The Dolphin, Eastbourne
The Dolphin is a pub at The Dolphin 14 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4XF. The Dolphin's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne council on 12 February 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Dolphin 14 South Street
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4XF - Council
- Eastbourne
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Dolphin’s food hygiene rating
The Dolphin's rating is 7 months old.
We have checked The Dolphin's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Dolphin
- 5Bibendum60 m
- 5Dew Drop Inn70 m
- 5The Eagle140 m
- Awaiting inspectionDowntown Deli Smokehouse @ the Eagle140 m
- 5The Wolf on the Corner140 m
- 5Printers Playhouse160 m
All 44 pubs and bars in Eastbourne
Questions about The Dolphin
What is the food hygiene rating at The Dolphin?
The Dolphin's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne council on 12 February 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Dolphin?
The Dolphin is at The Dolphin 14 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4XF, in Eastbourne. Eastbourne council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Bibendum, about 60 m away.
What pubs are near The Dolphin?
The closest pubs and bars to The Dolphin are Bibendum (60 m), Dew Drop Inn (70 m) and The Eagle (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Dolphin's hygiene rating up to date?
The Dolphin's rating is 7 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Dolphin on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Eastbourne council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.