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Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
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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 Wed at 6:00pm
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 Thu at 5:00pm
Spyway Inn
Independent Pub, in Askerswell
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 30-05-2025
Closed • Opens at 11:30am
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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Unit 24, Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7UA
Bredy Farm, Bredy Lane, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4ND
27 Briar Close, Gillingham, SP8 4SS
The Old Brewery, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4JA
Unit 16, Old Yarn Mills, Westbury, Sherborne, DT9 3RQ

Latest News from South Central

Community-owned businesses prove their worth

The social benefits of rural community-owned businesses shone through during a visit by Plunkett UK and Southern Co-op to Hampshire. At a challenging time for the retail and hospitality sectors the Boundary Shop and Cafe in St Mary Bourne and the Plough Inn, Longparish are proving how to make a success through community-owned businesses. Plunkett UK partnerships manager Hannah Barrett and Southern Co-op community lead Becky Longyear met committee members and staff plus saw the businesses in action.

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