“The Ropemakers” in Bridport is the winner of this year’s West Dorset CAMRA pub of the year 2022 award. The pub is run by Palmers licencees John & Geraldine Baker who are now in their 15th year of running the town centre High St pub. Pub of the Year 2022 […]
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The public have voted with their feet and made 2022 Beerex a resounding success. Organisers now believe that the event has made a good profit with attendance close to the 2020 record year. Thanks to all the sponsors and attendees!!
Lunchtime tickets are selling strongly with both on-line sessions Sold Out. Friday evening tickets are now following this trend with the Saturday night session not far behind. Organisers now expect the festival to be successful as ticket sales have now reached over 90% of the total sold in 2020. The […]
Beerex spokesperson Rich Gabe said “This year has raised organisational challenges like never seen by us before, our priority is running a charity fund raising event as safely as possible and giving customers a great time.” Beerex Chairman Ellis Ford said “Beer Festivals are a great British institution and something […]
Details of Ticket Sales can be found on our Beerex Page. Planning continues to ensure that the festival will run in 2022, but organisers will continue to consider the Covid situation.
After along sleep caused by the pandemic and pubs not being open normally, we are pleased to resume publication of Giant Dongle. The new Winter Issue contains: This is What I Missed; Dorset Cider Apple Project; 50 Years of CAMRA plus Latest News & What’s On.…
Dorchester Beerex committee are planning for the 2022 festival to go ahead on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th February.… After having to close this year due to the pandemic, we will all look forward to the event which we hope will run as normal.
The Pymore Inn, in Pymore Nr Bridport has been chosen as West Dorset’s Pub Garden Of The Year.… The judges felt that this garden provided a wide range of features which could be used for many situations. Click the picture to the full press release with more pictures. West Dorset […]
The Rose & Crown in Longburton Nr Sherborne has been nominated as West Dorset’s Pub Of The Year.… The pub has been selected from all the pubs in our area because judges felt that as well as strongly reflecting CAMRA values it had given strong support to its local community […]
`Information has continues to come in. With outdoor services due to open on Monday for pubs and other outlets, here is the latest summary! You can download/read the document below. Please support our local businesses as they re-open.