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Welcome to West Dorset

There’s always something to get involved in at CAMRA – locally, regionally or nationally. If you enjoy beer, pubs and meeting new people then get involved, with a local CAMRA branch.

West Dorset

Popular Towns

Weymouth

Dorchester

Bridport

Lyme Regis

Portland

Sherborne

West Bay

Gillingham


Pubs & Clubs

Explore the best pubs and clubs in our branch. Find your next favourite spot for exceptional real ale and unforgettable atmospheres.

From historic pubs to local members’ clubs, discover the heart of the branch's community social scene.

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(Key). Published on 04-06-2022
Closed • Opens at Noon
Ilchester Arms
Stonegate Pub, in Abbotsbury
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 04-08-2021
Closed • Opens at Noon
Fox Inn
Independent Pub, in Ansty
2 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 09-09-2021
Closed • Opens at Noon
Spyway Inn
Independent Pub, in Askerswell
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 30-05-2025
Closed • Opens at Noon
Greyhound
Palmers Brewery Pub, in Beaminster
3 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Published on 10-06-2022
Closed • Opens at Noon
Knapp Inn
Independent Pub, in Beaminster
3 Changing Beers

Breweries

Embark on a journey through the local breweries that are the backbone of our branch's ale heritage.

Discover small-batch artisans and historic establishments crafting exceptional real ale, cider, and perry.

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8 Copper Street, Brewery Square, Dorchester, DT1 1GH
27 Briar Close, Gillingham, SP8 4SS
The Old Brewery, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4JA
Bredy Farm, Bredy Lane, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4ND
17 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QY

Latest News from South Central

High-flying tribute to the last of the few

Windsor and Eton brewery is releasing Hurricane IPA to coincide with the reopening of its riverside bar in Kingston-upon-Thames. The beer is a well-balanced and quaffable 4.5 per cent IPA brewed with a blend of two of hops, Chinook and Lemondrop, for a fruity aroma and big tangy taste. The pumpclip features a Hawker Hurricane in the markings of 85 Squadron flown by John “Paddy” Hemmingway.

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