Pubs and bars

The Railway Hotel in Fordingbridge

Historic Fordingbridge pub reopens to the public under new management

The Mayflower Inn, Lymington, is bringing big‑screen magic this summer with its 2026 Outdoor Cinema Series, set in the pub’s garden and complete with a large outdoor screen, comfy deck chairs, and delicious food and drink served throughout each

The Mayflower Inn, Lymington, is bringing big‑screen magic this summer with its 2026 Outdoor Cinema Series, set in the pub’s garden and complete with a large outdoor screen, comfy deck chairs, and delicious food and drink served throughout each

New Forest pub to bring big-screen magic this summer with Outdoor Cinema Series

Wetherspoon pubs across Dorset will take part in a 10-day Craft Cider Festival, running from July 31 to August 9.

Wetherspoon pubs across Dorset will take part in a 10-day Craft Cider Festival, running from July 31 to August 9.

Six Wetherspoon pubs across Dorset to host Craft Cider Festival from July 31

Branksome Craft House, Brewhouse and Kitchen, at the Triangle, Bournemouth

Branksome Craft House, Brewhouse and Kitchen, at the Triangle, Bournemouth

Brewhouse & Kitchen sells two BCP pubs due to business costs

The Digby Tap, Cooks Lane, Sherbourne

The Digby Tap, Cooks Lane, Sherbourne

Historic pub in Dorset named in the Telegraph's guide to the best pubs across UK

Barley Mow inn announces major £180,000 revamp and new look

Barley Mow inn announces major £180,000 revamp and new look

Pub unveils incredible £180k revamp and plans for a neighbouring campsite

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Cranborne Hundred will take over the site of the former Smugglers Haunt pub and restaurant.

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Cranborne Hundred will take over the site of the former Smugglers Haunt pub and restaurant.

Wetherspoons applies to Dorset Council for premises licence for new Ferndown pub

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

Food Hygiene Ratings

Dorset food hygiene ratings - latest scores revealed for cafes and restaurants

A number of Dorset pubs were named among the top 500 in England

A number of Dorset pubs were named among the top 500 in England

8 Dorset pubs named among the 500 best to visit in England for 2026

The White Hart Inn, Cadnam. Photo: Google Maps

The White Hart Inn, Cadnam. Photo: Google Maps

Hampshire County Council

Pub scraps plans to replace horse paddock with car park

Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles: An Untapped Tale comes to the New Forest next month

Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles: An Untapped Tale comes to the New Forest next month

Sherlock Holmes production comes to two New Forest pub gardens next month

The Pavilion Arms

The Pavilion Arms

Pub of the Week

Pub and hotel promises great food, drink and live music this summer

Take a first look inside Bournemouth's new beachfront Palm Beach Club

Take a first look inside Bournemouth's new beachfront Palm Beach Club

Take a first look inside Bournemouth's new beachfront venue

World Cup brings boost for hospitality but may not be enough, specialist says

Research ranked Bournemouth sixth overall for the UK's best destinations for a night out, recognising its appeal beyond the traditional club scene.

Research ranked Bournemouth sixth overall for the UK's best destinations for a night out, recognising its appeal beyond the traditional club scene.

Bournemouth among the UK's best destinations for a night out, new research finds

Tom Sweeney was inspired to change his pub's name

Tom Sweeney was inspired to change his pub's name

Poole pub renamed after England captain's World Cup heroics

Monty's Inn is beautifully located in Beaulieu, New Forest

Monty's Inn is beautifully located in Beaulieu, New Forest

Pub of the Week

Pub of the Week

The easy-going pub in the pretty New Forest village among Britain's poshest

Pints and Ponytails, which brings fathers together to learn how to plait their daughters’ hair, will come to Ludo Lounge in Bournemouth on July 15.

Pints and Ponytails, which brings fathers together to learn how to plait their daughters’ hair, will come to Ludo Lounge in Bournemouth on July 15.

Pints and Ponytails show celebrating fatherhood comes to Bournemouth in July

Conor Maher, senior associate solicitor at Ellis Jones Solicitors

Conor Maher, senior associate solicitor at Ellis Jones Solicitors

Ellis Jones Solicitors

Dorset lawyers welcome World Cup hospitality boost but warn about licensing laws

Doors to the much-loved Richmond pub in Bournemouth have reopened following a six-figure refurbishment.

Doors to the much-loved Richmond pub in Bournemouth have reopened following a six-figure refurbishment.

Historic Bournemouth pub reopens to the public following six-figure makeover

The Heath Hotel at Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, has been bought by Wetherspoons

The Heath Hotel at Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, has been bought by Wetherspoons

'Best news ever': Wetherspoons buys New Forest pub

Barclays has agreed a £55 million refinancing with Hall & Woodhouse, the family‑owned, Dorset brewer and pub operator, which has been brewing since 1777.

Barclays has agreed a £55 million refinancing with Hall & Woodhouse, the family‑owned, Dorset brewer and pub operator, which has been brewing since 1777.

Barclays agrees £55 million refinancing with Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse

Village Hotel Club, one of the UK’s market-leading hotel and health & wellness brands, has transformed its estate into a nationwide World Cup Fan Zone, bringing fans together under one roof to enjoy every kick, goal and moment of drama.

Village Hotel Club, one of the UK’s market-leading hotel and health & wellness brands, has transformed its estate into a nationwide World Cup Fan Zone, bringing fans together under one roof to enjoy every kick, goal and moment of drama.

