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Pulpit, Portland

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Operator: Independent
Portland Bill, Portland Bill, Portland, DT5 2JT (View on Google Map)
07593 054538
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Overlooking the sea, the Pulpit is the southernmost pub in Dorset, almost in the shadow of Portland Bill lighthouse. Reopened in Spring 2026 after major threat of closure, it is a large pub with an open plan layout. Tables laid for dining but drinkers are welcome. Two large terraces outside. Very popular in holiday season with bus access every two hours. Food all day at weekends, with breakfast served at weekends from 9am. Two cask ales are normally available, usually from Dorset Brewery

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Devenish Arms
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/06/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
NL Property Holdings Limited
Pub ID
SWD/126
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Monday
Noon ‑ 2:30pm & 5:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 2:30pm & 5:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 2:30pm & 5:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 2:30pm & 5:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 2:30pm & 5:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Dorset - Jurassic TasteMatch Prediction

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Dorset - Jurassic
Dorset - Jurassic Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 5 times
Dorset - Jurassic
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dorset - Jurassic

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Pulpit, Portland.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dorset - Chesil , Dorset - Dorset Knob

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Two terraces
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Baby changing room available
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Steps (with handrail) from car park to entrance and terrace, with ramp option to the side. Mainly level inside with one area slightly raised. Level access to toilets, including to a wheelchair accessible toilet / baby changing room located off the function room.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
First: 11 (Summer only every two hours)

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