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White Lion, Broadwindsor

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Opens at 4:00pm
Operator: Palmers Brewery
The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD (View on Google Map)
(01308) 867070
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Leased by the community.

This 17th-century inn was threatened with closure but in 2022 was successfully taken over and renovated by the community on a tenancy agreement with local brewers Palmers. A fish and chip van calls Tuesday evening when you are welcome to use the pub (plates and cutlery provided) and similarly a pizza van calls on alternate Thursdays. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2023. Winter hours listed, more generous in other seasons - phone to check.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
19/02/2025
Last surveyed
16/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Palmers Brewery
Pub ID
SWD/029
Asset of Community Value

Community Run

Broadwindsor Community Pub Ltd campaigned to save the White Lion and in May 2022 the community group leased the pub from the owners Palmers brewery.. Palmers believe this is the only case of a community obtaining a tenancy.

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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
12:30pm - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Palmers) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Palmers - Copper Ale
Palmers - Copper Ale Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 6 times
Palmers - Copper Ale
Palmers - Copper Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Palmers - Tally Ho!
Palmers - Tally Ho! Old Ale • 5.5% Spotted 6 times
Palmers - Tally Ho!
Palmers - Tally Ho!

Old Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Fri, Sat, Sun
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Wed - Sat
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Table skittles, darts, shove ha'penny, cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Dorset Orchards 1st Press
Community Pub Community Pub
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
CB3 (Saturday only)

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