News

Palmers Brewery Community Fund - a Year in Review

A year ago in May, we relaunched the Palmers Brewery Community Fund. Partnering with Crowdfunder, we aim to support local not-for-profit community...

20 years at the Crown

We met with Simon – 20 successful years at the Crown Inn. Find out what makes a successful pub in the south west.

The Three Horseshoes Burton Bradstock

We met with Hannah & Jaap – 10 years at the Three Horseshoes. The couple discuss their love of the pub, the lifestyle, and their local community!...

Stay in a Dorset Pub

If you’re looking for Dorset pubs in great locations offering accommodation, take your pick from 12 characterful Palmers pubs across the county....

Things to do in Dorset

Dorset is home to some of the most unique visitor attractions and famous landmarks in the country. If you’re planning a trip to Dorset and...

27 years at the Five Bells

We met with Pat – retiring pub business owner at The Five Bells, Whitchurch Canonicorum, for a last chat and catch up about the last 27 years...

Spotlight on Pub Business Owners - International Women's Day Edition

As pubs shape the British community, we thought it important to shine a light on some of our new pub business owners, this International Women’s...

An interview with Ben Gittins - pub business owner of The Ship Inn

Before becoming a successful pub business owner, Ben previously toured the world as guitarist for The Carnabys. Performing alongside the likes...

The History of Pubs: How They Shaped British Communities

Learn the fascinating history of pubs, from Roman taverns to modern-day icons. See how pubs shaped British culture and their importance today.

The Best Jurassic Coast Walks in Dorset with a Pub Stop

Here’s our guide to some of the best Jurassic Coast walks, complete with a stop at a Palmers pub for a well-deserved rest.

Palmers Brewery Celebrates 230 Years

Palmers Brewery celebrates 230 years of brewing in Bridport this year, 2024. Reaching this milestone is something we are incredibly proud of.

Emily Palmer Ramus appointed Chief Executive

John Palmer is delighted to announce his daughter Emily Palmer Ramus has been appointed Chief Executive of Palmers Brewery.

Anchor Inn Seatown: The Times 45 best pubs to visit this summer

The Anchor Inn headlines The Times 45 best pubs. An iconic pub with outstanding food, award-winning ales and three stunning ensuite bedrooms.

Palmers 2023 Cellar Champions crowned

Gary & Karen Needs at the Axminster Inn and David & Karin Gilbert at the The Crown, Uploders crowned joint Palmers 2023 Cellar Champions.

Thimble Inn at Piddlehinton CAMRA Pub Garden of the Year 2022

Following a busy summer, the gardens at The Thimble Inn have been crowned the West Dorset Pub Garden of the Year 2022.

New Licensees at The Royal Oak, Charmouth

Tom West and Chloe Givans were delighted to open doors as the new licensees at The Royal Oak Palmers Brewery Pub in Charmouth.

Best Pubs in Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is a treasure of West Dorset on the world-famous Jurassic Coast. Here’s our guide to the best pubs in Lyme Regis.

Best Country Pubs in Dorset

The Dorset charming countryside provides a perfect setting for traditional pubs. Here's our guide to the best country pubs in Dorset.

Palmers Brewery Fund support Bridport Bandits

The Palmers Brewery Fund is sponsoring the Bridport Bandits’ race kit for the coming season. The auto racing club were presented with a donation...

Dream comes true for pub couple

New landlords of the Three Horseshoes in Burton Bradstock. Jaap and Hannah have many years’ experience in the hotel industry.

Palmers Brewery landlady celebrates 25 years at Oddfellows Arms

Annie McDonnell has celebrated 25 years as landlady of the Oddfellows Arms in Bridport, making her the longest serving single licensee of a...

Britain’s only thatched brewery re-thatched

The UK’s only thatched brewery – Palmers Brewery – is being re-thatched. 2,000 fresh bundles of reed are being fixed to The Old Brewery.

New landlords at Marquis of Lorne pub

A couple who popped into the Marquis of Lorne in Nettlecombe as tourists ended up as the new landlords of the Palmers’ pub.