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The Old Inn Holt

*LATEST UPDATE* The Old Inn Holt reopened on 12th April for outside dining and drinking. They have…

The Old Inn at Holt, Dorset

The Saxon Arms

*LATEST UPDATE* From 12th April The Saxon Arms outside area will be open for drinks and food (All…

The Saxon Arms

Bankes Arms Hotel

*LATEST UPDATE* The Bankes Arms opened their new outdoor bar on 12th April and have also launched…

Bankes Arms Hotel, Corfe Castle

The Halfway Inn

*LATEST UPDATE* The Halfway Inn reopened on 12th April for outside dining and drinking. They have…

Outside of The Halfway Inn, near Corfe Castle, Dorset

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn offers a pub, restaurant and six bed and breakfast rooms in the heart of Sydling…

The Boat That Rocks

*LATEST UPDATE* We are opening on Monday 12th April (9am til 8pm) serving food and drink in our…

Coast Restaurant - Grand Hotel

Commanding views across Swanage Bay, fine dining with exciting and innovative cuisine and using…

Key West Bar and Grill

*LATEST UPDATE* Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier Reopening for Alfresco Dining.…

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There’s a rich tradition of eating and drinking well in Dorset and the delightful coast and countryside is bursting with traditional inns and family friendly pubs where you can sample Dorset’s famous local produce.

Imagine lunch in the sunshine and supper in the fading glow of a sunset, freshly caught crab baguettes washed down with specialist scrumpy and rural gastropubs with breathtaking views where you can laugh with friends whilst your locally reared steak is being cooked just how you like it.

A delicious destination all year round

In the summer months, pubs in Dorset come alive with the buzzing sound of families and friends dining al fresco on warm, hazy summer’s evenings.

On a beautiful day, experience the joy of journeying through the winding lanes to a country pub where you can enjoy a heavenly Ploughman’s lunch served with crumbly Dorset Blue Vinney Cheese.

In the winter, the pubs in Dorset are even more atmospheric!  Cosy up by a roaring log fire, join in the local banter and enjoy the rich flavours of the season.

Dine by candlelight on rustic oak tables as you treat your tastebuds to the likes of West Country farmed beef and homemade Dorset apple pie.  Scrumptious!

Award-winning Dorset pubs

For discerning drinkers and diners, Dorset is a county full of temptation.

Serviced by a host of microbreweries, artisan cider producers, organic farms and first class foragers, Dorset pubs offer a unique food & drink experience.

Dorset is justifiably famous for the quality of its produce and the county’s pubs and inns boast awards ranging from Taste of the West, the Good Pub Guide, Michelin Guide and TripAdvisor.

So whether you want to relax with a glass of fine vintage wine at one of Dorset’s contemporary harbour-side establishments or savour the ambience in a trendy gastro-pub, the choice is yours.

We welcome you to come and experience a taste of Dorset.

From sensational food to outstanding accommodation.  When you’re eating like a king, you’ll want to live like a king too and in Dorset, there’s plenty of accommodation that will impress you just as much as our wonderful produce.

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  1. The sun terrace at Key West Bar & Grill, Bournemouth

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    *LATEST UPDATE* Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier Reopening for Alfresco Dining. Unrivalled panoramic views across Bournemouth Bay and located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. Key West is open 7 days a week, all year round serving a great…

  2. Bankes Arms Hotel, Corfe Castle

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    CORFE CASTLE

    *LATEST UPDATE* The Bankes Arms opened their new outdoor bar on 12th April and have also launched a new Spring Garden Menu.

  3. The Boat That Rocks, Portland, Dorset

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    PORTLAND

    *LATEST UPDATE* We are opening on Monday 12th April (9am til 8pm) serving food and drink in our outside area overlooking the marina.
    Table service only, table bookings available, track and trace compulsory. Cafe, bar and restaurant situated on…

  4. Coast Restaurant - Grand Hotel

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    SWANAGE

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    Commanding views across Swanage Bay, fine dining with exciting and innovative cuisine and using fresh local produce where possible. We are open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner or Afternoon Tea.

