Dorset is the perfect setting for a traditional British pub, with the pretty villages and countryside as the perfect backdrop for a sunny beer garden or a warm, cosy bar with a roaring fire.
The Saxon Arms is everything a great pub should be. It stands proudly with its beautiful thatched roof and flintstone exterior, pretty hanging baskets and welcoming, friendly staff.
It is well worth a visit to spend some time with friends and family and enjoy excellent food and drink.
A beloved pub and a hub for the local community, The Saxon Arms is run by experienced, welcoming and friendly staff.
Sat in the rural village of Stratton in Dorchester, it’s the perfect place to catch up with loved ones and enjoy traditional pub food.
The interior is warm and welcoming, with cosy corners to tuck into and ample space for larger groups.
Lots of light comes in through the window, giving the place a warm vibe, and in the winter, a traditional log burner burns to keep everyone warm and cosy.
The outside area offers tables to enjoy in the sunshine and is a great area to socialise with the locals and visitors to the area.
The food on offer is reasonably priced for the high-quality meals made with locally sourced ingredients.
You’ll find a wide variety on offer, including traditional favourites such as pie, chips and peas to a more refined panfried seabass fillet with king prawns, caper and lemon butter served with buttered new potatoes (pictured below).
No matter what you order, you’ll love the great taste and excellent portion sizes.
Event nights are held at the pub, adding a bit of fun to Thursday nights. You’ll see the likes of Spanish night, Steak night and Seafood night, with lots of food and drink options to fit around the different themes.
Live music performances are sometimes held giving you some entertainment whilst you enjoy a drink.
Daily specials are available also so if you don’t fancy anything on the menu, you’ll find something on the specials board to get those taste buds going.
These change daily so they will be different to the board (above).
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The staff are passionate about good quality drinks on offer, and you’ll find a wealth of different wines, bitters, ales, ciders, gins, whiskies and more.
The Saxon Arms is a fantastic place to come and spend the afternoon or evening with a great atmosphere that is welcoming to everyone who enters this beautiful pub.
With lots to do around the area with Dorchester close by and lots of rural country to explore, this is a traditional Dorset gem and one you’ll be glad you visited.
For more information about The Saxon Arms, visit their website.
📍 20 The Square, Stratton, Dorchester DT2 9WG
