The Sun Inn

13/10/2026

We love this time of year!🔥🍁💜

13/10/2026

☀️FREE STUFF!☀️

Parasols x5 (they do require cleaning and some fixing)

Chimney pots x5

Chairs x3

Help yourself on a first come, first served basis! Collection only.

05/10/2026

☀️another day, another job opportunity! ☀️
We are looking for some more talent to join our marvellous kitchen team.
The position is full time & permanent.
Bi-weekly pay, with monthly paid tips.
Discounted food, and a weekly Sunday roast on the house.
If you, or someone you know is looking for a new challenge, in a stable and supportive environment, please reach out to Shelley on 07909441672.

01/10/2026

☀️ We are recruiting!☀️

We have a part time Kitchen Porter position available.

Hours we have available cover weekend evening shifts, and potentially one weekday evening once fully trained.

Applicants must be over 16 years of age.

To apply, please WhatsApp Shelley on 07909441672 😊

12/09/2026

A very big and heartfelt THANK YOU to the voters! 💜
Come and see what they voted for!
Our carvery is open 7 days a week:
12-2.30pm & 6pm-8.30pm Monday-Friday
12-8.30pm Saturday & Sunday
A full menu is also available during these times.
Please call 01305 250445 to reserve a table. Walk ins are also always welcome 😊

🦖🔥 JURASSIC BATTLE OF THE ROAST — THE RESULTS ARE IN! 🔥🦖

Well… you lot absolutely went for it! 😂🥩
We can wait to visit the top ten ❤️

23 local pubs & restaurants made the final poll after being nominated by YOU, and after a massive 3,278 VOTES, we officially have our TOP 10 for the first ever Jurassic Battle of the Roast! 🏆🍽️

Here’s how all 23 finished 👇

🥇 The Sun Inn – Dorchester — 821
🥈 The Royal Oak – Milborne St Andrew — 463
🥉 Turks Head — 287
4️⃣ The Springhead — 193
5️⃣ The Fat Badger — 146
6️⃣ The Frampton Arms — 139
7️⃣ The Elm Tree — 138
8️⃣ Upwey Wishing Well — 135
9️⃣ The Marquis of Granby — 129
🔟 The Rembrandt — 112 🔥 MADE THE CUT!

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11. The Lugger Inn — 64
12. Kings Arms Dorchester — 64
13. The George Bar & Grill — 59
14. The Gloucester — 52
15. The Nothe Tavern — 50
16. The Eight Kings – Portland — 49
17. The John Gregory — 48
18. The Sunray – Osmington — 38
19. The Three Chimneys — 36
20. The Ship Inn — 25
21. The Spice Ship — 22
22. The Brewers Arms — 22
23. Smugglers Inn – Osmington — 7

❤️ A massive thank you to EVERYONE who voted, nominated somewhere, tagged their favourite pub and shared the post. This is exactly what Jurassic Coast Competitions is about — getting local people involved and shining a light on our local businesses.

And remember… this poll only decides where we go. It DOESN’T decide who wins! 👀

05/09/2026

🎄Christmas 2026🎄
📔Our reservations diary is open!📔
Please call 01305 250445 to discuss availability for your festive get together 🥳

22/07/2026

☀️ We are recruiting! ☀️

Chef de Partie - full time
Applicants will ideally have previous cheffing experience and must be over 18 years of age
Front of House - part time, evenings & weekends
Applicants must be over 16 years of age
Kitchen Porter - part time, evenings & weekends
Applicants must be over 16 years of age
Permanent positions, excellent hourly rates, monthly paid tips, staff discounts and more!
To apply for any of these roles, please WhatsApp Shelley on 07909441672

24/04/2026

☀️ We are recruiting! ☀️
Front of House - part time, evenings & weekends
Applicants must be over 16 years of age.

Chef de Partie - full time
Applicants will ideally have previous cheffing experience and must be over 18 years of age
Sunday carvery chef - 6-8 hours, Sundays only
Previous carving experience a bonus!
Excellent hourly rates, monthly paid tips, staff discounts and more!
To apply for any of these roles, please WhatsApp Shelley on 07909441672

24/04/2026

☀️Pub lunch in the sunshine?☀️
It’s not always about the meaty carvery!
New weekday lunch menu items:
Cheese & chutney toastie (v)
Egg mayonnaise & watercress (v)
Coronation chickpea (ve)
And, making its spring return and available for lunch & dinner everyday… (all day at the weekends)
Our Cheese ploughman’s (v)
Sunny weather has the b**r garden and front patio finally seeing some action ☀️🥳 We hope to see you soon!
**rgarden

15/04/2026

Looking for recommendations:

We are looking for a person/company to install a Starlink kit at The Sun Inn…

Has anyone had this installed in their homes/business and can recommend the person/company they used?

Thank you in advance 😊