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(Key). Published on 19-09-2020

Kings Arms, Dorchester

Opens at 9:00am
Operator: Stay Original Co
High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF (View on Google Map)
(01305) 238238
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his historic, 300 year old, 34 bedroom coaching inn featured in Thomas Hardy's Mayor of Casterbridge and was bought by Stay Original Company in 2015 who spent over four years sympathetically refurbishing the building and re-opening in 2020. A good selection of gin and rum are available. A patio is at the rear for a relaxing pint. Lunch and evening meals are provided in the bar and restaurant. The Casterbridge Room is available for local events. Past distinguished guests have included Queen Victoria, King George VI, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. NOTE - Payment by card only.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
25/05/2023
Last surveyed
10/04/2022
Pub ID
SWD/057
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Some of the letting rooms allows dogs.
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (750m)
Dorchester South
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