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Countryman Inn, East Knighton

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Opens Tue at 11:00am
Operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Blacknoll Lane, East Knighton, DT2 8LL (View on Google Map)
(01305) 591090
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Large village pub situated between Dorchester and Wool just off the A352. Renamed from Rising Sun in early 90's. Open plan layout with a restaurant and large bar. Nine letting rooms. Serves full breakfast 7.30-11.30. Food all day.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Rising Sun
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
31/07/2024
Last surveyed
18/10/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
SWD/070
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 6 times
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Atlantic , Sharp's - Sea Fury

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled access: Level access from car park, has disabled toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
9 letting rooms
Games Games
Pool
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
X53
Ordnance Survey Reference
SY811857

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