Gulliver’s Tavern
Gulliver’s Tavern, formerly known as the Dolphin Inn, is a historic pub in the Kinson area of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Dating from the 18th century, is believed to be the oldest pub in the town.
History
The pub was built in 1750 as a public house and stables known as the Dolphin and Chequer. The tavern stands on Wimborne Road, which historically linked the towns of Wimborne Minster and Christchurch together.
In 1988, it became a Grade II listed building by Historic England. In 1993 the pub was renamed the Gulliver’s Tavern after the local smuggler Sir Isaac Gulliver (1745-1822). His ghost has been said to haunt the pub. In 2018, the pub became under new ownership and was reopened as The Acorn.
References
- ^ "Fancy a pint? Some of Dorset's oldest pubs we can't wait to get back to". Bournemouth Echo. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Remembering pubs' pasts..." Bournemouth Echo. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Stuff, Good. "Dolphin Inn, Kinson North, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "DOLPHIN INN, Non Civil Parish - 1232929 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ BBC. "Smugglers Cove - in Kinson?". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Fletcher, Damien (2010-03-25). "What's inn a name? Secrets behind the people pubs are named after". The Mirror. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Phillips-Jones, Richard (2015-05-19). "Bournemouth: 5 Haunted Places To Visit | Spooky Isles". Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Cheers! Raise a glass to the pub that's actually OPENED!". Bournemouth Echo. 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
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