  5. The Greyhound Inn

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    Dorchester

    The Greyhound Inn offers a pub, restaurant and six bed and breakfast rooms in the heart of Sydling St Nicholas. This beautiful village is surrounded by countryside and history, with friendly locals and welcoming staff awaiting your visit.

  6. Outside of The Halfway Inn, near Corfe Castle, Dorset

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    Norden, WAREHAM

    *LATEST UPDATE* The Halfway Inn reopened on 12th April for outside dining and drinking. They have several sitting out areas, some of which are undercover. The Halfway Inn is a beautiful and historic pub and is perfect for drinks, lunch or dinner.…

  7. The Saxon Arms

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    Stratton, Dorchester

    *LATEST UPDATE* From 12th April The Saxon Arms outside area will be open for drinks and food (All COVID-19 government guidelines apply). There will also be a SPECIAL Monday to Thursday (2 courses for £15.95). Please don't hesitate to call for all…

  8. The Old Inn at Holt, Dorset

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    WIMBORNE

    *LATEST UPDATE* The Old Inn Holt reopened on 12th April for outside dining and drinking. They have large seating areas in front of the pub and in the garden. The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt.…

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    CHURCH KNOWLE, Corfe Castle

    Acclaimed speciality fish cuisine in comfortable historic surroundings. A 16th Century stone and thatched Inn in picturesque village overlooking the Purbeck hills. 1.5 miles from Corfe Castle.

  10. Brewery Tap, Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

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    Blandford St Mary

    An independent, family-owned brewery, Hall & Woodhouse is right in the heart of Blandford and a great place to eat, drink, tour and shop.

  11. Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Bar summer menu

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    Studland, Swanage

    Enjoy the stunning views from our panoramic dining room - watch the sunset over Poole Harbour or listen to live music in the lounge bar. The Clubhouse has outstanding cuisine presided over by Mr Jerome N'gapale, who covers an enviable range of…

  12. The Green Man

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    *LATEST UPDATE* The Green Man re-opened on 15th April for outside dining and drinking. A cosy, welcoming atmosphere greets you at the Green Man, ideally located two minute’s walk from the heart of Wimborne.

  13. Welcoming Bar, Brace of Pheasants

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    DORCHESTER

    Award winning food on offer from the seasonal menu, using the very best local suppliers. You're always assured a warm welcome whether you're coming to eat or to just enjoy a drink. 

  14. The Cross Keys Inn

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    WIMBORNE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021We're Good to Go

    A traditional rural English 16th Century Inn, warm & cosy with an Inglenook Fireplace and lots of original features on the outskirts of Wimborne, idyllically set in Dorset Heath National Nature Park. The Cross Keys is known for its excellent…

  15. The Kings Arms

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    Longham, Ferndown

    The Kings Arms at Longham is a very popular inn offering excellent food.

  16. The Fox Inn

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    Dorchester

    Owned by local chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix, The Fox Inn is nestled in the Dorset countryside, just four miles from Beaminster.

    Enjoy food and drink sourced from the South West in the warm and welcoming surroundings of this 17th…

  17. The Kings Arms at Stoborough

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    Wareham

    The Kings Arms is a historic inn set at the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck and an inn has stood at this site for 400 years. Today, this beautiful thatched building serves pub food in a tempting mix of modern and traditional dishes.

  18. Spring at The Castle Inn thatched pub and B&B in West Lulworth

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    WEST LULWORTH

    *Takeaway service also available* The Castle Inn is family and pet friendly, with outstanding food and service with rooms of character

  19. ROOTZ - Pizzas, Burgers & Kebabs @TheBotanyBay

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    ROOTZ - Pizzas, Burgers & Kebabs @TheBotanyBay

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    Blandford Forum

    Amazing Handmade Pizzas, Burgers & Traditional flatbread kebabs.

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    WAREHAM

    Hearty food, fabulous cakes, artisan coffees, local brews and cocktails, breakfasts, brunch, lunch and more.

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