Cider Pub Guide to Dorset
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The guide to pubs selling cider in Dorset.
41 entries so far..
Beaminster
- Knapp Inn , 21-23 Clay Lane . DT8 3BU , 01308 862408
Taunton Traditional available . Nov 2007
Blandford
- The Railway Hotel ,Oakfield Street, Blandford.01258 456374
There has not been a railway station in Blandford for over 40 years, but its hotel, close to where it once was, is still going strong. It's the only free house in town and stays open till the last customer leaves! Cider by Rosie is now available in the main bar at most times. Real Cider has its own section during their annual festival over the first bank holiday weekend in May.
Bournemouth
Westbourne
- Porterhouse 113 Poole Road, Westbourne.
A Ringwood Brewery Pub. Thatchers Cider on handpump (Varies)
July 2008 : Thatchers Cheddar Valley + Aspall's Suffolk Cyder (Keg)
- Parkstone & Heatherlands Wimborne Road, Winton.
A 'new' Weatherspoon outlet (opened May 2008)in the main street through Winton.
July 2008 : Westons Old Rosie ("Bag in Box" - in chiller cabinet).
Bourton
- White Lion Inn High Street, Bourton
Serves Thatchers Dry and Cheddar Valley
Bridport
- Hope & Anchor St. Michael's Lane.
Definitely has Thatchers Cheddar Valley.
- The Stable
The Stable, Dorset c/o The Bull Hotel 34 East Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3LF T: 01308 422878 F: 01308 426872 website: http://www.thestabledorset.co.uk/
The Stable was opened in October 2009 in the old stables of The Bull Hotel, a 17th century coaching inn.
Predominantly a cider house, nearly 50 types of ciders and perry are stocked along with apple and pear based spirits. Food is stonebaked pizzas and pies. Have a look at The Stable Dorset website, or even better, if you are in the area why not pay a visit.
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? Buckhorn Weston
- Stapleton Arms Church Hill
Reputed to have a varying real cider and Weston's perry.
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Chickerell
- The Marquis of Granby at Chickerell near Weymouth. - Old Rosie map
- The Lugger Inn -30 West Street, Chickerell, Dorset, DT3 4DY
The Weymouth FC website says this sells Addlestones
Child Okeford
- The Baker Arms In the centre of the village, this pleasant pub with a large beer garden offers good home cooked food, Real Ales and Cider by Rosie Dorset cider.
Ideal place to have lunch after your walk over Hambledon Hill
Church Knowle
- The New Inn at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle - Old Rosie (Not always available)map
Corfe Castle
- The Greyhound Inn In the centre of the village.
Serves Westons Organic. Occasional perry.
- Village Stores OL
Opposite the Greyhound. Stocks Jack Ratt cider in bottles & half-gallon containers. Open until 20:00 Mon-Sat in summer.
Dewlish
- The Royal Oak Dewlish, Dorchester Dorset DT2 7ND 01258 837352
Locally-made Cider by Rosie and varying Westons ciders. Absolutely peaceful, well off the beaten track, the Oak is a gem and well worth a pilgrimage. Food at more reasonable prices than many in the area (ham sandwich £4.00, cod & chips £6.50, 8/09) range of vegetarian meals. Newspapers, no muzac. website
Dorchester
- The Blue Raddle Church St., Dorchester
A friendly little pub with good food and real ales. It also has a policy of only having real cider. Westons Organic on draught and Cider by Rosie. map
Durdle Door
- The Man o' War
The pub at the entrance to the camp site, close to the Durdle promontory and Man o' War Bay. Good wholesome meals and extensive range of beverages, including Cider by Rosie local cider.
East Chaldon
- The Sailors Return Delightful thatched pub in a tiny out of the way village close to the Jurassic Coast. Well worth the adventure of finding this peaceful retreat for tasty reasonably priced pub food, real ales and draught Cider by Rosie Dorset craft cider.
East Lulworth
- The Weld Arms A nice pub in true Dorset style in a pleasant village near to the coast. Sells Cider by Rosie Dorset craft cider.
Food lunchtimes & evenings, but pricy (starts at £10:00 for ham egg & chips 8/09).
Ferndown
- The Night Jar at Ferndown - Westons 500ml bottles, and now stocks Bag in a box Westons Organic & Westons Old Rosie in the chiller cabinet map
Hazelbury Bryan
- Antelope Hotel . ex brewery owned pub, now a free house! Sells draught local Cider by Rosie .
Ibberton
- The Crown
Thatchers Dry Cider. Cider by Rosie (local ukcider producer). Pretty garden. They do a very fine Roast on Sundays
Kingston
- Scott Arms West Street, Kingston, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5LH, 01929 480270
Pub in the centre of the village. Fantastic view over Corfe Castle and Purbeck from the garden. Stowford Press on tap and also Westons Old Rosie and Traditional Scrumpy. Dorset made Cider by Rosie (from March 2010). The Aspalls and Brothers range in bottle. Guest ciders in the last 6 months have included Oliver's, Wilcox's, Severn Sider and Hecks Vintage Perry. The new owners are planning a cider and cheese festival for September. On Poole - Swanage bus route.
[www.thescottarms.com]
? Loders
- Loders Arms
Reported to have Taunton Traditional.
Manston
- The Plough at Manston has Thatcher's Gold map
Owermoigne
- Mill House Cider Museum, Owermoigne, Near Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8HZ
www.millhousecider.com
A very interesting display of old cider making equipment. There is also a clock museum and a thriving plant nursery on the same site. Well worth a visit,if you are holidaying in Dorset or even just passing through. The Museum shop has a good range of bottled ciders to buy, including Burrow Hill, Perry's single varieties, Lulworth Skipper, Cider by Rosie and Rose's keeved ciders.
Pamphill
- The Vine Inn Pamphill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EE Tel: 01202 882259
A delightful little pub in an unspoilt village close to Kingston Lacey estate ( National Trust ). You will be made very welcome by Linda who has been the Vine's Landlady for many years.
Linda keeps Weston's Perry and 1st Quality Cider, Stowford Press and locally made Cider by Rosie
Piddletrenthide
- The Poacher's Inn at Piddletrentide has Thatcher's Draught and Cider by Rosie occasionally. map
Plush
- The Brace of Pheasants is a delightful thatched pub in the idyllic village of Plush, tucked away in the hills of mid Dorset. Good food and ales. Cider by Rosie available throughout the summer, on tap via a cooler.
Poole
The Brewhouse 68 The High Street Poole
A good friendly pub Thatchers gold always available on draft and sometimes old rosie on pump. also thatchers katy and coxs served by the bottle other ciders include brothers different varietys and westons organic in bottles
- The Angel 28 Market Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NF 01202 666431
Has Thatchers on draught
- The Bermuda Triangle 10 Parr Street, Lower Parkstone
sells inchs on draft
Portland
- The Royal Portland Arms
40 Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1LZ 01305 862255
A real cider pub. Landlady Jill is a Somerset girl who loves her cider and has an ever changing selection of the real thing. There are usually 12 - 14 different ciders available from producers such as Burrow Hill, Hecks, Thatchers, Westons and Cider by Rosie when available.
Shapwick
- The Anchor Inn, 01258 857269, Between Blandford and Wimborne. Turn off B3082 opposite Badbury Rings.
A pleasant village pub recently refurbished to a high standard. Mark and Roseanne have built up a good reputation for food and have a firm interest in real ale and cider. Cider by Rosie and Thatcher's Gold
Shave Cross
- Shave Cross Inn MARSHWOOD VALE BRIDPORT DORSET Grid ref: 415980
Thatchers Original and Westons Old Rosie
web site www.theshavecrossinn.co.uk
Sherbourne
- George Hotel
Thatchers Cheddar Valley
Spetisbury
- The Woodpecker. Under new management and recently refurbished to a high standard. Sells local draught Cider by Rosie and Stowford Press.
Studland
- Bankes Arms Hotel Watery Lane. Signposted from the main road.
A varying real cider. (3 of the Mr whitehead's range in 8/09)
Food. Garden with views over the sea. Handy for the Bournemouth - Swanage bus route (open-top in summer).
? Symondsbury
- Ilchester Arms
A Palmers Brewery Pub. Serves Taunton Traditional (June 2008)
Swanage
- The Red Lion , 63 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LY Tel: 01929 423533 map
Tim and Karen have a good range of real ales and are also keen to promote real cider as the list below amply shows. If you are holidaying in Swanage this is a pub of character, not to be missed.
Westons ciders as follows:
- Old Rosie, Scrumpy, 1st Quality, Bounds Brand,Organic,Stowford Press, Special Keg (new introduction 2006), 1880 Stowford Supreme (bottle).
