Came here for happy hour with some friends while we were in town. Has a lovely bottle of wine ( or two) and order a pizza to share. I can be quite picky when it comes to pizza and this one was on point. Perfect crispy crust, delicious pepperoni, perfect ratio of sauce and cheese. Would def get again. The weather was lovely so we chose to dine outside. Quick and friendly service. read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

The problem with Surry Hills is that there are so many really cool pubs here that it can be difficult, if not impossible, to actually settle on just one. Well, it seems as if quite a few people felt the same way as me with regards to this pub because, well, it was absolutely packed when I walked in here. I still managed to find a place to sit, even though it was getting to the end of the night for me. Still, a great pub with some great beers on tap, and certainly one to go back to. read more

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The Dolphin is another of Crown Street's big pubs and like The Clock and The White Horse The Dolphin pulls a diverse crowd and its size and location means it is always busy. Particularly in Summer when the outdoor seats are impossible to nab. With three floors to choose from and a great outdoor patio area complete with handing seats and comfy lounges it's a good pub for large groups who want to chill out. The upstairs bar gets a chilled older crowd while the main bar downstairs can be a bit dominated by blokes watching sport, but there's lots of room for everyone. There's decent pub grub being pumped out of the kitchen and its got a good selection of booze. read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

I tend to see this place as the slightly rougher sister of the Clock just down the road, but in reality, the Dolphin isn't actually that bad! The foods half decent and on the few occasions I've been there, it's never been overly packed so no long lines for drinks. They also have a big screen so not a bad spot to watch any big games. With so many drinking establishments in the area, it's difficult to choose between them (and if you had a drink in every one of them, you'd be quite ill), but this is a decent place to come if you're not trying to show off in one of the fancier places in Surry Hills. read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Stopped in here for dinner on a Sunday night. We decided to start with a pizza as they looked good and boy it was better than good! We tend to be pizza snobs and this was the real deal. Chewy, thin, airy crust, the right amount of toppings, slight char, simply perfect! So good we ordered a second pizza that was nice and spicy and just as delicious! read more

The recent renovations give the illusion this place is very nice, however everything seems to be covered in a thick plastic - that is the entire bench seating and the stools, so it's gross to sit on if you're wearing shorts or a dress. It doesn't have good AC in all areas so it gets pretty hot on a typical summer day. The prices of food and drink here are outrageously expensive. A Cesar salad was one of the cheapest items, at $18 and came on a plate, in giant chunks of cos lettuce and an overcooked egg and NO PARMESAN. you basically had the put the salad together yourself which was super difficult on a plate. It was gross anyway, tasted so salty, and I love salt! One of the other funny menu items was a 'bowl of chips' which came in a paper bag on a PLATE!! The pizzas were about $25, and looked very average for the prices. The worst pricing was the $5 I was charged for a soda water!!! Of all the options on crown st, id give this one a miss. The only bonus was it was nice and close to gelato Messina. read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Make your own salad on a plate - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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. read more

Most pubs in Sydney, even the daggy ones, have a personality. It could be high style as in the Merivale owned Hotel Centennial or it could be sawdust basic like the Cricketer's Arms in Fitzroy Street. Whatever the level, most have characteristics that make them either an acquaintance or a friend, a lover or an enemy. It's better to have an 'enemy' than nothing because at least we know where we stand. The Dolphin however, is one of those 'buildings' that is devoid of personality. I actually struggle to call it a 'hotel' as that name depicts an element of welcome. There's no 'welcome' at the Dolphin. When the renovation took place in 2016, locals were positive about a pub that was well positioned and potentially an alternative to the ever busy 'Clock' or the often noisy 'Beresford'. It had an interesting brown paper scroll out front that spieled eclectic messages and the inside decor looked promising. How wrong we were. Maurice Terzini, the 'mastermind' behind the pub's reinvention seems to have based the rebuild on 1970's plastic-land rather than 21st century Sydney. The chairs, the tables and even the bar staff seem to be made of plastic.OK, that's harsh, but can I add the walls, menu and wine list? The wine list is based on region or grower, not wine style. Gee, I'm sorry, but I'm not all that familiar with Sebastien and Emeline Bobinet from the Loire Valley France. I have been to the Loire but didn't catch up with the Bobinets then. Tell me more please Mr Dolphin. No? There's no description of the wine and really nothing to help me make a choice. Instead I'll need to ask a plastic sommelier who may smile a plastic smile but probably not. On my first visit, when tolerating one of the Bobinet's overpriced offerings, I thought some food may help give the evening some personality. Local Burrata. Mmmm. That's interesting. I never saw Surry Hills as a prime producer of goat's cheese but I'll give it a go. I did. Shame it didn't come in a cup with a straw. Enough said. My second visit was on a Saturday afternoon when I took a friend with a passion for Long Island Iced Tea. There was no Iced Tea on offer, but a choice of numbers (which at least had descriptions). I had a Negroni (No. 28?) which I'm sure I could have got cheaper from the chemist. She had a 481. Unfortunately, the plastic barman was reading the recipe from a plastic covered sheet. It took 20 minutes to make her 481 although mine was poured from a small brown bottle within minutes.The bottle was glass. I was pleased. In summary, The Dolphin, once called a 'Dark Old Man's Pub' by Sydney's Daily Telegraph, has not just had a 'reinvention; it's a had a full frontal lobotomy. With not an ounce of welcoming personality, this Dolphin should be viewed within the rules of wildlife observation - from afar. read more

