The Saxon Arms in Stratton is a village inn offering real ale, great pub food and a hearty welcome

This rural thatched flint-stone pub, set in a pretty village in West Dorset, has long established itself as the hub of the local community and one of the best dining pubs in the county.

Click for Larger ImageSupported by a professional team of staff and headed by landlord and landlady Rod and Janette Lamont, who have 30 years experience in the trade, The Saxon Arms in Stratton, Dorset is a dog friendly village inn that remains true to the principles of the traditional English pub with its hearty welcome, wholesome pub food and real ales.

Village inn in the Good Beer Guide serving great pub food

The Saxon Arms in Stratton
near Dorchester, Dorset

The Saxon Arms has catered for various associations and groups of all shapes and sizes, from ramblers and dog walkers (your furry friend is made very welcome at this dog friendly pub) and cyclists to cricket clubs, from fishermen to football teams - all of whom can't stop coming back. And who could blame them?

If that wasn't enough, then there's a special selection of hot drinks, interesting local real ales, wonderful wines and malt whiskies to keep you happy. Whether it is a food theme night, quiz or wine-tasting evening, there is always something happening at The Saxon Arms, so get yourself down there and start remembering what a true British pub is all about.