Brew Dorch - Dorchester's Festival of Drinks

26/02/2024

So much on at Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester this week!

19/02/2024

We love this historic hip flask that Keep Military Museum have dug out for Brew Dorch! Thanks for sharing guys!

Its this weekend! We have looked through our archive and have found this trench art from WW1. It is a small whisky hip flask made of glass with a silver and leather surround.

Accession Number: DORMM:2014/82

19/02/2024

Share your festival photos! We'd love to see your photos from Brew Dorch Festival. If you have any corkers then please share them below or email them to [email protected] with any feedback about the festival.

19/02/2024

What a Weekend! 🍻
We hope everyone enjoyed Brew Dorch 2024 - So many events, so many drinks, so much fun!
Huge thanks to Alastair Simpson Hub Box The King's Arms Furleigh Estate Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester POTS N PINTS Convivial Rabbit micropub Joy Wallis and Jeremy Pope for putting on such brilliant events as part of the festival
HUGE thanks to Brewery Square for sponsoring this years festival too.
Who's up for more Brew Dorch fun in 2025?!

16/02/2024

16/02/2024

Head to today at 4pm Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for some Tasty Tipples! 🍺

Extra event! 🍷🍻🥃
Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Dorset Museum’s Victorian Hall as you are welcomed to a unique opportunity to indulge in some delightful beverages. The venue itself adds an extra touch of charm to the event, creating an ambience that perfectly complements the flavoursome drinks on offer. Whether you are a beer enthusiast or a gin connoisseur, there will be something to please every palate!

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the museum’s Victorian Hall as you sample these tasty tipples.
Selection of local producers including...
🍺 The Dorset Brewing Company
🍺 Shroton Fair Gin
🍺 Noddys Cider

Date & time: Friday 16th Feb, 4pm-6pm
Venue: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/845031890644033
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

16/02/2024

John Wright is at Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester today at 6pm with a selection of cocktails made my foraged ingredients - see you there! 🍹

This Friday we are excited to have writer and forager John Wright with us demonstrating a selection of wild cocktails for you to taste.

-This free event is part of Brew Dorch - Dorchester's Festival of Drinks will be starting at 6pm, due to finish at 7pm but John is very enthusiastic so it may run over!

- There will be seating and cocktails for between 30-40 people so if you’d like a seat then please get in early.

- We aren’t reserving seats unless you having a special requirement or you bribe the bar staff

-You are able to stand but we can’t guarantee there will be cocktails for all!

- There will be food from Tortilla Cantina, more on that later…

16/02/2024

Sorry to announce that this folk song Walk hosted by Alastair Simpson is cancelled. However, you can still catch Alastair at his Knit Your Own Tankard Cosy workshop, at the Mummers Play in Brewery Square on Sunday afternoon AND at on Sunday eve at Convivial Rabbit micropub for the Brew Dorch Folk Night Finale!🍺🍻🍺

16/02/2024

And we're off...! You'll find us celebrating BrewDorch all weekend 🍻
Come along and support the events held throughout Dorchester;
https://www.facebook.com/BrewDorch
⭐️

12/02/2024

Attention beer enthusiasts! 🍺 Unfortunately, we have to announce that the Beer Olympics event at Brewdorch Festival has been cancelled. However, fear not! There are still plenty of amazing activities and brews to enjoy during the festival. From tastings to live music, walks, pottery and even knitting! There's something for everyone. Come join us and make unforgettable memories at Brewdorch Festival! 🎉

12/02/2024

Excitement is brewing! Brew Dorch starts this Thursday! 🍻🥳

Enjoy lots of fun and celebration as venues across the town celebrate Dorchester’s prestigious brewing and distilling history!

Check out our page for each event's details. For the full programme and to book your tickets, head to www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/brewdorch


Brewery Square The King's Arms Hub Box Dorchester Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester POTS N PINTS Convivial Rabbit micropub

12/02/2024

🍻🍻🍻 It’s Beer O’clock!! 🍻🍻🍻

What in the world do we love more than pottery?! Beer + Pottery! 🍺🏺❤️‍🔥

Next week we’re at The Kings Arms, Dorchester for our Beer Tankard Workshop as part of Brew Dorch 2024! I’ll be showing ya’ll all the slab building tips and tricks to make your own pottery tankard ready for a lifetime of drinking misuse! George Orwell said “Beer tastes better from China” so it ain’t just me tooting the pottery tankard horn! Trust us you’re gonna love it.

