The Thimble Inn

The Thimble Inn At the beginning of an exciting new chapter, the Thimble offers pure, genuinely warm hospitality, quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
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Beside the gentle flowing River Piddle and surrounded by rolling countryside, The Thimble is perfectly placed for a relaxed rural escape - whether that's a quiet pint in the bar, a leisurely lunch, or a long, unhurried evening with friends and family. The Thimble Inn offers everything you'd hope for from a classic Dorset country pub; low ceiling, original features, crackling fires and plenty of co

sy corners and windows to settle into. Set in the heart of the Piddle Valley, beside the gentle flowing River Piddle and surrounded by rolling countryside, The Thimble is perfectly placed for a relaxed rural escape - whether that's a quiet pint in the bar, a leisurely lunch, or a long, unhurried evening with friends and family. We are proud to be a dog friendly pub, with four legged friends welcome in the bar and gardens - the perfect stop after a country walk

Our menu celebrates the seasons and the best of local Dorset produce, with thoughtfully crafted dishes that balance comforting pub favourites with more creative, contemporary plates. Expect well kept cask ales, a carefully chosen wine list and food made with care, flavour and provenance at its heart. We cant wait to meet you.

As we are affected by the planned power outage in the village tomorrow, we look forward to seeing you all again from Tue...
31/05/2026

As we are affected by the planned power outage in the village tomorrow, we look forward to seeing you all again from Tuesday!

29/05/2026

Playing live from 9 - catch up with the Thirsty Ferrets to continue your evening!

22/05/2026

Bank holiday plans? Sorted.

Sunshine, cold drinks, and live music in the garden this Sunday with the talented from 4pm–6:30pm, entertaining you.

Grab your mates, soak up the sunshine, and let the garden do the rest.

Still a couple of spaces for the quiz this evening, give us a call to get you booked in and see if you can beat last wee...
06/05/2026

Still a couple of spaces for the quiz this evening, give us a call to get you booked in and see if you can beat last week’s champions!

With the ever loveable Jamie hosting the evening, pies are on the menu tonight, with either chicken or a Butternut squash (vg) option.

Eyes down at 8pm

Sun-drenched plates, chilled glasses clinking, and flavours that do the talking.Whether it’s chargrilled asparagus with ...
01/05/2026

Sun-drenched plates, chilled glasses clinking, and flavours that do the talking.

Whether it’s chargrilled asparagus with crisp prosciutto or a perfectly pan-seared cod loin with samphire, olives and basil dressed new potatoes — this is what our garden was made for.

Long lunches, golden evenings, and one more round… you know the drill, see you at the pub.

25/04/2026

Make the most of the sunshine this Sunday, with live music from the brilliantly talented , serving up easy listening pop covers from the 60’s to the 90’s with a bit of chat thrown in - perfect sunny afternoon garden music to see you through the day. See you at the pub

Pan-seared stone bass, served on a bed of rustic spiced ratatouille — light, fresh and perfect for a spring evening in t...
18/04/2026

Pan-seared stone bass, served on a bed of rustic spiced ratatouille — light, fresh and perfect for a spring evening in the garden.

Add cocktails at 2 for £15, and just like that… dinner plans are sorted.

It’s starting to feel like summer, which means we’re gearing up for the season at the pub!We’re looking to grow both our...
09/04/2026

It’s starting to feel like summer, which means we’re gearing up for the season at the pub!

We’re looking to grow both our onstage and backstage team at the The Thimble Inn. If you’re a keen chef or someone with a real passion for hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

Drop me an email at [email protected] and we can arrange a chat.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

05/04/2026

Think you’re the brains of the team? Put it to the test at Quiz Night on Wednesday 8th & 22nd April, hosted by Jamie.Arr...
03/04/2026

Think you’re the brains of the team?

Put it to the test at Quiz Night on Wednesday 8th & 22nd April, hosted by Jamie.

Arrive from 7pm, food at 7.30pm, and quizzing at 8pm.

£15 per person including quiz entry and food.
Call or email to book your table — teams at the ready!

Address

14 High Street
Dorchester
DT27TD

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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