The Poet Laureate

The Poet Laureate A passion for providing good food and drink with a warm pub welcome.
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📢 A little notice from The Poet Laureate 📢Just a quick heads-up that The Poet Laureate will be closed all day this Satur...
11/09/2026

📢 A little notice from The Poet Laureate 📢

Just a quick heads-up that The Poet Laureate will be closed all day this Saturday as we have a private function taking place.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and really appreciate your understanding and continued support. ❤️

We’ll be back to normal as usual afterwards, and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

Thank you for your understanding. 🍻

— The Poet Laureate Team

09/09/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS HAS ENTERED THE CHAT! 🎄

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas… although we appreciate it’s only September and some of you are still pretending summer happened! 😂

🎅 OUR PARTY CHRISTMAS MENU IS HERE! 🎅

Available from 1st December to 23rd December 🎄

🍽️ Parties of 20+ — enjoy your Christmas dinner carvery style, pile that plate high and get properly festive!

👨‍🍳 20 guests or under? No problem — your Christmas dinner will be beautifully plated from the kitchen.

Whether it’s the work Christmas do, family get-together, club night or simply an excuse to eat Christmas dinner with your favourite people… we’ve got you covered! 🎅🥂

🎄 LOOKING TO BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS DAY?
Give us a call on 01305 267 000 and speak to one of us about the options available. 📞

📅 Christmas bookings are now being taken, so get in touch and get your festive celebrations booked in!

🎄 The Poet Laureate — where Christmas dinner comes with a side of good times! 🎄

🍂 IT’S SEPTEMBER… SO ROAST SEASON IS OFFICIALLY BACK! 🍂Let’s be honest… we’ve all been waiting for the excuse. 😂The days...
02/09/2026

🍂 IT’S SEPTEMBER… SO ROAST SEASON IS OFFICIALLY BACK! 🍂

Let’s be honest… we’ve all been waiting for the excuse. 😂

The days are getting a little cooler, the evenings are drawing in, and suddenly a proper roast dinner doesn’t just sound good… it sounds like a VERY sensible life choice! 😏

So why not head down to The Poet Laureate and tuck into our Midweek Roast Dinner for just £13.50!

Come on, you know you want to! ❤️

📍 The Poet Laureate, Poundbury
🍽️ Midweek Roast – £13.50

Good food. Good mood. No regrets. 🍻

🌧️☔ BACK TO PROPER BRITISH WEATHER! ☔🌧️Well, the sunshine didn’t last forever… but there’s one very good thing about a m...
29/08/2026

🌧️☔ BACK TO PROPER BRITISH WEATHER! ☔🌧️

Well, the sunshine didn’t last forever… but there’s one very good thing about a miserable, rainy Sunday…

IT’S CARVERY DAY! 😋🍽️

Join us tomorrow at The Poet Laureate for a proper Sunday roast, served 12pm–4pm.

And if a carvery isn’t quite your thing, don’t worry — our main menu is available too, along with our specials board packed with plenty of tasty choices.

So leave the rain outside, come and get cosy, and let us sort out your Sunday! 🍻

📍 The Poet Laureate, Poundbury

See you tomorrow! ❤️

📢 A LITTLE NOTICE FOR FRIDAY 📢Just a quick heads-up that The Poet Laureate will be closed this Friday from 12pm until 6p...
26/08/2026

📢 A LITTLE NOTICE FOR FRIDAY 📢

Just a quick heads-up that The Poet Laureate will be closed this Friday from 12pm until 6pm as we have a private function taking place.

🍻 We’ll be back open from 6pm and ready to welcome you in for the evening!

Thanks for your understanding, and we’ll see you Friday evening! ❤️

The Poet Laureate, Poundbury

🎤 JAWBONE TONIGHT AT THE POET LAUREATE! 🎤It’s Jawbone tonight, so get yourselves down to the Poet for a great evening of...
25/08/2026

🎤 JAWBONE TONIGHT AT THE POET LAUREATE! 🎤

It’s Jawbone tonight, so get yourselves down to the Poet for a great evening of poetry, open mic and plenty of good vibes! 🎶📖

📝 Sign-up from 6:30pm
🍽️ Kitchen open from 5:30pm

So come down early, grab something to eat, then settle in for Jawbone! 🙌

Bring your poems, bring your mates, and most importantly… bring yourself! ❤️

📍 The Poet Laureate, Poundbury

See you tonight! 🍻

19/08/2026

🌟 It's Midweek Roast Day at The Poet Laureate! 🌟

Why wait until Sunday? Treat yourself to a delicious midweek roast for just £13.50, including your choice of a tea, coffee or soft drink.

If you're after something a little lighter, our cold meat salads are also available, alongside our main menu and today's specials.

Good food, great company, and no washing up... what's not to love? 🍽️

📍 The Poet Laureate, Poundbury

We look forward to seeing you!

31/07/2026

Breakfast club announcement.

Thanks to everyone who came along and supported our Breakfast Club over the past few weeks.

After giving it a try, we've decided to bring the Breakfast Club to a close for now. We really appreciate everyone who joined us and gave it a go.

We're looking forward to bringing you plenty more great food, events and specials here at The Poet Laureate. As always, thank you for your continued support – we look forward to seeing you soon! 🍻

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5 Pummery Square
Dorchester
DT13GW

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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