Plymouth, UK. Constructed in the early 1800s. The name comes from the ancient belief that dolphins would help seamen in a storm by wrapping themselves around the anchor cable to prevent the anchor from dragging and secure the safety of the ship. It is famous for the Tolpuddle Martyrs, who formed the first resistance movement against unfair wage cuts and stayed at the hotel upon their exile return from Australia in 1838. It is also known for the paintings of local artist Beryl Cook, who often painted characters she encountered in the pub on a little pad she had hidden under the table, including her infamous "Hen Night", which shows six buxom women arriving for the evening.

But my favorite thing was to be able to get a pint of Bass Ale drawn straight from the barrel. As a lover of Bass from my younger days it is very sad that it is hard to find it on tap these days, and to get it drawn from the barrel was a special treat. This was the most happening pub in town , and I so enjoyed being part of this large and raucous crowd.