Wow! I cannot believe how kind is Luke and the Team at the Dolphin Hotel. This venue is the kind of place to meet friends, take a date or--as I've recently witnessed--find your next true love hehe. It must be something in the water? It might be something off the wine list? It's definitely Sydney's best chicken schnitzel and mash--it's OMG addiction delicious. But if it's not all that, it's a place that's warm in winter and designed to make people happy. So grateful I found this place :) read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

While I probably wouldn't become a regular at The Dolphin, purely for the fact that there are more fun/cooler bars around the area in Surry Hills, I would definitely recommend this place for a large gathering or birthday party. I reserved an area at The Dolphin for my 30th and had no regrets - the girl who helped with my reservation was super friendly and helpful. I paid a $100 deposit that I could put towards food and drinks on the night. I used it for food (since I was the birthday girl getting free birthday drinks, of course!) and the food was pretty good, nice and strong cocktails too. The area was nice and spacious with big lounge sofas next to a big screen TV, very close to the bar and toilets and we had a big table for food and my birthday cake. I had close to 30 friends there and it didn't feel crowded at all. The only downside was it got quite hot and they said they couldn't turn up the aircon, but it was pretty minor and all in all, we had a great time. I'd highly recommend it for a birthday or function, seeing as it isn't as popular as some of the bars in Surry Hills (such as The Clock), and you'll be able to get a much nicer/more spacious area. read more

"Meet you at the Dolphin at six?" "Yeah man!" ... is the usual texts sent flying between my friends and I on any give Friday night. It's a good choice for a place to meet up with your pals for a sneaky after-work drink if you're working in the city. Located on the ever so trendy Crown Street in Surrey Hills, the Dolphin on Crown doesn't draw a wanky crowd, nor does it have a wanky vibe. The drinks are standard Sydney - ok, pretty exxy. The food, on the other hand, is great! All the pub favourites, plus surprise additions like kofka make for an exciting Friday night dining experience. In winter, grab a seat near the roaring fire place - if you can! If there's a sporting game of any significance on, it'll be well broadcasted at the Dolphin. The two levels of the hotel means that there's usually enough room for everyone, without ever having that empty bar feeling... happy days read more

The Dolphin is multi-leveled hotel and great for watching sport matches of any kind. It wouldn't ever be my choice for a normal Friday or Saturday to go have a drink with friends, however it is competent for a Grand Final. There are so many different areas to choose from and we found a little nook to watch one of the many big screens. We ordered some food and I was actually shocked at how good it is. The starters we got were Lamb Koftas with a minted yoghurt which were absolutely divine! Calamari had essential crisp and moist fish. They were really light too and not greasy. Then we got a Prosciutto wrapped Lamb Shoulder with wilted spinach finished with Bordelaise Sauce. It is so yummy! Pub food has really stepped up recently as this pub will attest. The prices are very good too with the sharing plates at $8 or $9 and the mains are $26. So if you have a GF to watch, head on down to The Dolphin and you will have a cracking time. read more

