The Dolphin Tavern

Penzance, Cornwall · United Kingdom · Pub

Penzance's Dolphin Tavern, one of Cornwall's best-known haunted taverns.

The Dolphin Tavern on Quay St in Penzance (TR18 4BD) is one of Cornwall's best-known haunted taverns, and many ghosts are said to enjoy its hospitality. The pub has strong historical links to smuggling and to pirates. The inn dates from the sixteenth century.

Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is The Dolphin Tavern located?

The Dolphin Tavern is in Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

Image: Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons