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Operator: Marston's
40 Allington Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2AB (View on Google Map)
(01305) 262091
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Large 'family' pub with restaurant, lounge and terrace. The large garden has play area and seating. Six beers served from Marston group of breweries. Was renamed Original Thomas Hardy in 2009 for a few years then reverted back to it's original name, the title of a Thomas Hardy novel. NOTE - At a recent visit (Jan 25) there was only one real ale available and at a higher than average price for the area.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Original Thomas Hardy
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
23/01/2025
Last surveyed
14/06/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
SWD/064
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
11:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner Premium Bitter • 4.9%
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

Red Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Jennings - Cumberland Ale , Marston's - 61 Deep

Source: National

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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
Featuring a rapid electric vehicle charging point
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1000m)
Dorchester South

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