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Blue Raddle, Dorchester

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Opens Thu at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
9 Church Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JN (View on Google Map)
(01305) 267762
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A genuine town centre free house, owned and run by the licensee and his wife. This is very much a locals pub reflected by all the quirky photos and paraphernalia that adorn the walls and bar , but strangers are made equally welcome. A selection of West Country beers is available with Cerne Abbas usually on the bar. The bar dominates in this small pub decorated with covers of Private Eye magazine and past beer pump clips. The seating is soft furnished benching alongside wooden polished tables and chairs. All food is locally sourced and cooked by the publican’s wife. A broad selection of game and vegetarian/vegan meals are on the menu. Note restricted opening and can close early if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Country Gentleman; Gun Room; Dolphin
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
04/05/2025
Last surveyed
11/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
James Hay Pension Trustees Ltd
Pub ID
SWD/052
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 16 times.
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times. at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Cerne Abbas - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Cerne Abbas - Blonde
Cerne Abbas - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 18 times.
Cerne Abbas - Blonde
Cerne Abbas - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 18 times. at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 3 times.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 4 times.
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

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

St Austell - Anthem TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Anthem
St Austell - Anthem Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 10 times.
St Austell - Anthem
St Austell - Anthem

Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dartmoor - Jail Ale , Otter - Bitter , St Austell (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
187, 701, X12, 6, 10, X51, X11
Nearby Station (750m)
Dorchester South

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