FYI this workshop is suitable for total beginners and more experienced potters alike!

If tankards aren’t really your thing, but pottery is, join us and use your new found skills to make your own mugs, jugs, planters or butter dishes☕️ 🧈

We are so excited for Brew Dorch - Dorchester's Festival of Drinks check out the other amazing events going on too!

🔥🔥 Can’t wait that long before getting your pottery fix? Join us at The Belvedere this Valentines Day ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

12/02/2024

02/02/2024

Brew Dorch Special Offer! 🍺🍺🍺

Convivial Rabbit micropub will be offering an exclusive Brew Dorch special Offer throughout the festival (15th-18th Feb). Treat yourself to 3 half pints for £6!

For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

01/02/2024

Captured here is the 1937 Centenary of Dorchester's own Eldridge Pope Brewery. What a wonderful look into our brewing history! 🍺

If you or a loved one used to work at Eldridge Pope Brewery, don't miss the workers reunion for Brew Dorch on Sunday 18th of Feb. Find out more here: www.facebook.com/events/685389227000954

Brewery Square, Hub Box Dorchester
Copyright: Windrose Rural Media Trust

Dorchester Brewer Eldridge Pope marks its centenary in 1937.Copyright exists on this film. This copy is intended for private, domestic use and for education...

01/02/2024

We're so excited for POTS N PINTS at The King's Arms for Brew Dorch this year on Sat 17th Feb!

More details on the event are here: https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/pots-n-pints-make-your-own-pottery-beer-tankard-jug-mug-brew-dorch/

🎉Well done to all of us for surviving January! I’m super excited about the pottery workshops we have lined up next month at my favourite ever venues!! 🎉

There’s soooo much goodness coming up, but have you seen something EXTRA special?

🍻 We’re hosting a beer tankard workshop at The Kings Arms in Dorchester as part of Brew Dorch 2024! I’ll be showing you all the steps of how to make a slab-built tankard, add your own groovy emblems, and then glazing and firing them making them to give you the best tasting beer (George Orwell’s claim) 🍻 Theres only a few spots left if you’d like to come and get involved, and make sure to check out all the other amazing events BrewDorch have going on too. It’s going to be an epic weekend! Can’t wait! 😄🎉

Brew Dorch - Dorchester's Festival of Drinks

POTS N PINTS x BREW DORCH 2024! Make Your Own Pottery Beer Tankard/Jug/Mug

Book all other workshops via our website: www.potsnpints.co.uk

25/01/2024

The full Brew Dorch line up is here! 🍻

From Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th of February, enjoy lots of fun and celebration as venues across the town are celebrate Dorchester’s prestigious brewing and distilling history with some refreshing (see what we did there!) events that will involve a fair amount of alcohol and frivolity!

Check out our page for each event's details. For the full programme and to book your tickets, head to www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/brewdorch


Brewery Square The King's Arms Hub Box Dorchester Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester POTS N PINTS Convivial Rabbit micropub

24/01/2024

Start gathering your team for Brew Dorch's Beer Olympics - a brilliant celebration of hops, camaraderie, and skill at Brewery Square, Dorchester!

We've got some great beer-themed challenges in store for you!

Book your entry now at www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/brewdorch
Date & Time: Saturday 17th Feb, 2pm-4pm
£8 per person entry. Teams of 4. Over 18’s only. No drinking necessary!

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/330516586551605

Blast Off P.T Fitness and Mindset Coaching

Lots of fun and celebration are in store for all who visit the beautiful town of Dorchester in Dorset between 15th– 18th February 2024. Download the full festival line up here!

24/01/2024

Get a little nostalgic with a night of cherished memories and camaraderie at Hub Box Dorchester. Reconnect with old brewing mates and share nostalgic stories at the Eldridge Pope Brewery Reunion on Sunday 18th Feb from 6pm onwards.

