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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.

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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
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-08-2015
Closed • Opens at 9:00am
Botany Bay Inne
Pub, in Winterborne Zelston
1 Changing Beer
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 Noon
Angel
Pub, in Poole
3 Regular 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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Unit 6, 4/6 Abingdon Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate , Poole, BH17 0UG
Horton Road, Wimborne, BH21 8ND
Unit A, Longclose Yard, Wimborne, BH21 1NR
146 Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2HZ
13 Bournemouth Road, Ashley Cross , Poole, BH14 0EF

Latest News from South Central

Lion roars again thanks to generous locals

The village of Upper Basildon, Berkshire raised a staggering ÂŁ450,000 to help new owners buy its local, the Red Lion, from pubco Stonegate. The community raised the astonishing amount in just weeks to support new owners John Hunter and Annabel Cochrane (pictured) in their quest to bring the last pub in the village back to life.

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