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Dog House, Gillingham

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Operator: Independent
Lydfords Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4NJ (View on Google Map)

This traditional old stone pub, formerly the Drum and Monkey, is tucked away on a side road opposite the old Matthews brewery which closed in the 1960's. It was a Hall & Woodhouse pub but is now privately owned and extremely food-led, concentrating on open fire cooked food for sharing together with an extensive wine cellar. Outdoor seating available on patio.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Buffalo Drum & Monkey
Local Authority
North Dorset District
Last updated
14/11/2024
Last surveyed
22/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Dashinn Whippet Ltd
Pub ID
WSX/12
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter
St Austell - Cornish Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Dog House Best Bitter - House Beer St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Dog House Best Bitter - House Beer
(St Austell - Proper Job)

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once

Source: Local


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Camping Camping
(1600m)
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
South West: x2
Closest station (1800m)
Gillingham (Dorset)
Ordnance Survey Reference
Directions
100m South of B3081

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