Hursley · Hampshire · SO21 2JY

Where the fire's warm,
the ale's flowing,
& friends feel like family.

A 17th-century village inn tucked into the Hampshire chalk downs. Hearty pub classics, log burners cracking through winter, a generous garden for slow summer afternoons, and one quiet bedroom upstairs for those who'd rather not drive home.

Bed & Breakfast Sleeps 2 Free Parking Dogs in the Bar
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The Dolphin Inn, a thatched country pub in the Hampshire village of Hursley, glowing warmly at dusk
8.2 Rated very good by 1,005 guests on Trivago
Cosy seats, real ales, and a Sunday roast worth walking for.
— 01 / The Inn

A village pub in the old-fashioned sense of the word.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Hampshire village of Hursley, The Dolphin is a traditional British pub that perfectly combines timeless charm with modern comforts. The kind of place where the conversation flows as freely as the ale, where boots and wellies are as welcome as brogues, and where the welcome is genuine rather than rehearsed.

Whether you've come for a hearty meal, a refreshing pint after a walk on the downs, or simply a cosy corner to unwind beside the log burner, The Dolphin offers an authentic countryside retreat for locals and visitors alike.

With warmth from the landlord,
The Dolphin Inn · Hursley · Winchester

A proper village local — the sort of place you stumble into for one pint and somehow leave three hours later having made four new friends. — A regular, since as long as anyone can remember
— 03 / The Room

Stay the night, above the inn.

The cosy upstairs bedroom at The Dolphin Inn, Hursley — comfortable double bed, warm country styling, private en-suite

One bedroom. Sleeps two. No fuss.

When the last pint's been pulled and the fire's gone low, you'd be forgiven for not wanting to navigate the lanes back to town. Our single en-suite bedroom sits quietly above the pub — comfortable, clean, and just the ticket after a long Sunday lunch or a few too many ales.

Sleeps
2 guests
Bedrooms
1 double
Pets
Not in the room
Smoking
Not anywhere
  • Free private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Full English breakfast available
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— 04 / The Surroundings

Handy to Winchester, the coast, and a great deal besides.

10 km

Winchester City

The cathedral, the Great Hall, the water meadows — Hampshire's historic capital, a short drive north.

14 km

Mayflower Theatre

Southampton's grand West End-style venue — touring musicals, drama, comedy and ballet year-round.

16 km

Southampton & Utilita Bowl

The cruise terminal, the guildhall, and international cricket at the Utilita Bowl — all within easy reach.

36 km

Jane Austen's House & Salisbury Cathedral

Two of the south's unmissable days out — Chawton cottage where Jane wrote, and Salisbury's soaring spire.

— 05 / Pay Us a Visit

Find us on Main Road, in the middle of Hursley village.

You can't miss the inn — look for the warm glow from the windows and the small cluster of locals outside. Pop in for a pint, book a table for Sunday lunch, or reserve the upstairs room for the night.

  • Monday — Thursday12pm – 11pm
  • Friday & Saturday12pm – 12am
  • Sunday12pm – 10:30pm · Roasts from 12
  • Curry NightEvery Wednesday · from 6pm
  • Kitchen12pm – 2:30pm · 6pm – 9pm
Hursley · Winchester The Dolphin Inn
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