Dolphin Inn Thorpeness

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Dolphin Inn Thorpeness Formally known as the Crown Inn, the original building used to be attached to six cottages known as West Terrace.

A hub of the community and an ideal resting base to explore Thorpeness and our
neighbouring towns Aldeburgh and Southwold, or to just enjoy a peaceful walk around
Snape Maltings and RSPB Minsmere. The inn was renamed when the cottages were demolished and the building extended with bedrooms to become the Dolphin Inn. Parts of the village, then known as Aldringham-cum-Thorpe, date back to Tudor times, but in 1910 the village was renamed Thorpeness when landowner, Stuart Ogilvie, began realising his plan to create a unique seaside holiday village on the site. The Dolphin Inn was consumed by fire in September 1995 and was rebuilt and re-opened in 1998. David took over the running of The Dolphin in 2007 and together with his lovely daughter Kerry, immediately made an impact, ensuring The Dolphin became an important part of the community. With the arrival of Chris as Head Chef and the addition of the Village Store, his goal, based on friendly service, good food using local producers and an extensive choice of beverages is now being realised.

Christmas 2026‼️Follow the link in our bio for all things festive at the dolphin.🎄Thorpeness • Suffolk
25/10/2026

Christmas 2026‼️

Follow the link in our bio for all things festive at the dolphin.🎄

Thorpeness • Suffolk

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🔗 rates and availability are on our website ‼️

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🍴“Crafted with care. Served with character. Rooted in Suffolk.”••🔗book to save disappointment ‼️
22/10/2026

🍴“Crafted with care. Served with character. Rooted in Suffolk.”
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🍂⏰ The clocks are changing, and the nights are drawing in…Don’t let the darker evenings keep you indoors — come and join...
20/10/2026

🍂⏰ The clocks are changing, and the nights are drawing in…

Don’t let the darker evenings keep you indoors — come and join us!

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✨ Give the gift of good food, relaxation and a little getaway! 🎁🥂
19/10/2026

✨ Give the gift of good food, relaxation and a little getaway! 🎁🥂

Sunday Lunch • Roast & Crumble ••Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast followed by a delicious homemade crumble! 😍•🔗book t...
19/10/2026

Sunday Lunch • Roast & Crumble
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Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast followed by a delicious homemade crumble! 😍
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🔗book to save disappointment

19/10/2026

“Crafted with care. Served with character. Rooted in Suffolk.”

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Leiston
IP164FE

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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