Pubs in Dorchester
Dorchester has 14 pubs and bars on the Food Standards Agency register, in the Dorset council area. 11 of them are rated 5 out of 5 for food hygiene.
14pubs and bars
11rated 5 out of 5
1rated over 3 years ago
21 September 2026register checked
| Pub | Rating | Rated on |
|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms140 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DH | 5 | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Dorchester27 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QY | 5 | |
| CelestialMasonic Hall Alington Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TR | 5 | |
| Convivial RabbitTrinity House Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TT | 4 | 7 years ago |
| Goldies36 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HN | 5 | |
| Junction Hotel42 Great Western Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UF | 5 | |
| Old Ship Inn16 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UW | Awaiting inspection | no date |
| The Blue Raddle8 Church Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1JN | 5 | |
| The Royal Oak20 - 22 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UW | 5 | |
| The Sydney Arms11 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NG | 5 | |
| The Victoria Hotel33 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LP | 5 | |
| The Woodlanders11 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU | Exempt | no date |
| Tom Browns47 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU | 5 | |
| Trumpet Major40 Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2AB | 5 |
How old are these ratings?
1 of the 14 ratings in Dorchester were given more than 3 years ago and are marked in the list. Councils schedule food hygiene inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go years between visits. An old rating records the pub on the day of its inspection. How this directory works.
Clubs and venues in Dorchester
Licensed clubs, halls and venues the register files alongside pubs.
- Arts Centre
- Colliton Club
- Dorchester Rugby Football Club
- Dorchester Town Football Club
- Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd
Pubs in towns near Dorchester
- Cerne Abbas (5)
- Weymouth (51)
- Portland (13)
Source: the Food Standards Agency food hygiene register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the local council’s food safety team.