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Tuesday 11am - 5pm Wednesday 11am - 10pm Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday 11am - 11pm Saturday 11am - 11pm Sunday 11am - 8pm

The Poet Laureate

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31/10/2026

Happening now at The Poet, come on down and see all the lovely gifts and skin care products on sale

27/10/2026

Its that time of the month again and this month Jawbone have a special guest. Why not come along and see what it's all about. For anyone wishing to eat the kitchen is open at 5 30

24/10/2026

Next Saturday we are hosting the lovely Debbie. With all her goodies. Come along and grab a drink and maybe a Christmas prezzie or two

15/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS HAS ENTERED THE CHAT! 🎄

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas… although we appreciate it’s only September and some of you are still pretending summer happened! 😂

🎅 OUR PARTY CHRISTMAS MENU IS HERE! 🎅

Available from 1st December to 23rd December 🎄

🍽️ Parties of 20+ — enjoy your Christmas dinner carvery style, pile that plate high and get properly festive!

👨‍🍳 20 guests or under? No problem — your Christmas dinner will be beautifully plated from the kitchen.

Whether it’s the work Christmas do, family get-together, club night or simply an excuse to eat Christmas dinner with your favourite people… we’ve got you covered! 🎅🥂

🎄 LOOKING TO BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS DAY?
Give us a call on 01305 267 000 and speak to one of us about the options available. 📞

📅 Christmas bookings are now being taken, so get in touch and get your festive celebrations booked in!

🎄 The Poet Laureate — where Christmas dinner comes with a side of good times! 🎄

07/10/2026

🔥 IT’S MIDWEEK ROAST DAY! 🔥

Wednesday has rolled around again, and quite frankly, you deserve a roast. 😋

Join us at The Poet Laureate today for our Midweek Roast for just £13.50 — served all day, so whether you’re joining us for lunch or dinner, we’ve got you covered!

☕ Tea or coffee
🥤 Soft drink
🍽️ A proper midweek roast
❤️ And absolutely no washing up afterwards!

Plus, our main menu and specials board are available too, so there’s something for everyone.

Come on… it’s Wednesday. You’ve made it this far. Treat yourself! 😉

📍 The Poet Laureate, Poundbury
📞 01305 267 000

04/10/2026

🎯 MONDAYS AT THE POET! 🎯

From tomorrow, The Poet Laureate will now be open on Mondays from 3pm!

We’ve got our darts teams playing here on Monday evenings, so we’ll be opening the bar for them and anyone who wants to come along and support the teams. 🍻🎯

Bar open from 3pm — darts on, drinks flowing and a bit of Monday night competition!

Come down, grab a drink and cheer on the teams! 🍻🎯

📍 The Poet Laureate, Poundbury

29/09/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - Why not come along and have a go at table skittles. Cash Prize for the winner, plus 50% of entry fees will be donated to charity. 7.30pm start

Address

5 Pummery Square
Dorchester
DT13GW

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 11pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

Website

http://www.poet-laureate.co.uk/

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