Village Hotel Club Bournemouth launches new Word Cup fan zone

Richard Carr, owner of Royal Exeter Group

Richard Carr, owner of Royal Exeter Group

Bournemouth bar owned by Richard Carr unveils outdoor screen for football fans

The Queen's Head pub in Burley

The Queen's Head pub in Burley

Much-loved countryside pub reopens to the public after six-figure renovation

Marston’s pubs in the South West urge men to ‘Know The Score’ on prostate cancer ahead of England’s World Cup campaign

Marston’s pubs in the South West urge men to ‘Know The Score’ on prostate cancer ahead of England’s World Cup campaign

Pubs in the south west urge men to check prostate cancer risk during World Cup

Brits issued pub warning over next few weeks amid '5 million pints to be pulled'

Plenty of pubs around the BCP area will be showing World Cup 2026 matches

Plenty of pubs around the BCP area will be showing World Cup 2026 matches

FIFA World Cup 2026

7 of the best BCP pubs to watch World Cup 2026 matches

The Compass Inn, Damerham, Hampshire

The Compass Inn, Damerham, Hampshire

Pub of the Week

Pub of the week: The Compass inn offers English charm with standout Nepalese menu

Zig Zag nightclub

Zig Zag nightclub

Remembering Bournemouth's legendary nightclub that closed 33 years ago

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

The H&W team at The Quay, Poole

Hall and Woodhouse

Family-owned independent brewery marks 249 years with day of celebration

Charlie Karelus, head chef at The Pavilion Arms (L), The Pavilion Arms (R)

Charlie Karelus, head chef at The Pavilion Arms (L), The Pavilion Arms (R)

Dorset pubs revamp breakfast menus following morning trade boom

The Woolpack landlady, Barbara Smith

The Woolpack landlady, Barbara Smith

'It feels surreal' - Pub to reopen after five month closure caused by floods

FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup fever hits Bournemouth: pubs open late, fan nostalgia and 2026 buzz

Butcombe pubs are inviting locals to nominate someone who deserves an extra‑special treat — whether they’re a devoted dad, a supportive step‑dad, a brilliant grandad or simply a father figure who always goes above and beyond.

Butcombe pubs are inviting locals to nominate someone who deserves an extra‑special treat — whether they’re a devoted dad, a supportive step‑dad, a brilliant grandad or simply a father figure who always goes above and beyond.

Popular pub chain in Dorset launches Father's Day search for local heroes

Hall & Woodhouse applies to vary the premises licence for The Yachtsman pub Poole, with updates to the licenced area and car park use. Comments by June 12.

Hall & Woodhouse applies to vary the premises licence for The Yachtsman pub Poole, with updates to the licenced area and car park use. Comments by June 12.

Hall and Woodhouse applies to vary premises licence for its pub in Poole

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, have teamed up with Bar Coast on Commercial Road in Bournemouth to offer club nights designed specifically for adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, have teamed up with Bar Coast on Commercial Road in Bournemouth to offer club nights designed specifically for adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Diverse Abilities

Disability charity teams up with Bar Coast for monthly SEND club nights

Queen's Head pub from old postcard.

Queen's Head pub from old postcard.

The hidden smuggler’s cellar beneath this quirky new forest pub

The Kings Head in Poole which has been acquired by Punch Pubs & Co

The Kings Head in Poole which has been acquired by Punch Pubs & Co

'Historic' 16th-century pub in Poole acquired by leading pub company

Family-owned brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the ‘Big Organisations’ list for the third year running.

Family-owned brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the ‘Big Organisations’ list for the third year running.

Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Dorset-based brewer and pub company named among the UK's best places to work

The Richmond Arms is one example of a well-rated BCP pub with a large beer garden

The Richmond Arms is one example of a well-rated BCP pub with a large beer garden

5 of the best pubs with a beer garden to visit in the BCP area on a summer's day

Mulligans Bournemouth

Mulligans Bournemouth

New Friday night offers unlimited fries and bottomless drinks in BH2

The Sun in Bournemouth

The Sun in Bournemouth

Bournemouth's best pub gardens for summer sipping and al fresco dining

The White Hart.

The White Hart.

Why locals claim they invented a British pub institution

The Red Lion bar

The Red Lion bar

Historic countryside pub in Dorset reopens after £300,000 transformation

Bomo House Sol Society

Bomo House Sol Society

Summer event with Caribbean pop up launches at new bar

The Old Ox Inn, Shillingstone

The Old Ox Inn, Shillingstone

Pub the 'heart and soul' of village reopens under community ownership

Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack

The Fighting Cocks, Godshill

The Fighting Cocks, Godshill

Pub of the Week

Pub of the Week

The edge of the New Forest pub with worldwide visitors and wartime history

The Richmond, Charminster

The Richmond, Charminster

Bournemouth pub to close temporarily for major works

Chaplin's general manager Geoff Popple (left) and owner Harry Seccombe (right)

Chaplin's general manager Geoff Popple (left) and owner Harry Seccombe (right)

Pub of the week: Chaplin's 'one of the most unique pubs in the UK'

Western Community Chest 2025 Award Winners

Western Community Chest 2025 Award Winners

Hall and Woodhouse

Brewer celebrates 25th anniversary of awards with largest grant fund to date

SoundScape will take place in July

SoundScape will take place in July

More than 100 performers will take to the stage at music event in Poole in July

The Old Harry Bar at Studland

The Old Harry Bar at Studland

Villagers' objections to bar area extension prompt public hearing