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53-55 (47) Albion Street
Broadstairs
01843 861056
https://whatpub.com/dolphin
Above photo circa late 1940s, |
Above image from Google maps, July 2012. |
 
Above sign left, October 1986. Sign right, October 1991.
Above sign 2012.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
The "Dolphin" stands at a narrow three-road junction, each with a pub on
the corner, but its future is secure from the aspirations of the demolition
men, as it is a listed building four centuries old. The stables at the rear
have been converted to a pool room, and a former lodging room which occupied
the whole upper floor is now living quarters. Beneath the inn are tunnels,
now filled in, which led to the old St Mary's Chapel and thence to the sea,
and were used frequently by the numerous Broadstairs smugglers.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 4 May 1774.
To be sold to the highest Bidder, at the Sign of the "Dolphin,"
Broadstairs.
On Monday the 9th of May, 1774, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon.
A Lug sail Cutter, twenty-two feet three inches in Length, eight Feet
eight inches in Breadth, and five Feet in Depth, with, a Spardeck
Foredeck, Main sail, Top sail, and Mizen, very good; well sound, fit to
go on the Mackerel Season, catching or carrying. A prime Sailer.
Likewise a BOOMS SAIL BOAT, with all her Materials, eighteen Feet long,
seven Feet two Inches broad, and three Feet six inches deep.
For further Particulars, enquire of John Jones, at Broadstairs
aforesaid.
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South Eastern Gazette 22 January 1856.
DEATH.
Jan. 19, at his residence, Claremont-place, St. Lawrence, Mr. Jesse
Rood, late of "Prince Albert Tavern," King-street, Ramsgate, and for
many years of the "Dolphin Inn," Broadstairs.
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Thanet Advertiser 16 August 1890.
Wanted, at once, General Servant, about 17. Apply Mrs. Darby, Dolphin Inn, Broadstairs.
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Thanet Advertiser 16 October 1931.
THE VETERAN LICENSEE.
Mr. Edward Darby, who has held the licence of the "Dolphin Inn,"
Albion-street, Broadstairs, for over 40 years, is shortly retiring.
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East Kent Times and Mail, Wednesday 17 December
1969.
No takers for 400 year old "Dolphin" pub.
One of the oldest public houses the 400 year-old "Dolphin" at
Harbour Street, Broadstairs, came under the hammer on Monday night
but there were no takers at the asking price.
Whitbreads had offered the pub, which has a flint interior, to
Broadstairs Council but the Highways and Works Committee to
recommend its purchase.
The asking price was £17,500 to £20,000 - too expensive, the
committee considered, for demolition to create space for much-needed
car parking.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Marijke Hall, 3 February 2021.
The Dolphin Inn in Broadstairs to return back to two buildings as owners
look for tenant to take it on.
The owners of a much-loved "party pub" have been granted permission to
return it back to two separate buildings as they look for tenants to
take them on.
Brendan and Angela Bean, whose family have run The Dolphin in
Broadstairs for 30 years, have been given approval for the properties at
53 and 55 Albion Street.
The Dolphin pub in Albion Street in Broadstairs. Picture: Invent
Architecture.
Proposals submitted to Thanet District Council include a change of use
to drinking establishment and restaurant meaning one section of the pub
- the smaller part of the tavern, at 53 Albion Street - could
potentially become an eaterie, while the popular pub would still run
next door.
The plans, drawn up by Invent Architecture, also include a single storey
extension at the back to provide a commercial kitchen and storage, if
required by whoever takes it on.
Mr and Miss Bean, who are siblings, said: "We have obtained planning to
return The Dolphin 53-55 Albion Street back into two separate
properties.
"This will consist of no. 53 being extended at the rear to provide
storage/kitchen. Following renovations this will be available for lease
as a commercial lock-up property.
"The original public house at 55 Albion Street is also available for
lease.
The Dolphin Inn in Albion Street, also showing the "George
Inn."
"The property consists of the commercial ground floor, kitchen and court
yard, two bedroom flat and separate studio.
"Both properties boast prime location within the popular seaside town.
The property offers enormous potential across a range of commercial
enterprises.
"After 30 successful years as a family business we look forward to
welcoming a new era and exciting opportunity."
In a report, Thanet council’s planning team says The Dolphin plays an
important role in the local community as an independent drinking
establishment and is a heritage asset.
“It contributes positively to the economy of Thanet and the attraction
of Broadstairs as a place with independent drinking establishments,” the
team adds.
The council says its policies support development linked to tourism and
those which increase the attraction of the area with an upgrade in the
range of facilities available.
“The works would not result in the net loss of any community facilities
or floorspace, and would diversify the current offer,” planners added.
No objections were received to the plans and The Broadstairs Society
wrote to the council supporting the proposal.
For more details about the properties see
www.milesandbarr.co.uk/commercial-lettings |
LICENSEE LIST
HALL John 1826-28+
ROOD Jesse 1832-40+
MARTIN Thomas 1841-51+ (age 47 in 1851 )
KEMP William 1858+
MALPAS Stephen 1860-74+ (age 46 in 1861)
BELSEY William 1881+ (age 71 in 1881)
HARLOW Michael 1882+
DARBY Edward 1890-31+ (age 31 in 1891)
COTTER Michael J 1934-38+
BEAN Brendon & Angela 1991-21+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/DolphinInn.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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