Pubs in Dorchester
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Bakers Arms
140 Monmouth Road, Dorchester DT1 2DH
Comfortable, corner local overlooking the railway. Formerly a bakehouse, its old ovens can still be seen in the bar. Long-serving licensses serving guest beers from Marston's range plus two occasional beers on gravity from small breweries. 2016 winner of Marstons excellence award. Friday and Saturday closing can be later, depending on custom.
Blue Raddle
9 Church Street, Dorchester DT1 1JN
A friendly town-centre freehouse serving beers from West Country micro breweries. Two of the most realistic flame-effect gas fires imaginable are often mistaken for the real thing. The menu often includes various game dishes but vegetarians are also well catered for. Note only open at weekends.
Goldies
36 High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HN
Small pub on main thoroughfare, serving up to five real ales from Marstons group of breweries. Happy hour Friday 5-7pm. The skittle alley doubles as a function room and there is a small courtyard drinking area.
Georgie Porgies Pie & Burger Co
1 Alexandra Road, Dorchester DT1 2LZ
Recently refurbished bar/restaurant, close to the County Hospital, specialising in handmade pies and burgers. Craft beers and real ciders are available.
Junction
42 Great Western Road, Dorchester DT1 1UF
Large imposing pub within 100yds of defunct Eldridge Pope brewery. Can get busy weekday lunchtimes especially market day (Wed). Large TV screens. Tables in courtyard. Modern fast food type menu with promotions and curry/steak nights.
Kings Arms
High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HF
This historic, 300 year old coaching inn was bought by Stay Original Company in 2015 and have spent over four years sympathetically refurbishing the building. There are currently 20 berooms with further planned. Hotel featured in Thomas Hardy'S Mayor of Casterbridge.
Hardy's
11 Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1TU
Standard redeveloped single bar pub popular with younger set and open late . Has been named Hardy's Tavern, George, New George, George & Dragon, Old George in recent years. Karaoke Thursdays and ive music at weekends. Small patio at rear with picnic tables and bench style seating.
Old Ship Inn
13-15 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW
Large open plan town centre pub on main street. Food served all day. Busier on market day (Wed) and Friday/Saturday nights. Serves Ringwood Best and one other beer from Marston's group of breweries.
Royal Oak
20 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW
JD Wetherspoon on main street. Numerous alcoves and seating areas. Small patio to rear. Serves both national and local ales. Disabled ramp to rear. Thought to once being a leading coaching inn dating from the late 1700s. Its entrance led to a stable yard.
Sydney Arms
11 Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 2NG
Large open plan pub near to hospital catering for younger element. The pandemic of 2020/1 saw a large refurbishment especially in the beer garden. Food available all day.
Brewhouse & Kitchen
27 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 1QY
A large open-plan pub built in the late 1980s on the site of old LSWR railway buildings adjacent to South station and Brewery Square. Recently refurbished and extended, with dining area and micro-brewery. Eight hand pumps serve lagers, ales and beers brewed on site plus guest ales from local breweries such as Gyle 59. Food served daily from 12 - 10. The pub is planning to have live music including jazz on Sunday afternoons and a band on the last Saturday of the month playing blues etc.
Tom Browns
47 High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU
Bar takes the form of an old public bar, wooden bare floorboards accompanied by plain wooden tables and chairs. Conversation rules in this friendly pub. DBC and Copper Street beers feature plus guests. Food is not served but you're welcome to bring in a takeaway from one of the nearby establishments. Large riverside garden.