Gulliver's Tavern Explained

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.^[1]

History

The pub was built in 1750 as a public house and stables known as the Dolphin and Chequer.^[2] The tavern stands on Wimborne Road, which historically linked the towns of Wimborne Minster and Christchurch together.^[3]

In 1988, it became a Grade II listed building by Historic England.^[4] In 1993 the pub was renamed the Gulliver’s Tavern after the local smuggler Sir Isaac Gulliver (1745-1822).^{[5] [6]} His ghost has been said to haunt the pub.^[7] In 2018, the pub became under new ownership and was reopened as The Acorn.^[8]

References

50.7689°N -1.9026°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-02-19 . Fancy a pint? Some of Dorset's oldest pubs we can't wait to get back to . 2024-01-23 . Bournemouth Echo . en.
2. Web site: 2011-08-30 . Remembering pubs’ pasts... . 2023-12-09 . Bournemouth Echo . en.
3. Web site: Stuff . Good . Dolphin Inn, Kinson North, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole . 2023-12-10 . britishlistedbuildings.co.uk.
4. Web site: DOLPHIN INN, Non Civil Parish - 1232929 Historic England . 2023-12-09 . historicengland.org.uk . en.
5. Web site: BBC . Smugglers Cove - in Kinson? . 2023-12-09 . www.bbc.co.uk . en-gb.
6. Web site: Fletcher . Damien . 2010-03-25 . What's inn a name? Secrets behind the people pubs are named after . 2023-12-09 . The Mirror . en.
7. Web site: Phillips-Jones . Richard . 2015-05-19 . Bournemouth: 5 Haunted Places To Visit Spooky Isles . 2023-12-10 . en-GB.
8. Web site: 2018-12-08 . Cheers! Raise a glass to the pub that’s actually OPENED! . 2024-01-23 . Bournemouth Echo . en.