The Old Ox Inn

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The Old Ox Inn The Old Ox Inn, Blandford Road, Shillingstone, Dorset, DT11 0SF

Opened on 15th May 2026.

WINTER OPENING HOURS:

Monday: Closed (but open for pre-booked events!)
Tuesday - Thursday: 3pm – Late
Friday & Saturday: 12pm – Late
Sunday: 12pm – Late

NO CHIP VAN TOMORROW - BUT WE'VE GOT FOOD COVERED! The chip van won’t be with us tomorrow, but don’t worry! We’ll be coo...
12/10/2026

NO CHIP VAN TOMORROW - BUT WE'VE GOT FOOD COVERED!

The chip van won’t be with us tomorrow, but don’t worry! We’ll be cooking up a selection of freshly cooked pub favourites right here at The Old Ox Inn 😋

🕔 TUESDAY (13th October 2026) | 5:00pm-7:30pm

We look forward to seeing you! 🤎

❄️ WINTER OPENING HOURS AT THE OLD OX INN ❄️ As we move into the winter months, here are our opening hours for you to pl...
11/10/2026

❄️ WINTER OPENING HOURS AT THE OLD OX INN ❄️

As we move into the winter months, here are our opening hours for you to plan your next visit! 🍺

Monday: Closed (but available for events by arrangement!)
Tuesday: 3pm – Late
Wednesday: 3pm – Late
Thursday: 3pm – Late
Friday: 12pm – Late
Saturday: 12pm – Late
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm

🎉 Planning an event? Although we're normally closed on Mondays, we'd be happy to discuss opening the pub for your event or gathering. Just get in touch with the team to chat about arrangements!

We look forward to welcoming you for a drink this winter! 🍻

08/10/2026

🍺 Another great selection of real ales at The Old Ox Inn! 🍺

1. Apex Brewing Co. Rev Head Red Ale - 4.5%

A bold ruby-red IPA with smooth caramel malt, piney and tropical hop character, followed by a clean bitterness and dry, moreish finish.

2. Palmers Copper Ale - 3.7%

A beautifully balanced copper-coloured session ale, combining fruity malt flavours with citrus freshness and a gentle hoppy finish.

3. Timothy Taylor’s Landlord - 4.3%

A classic pale ale with a citrus and fruity aroma, smooth full malt body and a lingering, gently bitter hop finish.

4. Exmoor Gold - 4.5%

A golden ale with fresh grassy and floral hop aromas, soft maltiness and bright citrus fruit flavours, finishing with a refreshing bittersweet character.

Four great ales, four very different flavours.
Which one will you be trying first? 🍻

Come and enjoy a pint at The Old Ox Inn, Shillingstone! 🍺

🇱🇰🍛 SRI LANKAN CURRY NIGHT AT THE OLD OX INN! 🍛🇱🇰Join us this Thursday, 8th October, from 5:30–7 pm for a delicious Sri ...
04/10/2026

🇱🇰🍛 SRI LANKAN CURRY NIGHT AT THE OLD OX INN! 🍛🇱🇰

Join us this Thursday, 8th October, from 5:30–7 pm for a delicious Sri Lankan curry evening, cooked by Lal!

Enjoy chicken curry, butternut squash curry, French beans curry and coconut sambal, served with aromatic basmati rice, naan bread and poppadoms. 😋

🍛 £18 per person
🍨 £20 per person with a Purbeck ice cream

Tables are filling up fast, so book now to secure your place!

📞 01258 807569
📍 The Old Ox Inn, Shillingstone

Please join us for an evening full of flavour! 🇱🇰

🍕 PIZZA NIGHT TONIGHT AT THE OLD OX INN! 🍕Join us from 5:45–9pm for delicious pizzas, freshly cooked to order in our Goz...
02/10/2026

🍕 PIZZA NIGHT TONIGHT AT THE OLD OX INN! 🍕

Join us from 5:45–9pm for delicious pizzas, freshly cooked to order in our Gozney oven 🔥

🍽️ Eat in and enjoy a pint with your pizza, or grab a takeaway for a cosy Friday night at home! 🍺🏡

Let us take care of dinner tonight — please join us at the Ox! 🐂🍕

26/09/2026

🍺 Another great selection of ales at The Old Ox Inn this weekend!

Courage Directors – A full-bodied amber ale with rich malt, fruity and nutty notes, and a lasting finish.

Timothy Taylor Landlord – A classic pale ale with citrus and fruity aromas, smooth malt flavour and a gentle bitterness.

Exmoor Ale – A traditional bitter with biscuity malt, a hint of citrus and a refreshing dry finish.

Hop Back GFB – A light, golden ale with a hoppy aroma and a crisp, dry finish.

Which one will you try first? Come and join us for a pint! 🍻

18/09/2026

🍕 Pizza night tonight at The Old Ox Inn! 🍕

Freshly cooked to order in our Gozney pizza oven, using premium Italian ingredients 😋🔥

Serving from 5:30–9pm — enjoy yours at the pub or take one home!

Takeaway available 🍕🏡

Please join us! 🍻

13/09/2026

🍺 New Ale This Week! 🍺

Introducing Backmarker (4.0%) from our local Apex Brewing Co. Dorset.

A proper Dorset b**r with rich malts, a subtle fruity lift and a beautifully smooth finish. Pop into The Old Ox Inn and enjoy a pint while it lasts! 🍻

11/09/2026

🍕 PIZZA NIGHT AT THE OX! 🍕

Start your weekend with one of our delicious stone-baked pizzas, freshly cooked to order in our Gozney Dome! 🔥

⏰ Available from 6pm–9pm

Bring your friends and family and join us at The Old Ox Inn, Shillingstone for great pizza, refreshing drinks and a lovely Friday-night atmosphere! 🍻

We look forward to seeing you!

Takeaway available 🍕

10/09/2026

🍺 Another great selection of real ales at The Old Ox Inn this week! 🍺

🦌 Exmoor White Tail – 4.1%
A refreshing golden ale with gentle citrus flavours and a crisp, clean finish.

🏆 Timothy Taylor Landlord – 4.3%
A classic, award-winning pale ale—full-bodied and beautifully balanced with a distinctive hoppy finish.

🌊 St Austell Tribute – 4.2%
A smooth and refreshing Cornish pale ale, combining citrus notes with a subtle malty sweetness.

🍋 Hop Back Citra – 4.0%
A bright, easy-drinking ale bursting with fresh citrus and tropical fruit flavours.

Which one will you be trying first? Come and enjoy a pint at The Old Ox Inn, Shillingstone! 🍻

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Old Ox Inn, Blandford Road
Shillingstone
DT110SF

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