The Thatched Pub Project
There are over 500 Thatched Pubs in England and Wales
Let's visit them all!
The Thatched Pubs of Dorset
Almer, World's End (541)
Burton Bradstock, Three Horseshoes (267)
Canford Bottom, Fox and Hounds (295)
Cerne Abbas, Royal Oak (272)
Chaldon Herring, Sailor's Return (147)
Chideock, Clock Inn (406)
Chideock, George Inn (407)
Church Knowle, New Inn (149)
Corfe Mullen, Lambs Green Inn (446)
Corscombe, Fox Inn (127)
East Lulworth, Weld Arms (148)
Farnham, Museum Inn (540)
Ferndown, Old Thatch (296)
Ferndown, Smugglers Haunt (294)
Furzehill, Stocks Inn (395)
Gussage All Saints, Drovers Inn (397)
Longburton, Rose and Crown (265)
Lychett Minster, Bakers Arms (445)
Marnhull, Crown (413)
Melplash, Half Moon (269)
Milton Abbas, Hambro Arms (398)
Mosterton, Admiral Hood (411)
Norden, Halfway Inn (150)
Osmington Mills, Smugglers Inn (124)
Piddlehinton, Thimble Inn (271)
Pimperne, Anvil Inn (396)
Plush, Brace of Pheasants (270)
Puncknowle, Crown Inn (268)
Sandford Orcas, Mitre Inns (128)
Shave Cross, Shave Cross Inn (410)
Stoborough, Kings Arms (145)
Stoke Abbott, New Inn (409)
Stratton, Saxon Arms (126)
Sturminster Newton, Bull Tavern (529)
Sturminster Newton, White Hart (412)
Symondsbury, Illchester Arms (408)
Tarrant Monkton, Langton Arms (401)
Three Legged Cross, Three Legged Cross (394)
Trent, Rose and Crown (264)
Wareham, Kings Arms (145)
West Bay, Bridport Arms Hotel (266)
West Lulworth, Castle Inn (146)
West Stafford, Wise Man (125)
Wimborne Minster, Coach and Horses (399)
Wimborne Minster, Barley Mow (400)
Winterborne Stickland, Crown (444)
Yetminster, White Hart (123)
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The Thatched Pubs of Dorset in order visited
White Hart, Yetminster
123. White Hart 2, Yetminster, High Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6LF
Real beer pedigree at this fine village local.
White Hart, Yetminster
Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills
124. Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 6HF
Remarkable cliff top pub astride the Dorset coast path.
Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills
Wise Man, West Stafford
125. Wise Man, West Stafford, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8AG
A really convivial pint at this very relaxing pub.
Wise Man, West Stafford
Saxon Arms, Stratton
126. Saxon Arms, Stratton, 20 The Square, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9WG
Impressive new build pub, (2001), cloaked in hops.
Saxon Arms, Stratton
Fox Inn, Corscombe
127. Fox Inn, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0NS
Evolving, picture book, village pub.
Fox Inn, Corscombe
Mitre Inn, Sandford Orcas
128. Mitre Inn, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4RU
This one is perfect.
"Skittle for a Turkey" near Christmas, in which an impromptu skittle alley is laid through the pub.
Mitre Inn, Sandford Orcas
Kings Arms, Wareham
145. Kings Arms, 41 North Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4AD
A superb pub in every way.Kings Arms, Wareham
Kings Arms, Wareham
Castle Inn, West Lulworth
146. Castle Inn, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5RN
Busy Butcombe pub near Lulworth Cove.
Castle Inn, West Lulworth
Sailor's Return, Chaldon Herring
147. Sailor's Return, Chaldon Herring, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8DN
Excellent beer here.
Sailor's Return, Chaldon Herring
Weld Arms, East Lulworth
148. Weld Arms, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QQ
Immaculate pub owned and run by the Lulworth Estate.
Weld Arms, East Lulworth
New Inn, Church Knowle
149. New Inn, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5NQ
Attractive Purbeck pub, both inside and out.
New Inn, Church Knowle
Halfway Inn, Norden
150. Halfway Inn, Norden, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5DU
Another character pub that was once a farmhouse.
Intertesting tramway memorabilia.
Halfway Inn, Norden
Kings Arms, Stoborough
151. Kings Arms, 3 Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4AB
An impressive mix and a most enjoyable evening.
Kings Arms, Stoborough
Rose and Crown, Trent
264. Rose and Crown, Trent, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4SL
Idylic, beautifully maintained, Wadworth pub, serving up an excellent pint.
Rose and Crown, Trent
Rose and Crown, Longburton
265. Rose and Crown, Longburton, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Flags out for the Jubilee Weekend and a Pub of the Year Certificate proudly displayed on the bar.
Rose and Crown, Longburton
Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay
266. Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EN
Large, character, Palmers complex beside Bridport Harbour and adjacent beach.
Palmers thatched brewery is also nearby.
Bridport Arms Hotel, West Bay
Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock
267. Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock, Mill Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4QZ
Busy pub with a full range of Palmers ale.
Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock
Crown Inn, Puncknowle
268. Crown Inn, Church Street, Puncknowle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9BN
Nice feel to this lovely country pub.
Crown Inn, Puncknowle
Half Moon, Melplash
269. Half Moon, Melplash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3UD
Another enterprising, well developed, Palmers pub.
Half Moon, Melplash
Brace of Pheasants, Plush
270. Brace of Pheasants, Plush, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7RQ
Beer from the barrel at this impressive village pub.
