The Acorn Inn
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- Gastro Pub
Description
Located in the heart of the Dorset countryside, The Acorn Inn is an award-winning fine dining and gastro pub famed for its attention to service and detail and its commitment to championing local produce.
As a 16th Century Coaching Inn, The Acorn Inn features in Tess of the d'Urbervilles novel by Thomas Hardy. With a selection of bedrooms also available, The Acorn Inn offers something for everyone. A wide selection of menus are available including Vegan and family-friendly options.
Sunday Lunch is available weekly
Weddings, Celebrations and Meetings
With a variety of spaces available, The Acorn Inn is the ideal location for your social or business celebration. Whether joining friends to commemorate a birthday or anniversary or assembling colleagues for a business meeting or meal, this award-winning venue is the perfect choice.
The Acorn Inn is also very popular for Wedding Receptions and with a large garden and log-burning fire makes for the perfect setting no matter what time of year.
With an experienced events team on hand, The Acorn Inn would be delighted to discuss your plans. Please make an enquiry online for one of the team to reach out to you.
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Celebrate Christmas with The Acorn Inn
This year, host your Christmas party at The Acorn Inn and immerse yourself in the traditional, cosy ambience of their country inn. Sparkling lights and seasonal décor make for an enchanting set-up, whilst personalised place cards, Christmas crackers, and delectable festive food ensure that your festive party will be memorable for years to come.
Christmas parties
Soak up the merriment of the festive season with a Christmas party
at The Acorn Inn. With the choice of a two- or three-course menu,
gather together to toast to the season of cheer amidst a feast of
delicious, seasonal cuisine.
Lunch: Two courses for £26 per person and three courses for £32 per person
Dinner: Two courses for £39 per person and three courses for £45 per person
Christmas Day
**Please note this is now fully booked**
Enjoy a seven-course menu at our award-winning restaurant here at
The Acorn Inn.
New Year's Eve
With a glass of champagne on arrival, live music and a decadent,
five-course meal, there is no better way to toast to health and
happiness for the year ahead.
Reservations from 7pm for dinner served at 7.45pm
Price: £120 per person
Reservations are now open
Info
- Gastro Pub , Pub , Restaurant Bar
- Drinking and Eating , Chatting and Drinking , Chilling with mates
- Dorset
- Bowling
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- Casual
- Background Music
- Outdoor Dining, Garden
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18:00 | 23:00 | Dinner 6.30pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 18:00 | 23:00 | Lunch 12pm - 3pm Dinner 6pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 | 23:00 | Lunch 12pm - 3pm Dinner 6pm - 11pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 | 23:00 | Lunch 12pm - 3pm Dinner 6pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 12:00 | 23:00 | All Day Dining 12pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 | 23:00 | All Day Dining 12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 23:00 | All Day Dining 12pm - 11pm |
Location
Address
The Acorn Inn, 28 Fore Street, DT2 0JW
Area
Dorset
Menus
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| Skittle Alley | Private Room | 60 | 0 | - | - | - | |
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Once a great venue for playing skittles, our Skittle Alley can seat up to 60 guests. A large, welcoming room with dark wooden floors, beamed ceiling, and striped upholstery, it is perfect for buffets, team building, parties, christenings, wakes, and dinner parties. |
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| Restaurant and Bar | Venue Hire | 50 | 0 | - | - | - | |
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The Restaurant can seat up to 50 guests, dependent on your chosen seating plan, and boasts a charming, warming atmosphere. For more intimate events, make use of our wooden partition doors and create a private dining area that seats up to 24 people. |
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| Exclusive Hire including Bedrooms | Venue Hire | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | |
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If you would like to book all 10 of our guest rooms for your party as well as private use of The Restaurant & Bar, the lounge, and the garden then please contact us directly to discuss your requirements. |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Enquire about private hire
