Broadstairs. Located on the Kent coastal town of Broadstairs, The Dolphin dates back to at least 1585 when it served as John Hawkins' headquarters to recruit Cornishmen to fight the Spanish Armada. Sir Walter Raleigh is believed to have smoked the first pipe of tobacco in Britain here, and for centuries the tavern was used as a courthouse. It stands at a narrow three road junction with a pub on each corner - Neptunes Hall (early 19th century) and The George Inn (1830). I enjoyed a tasty ale from Gadds' Ramsgate Brewery. An easy pub crawl in Broadstairs!