BITE user comments - artemis
Comments by artemis
The bore I referred to was quite young. He had a handsome looking dog (boxer).
30 Jul 2011 08:47
Haven't been onto this site for a while but I see that the comments remain mixed regarding this pub. I did venture into the Dolphin recently only to see a new and even louder bore in front of the bar, desperately trying to buy people drinks to stay so that he retained an audience. A group of people outside at the smoking table did their best to ignore him but with the doors open it was difficult. What is it with this establishment? Underneath that flagstone floor is there a magnet which draws in every single "pain in the ass" in the area. Ho hum. I guess I'll just keep drinking elsewhere.
14 Jul 2011 23:15
When it comes to Beer festivals they don't get any better than Ken's. I see yet another award from CAMRA, no surprise there. This is one astonishing pub. . a dying breed. Revel in the beers and ciders and spare a thought for the "larger boys", forgive them for they know not what they do. I for one will be there this weekend.
27 May 2011 15:13
Terrific place to drink. Great atmosphere, very eclectic bunch of people go in here, I defy anyone not to enjoy themselves. Service is great and the glasses are clean . . . . too many pubs serve drinks in glasses sporting the last drinkers lipstick. . . . nice! This pub surely deserves a higher rating. Will be back there very soon.
15 Mar 2011 19:56
This pub has to be located in one of the loveliest areas in Surrey. Come rain or shine the village has visitors from all over. Why then for years has it been a ghastly place to eat and drink. I feel sorry for the locals. Uninspiring food, uninspiring wine and service which is so slow it would try the patience of a saint. Once in every 3-4 months I pop in, check the queue at the bar, look at the punters as they sigh and wait and wait . . . . then invariably I turn round and leave. Somebody get to grips with this place!
15 Mar 2011 19:48
This is a great little jewel. Unfortunately, I don't get here often enough. From the landlord and landlady to the people (regulars I guess) who stand near the bar, everyone is friendly. Such a good atmosphere.
They serve a good pint of beer and the food.... well it's terrific, whether you come here midweek to treat yourself or for Sunday lunch.
It's a pleasure to spend an hour or two in this pub.
11 Feb 2011 18:39
Over the last year and with some interest I have been watching the comments about the Dolphin and many other pubs in Surrey. So I�ve decided it�s time to add my own two pennies worth. As with others on this site I�ve been a regular (on and off) at the Dolphin for 25+ years. Whilst many hark back to the �good ole days� of George and Rose (and I did indeed like them) I personally found that they ignored the bad language and behaviour of some punters and by some I mean those who put �money over the bar�. On the whole the pub was well run and George kept the best pint of Youngs outside London, the food though was average, scampi and chips bought in bulk catering packs I�d guess.
Since they left, the Dolphin has without doubt been afflicted by a series of managers ranging from tolerable through to downright appalling. Until very recently and I have to say after an excellent refurbishment by Youngs, the pub was a dump. Had you been a visitor to Surrey (holiday maker or whatever) and walked into the Dolphin, based on your first impressions, you�d have left within minutes. We have all put up with sub standard managers, scruffy 70s decor and disgusting toilets for years because let�s face it, the location is beautiful.
Apart from the Saints in a community we all blaspheme from time to time, but mostly in the privacy of our own home. Most of us have social graces and we don�t inflict foul language, rude behaviour, lewd and/or offensive jokes on people around us.
For those on this site who say �if you don�t like it drink somewhere else� I say NO. You drink somewhere else. You�re the ones with the minority view. In fact I would suggest that you look at the comments for the William IV at Albury. That pub too has a similar problem with �men of a certain age and disposition�. Perhaps you can all get together and buy your own pub. . . . preferably far . . . far away.
I�ll keep coming to the pub. I don�t care that some men try to upset others by increasing the volume and frequency of their foul language - once they see specific people (men and women) enter the pub. We all know you do it. Fact is some punters are trying to goad them � they want them to go over the top, so that they get banned . . . and it will probably work.
21 Jan 2011 20:45
Over the last year and with some interest I have been watching the comments about the Dolphin and many other pubs in Surrey. So I�ve decided it�s time to add my own two pennies worth. As with others on this site I�ve been a regular (on and off) at the Dolphin for 25+ years. Whilst many hark back to the �good ole days� of George and Rose (and I did indeed like them) I personally found that they ignored the bad language and behaviour of some punters and by some I mean those who put �money over the bar�. On the whole the pub was well run and George kept the best pint of Youngs outside London, the food though was average, scampi and chips bought in bulk catering packs I�d guess.
Since they left, the Dolphin has without doubt been afflicted by a series of managers ranging from tolerable through to downright appalling. Until very recently and I have to say after an excellent refurbishment by Youngs, the pub was a dump. Had you been a visitor to Surrey (holiday maker or whatever) and walked into the Dolphin, based on your first impressions, you�d have left within minutes. We have all put up with sub standard managers, scruffy 70s decor and disgusting toilets for years because let�s face it, the location is beautiful.
Apart from the Saints in a community we all blaspheme from time to time, but mostly in the privacy of our own home. Most of us have social graces and we don�t inflict foul language, rude behaviour, lewd and/or offensive jokes on people around us.
For those on this site who say �if you don�t like it drink somewhere else� I say NO. You drink somewhere else. You�re the ones with the minority view. In fact I would suggest that you look at the comments for the William IV at Albury. That pub too has a similar problem with �men of a certain age and disposition�. Perhaps you can all get together and buy your own pub. . . . preferably far . . . far away.
All in all I will keep coming to the pub, I've lived with it for 25 years. I don�t care that some men try to upset others by increasing the volume and frequency of their foul language - once they see specific people (men and women) enter the pub. We all know you do it. Fact is some punters are trying to goad you � they want you to go over the top, so that you get banned . . . and it will probably work.
21 Jan 2011 20:42
The Seven Stars, Leigh
Love this place. Landlord and Landlady are totally professional. Locals are just wonderful to talk with - even though you may be a stranger - they are happy to join you in conversation. Speckled Hen is pretty good and the food is terrific. Best of all, dogs are welcome . . .
Spend your money here . . . you will not be disappointed.
2 Dec 2011 22:04