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Best Pubs in Shaftesbury

Looking for the best pubs in Shaftesbury? Jurassic Coast harbourside Pubs, Hardy country locals, and Bournemouth beer gardens. From long-established locals to busy town-centre inns, Shaftesbury offers a fine introduction to pub life in Dorset. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Shaftesbury reflects the wider pub culture of Dorset. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Shaftesbury's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Shaftesbury

Must visit
The Ship Inn Pub
High Street Real ale Local favourite

The Ship Inn★★★★★

High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset

A well-loved Shaftesbury local on the High Street, pouring cask ales, pub food, and a proper welcome in the heart of Dorset.

5-star rated Traditional Pub Well-kept ales Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Real ale Pub food

    The Red Lion★★★★★

    Market Place

    A Shaftesbury red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Shaftesbury 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Crown★★★★★

    Church Street

    A Shaftesbury crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Real ale Pub food Shaftesbury Maps

More pubs in Shaftesbury

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    Real ale

    The King's Head

    Station Road,

    A Shaftesbury king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Pub food Shaftesbury Local favourite
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    Real ale

    The White Hart

    Bridge Street,

    A Shaftesbury white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Pub food Shaftesbury Local favourite
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    The Royal Oak

    Queen Street,

    A Shaftesbury royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Real ale Pub food Shaftesbury
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    The George

    Market Place,

    A Shaftesbury george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Real ale Pub food Shaftesbury
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    The Swan

    Church Street,

    A Shaftesbury swan with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Real ale Pub food Shaftesbury
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    The Plough

    Station Road,

    A Shaftesbury plough with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Real ale Pub food Shaftesbury
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    The Railway

    Bridge Street,

    A Shaftesbury railway with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Dorset local.

    Real ale Pub food Shaftesbury