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01/06/2026
RETURN OF THE CLASSICS!
$25 pasta + $10 wine
This week: Spaghetti Carbonara
We’re taking you on a nostalgic trip to Italy every week in May and June, bringing back the classic Delfino pastas that you know and love.
Pair your $25 pasta with a $10 glass of some truly delicious Italian vino for the full experience.
Drop in for a sun-soaked lunch with friends, a quick after-work dinner, or relax into the dining room and catch-up late into the evening. Available all day, anytime.
Book ahead for your favourite pasta.
Walk-ins welcome, rolling home guaranteed.
29/05/2026
From day to night, level one at the Dolphin has it all.
Pool room, lounge area, dining tables and its own bar.
Bookings available for groups, functions and gatherings of all sorts!
PS. We don’t take bookings for the terrace, walk-ins only (weather permitting)!
28/05/2026
World Burger Day ft. The Classics
DELFINO CHEESEBURGER
Chargrilled Beef Patty, American Cheese,
Butter Lettuce, Pickles, Tomato, Delfino Secret Sauce, Fries
FISH BURGER
Crumbed Hake Fillet, Butter Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles, Tartare, Fries
CRISPY PORTOBELLO BURGER
Confit Portobello Mushroom, Cheese, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Delfino Secret Sauce, Fries
25/05/2026
STATE OF ORIGIN AT THE DOLPHIN
Live + loud across the Public Bar, Lounge and Pool Room.
Bookings available if you want prime seats near the screens. Link in bio to reserve your spot.
25/05/2026
RETURN OF THE CLASSICS!
$25 pasta + $10 wine
This week: Fettucine Alfredo
We’re taking you on a nostalgic trip to Italy every week in May and June, bringing back the classic Delfino pastas that you know and love.
Pair your $25 pasta with a $10 glass of some truly delicious Italian vino for the full experience.
Drop in for a sun-soaked lunch with friends, a quick after-work dinner, or relax into the dining room and catch-up late into the evening. Available all day, anytime.
Book ahead for your favourite pasta.
Walk-ins welcome, rolling home guaranteed.
20/05/2026
RETURN OF THE CLASSICS!
$25 pasta + $10 wine
Week 3: Linguine alla Bolognese (May 18-24th)
We’re taking you on a nostalgic trip to Italy every week in May and June, bringing back the classic Delfino pastas that you know and love.
Pair your $25 pasta with a $10 glass of some truly delicious Italian vino for the full experience.
Drop in for a sun-soaked lunch with friends, a quick after-work dinner, or relax into the dining room and catch-up late into the evening. Available all day, anytime.
Book ahead for your favourite pasta.
Walk-ins welcome, rolling home guaranteed.
11/05/2026
RETURN OF THE CLASSICS!
$25 pasta + $10 wine
Week 2: Linguine Alle Vongole (May 11-17th)
We’re taking you on a nostalgic trip to Italy every week in May and June, bringing back the classic Delfino pastas that you know and love.
Pair your $25 pasta with a $10 glass of some truly delicious Italian vino for the full experience.
Drop in for a sun-soaked lunch with friends, a quick after-work dinner, or relax into the dining room and catch-up late into the evening. Available all day, anytime.
Book ahead for your favourite pasta.
Walk-ins welcome, rolling home guaranteed.
06/05/2026
New Delfino Pizzeria special for the veggie lovers.
ORTOLANA
Fior di Latte, Zucchini, Roasted capsicum, Friarielli, Feta and Semi dried tomatoes
On the menu til 17th May.
04/05/2026
RETURN OF THE CLASSICS!
8 PASTAS / 8 WEEKS
$25 pasta / $10 wine
4th May - 28th June
The Dolphin’s cult-favourite trip through all the very best pasta dishes of Italy - Return of the Classics - kicks off on Monday 4 May.
In this enormously popular series, we’re taking you on a nostalgic trip to Italy every week in May and June, bringing back the classic Delfino pastas that you know and love.
Join us as we kick off week 1 with a decadent Bucatini all’Amatriciana, in week 3 for the lord of all ragu, the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, week 5 for a proper Spaghetti Carbonara, or week 8 for the grand finale: the 70’s icon, Tortiglioni alla Vodka.
Pair your pasta with a $10 glass of some truly delicious Italian vino for the full experience.
Drop in for a sun-soaked lunch with friends, a quick after-work dinner, or relax into the dining room and catch-up late into the evening.
Bookings open for your favourite pasta now!
Walk-ins welcome.
Rolling home guaranteed.
04/05/2026
8 PASTAS / 8 WEEKS
$25 pasta / $10 wine
4th May - 28th June
The Dolphin’s cult-favourite trip through all the very best pasta dishes of Italy - Return of the Classics - kicks off on Monday 4 May.
In this enormously popular series, we’re taking you on a nostalgic trip to Italy every week in May and June, bringing back the classic Delfino pastas that you know and love.
Join us as we kick off week 1 with a decadent Bucatini all’Amatriciana, in week 3 for the lord of all ragu, the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, week 5 for a proper Spaghetti Carbonara, or week 8 for the grand finale: the 70’s icon, Tortiglioni alla Vodka.
Pair your pasta with a $10 glass of some truly delicious Italian vino for the full experience.
Drop in for a sun-soaked lunch with friends, a quick after-work dinner, or relax into the dining room and catch-up late into the evening.
Bookings open; secure your seat for your favourite pasta now!
Walk-ins welcome. Rolling home guaranteed.
01/05/2026
Mother’s Day at The Dolphin. 🫶🏼
A long lunch, or laid-back dinner? Start with a few plates to share, maybe a pizza (or two), and a glass of something delicious.