Brace of Pheasants, Plush
Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton
271. Thimble Inn 1, 14 High Street, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7TD
Attractive Palmers pub with the River Piddle flowing through the garden.
Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton
Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas
272. Royal Oak, 23 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7JG
Lots to appreciate here. A must do pub in a must do town.
Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas
Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown
294. Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 9BB
A large pub in Whitbread's Beefeater chain on the edge of the Bournemouth suburbs.
Smugglers Haunt, Ferndown
Fox and Hounds, Canford Bottom
295. Fox and Hounds, Fox Lane, Canford Bottom, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2EQ
A Greene King Chef and Brewer pub serving quality Abbot Ale.
Fox and Hounds, Canford Bottom
Old Thatch, Ferndown
296. Old Thatch, 285 Wimborne Road West, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7NW
Amazing entrance, attractive wooden interior and a varied choice of ale.
Old Thatch, Ferndown
Three Legged Cross, Three Legged Cross
394. Three Legged Cross, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 6RE
M&B Vintage Inn named after its village.
The modern extension includes a decorative dovecote.
Three Legged Cross, Three Legged Cross
Stocks Inn, Furzehill
395. Stocks Inn, Furzehill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 4HT
Lovely pint in a lovely pub that prides itself on full measures.
The original well worn stocks can be seen on the wall to the right. Stocks Inn, Furzehill
Anvil Inn, Pimperne
396. Anvil Inn, Salisbury Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8UQ
Renovated, creditably decorated Hall and Woodhouse pub with a blacksmith heritage.
Anvil Inn, Pimperne
Drovers Inn, Gussage All Saints
397. Drovers Inn, Bowerswain Hollow, Gussage All Saints, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 5ET
Interesting, partially thatched, community owned pub on Cranborne Chase.
Drovers Inn, Gussage All Saints
Hambro Arms, Milton Abbas
398. Hambro Arms, 24 The Street, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0BN
Wonderful thatched pub in a wonderful thatched village.
Enjoyed Dead Brewers Society Hall's of Oxford AK Pale Ale from Devenish branded handpumps.
Hambro Arms, Milton Abbas
Coach and Horses, Wimborne Minster
399. Coach and Horses, Poole Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1QB
Greene King pub pleasingly promoting Camra.
Superb sign of a coach and four departing the pub.
Coach and Horses, Wimborne Minster
Barley Mow, Wimborne Minster
400. Barley Mow, Long Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 7AH
Really relaxing pint in the Village Bar of this Hall and Woodhouse pub.
The second pub in a row with thatch gracefully descending over the porch.
Barley Mow, Wimborne Minster
Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton
401. Langton Arms, High St, Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8RX
Double dropped bitter on sale and Camra magazines on the bar of this farming family owned pub.
Fascinating decor of farm photos and archeological treasure.
Clock Inn, Chideock
406. Clock Inn, Main Street, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JW
Exceptional family run pub.
Extreme pub entrance.
Clock Inn, Chideock
George Inn, Chideock
407. George Inn, Main Street, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JD
Well cared for Palmers pub with a round ended bar.
George Inn, Chideock
Illchester Arms, Symondsbury
408. Illchester Arms, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6HD
Cosy, attractive, Palmers village pub.
Illchester Arms, Symondsbury
New Inn, Stoke Abbott
409. New Inn, Stoke Abbott, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3JW
Exceptionally friendly Palmers pub in a tucked away, very thatched, village.
New Inn, Stoke Abbott
Shave Cross Inn, Shave Cross
410. Shave Cross Inn, Shave Cross, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6HW
Especially appreciated this one.
Amazing thatched skittle alley.
Amazing everything really.
Shave Cross Inn, Shave Cross
Admiral Hood, Mosterton
411. Admiral Hood, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3HJ
A welcoming village pub. Admiral Hood, Mosterton
White Hart, Sturminster Newton
412. White Hart, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1AN
Beer for all tastes at a fine, old, town centre coaching inn.
White Hart, Sturminster Newton
Crown, Marnhull
413. Crown, Crown Road, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1LN
Beautiful old coaching inn with elegant stone work both inside and out.
A Hall and Woodhouse house.
Crown, Marnhull
Crown, Winterborne Stickland
444. Crown, North Street, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0NJ
Three real ales, scumbled beams and a small thatched barn in the garden.
Crown, Winterborne Stickland
Bakers Arms, Lychett Minster
445. Bakers Arms, Dorchester Road, Lychett Minster, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JF
Large M&B Vintage Inns pub caught at the start of a rethatch.
Bakers Arms, Lychett Minster
Lambs Green Inn, Corfe Mullen
446. Lambs Green Inn, Lambs Green Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 3DN
M&B Vintage Inns pub which is much larger than the original old farmhouse suggests.
Interesting coin table.
Lambs Green Inn, Corfe Mullen
Bull Tavern, Sturminster Newton
529. Bull Tavern, Town Bridge, Common Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2BS
Very compact traditional pub.
Nice visit.
Bull Tavern, Sturminster Newton
Museum Inn, Farnham
540. Museum Inn, Farnham, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8DE
Fascinating Butcombe pub complex that is a further tribute to Augustus Pitt-Rivers.
Built to accommodate visitors to his astonishing museum.
Museum Inn, Farnham
World's End, Almer
541. World's End, Almer, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 9EW
A stunning Dorset longhouse Thatched Pub in immaculate grounds.
This was the pub that, in 2013, became the inspiration for this project.
See "Project Background" at the top of the Home Page.