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Half Moon Inn, Shaftesbury

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Attractive pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, off the Salisbury Rd roundabout. Three Badger Beers include one seasonal changing beer.

Inside, the many rooms and areas are on different levels and mainly set out for dining, except tables by the bar. Meals are cooked to order and include vegetarian options and baguettes. There is a special menu for dogs (see photo).

Outside, the pub has extensive gardens with tables and sail shades.

Level access from the car park, although there are some steps down to the bar and adapted WC.

Historic Interest

Late 18th century Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1239957

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
North Dorset District
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hall & Woodhouse
Pub ID
WSX/24
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot TasteMatch Prediction

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Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot
Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot Premium Golden Ale • 4.7% Spotted once
Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot
Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Half Moon Inn, Shaftesbury.

ABV 4.7%
Cask
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret TasteMatch Prediction

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Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret
Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 5 times
Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret
Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Half Moon Inn, Shaftesbury.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hall & Woodhouse [Badger] (seasonal)


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (90m)
Salisbury Reds: 29
Ordnance Survey Reference

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