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Junction, Dorchester

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Operator: Marston's
42 Great Western Road, Dorchester, DT1 1UF (View on Google Map)
(01305) 755000
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Large imposing pub within 100yds of defunct Eldridge Pope brewery. Can get busy weekday lunchtimes especially market day (Wed). Large TV screens. Tables in courtyard. Modern fast food type menu with promotions and curry/steak nights.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Junction Hotel
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
11/07/2025
Last surveyed
04/10/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
SWD/056
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:45pm
Friday
Noon - 8:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Ringwood - Razorback TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Razorback
Ringwood - Razorback Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once.
Ringwood - Razorback
Ringwood - Razorback

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Junction, Dorchester.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Courage - Directors TasteMatch Prediction

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Courage - Directors
Courage - Directors Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted once.
Courage - Directors
Courage - Directors

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Junction, Dorchester.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby TasteMatch Prediction

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Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale • 4.5%
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

This beer is served regularly at Junction, Dorchester.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Small
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
10
Nearby Station (250m)
Dorchester West

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