About this property
Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground. Real ales are served in the traditional bar, and food is served 7 days a week. Each soundproofed room has a flat-screen TV with Freesat. Free private parking is provided and the seaside town of Weymouth is a 20-minute car journey from The Black Dog. During the summer months, guests can relax with a drink in the large garden seating area. Full English breakfasts and an evening menu are available in the restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms also have an en suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mengxin
United Kingdom“Large and clean room, great facilities, friendly staff, tasty breakfast and dinner” - James United Kingdom“Brilliant stay. Hospitable staff, great food, good snacks in room. Couldn't fault it.”
- Pascale
France“The family room was very spacious with two big bedrooms. Beds were confortable Quiet area The room was very clean Very good breakfast Friendly people” - Lesley
Australia“The staff were wonderful, great food, very comfortable beds,” - Michael United Kingdom“Very welcoming helpful and friiendly. Breakfast was good”
- Benjamin United Kingdom“The staff were lovely and so welcoming. The rooms were cosy and one of the most comfortable and best nights sleep I've ever had and also they serve incredible pints for that matter too. There's also a play area in the pub which is huge and would...”
- Mei
Canada“Very conveniently located with a good size car park for SUV. Loved the family suite. Rooms were quiet for a good night sleep. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.” 
Michael
Belgium“Wonderful two night stay for me and the kids (who loved the on site playground). Loved the complimentary breakfast (the English brekkie was to die for). Staff was very friendly. T”- Fiona United Kingdom“I liked the fact it was so dog friendly and the staff were lovely. The bedroom was a good size and very comfortable and I appreciated the fan. The shower was excellent. It was also convenient as it’s very near the venue where I was competing.”
- Natalie United Kingdom“The pub was very child friendly and the family room was amazing. It was very comfy and spacious with everything that we needed for our nights stay. The staff were all lovely also. The price of the menu was quite high so we chose not to eat there.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that a lively pub is located in the hotel and guests may experience noise from the bar during opening hours
Rooms can be accessed via the internal stairs as well, whenever the pub is open - from 11:00 until 23:00. Please note that access to the accommodation is via a single-storey staircase and may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Please note the following restaurant opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 to 14:30 and 18:00 to 21:00
Please note that The Black Dog is closed between 14:30 and 17:00 from Monday until Saturday. Guests will not be able to check-in during this time, unless arranged in advance.
Please note that early check-in is possible from 13:00 to 14:30.
