The Dolphin, Sydenham

10/06/2026

🍸✨Cocktails at The Dolphin✨🍸

~ The French Martini ~

Don’t walk! Run!!! Because it’s fruity, flirty and dressed to impress! The French martini is that perfect mix of smooth vodka, sweet raspberry liqueur and fresh punchy pineapple. One sip in and suddenly everyone’s feeling a little more sophisticated!🇫🇷🍸🐩

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05/06/2026

⚽🏆 WORLD CUP AT THE DOLPHIN 🏆⚽

Catch EVERY England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 match playing during our regular opening hours!

Want the best view in the house? Book your table now! 🍻

A few quick rules before we kick off😉
👉 No deposits required
👉 You can book a table from an hour before match starts
👉 We’ll hold your table for 15 minutes after your booking time
👉 If you don’t show up, we’ll offer the table to fellow football fans waiting for a seat

Ice-cold pints, fresh wood fired pizzas and hearty burgers, giant screens, unbeatable atmosphere, and hopefully plenty of goals… what’s not to love? ⚽🍺

Round up your mates, secure your spot and join us for every moment of drama, celebration, and those inevitable referee complaints!

04/06/2026

🍸✨Cocktails at The Dolphin✨🍸

~ The Aperol Spritz ~

Bright, bitter, and unmistakably Italian🍊🍾
The Aperol Spritz blends Aperol, prosecco, and a splash of soda for that signature citrus bitterness and lively fizz. Zesty, uplifting, and there’s no doubt why it’s a summer staple

03/06/2026

Have you tried our Dolphin ale yet?🍺🐬

A classic English session ale with real pedigree, originally brewed by Hardy & Hanson and now brewed in Suffolk by Greene King

At 3.9% ABV, Dolphin Ale pours a rich amber-tawny colour with balanced flavours of malt, toffee and subtle fruit, finished with a crisp herbal dry hop character! An easy drinking proper bitter🍺

If that didn’t win you over, we’re also serving this excellent quality pint for just £5 🍻 So come on down, give it a go!!

01/06/2026

🍸✨Cocktails at The Dolphin✨🍸

~ The Margarita ~

Sharp, zesty, and unapologetically bold💃🍋‍🟩 The Margarita brings together tequila, fresh lime, and triple sec and house made sugar syrup for that perfect hit of citrus and bite. Clean, refreshing, and made for good times that tend to run a little longer than planned 🤫

29/05/2026

G & T anyone??

We’ve got a vast and amazing selection of gins waiting behind the bar, perfectly paired with your choice of Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic, Light Tonic, or Premium Indian Tonic. Whether you like it floral, crisp, or classic, we’ve got your perfect G&T covered🍋🌿

27/05/2026

🍸✨Cocktails at The Dolphin✨🍸

~ The Limoncello Raspberry Spritz~

Our Limoncello Spritz blends zesty limoncello with crisp Prosecco, finished with a fresh raspberry for the perfect sweet citrus sparkle. Light, refreshing, and made for sunny weekends! 🌼🍋

25/05/2026

Have you seen these dotted around the pub recently?

If so, fabulous! City stack have partnered with us to discover and support local independent pubs💫

Being a truly independent pub is something so special and rare in this day and age! It’s amazing pub lovers like you lot that keep us going each day🧡

Grab a London Pub Collection pack at The Dolphin! A £25 stack of beer mats that can get you £100 worth of bevvy’s and bites at very special independent spots around London! The most perfect pub crawl opportunity😉

Just ask any of our staff when you pop in and we can happily set you up! Head to City Stack’s page if you’re curious for more details✨

Thank you for supporting your local, let’s keep the support flowing😊🍻

All the best, The Dolphin🐬🩵

21/05/2026

🍸✨Cocktails at The Dolphin✨🍸

~ The Hugo Spritz ~

Light, floral, and refreshing 🌿🥂
The Hugo Spritz combines elderflower, mint that’s freshly picked from our garden, lime, and prosecco for a crisp, lightly sweet drink with a clean finish. Simple, balanced, and effortlessly easy to drink☺️

The perfect beverage for the weather this weekend!🌼

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19/05/2026

Our lovely Poppy here was just wondering if any of our paw-some friends have tried our delicious dog menu?

We have a lovely selection of classic pub inspired doggy treats for the little friends we love to see!

Poppy especially recommends the Paw Scratchies 😉🐾

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Would your furry friend love some Dolphin doggy bar snacks? 🐶🐾

18/05/2026

🍸✨Cocktails at The Dolphin✨🍸

~ The Espresso Martini ~

It’s a classy classic! Cold, smooth, caffeinated chaos in a glass. The perfect way to enjoy your evening after a busy day. A great drink that says “I’m out for one” but also “I could still dance ‘til 1am”? 😉 Fabulous way to kick start the week!!

Espresso Martinis shaking all night at the bar waiting for you 🥰✨

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14/05/2026

Unfortunate rainy weather this week but fear not….

Rosé, sunshine and beer garden season is nearly here! Take a look at the weather next week👀 I heard a rumour it’s reaching 24 degrees!!🤩

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28/01/2026

26/11/2025

Are you part of our growing group of loyalty card users? Don't miss out on a free drink on us with every completed card. Pick up a card every time you visit.

14/11/2025

Serving today. Four freshly tapped ales.

09/10/2025

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Live Music Alert!

Join us this Wednesday, October 15th from 8 pm for an unforgettable night of smooth sounds with Jazz Pantz!

Get ready to groove to the rhythm and enjoy an amazing evening of live music!

Date: Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 8 pm
Location: the dolphin 🐬

See you there!

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06/10/2025

We’re proud to be one of the very few local pubs included in next years good beer guide.

06/10/2025

We always provide a changing selection of best kept real ale from around the country.

25/09/2025

Hey!

We’re looking to recruit experienced floor staff to join our team! Both full-time and part-time positions available. If you have great customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

📍 Drop your CV in person or email it to [email protected].
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03/09/2025

"Live Music Alert!

Join us on September 10th at 8 pm for an unforgettable night of smooth sounds with Jazz Pantz!

Get ready to be serenaded by their soulful melodies and captivating rhythms. Don't miss out on this incredible performance!

Date: September 10th
Time: 8 pm
Location: The Dolphin Pub

Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!