Pubs & Bars
The Dolphin Hotel
(02) 9331 4800
, 412-414 Crown St
Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
The Dolphin Hotel
The Dolphin Hotel combines modern chic with comfy local, with a giant TV screen thrown in for good measure. Featuring three levels of open plan bar areas and a bistro, the dishes here are simple and delicious.
Enjoy crispy squid, edamame beans, classic prawn cocktail, roast baby barramundi with sorrel and black olives and grilled sirloin with caf? de Paris butter and mash, or duckleg braised in citrus and almond served on a mound of spiced couscous.
When it hits beer o’clock and Surry Hills’ army of cool creatives converges on The Dolphin, you just never know who you may meet. With bright and breezy outdoor terraces to soak up the sun, affordable fizz and an innovative pub menu, sparks are set to fly. If things go really well, you could even stay on for a $12.50
steak Monday- Wednesday or schnitzel Thursday, or let the object of your affection beat you at table tennis Mondays and Tuesdays. ...read more
Contact details
Drinks
- Imported Beer
- Spirits
- Cocktails
- Beer on Tap
- Champagne
- Imported Beer on Tap
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Food
- Dinner
- Lunch
Features
- Beer Garden
- Smoking Area
- ATM
- Bottle Shop
- Poker Machines
FoxSports
- Licensed FoxSports Broadcaster
Type
- Lounge Bar
- Cocktail Bar
Sorta not here nor there about this pub. It's been redone inside which is obvious.
There's more sparkly metal bits and a fireplace that doesn't look like a real fire but possibly could be. I didn't get closer to see as it was a warm day anyway.
Food is a bit pricey for what you're getting - you can't order drinks at the food ordering table. You have to order at the bar, which means that if you have no cash on you, you're forced to find an ATM and get some money out.
Apart from that they have a huge set up of tables on the upper level. The bathrooms are clean and the food was ok.
And because the food is just ok, that should tell you about the price to food comparison. I don't mind paying for good food. Except it's not really.
But I do say it would be cosy in here in winter.
Really ambient atmosphere at night with the bar one level up and overlooking he open kitchen and restaurant. It's dimly lit for that nice intimate feel. The staff are really on the ball, making sure your table is cleared when you've finished eating or drinking. We shared a bottle of white with fried chips and a cheese platter. The platter wasn't anything special and was very basic compared to other places.
The Dolphin hotel has been a popular Surry Hills venue for a long time as a bar, and restaurant. It is pretty casual; a few different bars and eating spaces. I was there for a party so we got pizzas, I had the tomato and prosciutto one which was very good, as well as the tomato only. They were traditional Italian style, base not too thick, with tomato base and topping. As for drinks, I tried a few different cocktails that were all really good and pretty cheap for the area. I'm not much of a designer but not a fan of the new renovations... looks like paper wrapping the walls. It's a cool venue for a party.
Dolphin Hotel was known to be a dud place. But then they had a major renovation and it was no longer underrated. It now sports a very beautiful, modern-like atmosphere with its modern Scandi-European style decor with lots of artistic wall arts. In the evening, the low-light yellow ambiance makes it very calming and gives it even more of a premium look.
The hotel consists of two levels. The ground level was reserved for fine-dining style occasion, whilst the upper level has a more casual feel with lounge seats, pool table, a bar, and an outdoor terrace with leafy and lush ...read more
