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Welcome to West Dorset

Anthony Egerton tony@camrawdorset.org.uk http://www.camrawdorset.org.uk

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

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 Wed at 6:00pm
Ilchester Arms
Stonegate Pub, in Abbotsbury
1 Regular Beer
(Key). Published on 04-06-2022
Open
Swan Inn
Independent Pub, in Abbotsbury
1 Regular Beer
(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
Closed • Opens at 6:00pm
Greyhound
Palmers Brewery Pub, in Beaminster
3 Regular, 2 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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Small Paul's
27 Briar Close, Gillingham, SP8 4SS
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Bredy
Bredy Farm, Bredy Lane, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4ND
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Copper Street brewery and tap room
Copper Street
8 Copper Street, Brewery Square, Dorchester, DT1 1GH
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Windward
Strong Orchard, Pineapple Lane, Salwayash, Bridport, DT6 5HZ
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Gyle 59
The Brewery, Sadborow Estate Yard, Thorncombe, TA20 4PW
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Thimble has drinkers award sewn up
Latest News from South Central

Thimble has drinkers award sewn up

West Dorset CAMRA has announced the Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton is the winner of its 2025 Beer Drinkers Pub Of The Year award. The unique award is given to the pub that consistently serves the best cask beer assessed by CAMRA members, judged throughout the year using the National Beer Scoring System via the Campaign’s website. Every month the scores are presented at CAMRA branch meetings and during the past year the Thimble Inn has led the way, standing out as consistently good.

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