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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 Tue at 5:00pm
Ilchester Arms
Stonegate Pub, in Abbotsbury
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 04-08-2021
Open
Fox Inn
Independent Pub, in Ansty
2 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 09-09-2021
Closed • Opens Thu at 5:00pm
Spyway Inn
Independent Pub, in Askerswell
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 30-05-2025
Open
Greyhound
Palmers Brewery Pub, in Beaminster
3 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Published on 10-06-2022
Open
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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The Old Brewery, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4JA
Bredy Farm, Bredy Lane, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4ND
Unit 7, Hybris Business Park, Warmwell Road, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8BF
Chescombe Barn, Barton Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, DT2 7JS
The Workshop, Millers Farm, Brockhampton, DT2 7DJ

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Independence day for champ

Independence (ABV 4.6 per cent), a premium pale ale by Bristol Beer Factory has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2026 at the Cambridge Beer Festival. The competition is fiercely independent with judging taking two years to complete. Each year kicks off with individual nominations from CAMRA members and volunteer tasting panels, then regional competitions. Every round of judging, including the final at the Cambridge Beer Festival, uses a strict blind tasting policy. 

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