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Ilchester Arms, Abbotsbury

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Operator: Stonegate
9 Market Street, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JR (View on Google Map)
(01305) 873841
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16th Century coaching inn with several linked rooms. Beamed ceilings abound. Restaurant and conservatory at rear. Children welcome away from bar. Breakfasts available 8am-11am (11.30am Sat/Sun). NOTE The pub's lease is listed as available on the Stonegate website and currently the opening hours are variable in the extreme.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
29/08/2025
Last surveyed
23/10/2021
Leasehold owner
Whatlock Ltd
Freehold owner
Social Cellar (Gamma) Ltd
Pub ID
SWD/001
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 7 times.
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Ilchester Arms, Abbotsbury.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Pet friendly rooms available
Camping Camping
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Pool darts
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Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
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