environment. We also know that there is pressure to up the quantity of Tribute which is St Austells flagship ale. if the Dolphin does anything to give tribute preference over the excellently kept bass at the Dolphin then the pub will not maintain or recover its popular loyal clientelle.”