FREE ENTRY.
Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/685389227000954
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

23/01/2024

Wob is live at Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester for the final day of the Brew-Dorch! Enjoy some daytime folk from 4pm-6pm on Sunday 18th Feb for free!

"Wob performs songs of rare imagination and substance in a way that engages audiences of all sizes, ages and musical tastes"

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/1025612368767342
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

23/01/2024

Extra event! 🍷🍻🥃
Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Dorset Museum’s Victorian Hall as you are welcomed to a unique opportunity to indulge in some delightful beverages. The venue itself adds an extra touch of charm to the event, creating an ambience that perfectly complements the flavoursome drinks on offer. Whether you are a beer enthusiast or a gin connoisseur, there will be something to please every palate!

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the museum’s Victorian Hall as you sample these tasty tipples.
Selection of local producers including...
🍺 The Dorset Brewing Company
🍺 Shroton Fair Gin
🍺 Noddys Cider

Date & time: Friday 16th Feb, 4pm-6pm
Venue: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/845031890644033
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

23/01/2024

The New Hardy Players celebrate the traditions of brewing in Dorchester in their own special way: a mummers play of the story of John Barleycorn!

The event will conclude with a grand chorus of the song ‘Dorchester Beer’🎤
Date & time: Sunday 18th Feb, 5pm
Turn up and be entertained - for FREE!

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/692876869640243
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

23/01/2024

Alastair Simpson will be hosting one of his popular Folk Song Pub Walks for Brew Dorch! Meet at the town pump and learn about some old pubs of the town on this special 2-hour walk around Dorchester - with a music twist!🎼

Booking: £10 per adult, cash on arrival. Under-18s free.

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/24967979619453907
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

22/01/2024

Enjoy beer🍺 and a band🎸 at Tom Browns Pub, Dorchester!

Masau’u bring their alt-folk originals back for Brew Dorch on Saturday 17th Feb from 9pm. FREE entry!

Click going to the event here: www.facebook.com/events/1740742543065202
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

22/01/2024

Enjoy a walking tour of Dorchester's brewing history with Joy Wallis on Saturday 17th Feb. Then, finish off with a pint at Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester!

Starts at 6pm at The Town Pump.
Ends with a pint at 7.30pm.
£10 per person. Call 01305 269059 to book.

Click going to our event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/330516586551605
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch

22/01/2024

Learn a useful and relaxing craft skill in this knitting workshop with a brewing twist!

The techniques learned in this open and friendly workshop will set up the novice or beginner knitter for future projects - and you'll emerge with your own tankard cosy!

Saturday 17th February, starts at 3pm. All materials provided! Tickets are £15 and are available by emailing Alastair at [email protected]

Click going to our event here: www.facebook.com/events/1537109963790523
For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/BrewDorch


The King's Arms

20/01/2024

“In my opinion, beer tastes better out of china” – George Orwell

Make your own pottery beer tankard/mug/jug/stein at The King's Arms with a complimentary pint of beer!

Join POTS N PINTS for a beer-inspired pottery-in-the-pub workshop on Saturday 17th February at 12pm.

You’ll be guided through every step of the tankard-making process from rolling out slabs of clay, to adding a handle, to letting loose on decoration. You’ll be provided with all the clay, necessary tools and on-hand tutoring by professional potter Anna to ensure that your tankard will be of the best quality and ready for a lifetime of beer drinking misuse!

Find out more and book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/pots-n-pints-pottery-pop-ups-570829

For the full Brew Dorch line-up, head to: www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/brewdorch

20/01/2024

Meet Jeremy Pope at Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester and learn about the fascinating history of Brewery Square! Then finish off the tour with a tasting at Copper Street Brewery 🍺

No booking needed, just turn up for FREE!

See more details and let us know you coming by clicking going to our Facebook event here: www.facebook.com/events/1155463208750782

For the full Brew Dorch line up, head to www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/brewdorch

19/01/2024

A Brew Dorch Friday night isn't complete without a DJ! 🥂🎧

Join The King's Arms on Friday 16th Feb from 6.30pm till late in the bar. Music & drinks - the perfect evening!

FREE ENTRY. Everyone welcome!

See more details and let us know you coming by clicking going to our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1034486787852509

For the full Brew Dorch line up, head to www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/brewdorch