The Dolphin Tavern
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Dolphin Tavern
The Dolphin Tavern, Quay St, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BD, United Kingdom
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With a stay at Dolphin Tavern in Penzance, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and Penzance Ferry Terminal. This inn is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Minack Theatre.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Ideal locationShow More
Amenities
Bar
Surfing
Restaurant
Luggage Storage
Hiking
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Golf Course
English
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Property Description
With a stay at Dolphin Tavern in Penzance, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and Penzance Ferry Terminal. This inn is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Minack Theatre.
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4.6/5
GreatCleanliness4.6
Amenities4.6
Location4.6
Service4.6
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Surroundings
Landmarks: PZ Gallery
(<100m)
Landmarks: Jubilee Pool Penzance Pool & Cafe
(130m)
Landmarks: Mermaid Pleasure Trips Penzance
(180m)
Landmarks: Battery Rocks
(210m)
Landmarks: Chapel Street Methodist Church
(310m)
Landmarks: Chapel St
(310m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View
1 double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Private toilet
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4
Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Bay View
1 double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Guest Reviews
4.6/5
Great
61 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.6
- Amenities4.6
- Location4.6
- Service4.6
Average for similar properties in Penzance
AI Summary
The staff provides exceptional, efficient service. Guests praise the comfortable beds, cleanliness, and convenient location near the seafront. The breakfast is excellent and plentiful.
Guest User
March 11, 2025
excellent ! lovely roast. full plate. with lots of lovely trimmings. we had the brisket beef it was amazing. good service. good atmosphere. good was prompt. they know what they are doing with a sunday roast for sure. would definitely go back
Guest User
December 11, 2024
I had a lovely dinner with homemade chowder and a glass of local cider here. Both were amazingly good. Huge portion, so maybe I should have brought someone I could share it with. The staff was friendly and attentive, nice atmosphere, so happy to eat here again.
Guest User
November 25, 2024
We are a group of friends that used to work for the same company, now we have either retired or semiretired we meet up every few months for an afternoon which includes lunch and a few drinks. We have been to Penzance a few times now and the Dolphin is our first stop as it’s not far away from the station. When we arrive we order the drinks and ask for the menu, then the staff always say we can run you a tab which is great as you feel most welcome in the establishment, very friendly and attentive staff, good beers and food, well done.
Guest User
November 11, 2024
A superb family atmosphere with excellent fish. The old diving and seafaring instruments add character to the friendly restaurant. Service is helpful and everything is beautifully cooked and very fresh. A great place for an evening meal. We go back time and again.
Guest User
September 23, 2024
We came for Sunday Lunch 22/09, left it very last minute to book but they fitted us In with no problems. We had a lovely big table in a book which was perfect for us and our dog. The staff were unfailingly cheerful and friendly, our order was taken quickly (but we were not made to feel rushed at all). Daughter appreciated the free fast WiFi(!!) Beautiful old fashioned pub with quirky, interesting details and a lovely cosy atmosphere without being cramped! We had a roast each, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection with a big bowl of vegetables served with each. My daughter had kids fish and chips which was a substantial size and in her words “the best ever”. Would 100% recommend The Dolphin and will certainly be back!
Guest User
June 28, 2024
Honestly the best pub/restaurant in Cornwall the owners and staff are amazing and friendly very professional food is always on point. If you visit Penzance then this is the place to go. Proper family run business nothing is never to much trouble.
Guest User
June 3, 2024
We had lunch at the Dolphin Tavern, always very good/ fresh food the crab sandwiches are a Must. Very friendly service. For dinner it is best to book a table in advance, as it gets very crowded some days. Nice terras when the weather is sunny. We would recommend this place
Guest User
June 1, 2024
I cannot speak for the hotel as we did not stay there but The food was of average quality but over priced and the customer service was poor to the point that we felt unwelcome, no check backs were done even after we’d eaten and no attempt to interact with us, would not return.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Surfing
Off-site
Restaurant
Luggage Storage
Hiking
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Golf Course
Off-site
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Health & Wellness
Sailing
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Hiking
Golf Course
Off-site
Activities
Public Beach
Fishing
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
CCTV In Public Areas
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 3
With a stay at Dolphin Tavern in Penzance, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and Penzance Ferry Terminal. This inn is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Minack Theatre.
This smoke-free inn features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby.
At Dolphin Tavern, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms.
This smoke-free inn features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby.
At Dolphin Tavern, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms.