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Blue Raddle, Dorchester

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Opens Thu at Noon
Operator: Independent
9 Church Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JN (View on Google Map)
(01305) 267762
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A genuine town centre free house, owned and run by the licensee and his wife. This is very much a locals pub reflected by all the quirky photos and paraphernalia that adorn the walls and bar , but strangers are made equally welcome. A selection of West Country beers is available with Cerne Abbas usually on the bar. The bar dominates in this small pub decorated with covers of Private Eye magazine and past beer pump clips. The seating is soft furnished benching alongside wooden polished tables and chairs. All food is locally sourced and cooked by the publican’s wife. A broad selection of game and vegetarian/vegan meals are on the menu. Note restricted opening and can close early if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Country Gentleman; Gun Room; Dolphin
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
James Hay Pension Trustees Ltd
Pub ID
SWD/052
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Cerne Abbas - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Cerne Abbas - Blonde
Cerne Abbas - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 48 times
Cerne Abbas - Blonde
Cerne Abbas - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 48 times. at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 21 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times. at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Anthem TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Anthem
St Austell - Anthem Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 23 times
St Austell - Anthem
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Anthem

Spotted 23 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 9 times
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Blue Raddle, Dorchester.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowman (varies) , Hattie Brown's (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is accessible entry and throughout but there is no accessible toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
187, 701, X12, 6, 10, X51, X11
Nearby Station (750m)
Dorchester South

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