We list 45 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of Dorset Council. Of these, 20 are open breweries, 25 are closed breweries (see footnote).
Big Dig Brewhouse Updated Taproom
(Winterborne Kingston, Dorset 2023-Still Brewing)
Bredy Brewing Company
(Burton Bradstock, Dorset 2021-Still Brewing)
Brewers Folly Brewery Ltd Taproom
(Stanbridge, Dorset 2017-Still Brewing)
Brewhouse & Kitchen (Dorchester) Brewpub
(Dorchester, Dorset 2014-Still Brewing)
Cerne Abbas Brewery Ltd Updated Taproom
(Cerne Abbas, Dorset 2014-Still Brewing)
Copper Street Brewery Taproom
(Dorchester, Dorset 2018-Still Brewing)
Dorset Brewing Company Ltd Updated Taproom
(Crossways, Dorset 1996-Still Brewing)
Eight Arch Brewing Co Updated
(Wimborne, Dorset 2015-Still Brewing)
Gyle 59 Updated Taproom
(Thorncombe, Dorset 2013-Still Brewing)
Hall & Woodhouse Ltd Taproom Photo
(Blandford Forum, Dorset 1777-Still Brewing)
Hattie Brown's Brewery Ltd Updated
(Swanage, Dorset 2014-Still Brewing)
Isle of Purbeck Brewery Brewpub Photo
(Studland, Dorset 2002-Still Brewing)
Lyme Regis Brewing Ltd Updated Taproom
(Netherbury, Dorset 2010-Still Brewing)
JC & RH Palmer Ltd Photo
(Bridport, Dorset 1794-Still Brewing)
Parachute Tap Room & Bar New No Cask Ale Taproom
(Sherborne DT9 3RQ, Dorset 2023-Still Brewing)
Piddle Brewery Updated
(Piddlehinton, Dorset 2007-Still Brewing)
Remedy Oak Brewing Co
(Woodlands, Dorset 2020-Still Brewing)
Sixpenny Brewery Taproom
(Cranborne, Dorset 2007-Still Brewing)
Small Paul's Brewery
(Gillingham, Dorset 2006-Still Brewing)
Windward Brewery Taproom
(Salwayash, Dorset 2019-Still Brewing)
| Badger Brewery Taproom Dead Brand Photo (Blandford Forum, Dorset 1777-Still Brewing) | Imaginary Friends Brewing Limited Closed Brewpub (Sherborne, Dorset 2018-2022) |
| Barefaced Brewing Ltd Updated Closed Taproom (Blandford Forum, Dorset 2017-2023) | King Alfred Ales Closed (Gillingham, Dorset 2012-2018) |
| Blackmore Brewery Closed Brewpub (Stourton Caundle, Dorset 2011-2016) | Mighty Hop Brewery Ltd Closed (Lyme Regis, Dorset 2010-2014) |
| The Brew Shack Microbrewery Closed (Wimborne, Dorset 2015-2023) | The Quay Brewery Updated Taproom Dead Brand (Crossways, Dorset 1996-Still Brewing) |
| Corfe Castle Brewery Ltd Closed (Bucknowle, Dorset 2011-2016) | Sherborne Brewery Ltd Closed Brewpub (Sherbourne, Dorset 2005-2014) |
| The Cranbourne Brewery Closed Brewpub (Cranbourne, Dorset 1996-1998) | Stripey Cat Craft Brewery Closed Brewpub (Bridport, Dorset 2017-2019) |
| Darkplace Brewery Closed (Colyton, Devon 2018-2019) | Sunny Republic Brewing Company Closed (Winterborne Kingston, Dorset 2012-2016) |
| Dorset Piddle Brewery Ltd Updated Dead Brand (Piddlehinton, Dorset 2007-Still Brewing) | Thornecombe Brewery Closed (Thornecombe, Dorset 2009-2010) |
| DT Ales Closed Brewpub Photo (Weymouth, Dorset 2010-2017) | Town Mill Brewery Updated Taproom Dead Brand (Netherbury, Dorset 2010-Still Brewing) |
| Eldridge Pope & Co. PLC Closed Photo (Dorchester, Dorset 1837-1997) | Two Drifters Brewery Closed (Clyst Honiton, Devon 2019-2019) |
| Finch's Closed Photo (Dorchester, Dorset 1987-2008) | Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery Taproom Dead Brand (Cranborne, Dorset 2007-Still Brewing) |
| Goldfinch Brewery Closed Photo (Dorchester, Dorset 1987-2008) | Wriggle Valley Brewery Updated Closed (Stalbridge, Dorset 2014-2024) |
| Thomas Hardy Burtonwood Brewery Closed (Dorchester, Dorset 1837-2003) |
Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, brewers whose status is uncertain and probably not brewing, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere, brewery groups non-brewing headquarters, contract, cuckoo and gypsy brewers, who are free to move premisses, are not allocated to a county.
Last Updated : 25th July 2024