The Dolphin Inn (Penzance, Cornwall, UK)
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Todak
N 50° 06.969 W 005° 31.895
30U E 319016 N 5554613
The awe-inspiring sense of history greets you as you enter The Dolphin Tavern, with the past echoing in the aged granite walls, the intriguing shipping artifacts, and a warm atmosphere that makes you feel immediately at home.
Waymark Code: WMNBPC
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/08/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
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In 1585 the tavern served as John Hawkin's HQ, recruiting Cornishmen to fight in the Armada, Sir Walter Raleigh is thought to have smoked the first pipe of tobacco in England here, and the tavern was used as a courtroom for centuries following. So legend says, it is also home to three spirits.

Quoted from: Dolphin tavern website
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Date of first pub on site: Not listed
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