However it looks, Mother’s Day at the Dolphin is about good food, great company.
Book a table and we’ll take care of the rest.
28/04/2026
Signature Dolphin snacks.
Available all day, every day.
CALAMARI ST ANDREA
Fried Calamari, Lemon, Aioli
POLENTA CHIPS
Whipped Sour Cream
AFGHAN BREAD
Aglio e Olio, Chilli
23/04/2026
A new Delfino Pizzeria special.
PIZZA CAVOLO
Fior di latte, cavolo nero, cotechino, chilli, pecorino, garlic oil and a squeeze of lemon.
A little spicy, a little zesty.
On the menu for a limited time at The Dolphin.
21/04/2026
EOFY AT THE DOLPHIN 🍾
The Dolphin loves a party, and we know how to close out the financial year properly.
With private and semi-private spaces across three levels, The Dolphin is set up for EOFY celebrations of all kinds — from long lunches to full venue takeovers.
Our Level 2 private space offers a dedicated setting with its own bar, exclusively yours for the day or night.
Get in touch with our events team for more info.
Email [email protected] or hit the link in our bio.
14/04/2026
New Delfino Pizzeria special
Sapori Del Mare 🦐
Frutti di mare, confit garlic, grana padano, lemon, parsley.
Seafood, citrus, and a great excuse to book a table.
Available this week only!
13/04/2026
We’re hiring!
Join the Delfinos.
A great team, a better time.
Apply to work with us via the link in bio.
10/04/2026
The Delfino Lychee Martini.
Ketel One Citroen, lychee, Cointreau and lemon
— balanced just right.
Dangerously good drinking.
08/04/2026
Follow the signs for Surry Hills’ biggest 2-Up ring this ANZAC Day.
Doors open 10am, walk on in.
07/04/2026
COUNTING DOWN..
SURRY HILLS BIGGEST 2UP RING
ANZAC DAY 2026
Feat. The ‘RSL’ Rissole Sandwich
Terrace Sausage Sizzle firing all day
The biggest 2UP ring in Surry Hills
All Australian classics soundtrack + Dolphin favourites all day
ANZAC Day at The Dolphin is the time to come together, raise a glass, and take part in one of Australia’s great pub traditions.
Once again, we’re transforming the Dining Room into the biggest 2Up ring in Surry Hills, hosted by our very own Sammy Sirianni and David ‘Champy’ Champ.
From 10am, settle in with the iciest of ice cold Aussie beers, the return of our ‘RSL’ Sambo, and a sausage sizzle firing on the terrace. A short and sharp menu of Dolphin classics will also be available throughout the day.
Donations on the day will go to Legacy Sydney.
Round up your mates, get the group chat going and arrive early, it’s one of our biggest days of the year.
NO RESERVATIONS, WALK IN ONLY
DOORS OPEN 10AM
COME IN SPINNER!
01/04/2026
Easter long weekend at the Dolphin
Live and loud in the pub with CHIEFS v WARATAHS Friday and WEST COAST v SWANS Saturday.
DJs all weekend with Miskin Brothers, Bronx, Stacey Francis and Marley Sherman.
Plus, all day dining with Delfino Pizzeria firing up, and our kitchen dishing up Dolphin signature snacks and plates.
Walk in and settle into your favourite slice of Surry Hills, or book a table online for a guaranteed spot.
01/04/2026
See you at the Dolphin this Easter. 🙃
31/03/2026
See you at the Dolphin over Easter. 🙃
27/03/2026
A new Delfino Pizzeria special.
Speck E Fontina
Fior Di Latte, Speck, Fontina, Roast Potato, Rocket.
Available til Sunday 5 April. Get it while’s it’s on!
23/03/2026
Delfino Pizzeria in action. 🔥
It starts with the dough.
Three flours at every stage, stone-milled and imported from Italy. Biga-fermented the old way — less yeast, lighter, cleaner. All technique, no fuss, and a whole lot of flavour.
New special coming up! Stay tuned.
19/03/2026
Dolphin dining, done right.
A few of our heavier hitters — for when it’s more than just a snack.
DIAVOLO CHICKEN
Roast chicken, diavolo sauce, lemon
PORK COTOLETTA
Crumbed pork, boquerones, anchovy dressing, lettuce, parmesan
WAGYU RUMP STEAK
Tuscan butter, jus, fries
Come hungry. Available all day.
Address
412 Crown Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010
To get to the location on Crown Street, Sydney via public transport, you can take a train or bus to Surry Hills station and walk for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, take a bus to the Crown Street at Foveaux Street and walk for 2 minutes. If you're driving, there are street parking options available near Foveaux Street or Goulburn Street. It's best to arrive early as parking spaces fill up quickly during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 12am |
| Friday |
12pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 10pm |
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What people say
The Dolphin Hotel in Crown Street, Sydney is a must-visit destination for those who appreciate quality food and beverage. The iconic venue has been repurposed and transformed with a modern perspective, while still maintaining its heritage. The Dining Room and Public Bar span over three levels with multiple bars, offering guests a variety of options to choose from. The Wine Room is an intimate space designed by George Livissianis, featuring neutral hues, textured fabric walls and ceiling, blonde timber banquet seating, warm yellow lighting and playful illustrations by “artist in residence” Beni Single. With a balanced, producer-focused wine list of more than 35 wines by the glass and over 150 by the bottle curated by James Hird (2015 Sommelier of the Year /Wine Director at The Dolphin), the Wine Room is perfect for wine enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a casual drink or a fine dining experience, The Dolphin Hotel has something to offer everyone.
