The Brewers Arms
A classic countryside pub offering warm rooms, relaxed dining, and a lovely garden, known for its hearty Sunday lunches and dog-friendly atmosphere.
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The Brewers Arms
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A classic countryside pub offering warm rooms, relaxed dining, and a lovely garden, known for its hearty Sunday lunches and dog-friendly atmosphere.
"Friendly people, lovely pub, hearty food and nice cask ales!"
Book for Peak Times
Consider booking ahead for weekends or busy periods to guarantee a table.
Doggy Dining
Pets are welcome in bar and restaurant areas; they can enjoy the same menu.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
English Pub
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1305 889361
Address
Burnside, Martinstown, Dorchester DT2 9LB, United Kingdom
Website
thebrewersarms.com/Highlights
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Traditional Sunday Roasts
Generous portions of three meat choices or a delicious vegetarian squash Wellington, served with a great selection of vegetables.
Cozy Village Pub Ambiance
Experience a traditional village pub setting with a cozy atmosphere and an open fire on colder days, and a lovely beer garden for warm weather.
Dog-Friendly Haven
Welcomes dogs in both bar and restaurant areas, offering them tasty biscuits and a welcoming environment for all the family.
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Book for Peak Times
Consider booking ahead for weekends or busy periods to guarantee a table.
Doggy Dining
Pets are welcome in bar and restaurant areas; they can enjoy the same menu.
Cycle-Friendly
Secure bike parking is available on-site for cycling visitors.
Garden Dining
Enjoy outdoor dining in the peaceful garden area during warmer months.
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Book for Peak Times
Consider booking ahead for weekends or busy periods to guarantee a table.
Doggy Dining
Pets are welcome in bar and restaurant areas; they can enjoy the same menu.
Cycle-Friendly
Secure bike parking is available on-site for cycling visitors.
Garden Dining
Enjoy outdoor dining in the peaceful garden area during warmer months.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Brewers Arms offers a friendly village pub experience with hearty, homemade food and good value. While many praise the Sunday roasts, friendly atmosphere, and dog-friendly policies, some reviews mention small portions and less successful dishes like the fish pie.
"Nice evening meal, pork belly bites were nice as a starter shame wasn’t more choice on starters but mains were great I had pizza and our group had burgers and pies which all were good. Well priced and good service."
Caravanning With The Coxs
"This was a very good place for a family celebration lunch for 12, including 3 children. My parsnip was inedible, but the roast beef was delicious. Our 3 vegetarians said their squash wellington was delicious. Leanne and Ben were very helpful in accommodating us. It is the fourth time I have had lunch at the pub and it has always been good."
Elizabeth Skinner
"Unfortunately I had an awful meal here. I ordered the fish pie which my first reaction to seeing it was surprise at how tiny it was. I tucked in regardless and was even more surprised to find that the covering for the fish pie was a bone dry pile of panco breadcrumbs topped with cheese. This is not a matter of taste but a fundamental lack of cooking knowledge from who ever conceived this. It's actually mind blowing to me that anyone could serve this and think it could ever be enjoyed by anyone. It's like serving a pile of uncooked flour and expecting someone to enjoy it. Moving on to the filling - the white sauce was bland and there was only one prawn and five small chunks of fish in the pie. £16 down the drain. The only positive was the girl serving us was very nice and the Thatchers was good."
Sam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, The Brewers Arms is very dog-friendly and welcomes pets in both bar and restaurant areas, even offering them treats from the menu.
The Sunday roasts with generous portions are highly recommended, as are dishes like pork belly bites and steak and stilton pie.
It's recommended to book ahead, especially if you plan to visit during peak times or weekends to ensure you get a table.
Yes, The Brewers Arms offers vegetarian options, with the squash Wellington being a notable and delicious choice.
Yes, there is a lovely beer garden perfect for outdoor dining during warm weather.
It's a cozy, traditional village pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere, featuring an open fire in colder months.
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The roast dinners here come highly recommended from one review that states the roast beef is ‘great and very good value’.
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