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The Dorset Pub & Eatery, Calgary, AB

The Dorset Pub & Eatery

4.4
4.4
81 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
British
The Dorset Pub & Eatery is Calgary’s Authentic British Pub, located near the corner of 37th St and 17th Ave SW. Fresh Food, Real Pints, Live Entertainment, Delicious Cocktails and much, much more!

Come and check out our signature fish & chips and chicken tikka masala, along side our other dishes, many of which have been created in-house from scratch by our talented Head Chef, Nate.

We have a sunny patio for those of you who prefer to be outside in the summer months, two professional dart boards, and live football (soccer) is often shown on our TVs.

We are excited to welcome minors until 8pm each day of the week! We have limited availability on high chairs and booster seats; please confirm with us prior to arrival if you require one of these.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (825) 540-3403
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Huxter
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful pub features two semi-private spaces that can accomodate medium and larger sized groups easily. Our Weymouth + Bridport areas will accomodate up to 75 seated, & up to 100 standing, with a range of seating. Our Thomas Hardy room will accomodate 15-20 seated & includes dartboards and a cozy fireplace.
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    17th Avenue and 37th Street
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Public Transit
    Westbrook C-Train
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

81 Reviews
  1. JeffH

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice authentic pub surroundings with great staff and some interesting beers. - Fersty Ferret is really good and I doubt you could get it anywhere else in town. - Tried the Sunday Roast Dinner special but ours was a bit tough.

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  2. SarahS

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pub has a nice ambiance and the service was good but the food was disappointing.

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  3. JeffT

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server North was really great! Very friendly, funny, and attentive

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  4. Conrad

    Calgary

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good, food was mixed amongst the four of us. I had bangers and mash which was a bit salty but overall delicous. My wife had wings which were way over done, unfortunately. Nice place for catching up with friends over a beer!

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  5. JeffH

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some great beer on tap (e.g. Firsty Ferret) … at reasonable prices and on special for Friday night (Kilkenny and Guinness). Good pub atmosphere. Really great friendly service. Food we had (fish n chips) was average but lots of choice on menu.

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  6. RattleandHum

    Calgary

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good happy hour with beer and wings on the Wednesday I went

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  7. Ramone

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    a perfect table, not too loud to catch up for we four.The kitchen was very attentive to allergy requirements. The wings were just a little slow in arriving (not a problem) but we were told that, because of the slight delay, were complimentary. Wonderful service, food was mostly interesting and cooked to perfection. We had a great night and will be back.

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  8. RebeccaM

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the Dorset as we were looking for an English style pub. We were not disappointed. The food was amazing, the service was amazing. We loved it and will go back for sure. Please give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

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  9. Happy

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience. Members of staff are very pleasant, forthcoming and efficient. All in all, we had a most enjoyable dinner.

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  10. LynB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for an evening out. Always some kind of special being offered.

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  11. Luis

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was AMAZING!!!!!! My only suggestion would be to try and adjust a food order. I wanted to have hot parm wings but i was immediately told there were non. A slight adjustment couldve fulfilled a craving :) Otherwise!!!!! Five stars allllll around

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  12. MargeryM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We normally enjoy the fish and chips but not so much on this visit. The fish was ok but the chips were soggy and dark brown. They looked like they had been cooked several times over. The plate size was also smaller I think it was to make it look like you were getting more food.

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  13. Deanat

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Patio is lovely but a bit noisy as it faces 37th st.

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  14. LynB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great Pub! Service is prompt and very friendly. Always some sort of “special” no matter what day you go and happy hour until 6:00. Pleasant surroundings and excellent food.,

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  15. LynB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for $5.00 Wednesday wing night.Wings were large, juicy and delicious! North, our waiter, gave excellent service and was very pleasant. Highly recommend this place.

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  16. Dazza

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok. I had the fish n chips, wife had the curry eggplant. Fish was moist and flavourful but the batter was soggy and subpar. Wife said the curry was really good! We both had sticky toffee pudding which was some of the worst I’ve ever had! Neither of us finished it. It did not come out as pictured on the internet which is a shame because the one under the photos looked amazing! But we are not put off, may try again in the future.

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  17. BAMdining

    Calgary

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with the food and service. Both meals were freshly cooked, served piping hot, plated nicely and delicious. Happy to recommend this pub for 'far better than pub grade' food and ambiance.

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  18. Janist

    Calgary

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This place came up on my open table a few times with good reviews so we gave it a try. Really nice atmosphere inside and noise level was good for talking (no one had to yell) I’m sure that’s different at night or when a game is on. We tried the battered mushrooms to start and they were excellent, only complaint was the ranch dressing was to thin and ran right off the mushrooms. Main courses were okay, we had a burger, eggplant curry, Yorkshire beef and full English breakfast. Food wasn’t hot when it arrived, bacon was way under cooked and same thin ranch dressing for the salad. Food was good but didn’t wow us. Not sure if we would go back again

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  19. PJMurphy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food as always so tasty !! We had fish n chips , the pea and smoked salmon salad, Dorset burger and Beef Dippers !!! We love sitting in the booths in the mock up train carriage nice and quiet for my sensory kids ! Staff are always so welcoming and friendly!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing wing night wings! Super big and 5 bucks!!

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  21. TeddyB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our sever Jay was the best. Fish and chip was over cooked. Steaks were not cooked to there liking. The wings were the best for what was ordered. The plates are so small that when you cut whatever you are eating, the other food on your plate falls off.

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  22. JessicaH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Dorset Pub was a great place to have a drink and chat with people! The food was a step above what you normally get at a pub. I’ll be back!

