Making memories together. Explore our family-friendly event calendar and book your spot today! We look forward to seeing you.

This autumn, why rush when you can relax? Unwind at our cosy pub in Dorchester, where the only thing on the agenda is having a great time. We've got everything you need to enjoy the colder months in comfort, including delicious food and great choices of beer and wine.  Cheers to slowing down and enjoying each season to its fullest.

Enjoy more choice at The Trumpet Major in Dorchester—a family-friendly pub serving a great range of meals every day of the week! Spacious, welcoming, and perfect for both good weather and bad, we’re located just two minutes’ walk from Thomas Hardy’s house, Max Gate. When the sun’s shining everyone will enjoy eating in our beautiful patio and garden area. Plus, bring the kids before or after some sightseeing and let them burn off their extra energy in our outdoor children’s play area.
Turn up, settle in, and relax whilst we bring you everything you need.

We’re taking Christmas bookings and can’t wait to welcome you! Our festive menus are full of delicious seasonal dishes and traditional Christmas classics.
Whether you&#8217;re planning a family dinner, a get-together with friends, or a special night out, our pub offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories this festive season.

Christmas at The Trumpet Major

Whatever the occasion, whatever you fancy, we’ve got it covered. From pub classics, to lighter bites and delicious desserts, there’s something for everyone.

The good times are here

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Your local dog friendly pub in Dorchester

Enjoy the best part of the end of the week with the team at The Trumpet Major and treat yourself to something delicious from our great Sunday roast menu.

Sunday lunch at The Trumpet Major

For amazing food, refreshing drinks and great company, come and visit us at The Trumpet Major in Dorchester. Let's make some memories together.

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Dreaming of a delicious Christmas feast with family and friends? Look no further than The Trumpet Major in Dorchester!
Our chefs have crafted a delicious range of <a href="/christmas-day">Christmas Day</a>, <a href="/boxing-day">Boxing Day</a>, and <a href="/festive-menu">Festive Menus</a> including traditional roasts with all the trimmings to comforting classics and delightful desserts, that are guaranteed to make your celebration extra special. Plus, nothing beats the warm, welcoming feeling our pub brings throughout Christmas to make it an even more magical occasion.
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Secure your booking early and let us help you create magical memories!

Book for Christmas today or by the 31st October, and we&#8217;ll give you £10 worth of vouchers* for you to enjoy on a future visit!
It&#8217;s our way of saying thank you and giving another reason to come back and visit us.

Your Christmas gift from us!

Toast to the New Year at The Trumpet Major with celebrations surrounded by great food, drinks and fun for all!  Then, enjoy a family feast on New Year&#8217;s Day to make the most of the festive break.
Secure your seat today!
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New Year's Celebrations

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From burgers and beers to curries and cocktails, the Love My Locals e-gift card delivers it all. Best of all, they can use it at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK!
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This October your local is getting a legendary German makeover! For the first time ever we’re bringing Oktoberfest to The Trumpet Major in Dorchester. Expect festival vibes, stein-clinking, foot-stomping and a whole array of Bavarian inspired eats and drinks. 
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Available now!

Serving Up German Flavours 

<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Quench your Oktober-thirst and sip your way to Munich with icy 2 pint steins of Löwenbräu, an official Oktoberfest bier! Don’t fancy a stein? Fuel the fest with Jägermeister for a blast of prost party flavour. ​
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We’re summoning all you spooky souls down to your local haunt from 17th October – 1st November for a monster fortnight of devilish events and spooky treats!
Sink your fangs in to wickedly delicious dishes and sip on potions that pack a spooky punch. From ghostly good food and drinks to monster mashes and good times, there’s something for every monster this October.

Grab your witches’ hats and pumpkins and get ready for a hauntingly good time! Our Big Trick or Treat Halloween Party is not to be missed. Dress to scare, and get ready for music, fun and frights that everyone with love.
But the frightful fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the spooky season we have a cauldron bubbling over with spooktacular events. There’s a trick (and plenty of treats) happening at The Trumpet Major in Dorchester &#8211; ghoul times are guaranteed.
Join us if you dare!
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

This Halloween get ready to sink your fangs into our limited-time food menu! It’s the perfect way to fuel up before all the frightful fun.
Big monsters can share our NEW Trick or Treat Wings &#8211; Chicken or Cauliflower. But beware… some fiery wings are spiked with Ghost Chilli sauce. Share the fear. Eat at your own risk.
Or tuck into our NEW Undead Mac Stack Burger. Bite to reveal a gooey centre that looks eerily like zombie brains &#8211; creepy, cheesy, and seriously spicy.
And for little monsters, our Creepy Crawly Kids’ Spider Burger is going to be a big favourite, but be sure to eat it quick before it crawls off your plate!
Don’t be a scaredy-cat, these dishes are only here for a limited time!
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SPOOKY EATS COMING SOON!

Are you a grown-up ghoul looking for your perfect potion?
Our limited-edition Halloween cocktails and shots are wickedly good and dangerously delicious.
Whether you take on a terrifying Twisted Shot or prefer to raise the dead with a Zombie cocktail, every sip is a scream. Summoned for spooky season only &#8211; catch them before they’re buried for another year.

SPOOKY SIPS COMING SOON!

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