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Blue Raddle, Dorchester

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Operator: Independent
9 Church Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JN (View on Google Map)
(01305) 267762
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A genuine town centre free house, owned and run by the licensee and his wife. This is very much a locals pub reflected by all the quirky photos and paraphernalia that adorn the walls and bar , but strangers are made equally welcome. A selection of West Country beers is available with Cerne Abbas usually on the bar. The bar dominates in this small pub decorated with covers of Private Eye magazine and past beer pump clips. The seating is soft furnished benching alongside wooden polished tables and chairs. All food is locally sourced and cooked by the publican’s wife. A broad selection of game and vegetarian/vegan meals are on the menu. Note restricted opening and can close early if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Country Gentleman; Gun Room; Dolphin
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
04/05/2025
Last surveyed
11/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
James Hay Pension Trustees Ltd
Pub ID
SWD/052
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm
Monday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 12 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 12 times
Cerne Abbas - Blonde
Cerne Abbas - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 18 times
Cerne Abbas - Blonde
Cerne Abbas - Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 18 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted once
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 21 hours ago
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 3 times
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Hattie Brown's - HBA
Hattie Brown's - HBA Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Hattie Brown's - HBA
Hattie Brown's - HBA

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dartmoor - Jail Ale , Otter - Bitter , St Austell (varies)

Source: Regional

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
187, 701, X12, 6, 10, X51, X11
Nearby Station (750m)
Dorchester South

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