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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 16:00
Tue
12:00 - 15:0018:00 - 22:00
Wed
12:00 - 15:0018:00 - 22:00
Thu
12:00 - 15:0018:00 - 22:00
Fri
12:00 - 15:0018:00 - 22:00
Sat
12:00 - 15:0018:00 - 22:00
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
£7.00 – £17.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Traditional country pub with large car park in the beautiful village of Martinstown just outside Dorchester. Homemade, locally sourced food, real ales and dog friendly. Two fully ensuite spacious Bed and Breakfast rooms - one with wheelchair access and wet room. Quiz Nights, Curry Nights, Sunday Roasts and weekly food specials.
PRICE RANGE
£7.00 – £17.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
649 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
127
Average
20
Poor
8
Terrible
7
Nick
Weymouth106 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
The meal started well with a friendly welcome from the staff. Our order was taken quickly and then, as expected, we had to wait a short while for the food. That was good news because the wait wasn't too long but the meals were then brought fresh and hot. We were treating our 17 year-old grandson who disapointingly was unadventurous and went for the burger! However, he did say that it was the best he had ever eaten so he was well pleased!
I had the Beef Stroganoff which was really excellent. The balance of flavour was great and I enjoyed every mouthful. They can certainly cook in that kitchen and someone had obviously taken care with the balance of flavour.
Desserts were good but the selection could have done with some non-sugary options. I went for the cheeseboard which was good but could have done with a smaller quantity of each cheese but a slightly wider variety to add interest.
Overall an excellent meal, thoroughly enjoyable and well worth a visit. The prices were not high so represented great value for such excellent food. We will be back for sure.
Written 9 January 2020
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Jameswithakitchen
25 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Had a lovely weekend with dinner in the pub both nights. Food is excellent. Staff are very friendly and can’t be more helpful. Ben contacted us just before as the owners were called away unexpectedly so we could not have the cooked breakfast. He asked what we wanted and when we arrived there was a mini fridge stocked with yoghurts cheese cold meats galore. More than happy and really enjoyed our leisurely continental breakfast. Stayed for 2 nights in room 1 which is the double room. Enormous room with queen size bed. Spacious bathroom. Couple of minor niggles were the shower pressure is very low but swap for a bath and you’re laughing. The pillows on the bed are too high if you have 2 and quite hard. Those are minor though. Martin’s town is a lovely village and definitely recommend a stay at The Brewers Inn.
Written 23 February 2020
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RolloDC
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We took some visiting family including two hungry boys to the Brewers for a wonderful sunset meal in the garden. Felt very safe. Good system with just one group member going up to order food and drinks and that can all be done outside with scrupulous distancing. Inside tables have attractive wooden partitions which provide safety without wreckimg the atmosphere. Food was brilliant with a lovely varied menu. I had the “Grilled coronation chicken salad” which comes with toasted almonds, honey and harissa roasted cashews and a coriander and lime yoghurt - totally amazing. Really good calamari starter and one of the others had moules which were really first class (from Fowey). Good selection of veggie dishes The boys went from chicken nuggets which of course were as they should be made from free range chicken. I had lemon tart for pud which was delicious. Service was friendly and available without being obtrusive. Good range of beers including Sharps Atlantic and one from the local Copper Street micro-brewery. These change often.
This is a real village pub. Ben and Leanne were great during lockdown posting all sorts of funny videos on facebook and were quickly in there with much appreciated takeaways as soon as able.
Well behaved tourists, stopovers and locals will all have a warm welcome here and will certainly not regret a visit - several recommended!
Written 16 August 2020
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becksyh55
London11 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
Despite Tier 2 restrictions, dinner at the Brewers was brilliant! A blazing fire to welcome us, cosy, dining areas with great local photos made us feel secure but kept atmosphere. Lovely staff too. We both had curries, and both were some of the best pub curries we ever had, well spiced and flavourful, really delicious. Just room for a shared gooey chocolate brownie with ice cream, ideal finish! So glad they’re keeping going, we’ll be back!
Written 7 December 2020
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anna m
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • none
I had never been to the Brewers Arms before but wanted to social distance meet with a friend and this pub was half way. I called before to book a table and they couldn't have been more helpful.
When we arrived they have sensible social distancing measures in place, but with the most warm welcome. We chose to eat in the pub garden next to the wonderful herb/veggie garden and couldn't have been treated better if we had tried.
Sunday Roast ( I had the Roast Pork which was succulent, and had fabulous crispy crackling) came with an array of lovely fresh veg, gravy and all the trimmings, plus service was very quick considering the quality of the food. I have never felt so driven to praise an establishment so much and considering the current times I thoroughly hope this pub survives the next few months. Please support local businesses like this as they deserve it.
Written 19 July 2020
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143benc
Hey Morvi71 - so pleased everything was OK for your visit, we've worked super hard over lock down to ensure a safe return when we could open our doors again! Your kind words have made it all worth while! Thank you
Written 20 July 2020
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TSam
London136 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Great pub in a lovely location.
Full marks for the new social distancing measures - screens between tables, menus taped to the screens to save handling. Very minimal contact between staff and client.
Food was hot and flavoursome - especially the steak and stilton pie and the calamari.
Very friendly and attentive staff. Nice and relaxed atmosphere
Written 10 July 2020
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Ktstllr
134 contributions
Nov 2021 • family
Lovely pub in a lovely location. Very nice beer garden would be good to visit again in the summer. Staff were very friendly and an extensive range of food to choose from on the menu at a very reasonable price. Needs modernising in areas but the pub was very clean. Would recommend.
