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Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury

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Opens Wed at 6:00pm
Operator: Palmers Brewery
Symondsbury, DT6 6HD (View on Google Map)
(01308) 422600
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Former Devenish but now part of the Palmers family, food dominated pub dating back to the 16th century with oak beams, tiled floor and large inglenook fireplace. Lots of horse brasses and copper/brass pots are on display. Very food dominated.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
10/07/2025
Last surveyed
15/10/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Palmers Brewery
Pub ID
SWD/165
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
6:00pm - 10:00pm or later
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm or later
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Palmers - IPA
Palmers - IPA Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Palmers - IPA
Palmers - IPA

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Palmers - Copper Ale
Palmers - Copper Ale Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Palmers - Copper Ale
Palmers - Copper Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Palmers (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
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Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
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