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  23. LadyLoveYYC

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were supposed to do NYE here for the ‘British countdown’ but couldn’t attend last minute as our child was suddenly ill. Management was very good about offering us a gift card in the amount so we could come back. We decided to give it a try and unfortunately, we we’re severely underwhelmed. The good: Staff was friendly, the atmosphere & decor was good and our ‘Dark & Stormy’ cocktails were delicious. The bad: Our server was not attentive and we had to get up ourselves to ask the bartender for a refill, prices & subpar food. Food - We ordered with the purpose to share the Scotch eggs, Yorkshire puddings filled with prime rib/horseradish sauce and the beer battered mushrooms. A few mins later our waitress came back to let us know scotch eggs are sold out. Bummer! So when I asked her about the other menu items to replace- specifically the wings she advised for one order of $18.95 it would be 1lb of wings. We chose two flavours and gave them a go. Fifteen mins later and SEVEN wings arrived. The lemon pepper {3} had almost no flavor, yet the honey hot {4} was coated in a lovely sauce. The Yorkies came with an au jus for dipping, had good flavour and light fluffy crust. However much smaller serving than anticipated and most “handhelds” for this price would include a side. Not this place! Both my husband and I agreed that the price of food in this place is far too high, and the quality isn’t there either. 7 wings for $18.95, 2 small Yorkshire puddings with NO included sides was $21.95 {to add fries it’s another $4} and the beer battered mushrooms were $13.95. I didn’t like the mushrooms, again no flavour and just too greasy. We were expecting traditional pub fare, nothing fancy but this place was sadly a disappointment. When it came to clearing up the bill our waitress had never seen a gift card before as it took her literally 7 tries to process it, and had to walk away several times to get it sorted. Needless to say, we won’t be back.

    The Dorset Pub & EateryResponded on February 21, 2023

    We are sorry that you had a poor experience. Our Yorkshire puddings do include a side but it appears that on this occasion your server may have been mistaken. We would have happily refunded or made it right had it been brought to a managers attention at the time. The wings are portioned to approx. 1 pound, they are larger than typical pub wings, sourced locally from Hutterite chickens; 7 wings usually meet or exceed 1lb. Thank you for your comments, we will use them as training points.

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  24. JoanneN

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Brought elderly parents for Prime Rib, which was excellent.They found the restaurant too cold temperature wise( we were by the windows which may be why) The food arrived barely warm, and in very short order you are eating cold food. Service and food both very good . Just warm things up a little please.

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  25. PaulK

    Calgary

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our reservation was made and confirmed. When we arrived at the restaurant we were greeted by a sign that informed us that it was booked for a private function, which the staff inside confirmed. Apparently they didn't notify you not to take reservations for that evening. We went to Swiss Chalet instead. Their roast beef dinner was excellent. We dined at the Dorset a couple of weeks ago and were happy with our experience. That's why we decided to make a reservation to eat there again.

    The Dorset Pub & EateryResponded on January 26, 2023

    Hi Paul, Unfortunately it appears there was an error within the Open Table platform; we have had reservations blocked from 4pm onwards on that date for quite some time. We looked into this after a team member brought it to our attention; no reservations were found. We posted the closure publicly on our website and social media platforms. We apologize that our reservations provider somehow allowed your reservation to slip through the net; we will investigate the matter with them.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reunion with an old friend, so we both enjoyed being back in one of Calgary's best overall restaurant. Lots of memories, but current refurbishing and style...just fantastic!! Highly recommended!!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday night prime rib dinner. Good value compared to other restaurants today. $28 for everything and cheap pints on Sunday.

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  28. JanetW

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best new find! Love the open area or the quiet rooms. Super staff and food is great!! Definitely our go to spot!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    British New Year’s Eve was great fun, and all the staff were polite and friendly and made us feel welcome.

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  30. Hatk

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate here for a family pre-christmas get together - 8 people. The food was really good overall. Fish and chip portion (pan fried option) was super skimpy on the fish (appeared that half of the piece disappeared on the way out), made the price seem very high. We were also sat right between the two washrooms, I will never understand why this is an option - I feel like a Christmas tree goes here, not people. Or a last spot to sit, not the first. Service fantastic. Overall experience was great and I hope this restaurant does well!

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  31. ChuckC

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bunch of my friends and I watched the World Cup at Dorset. The staff was so great and we loved their service!

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  32. BillD

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to watch a game - food and service was first rate

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  33. TimT

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were watching the World Cup live England v Wales so the atmostpehere was great and what we were looking for!!!

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  34. Danny

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoy the Dorset. Finally, a pub that really feels English in Calgary. Excellent deco, and really friendly and fast servers. Newcastle and Fuller's on tap, really glad this place opened up.

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  35. WesJ

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time watching the Canada 🇨🇦 vs Croatia. The service was great!

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  36. NeilS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were top notch, English chips are the best I’ve had and the atmosphere was great. The owner is properly English and took great care of everyone. Also a great place to watch a football match

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  37. Soccerlover

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place as a great pub and sports bar. New owners are doing a great job.

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  38. ChristinaL

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first visit to The Dorset to watch an England World Cup game. I moved here 4 years ago from England and have really been missing home comforts. The Dorset felt like a real British pub and the full English breakfast was authentic. Will definitely be going back again!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fun watching the World Cup Soccar

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  40. PaulineP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    World Cup. Great fun.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Dorset Pub & Eatery using the Order Online button. The Dorset Pub & Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (825) 540-3403.

The Dorset Pub & Eatery is rated 4.4 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Dorset Pub & Eatery

1637 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1S7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Avenue and 37th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Public Transit
    Westbrook C-Train
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Nate Huxter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (825) 540-3403
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful pub features two semi-private spaces that can accomodate medium and larger sized groups easily. Our Weymouth + Bridport areas will accomodate up to 75 seated, & up to 100 standing, with a range of seating. Our Thomas Hardy room will accomodate 15-20 seated & includes dartboards and a cozy fireplace.
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