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Welcome to East 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.

East Dorset

Popular Towns

Bournemouth

Poole

Christchurch

Wimborne

Lower Parkstone

Blandford Forum

Swanage

Wareham


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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(External). Published on 10-04-2013
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Angel
Hall & Woodhouse Pub, in Longham
3 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
External 2025. (Key). Published on 25-06-2025
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Porterhouse
Pub, in Westbourne
2 Regular Beers
EP LANTERN. Published on 20-05-2013
Closed • Opens at 9:00am
Bear Hotel
Pub, in Wareham
2 Changing Beers
Angel, Poole (Photo: Nick Yarwood - 11/01/2025). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-02-2025
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Angel
Pub, in Poole
3 Regular Beers
(External). Published on 27-07-2017
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Victoria
Pub, in Upper Parkstone
2 Regular, 1 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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Whitecliff Farm, Whitecliff Road, Swanage, BH19 1RJ
Bournemouth Road, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, DT11 9LS
3 Dear Hay Lane, Poole, BH15 1NZ
Unit 1, Stone Lane Industrial Estate, Wimborne, BH21 1HB
The Bankes Arms Hotel, Manor Road, Studland, BH19 3AU

Latest News from South Central

Community pub ownership bulletin - December

Since August’s bulletin, the number of community-owned pubs (COPs) has increased slightly from 223 to 227. Those not owned but run by the community are up one at 29. This slowdown is no doubt connected to the demise of the Community Ownership Fund. However, the number of active campaigns has gone up from 78 to 90 so enthusiasm for community ownership clearly remains plentiful. CAMRA supports the community-ownership model and is keen to help those interested in going down this route. The community pubs webpage of CAMRA’s website contains advice and guidance as well as regularly updated information about existing and planned projects.

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