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Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury

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The Commons, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JA (View on Google Map)
(01747) 850580
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Hotel bar open to non residents.

Located close to Gold Hill, the hotel has been an inn since Medieval times. The original timber framed building was a busy coaching inn, originally The Red Lion. It was bought by the Grosvenor family, rebuilt and re-named The Grosvenor Arms Hotel in the early 19th century. It is a comfortable hotel with a courtyard, a large, cosy club style bar and fine restaurant dining. Food is served every day including breakfast (9-11), lunch and an evening a-la carte menu.

Historic Interest

The Grosvenor Arms has been an inn since Medieval times. The original timber framed building was a busy coaching inn, originally The Red Lion. It was bought by the Grosvenor family, rebuilt and re-named The Grosvenor Arms Hotel in the early 19th century. Grade II* Listed, Historic England list entry 1218032.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Grosvenor Hotel
Local Authority
North Dorset District
Last updated
30/01/2025
Last surveyed
30/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WSX/46
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Butcombe - Butcombe Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Butcombe Original
Gold Award
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once at Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Butcombe (seasonal)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional jazz
Garden Garden
Courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
except in restaurant
Accommodation Accommodation
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
SW Coaches: 158; Damory: 29 59 X9
Ordnance Survey Reference
ST86182301

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