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The Dolphin Hotel on busy Crown Street is a popular little place for people looking for a drink or meal. Actually it's not that little and is split over two levels but it always seems quite difficult to find a table. Maybe it's just me. There's a couple of tables to sit outside on the footpath, tables galore on the street level area and even an upstairs bar with a balcony. Why do I find it so hard to find a spot, I still don't know! There's a couple of pool tables downstairs and a poker machine lounge if you're feeling lucky. I manage to find a table and there's grazing plates and mains and an all day menu to choose from but out of the corner of my eye I see a sign, 'Bloody Mary Sunday - $9'. We have a winner! read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

The first thing to mention about Dolphin Bar is the dress standard. This has to maintained and it is monitored by door staff. You have to be well dressed to enter this establishment, no hats, singlets, tracksuits, trainers or workboots. So it's one of those where you go home and have a shower first. Their after work crowd if more hip and funky. Well if the cap fits, come on in. It's good to maintain standards it offers niche establishments where birds of a feather can flock together and network. It's a nice way to share ideas and make sure you are not thinking what other people would be expecting you to think, type thing. The bar is cool and sleek, it is a rather large venue and offers a menu at the bistro that will keep your stomach merry. read more

The Dolphin Hotel - Sports Bars Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

When I think of The Dolphin I think of Friday night football. A cross between a pub and a bar, The Dolphin is a good compromising place to watch the game if your girlfriend and her friends don't appreciate the sport. There is a big TV and a decent crowd will gather to cheer on their teams. While sloshing down your beer it might also be a good idea to line your stomach with some food. The bistro serves up above average pub fare including crispy squid, lamb kofta and soft shell crab as well as pasta, steak and sides. After the footy has finished move to the outside patio decked out with comfy lounges and hanging chairs. You will be sure to see plenty of cute boys/girls and you might even be lucky enough to go home with somebody's number. read more

Awesome wine bar with a fantastic selection of local and international wines across a broad range of prices. The bartenders were excellent, had great recommendations and were quite attentive. read more

Not a bad place to come for a drink. The food, however, was not great. I ordered the fried prawns, and I did not like them. I'm sure there are people that do, but it wasn't what I was expecting. Ultimately my fault for not asking about the dish, but no one once checked on my meal. They then cleared my plates not even noticing that I hadn't touched the food at all. The pizza I had was decent, but the lack of caring from the servers will make me never come back. read more

So we do have two kids and we were the first to arrive at 5:30 the kids meals and a starter appeared super fast. But at 7:00 we still had no mains and the kids were on melt down. The waitress explained she had inherited the table and it had all fallen through the cracks in the service. read more

Once again fatty burgers appreciation society has paved the way through the hustle and bustle of a busy Saturday night in Surry hills to an absolute quality beef burger and an enjoyable pub in the city. After a toss up between the beef burger and the delightfully named Reuben burger between myself and my mate, the polite bistro waitress guided me to the popular beef burger and wow I was not disappointed. The duck Spring rolls also caught my attention, so they were thrown into the order as well. The juicy patty on the burger was cooked to perfection and partnered beautifully with the BBQ sauce and bacon. The sweet crisp buns are what I feel that are winning burgers around town at the moment and this was the excellent final touch with the mouth watering burger. The side of chips were a nice addition but my focus was taken with the duck Spring rolls, surprisingly delicious and aided by the tangy unknown sauce. The pub had a great Saturday night vibe with a good happy crowd and it was unfortunate I had to leave early. Plenty of tvs to watch sport and nightly food specials during the week. Overall the prices for food and drinks are reasonable. Another place I'm happy that's close by and I will be looking forward to returning for a bigger Saturday night and of course the burger. read more

One of the best happy hours in Crown St. The crowd is eclectic, service is expedient and if you like Rugby there will be plenty of screens to please you. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but inside it's quite nice! There's like 3 or so floors, all appear to have a different vibe. There's a sit down restaurant downstairs, a wine bar, a regular pub with decent food, and a separate cocktail bar. We popped in for s pizza and it was quite alright. Definitely worth checking out, bartenders were super nice! read more

Amazing interior design. Great atmosphere. Affordable drinks. Funny and friendly staff.

Love the terrace - always great for a catchup, and the wine bar downstairs serves delicious food. Staff are professional throughout the place. read more