LOCATION
Surry Hills, ten minutes from the CBD.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Dolphin bistro focuses on fresh, seasonal produce with hotel bistro chef’s producing some of the finest meals available in Sydney. The philosophy is to combine first rate ingredients with simple and tasty recipes to bring us the sort of good value pub food we want to eat - dishes such as the Classic Prawn Cocktail, Crispy Squid, Roast Baby Barramundi with Sorrel and Black Olives and Grilled Sirloin with Café de Paris Butter and Mash. Their delicious and simple menus combined with a contemporary hotel renovation has provided for an open seating format allowing patrons to enjoy a quick business lunch or late afternoon or evening meal in a stylish and relaxed setting.
Bistro reservations are taken for Monday to Friday lunch only.
FUNCTIONS
The Dolphin Hotel has a variety of functions rooms to suit every occasion:
Canopy Lounge Located on the second floor above the Corner Lounge.
Exclusive Bar and Lounge
Located on the second floor over-looking Crown Street. This is a comfortable lounge area with low tables which suits casual functions. Canapé catering service and cocktail waiter service available wth complimentary bar attendant.
Capacity: 40 - 60 guests cocktail style
Havana Lounge Bar
The Havana Lounge Bar overlooks Crown Street,with a terrace where there are scattered lounge bench seats. Canapes with Cocktail Waiter service available. The
Private Bar area has a
42" Plasma TV for visual presentations (no audio)
Capacity: 20 - 40 guests cocktail style
Private Dining Room
This suits small intimate groups with a casual lounge and dining room off the priate room overlooking Crown Street.
Capacity: 20 - 40 guests cocktail style
LARGER FUNCTIONS
For large parties or events please contact the Dolphin Hotels experienced function Manager who will happily co-ordinate the event on 1300 662 206.
Profiled be de Groots Media
I like the Dolphin Hotel. It’s not seedy, not pretentious, and it’s pretty. It has the kind of relaxed atmosphere where you never feel underdressed, and everyone is too absorbed in their own conversations to be looking too carefully at others. After extensive renovations, it’s light and open yet possesses plenty of nooks and crannies in which you can safely hide-away to whisper secrets over the rim of your glass. The casual-but-friendly approach means you can eat anywhere over the two levels, including the little outdoor oases dotted here and there. With that kind of flexibility it’s hard not to have a good time.
The bar menu has some great pub style snackfoods available till 10pm most nights, like crispy squid and edamame beans. The bistro menu includes seafood platters that add up to great value when shared between two. From the lighter meals standout items like the classic prawn cocktail with iceberg lettuce and seafood dressing don’t fail to deliver. From the mains try braised oxtail pappadelle (with the unmistakable tang of preserved lemon) or duckleg braised in citrus and almond served on a mound of spiced couscous. The wine list has been compiled to deliver more bang for your buck, meaning you’ll be surprised by what you can get for $7-$8 a glass.
Sarah Theeboom, June 2007