Weston's Perry
Perry's Dabinett, Perry's Sweet, Perry's Scrumpy.
Cider by Rosie Dorset made craft cider.
Dunders Leg (Cornish Cider - excellent; Very dry)
? Waytown
- Hare and Hounds
Reputed to have Taunton Traditional.
West Lulworth
- The Castle Inn Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RN.
Website: http://www.thecastleinn-lulworthcove.co.uk/
The Castle Inn is a traditional family-run 16th Century thatched free house pub, near Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door.
There is a selection of 12 regular Real Ciders and Perries available. Also available are usually 5 Real Ales all served direct from the barrel.
Regular Ciders:
Hecks Kingston Black.
Hecks Port Wine of Glastonbury
Hecks Morgan Sweet
Mr. Whiteheads Equinox
Orchard Pig Medium Cider
New Forest Cider's Snake-Catcher Scrumpy (Medium)
Broadoaks Bristol Port Cider
Broadoaks Premium Perry
Westons Old Rosie Scrumpy.
Westons 1st Quality.
Westons Country Perry.
Current Guest: Mr. Whiteheads Cirrus Minor.
Website: http://www.thecastleinn-lulworthcove.co.uk/
Weymouth
- Boot Inn High Street West
A traditional pub and Camra award winner has Thatchers Cheddar Valley, Thatchers Gold & Premium on draft.
- The Chapelhay Tavern Prospect Place, Chapelhay Weymouth.
Has Thatchers Traditional on draught
- The Rodwell Boot Hill , Chapelhay Weymouth.
Has Cheddar Valley on draught
- The Market House 37 Maiden Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AZ
Now has Thatchers Cheddar Valley and Thatchers Traditional on draught thanks to the new landlord
- The Lazy Lizard 53 The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DG.
Has Cheddar Valley on draught
- The Dorothy Inn 48 / 49 The Esplanade.
Serves Taunton Traditional.
- The Rock 41 Abbotsbury Road, DT4 0AQ.
Serves Thatchers Heritage on draught.
- The Orange Cider Bar St Thomas Street, Weymouth town.
Serves "Old Rosie", "Cheddar Valley" and several other ciders on draught.
More details of Weymouth pubs are available on the Weymouth Football Club site at http://www.theterras.co.uk/website/the%20town/weymouth%20pub%20guide.htm All pubs listed there as selling real cider are shown abouve
Wimborne
- The Royal British Legion Has Thatchers on draught. Map
- The Green Man in Wimborne normally has either Traditional Scrumpy or 1st Quality (both from Westons) available on draught map
Winterborne Kingston
- The Greyhound at Winterborne Kingston near Bere Regis, is an up and coming free house much refreshed by its new ownership. Has established an excellent reputation for good food. The carvery is really top notch - perfectly roasted and generous portions served. Ciders available - Stowford Press, and Cider by Rosie from just up the road! map
Winterborne Stickland
- The Crown Winterborne Stickland has Thatcher's Draught map
Worth Matravers
- The Square and Compass at Worth Matravers in Dorset is a real cider pub of immense character. A cider festival is held every November and there are many other special events throughout the year. Bar manager Kevin has Weston's Organic vintage, Weston's Perry, Stowford Press and Old Rosie , Heck's Blakeney Red Perry, single variety ciders including their excellent Port Wine of Glastonbury. From Dorset there is medium dry draught Cider by Rosie and Charlie the landlord's own cider. This is produced in his new ciderhouse in the pub garden. This year there are 3 ciders made by Charlie on sale.
The Square is moving more and more towards real full juice ciders and has just been awarded Wessex Pub of the year. A visit is an absolute must if you are in the area. It is a Mecca for cider lovers.
October 2008 Declared National Cider Pub of the Year.
Only 3 buses per day, but a good service 1 mile away at Acton Turning. map
Pubs Delisted from the Dorset cider pub guide
The Kings Arms 15 Trinity Road, Weymouth, DT4 8TJ 01305 770055 Traditional dockside boozer with live music weekends. Choice of real ales, I spotted a hand pump labelled "traditional" with a do-it-yourself label in the back bar as I was leaving - its not visible from the front bar so you need to ask! Not sure what they were serving, but it was definately cider. Dogs allowed. Headquarters of the Weymouth trawler race teams. Google Map
delisted - went in on 19/08/2009, asked for real cider and was sniffily told that "they dont sell anything like that"
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