Written 5 December 2021
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Alan P
Poole4 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Visited with family after seeing great reviews online. We had a friendly greeting at the door and were shown to our booked table. Full COVID19 precautions were in place with dividers separating tables and staff wearing protection.
One of our party needed gluten free food and the chef was willing to adapt menus to take account of this which was very helpful. All meals were tasty, plentiful and good value. Staff were attentive and friendly and we were generally impressed and will certainly visit again.
Written 20 October 2020
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handv2017
Heathfield6 contributions
May 2022 • none
Lovely, lively Pub in the centre of an Olde Worlde Village of stone built and some thatched houses with a stream running through it.
The atmosphere was very welcoming and the food excellent at a reasonable price complemented by a selection of local Ales and a good wine list.
The Landlord does not charge for staying in the motorhome overnight as long as you patronise the Pub, a very amicable arrangement especially when combined with good weather and a lovely garden to enjoy. For those without a motorhome there are several letting rooms at the side of the garden and being near to Dorchester the location is a good stopping off place on the way down to the West Country. In conclusion, I thoroughly recommend this Pub and will definitely stay again if the occasion arises.
Written 25 June 2022
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Melanie Jane P
2 contributions
Sept 2020 • solo
Having diabetes means that sometimes, finding places to eat of an evening can be difficult and especially so with the current restrictions in place.
I arrived quite late, having been turned away from 3 other establishments and my blood sugar levels had crashed lower than was safe for me. I was taken care of from the minute I entered and explained my situation. The kitchen was about to close but the chef still found time to cook for me and for this I shall be eternally grateful. The meal was fantastic.
I was impresssd by the friendly attitude of the bar staff who obviously enjoy working together. I would return in a heartbeat.
Written 10 September 2020
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eco717
143 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Spotlessly clean, great staff, excellent food and sensible Covid19 precautions.
This was our first meal out after lockdown and we were guided through the experience with good humour and professional efficiency by the staff.
The food was excellent, and couldn't be faulted.
Written 14 July 2020
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143benc
Thank you for your review Eco717 - we are delighted you felt safe and comfy and enjoyed your time with us! Hopefully see you again soon!
Written 15 July 2020
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Natalie M
Greenhithe3 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
On holiday in Dorset and wanted to book somewhere for Sunday Lunch. After a bit of Googling we stumbled across this place and booked a table.
We arrived to a lovely pub with the most friendliest of staff. We ordered two roast beefs and a small roast chicken for our 2.5 year old. The service was quick and the food was absolutely gorgeous. Possibly the best roast dinner we have had out in a long time. Compliments to the chef. We followed this up with dessert, which was equally as yummy.
I would highly recommend booking a table at this place if you can. The only downside is we are going home next Sunday and are unable to eat here again! It will definitely be a must if we are ever holidaying this way in the future.
Written 25 July 2021
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Ben C
Thank you so much. I hope you holiday in the area again soon! Keep safe
Written 11 October 2021
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StaffordshireFreddy
100 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
We are a family of four adults and dine out during our 2 week holiday.
This was one of our favourite pubs for a meal and we would normally visit a few time during our holiday.
We booked a table here and were disappointed with the service and food, it certainly wasn’t as good as our previous visits.
The pub had made a big effort to protect people from Covid by putting screens up between tables.
The staff were not the happy welcoming people we had always encountered before.
When we were ready to order a dessert, one of us asked a young male waiter about one of the deserts, he was rude in his reply so we asked for our bill and left.
We didn’t leave a tip either which is unusual for us.
Perhaps we might try it again next year and hope that it‘s like it used to be.
Written 26 June 2021
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Brewers Arms B
Hi Freddy, thanks for your feedback. Pkease rest assured that nothings changed and underneath our masks we are still the same smiley good humoured team we've always been. However, I would like to look into your comments, so please confirm if possible when you visited us, so I can speak with the team responsible that day. Many thanks - keep.safe! Tel: 01305 889361 email: contact@thebrewersarms.com
Written 27 June 2021
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Shannon2609
Dorchester35 contributions
May 2023 • friends
Went to the Brewers Arms tonight with friends for the quiz night - thought it was a good deal at £10 for the quiz and then pizza or curry. They were unfortunately very busy which meant we waited a long time for food and the food was extremely poor quality :( the pizza undercooked and just almost inedible. This may be due to keeping it low cost for the deal as a friend had a meal from the normal menu which he said was very nice. I can see how this could be a great pub at other times but would suggest not doing the quiz and meal for £10 deal if visiting. What topped it off was sitting at our table outside the kitchen and hearing staff members in the kitchen letting out large, loud burps! I wanted to discuss this with staff at the time however they were incredibly busy with lots of quiz members and seemed rushed off their feet so it was difficult to catch anyone!
Written 31 May 2023
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Lynn M
Broadstairs129 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
We booked this without knowing much more than what we had read here; couldn't find any menus, so we weren't sure how it would go!
We were offered an outdoor hut (with heating if needed... it wasn't as we went mid-heatwave). We were immediately impressed by the garden, the socially distanced tables and huts, and the acknowledgement that we are all approaching the new freedom differently...
We also loved that there was a complete separate vegan menu, but also plenty of vegetarian options on the other menu (some places seem to think these options are interchangeable).
The food and service were fabulous. My daughter said she couldn't think of anything that could have improved her burger, and the three of us who chose the butternut squash lasagne were delighted with it. My son sampled 3 beers, and we loved the fries and desserts too.
Friendly, competent service and easy access completed our enjoyable evening. It's probably fortunate we were just on holiday or we'd be back again and again...
Written 25 July 2021
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Ben C
Hey! Thank you so much for the kind words - we are pleased the new improvements to the garden and menu suited you. Many thanks again!
Written 11 October 2021
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