Dorset pubs and inns

Dorset B&B inn and pub accommodation

Dorset inns and pubs with rooms offer great holiday accommodation, whether you want a place to stay for a night out, weekend break or even a long holiday in Dorset. Lots of pubs and inns in Dorset offer accommodation, which is similar to guest house accommodation and in pubs that serve food will usually include breakfast in the price of a room. Whilst most pubs and inns only have a few rooms, you still have the choice of double, twin or single rooms with or without en suite facilities.

The price of rooms in pubs and inns in Dorset varies. You can expect to find cheap pubs with rooms for around £20 per person per night (based on 2 people sharing a double room), whereas some luxury inns in Dorset may charge up to £50 per person per night for B&B inn accommodation. With pub and inn accommodation you get what you pay for. Whilst many Dorset pubs may be beautifully decorated in traditional style downstairs, in cheap pubs the accommodation upstairs may be more basic. It is a good idea to ask to see the bedrooms and not just the pub bar area before you book your stay. Traditional inns and pubs often have lovely period features such as exposed beams and real log fires, and in luxury inns you could even find a luxury double room with a 4 poster bed, which is great for romantic stays in Dorset.

If you want a holiday with pets in Dorset, it is possible to find pet friendly pubs with accommodation so that you can stay with your dog, cat or any other pet. Dog friendly pubs and inns are quite common in Dorset, probably due to the amount of walkers stopping for a drink in rural pubs, but be sure to check that the rooms are also pet friendly as some Dorset pubs and inns may allow dogs in the bar but not in the bedrooms.

All day pub food in Dorset

Pub food in Dorset is a great option for eating out, and if you are on holiday in Dorset you should definitely try a meal in a local pub as well as eating in Dorset restaurants and cafes. Whilst Sunday lunch is the traditional time for enjoying pub food, many Dorset pubs that do food will have the kitchen open for all day food, both midweek and at the weekend. All day pub food is great as it means you don’t have to plan meal times and can enjoy a hearty full English breakfast, a pub lunch or a 3 course evening meal in a pub.

Some Dorset chain pubs offer extensive menus that include great ‘buy one get one free’ deals on pub food as well as kids menus. This cheap pub food is quick and easy, but you are unlikely to find local specialities and the Sunday dinner probably won’t taste like home cooked food. For quality pub food, try Dorset gastro pubs and luxury inns which serve gourmet food either a la carte or from a set menu. Here you will find more innovative, creative dishes, as well as traditional and local favourites. However, if you are dining with children, or planning a pub meal on a budget, you may want to go for the middle option of a traditional Dorset pub or inn serving simple good pub food. If you are not staying in a pub or inn, but you would like to try some excellent pub food, ask a local person such as the owner of your guest house, as recommended pubs are often the best pubs in Dorset.