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Old Ship Inn, Dorchester

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Opens at 10:00am
Operator: Valiant Pub Co
High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UW (View on Google Map)
(01305) 267273
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Large open plan town centre pub on main street, acquired by Valiant Pub Co in 2023. Reputed to be the oldest pub in Dorchester. Basic pub food menu ie burgers, curries, pies, quiz on Wednesdays, karaoke monthly, four letting rooms. Outside is a sun-trap courtyard. No real ale

Historic Interest

Oldest pub in town

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Ship Inn
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/10/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Valiant
Pub ID
SWD/059
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
At rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Pets allowed in rooms
Games Games
Pool
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
First: 10, X51
Nearby Station (750m)
Dorchester South

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