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The signature cut

The Dolphin Rib-eye

Thirty-five-day dry-aged British beef, cooked over glowing oak and finished with smoked bone-marrow butter.

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A British classic

Beef Wellington

Fillet, mushroom duxelles, Wiltshire ham and all-butter pastry. The current menu asks for 24 hours’ advance ordering.

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Fire, smoke, salt

Prime Tomahawk

A generous bone-in sharing cut made for an unhurried table and contrasting sides.

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The cellar

A Proper Pairing

Old World reds, modern English bottles and thoughtful alcohol-free options can all earn a place beside steak.

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Sunday

Gather Around

A slower table, roast traditions and enough time to finish with pudding or cheese.

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Dry ageing

Time Builds Character

Ageing changes flavour and texture, but the number of days is information — not a trophy.

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For two

Share the Centrepiece

When a large cut lands at the table, timing, carving, sides and doneness become part of the pleasure.

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The craft

High Heat, Quiet Precision

Great live-fire cooking is disciplined heat management, not flame for the sake of spectacle.

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An evening out

Dinner, Without the Fuss

For dates, client dinners or a midweek supper, the best luxury is an evening that runs smoothly.

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Know your preference

Order with Confidence

Choose a cut by texture and richness, then tell us how you like it cooked.

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Welcome to The Dolphin

British produce.
Primal fire.
Warm tables.

Set in Wellington, Somerset, The Dolphin presents itself as a modern British steak restaurant centred on well-selected beef, live-fire cooking and straightforward hospitality.

Our redesigned experience pairs the restaurant information with a substantial steak journal: useful, readable guidance on cuts, dry ageing, doneness, sauces, pairing, allergies and the practical decisions that make a meal run smoothly. The editorial layer is deliberately useful before and after a visit, so the website remains more than a digital menu.

Restaurant-specific facts shown on this site are limited to information currently published by The Dolphin Wellington. Menu items and opening hours can change; confirm current details before travel.

Beef35+ daysPublished dry-age position
CookingOak + charcoalLive-fire language currently used
Sunday12–8Current published Sunday hours
LocationWellingtonSomerset · TA21
The Steak Journal

Know the cut.
Enjoy the table.

Start with the complete steak guide

Chef working during restaurant service
The logic of fire

Heat with a purpose.

A premium grill is less about spectacle than repeatability: a dry surface, a strong sear, controlled finishing heat and enough resting time for the centre to settle.

Our journal explains the culinary ideas behind the menu in plain English. It avoids invented kitchen secrets and focuses on techniques a diner can understand and use when choosing a cut or asking a question.

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A glimpse inside

Dinner in motion.

Restaurant dining tableSteak with chipsRed wine glasses at dinnerSliced steak
Before you visit

Useful questions.

Where is The Dolphin Wellington?

The current first-party website lists 37 Waterloo Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JQ.

What are the published opening hours?

The current site lists Monday closed; Tuesday–Thursday 5.30–10.30pm; Friday–Saturday 12–11pm; Sunday 12–8pm. Hours can change, so confirm before travelling.

Does the restaurant cater for allergies?

The current menu asks guests to tell the team about allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. For serious allergies, contact the restaurant in advance and repeat the information when you arrive.

Is a booking request automatically confirmed?

No. The current website states that a booking is confirmed only when a reply is received from the restaurant.

Plan your visit

Wellington, Somerset.

37 Waterloo Road
Wellington, Somerset
TA21 8JQ

hello@thedolphinwellington.co.uk

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday–Thursday5.30–10.30pm
  • Friday–Saturday12–11pm
  • Sunday12–8pm

Published hours are reproduced from the first-party site and should be kept updated by the site owner.

Reservations

Request a table.

This static form prepares an e-mail to the restaurant; it does not store or send data through a website backend. A booking is not confirmed until the restaurant replies.