Ye Olde Dolphin Inne

Reviews

1. Alan Rowe ★☆☆☆☆

   Nice pub and ok beer, but terrible service. The staff spend more time chatting to each other in the snug than actually serving customers. When they do appear they rarely bother checking if anyone is waiting in the back bar. Lots of people come in and leave after a few minutes - the pub must be losing a fortune in potential sales. It's been like this for years. I go in every so often in the hope that it has changed but it's always the same.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Ken Blackmore ★★★★☆

   The Wander was in Derby and acting on recommendation dropped in for something to eat & drink. The menu wasn't large...only a choice of two items. The Wander opted for a Chicken Tika Masala (no contest!. It was well priced at £600 all washed down with a pint of Birra Morittti . Total bill £11.90 which is completive. The food arrived in no time at all and was very nice it was served with a Naan Bread. I can recommend the food & service. Next time I'm in Derby I may well return!.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Random Nobody ★★★★★

   We visited on Saturday 27th. Beer lovely, table a bit sticky, and the music a tad loud. What was amazing though was the food, we had 2 portions of sweet potato fries and 1 portion of onion rings, total £9. The fries were some of the best I’ve ever had, and the onion rings were perfect. The portion sizes were massive. We will be back for the food, but if you guys could add a vegan burger or hotdog to the Saturday menu it would be 6 out of 5 stars!

   almost 8 months ago

1. Jason Smith ★★★★★

   I love this pub and the history behind it. This pub, Derby oldest pub, has remained remarkably original, with 16th century beams, heavy stone flooring, wood panelling and etched leaded windows. This was an old coaching inn, it is said to have been a stopping-off point for highwaymen including Dick Turpin. Several ghosts reputedly haunt the pub, which is a regular calling place for ‘Ghost Walks’ organised by local celebrity Richard Felix, who stars in the TV series ‘Most Haunted’. The stories of the history of the pub are made real by the ghosts that haunt the pub. From the boy that sits on the stairs, the Grey Lady that haunts the steak bar that the landlord himself, Jim Harris has witnessed; or it’s the flying Scotsman that runs up and down the corridor that breaks up the two buildings of the pub. Finally there’s the scariest of them all, the girl that lives in the cellar. A doctor who lived on site would dissect humans who have passed away in order to gain insight into the human body. One cold evening in the middle of the night a presumed dead girl opened her eyes and came back to life as the doctor was practicing his dissection skills. Every now and then the horrified screams of the girl can be heard in the dead of night.

   1 year ago
2. Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de) ★★★☆☆

   Decent community pub in Derby whose mail claim to fame is the fact(!) that it's the town's oldest public house (c. 1520). I usually advise people against frequenting establishments whose name begins with "Ye Olde", as they are often tourist traps (the Nottingham Castle one is one particularly annoying example) or use their history to make up for other deficiencies. The cask ale selection is not too limited (around half a dozen handpumps) , but during my visit several of those weren't available, and the ones that were weren't terribly interesting. The seating is split into a number of smaller areas, so it's not a place for larger groups but it's a good thing if you wanna meet up with family or friends. But, given that Derby is a town of many more interesting pubs, beer-wise, I simply cannot recommend Ye Olde Dolphin except for grabbing a quick pint.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Mark Woolley ★★★★☆

   Popped in for quick pint. Outside now scaffolding free & looks great. Inside equally impressive, as would be expected of Derby's oldest pub (though that's not verified). Lots of small rooms & outside terrace. Decent pint (Castle Rock brewery). Food menu looked basic but good value.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Barry Eggleton ★★★☆☆

   Visited Saturday 21st January 2023 early evening. Derby's oldest (surviving) pub dating from the late 16th century with 18th century additions into what was a doctor's, the doctor in question allegedly performed autopsies on those hanged at Derby gaol. Architecturally and historically it's hugely significant, hence it's listed status. Unfortunately beer wise it's not particularly great, it's all a bit macro, brown and twiggy as far as cask beer goes with everything else being macro lager and spirits. It's internal layout is small (ish) rooms, this in combination with it's city centre location means it gets incredibly busy. Personally I'd visit around midday, have a beer and appreciate the history and architecture, I wouldn't necessarily visit any other time, or if I wanted a great beer selection.

   almost 3 years ago
2. HKT ★★★★☆

   Great traditional pub, said to be the oldest in Derby! Has multiple rooms uncluding a snug and a large outside patio. The low ceilings and exposed beams give it a very rustic feel. Very friendly staff running it. Good range of beers, ales and ciders, a little more expensive than some other pubs. They have an internet Duke box too. Has its own charms, a pub I've hen visiting for many years and will always go back.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Mirk Robinson ★★★★☆

   Derbys oldest pub, not THE best pub in my humble opinion but well worth visiting. Has an olde worlde feel. Good range of real ales in a choice of historic rooms. Enjoy. M

   almost 3 years ago

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