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Top Pubs for Weddings in Dorset
Some weddings serve scallops with saffron foam. Others serve pies with pints. Dorset pub wedding venues are able to cater to both. There are thatched-roof inns in Wareham, garden pubs overlooking the coast, and countryside retreats near Shaftesbury that host open-air weddings with sheep watching in the background. Some feel like cosy manor houses, others like your favourite local, just polished up for the big day. Great beer, delicious food, and no pressure to dress the room in ivory. Discover pub wedding locations to celebrate this new chapter of your life!
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![The Barn at Ye Olde George Christchurch in Dorset]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barn
65 guestsYe Olde George ChristchurchDorsetPPete W.
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![Whole Venue Hire at The Oaks, Highcliffe - A Heartwood Inn in Dorset]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
220 guestsThe Oaks, Highcliffe - A Heartwood InnDorsetThe Oaks is a neighbourhood pub organised as a series of connected dining and lounge rooms; its defining quality is a domestic-scale layout that separates social seating from dining areas.
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![Private Dining Room at Riverside in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
40 guestsRiversideBournemouth, DorsetThe Private Dining Room at Riverside is an enclosed dining space that provides a discreet, self-contained setting for private meals. Design: The room's palette mixes deep teal and mustard upholstery, a patterned carpet and
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![Semi Private Dining Room at The Cliff in Dorset]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Dining Room
40 guestsThe CliffDorsetIf you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Dorset, then pay a visit to Poole. The Cliff is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque
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![Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce Bournemouth The Square in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
400 guestsSlug and Lettuce Bournemouth The SquareBournemouth, DorsetA contemporary chain bar with a bright, casual interior centred on an exposed-brick bar wall and a mix of lounge and table seating. Design: The interior combines exposed brick and timber floors with upholstered armchairs,
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![Whole Venue Hire at The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn in Dorset]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
200 guestsThe Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood InnDorsetA neighbourhood pub organised as a series of domestic-scale seating areas, defined by wood panelling and banquette seating that create a relaxed, conversational interior.
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![Function Room at Ashbury Lounge in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £99
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsAshbury LoungeBournemouth, DorsetAshbury Lounge is an event venue, bar and garden in the heart of Bournemouth, two minutes' walk from the seafront and within easy reach of the BIC. The sea is visible from the events space.
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![The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetThe BIG Boom Brunch is a Bar in Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth centred on energetic, game-led socialising for groups. Design: The space is neon-accented with pink seating, dark painted walls and low pendant lighting, arranged
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![Karaoke Room at Barbara's Bier Haus Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityKaraoke Room
40 guestsBarbara's Bier Haus BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetJust off Bar 2, our Karaoke Room is your private sing-along spot. It can be hired on its own or as part of a Bar 2 booking. It's also available for 1, 2 or 3-hour slots, it’s perfect for parties, team nights or just an excuse
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![Entire Venue at Sobo Sommelier in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £400
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsSobo SommelierBournemouth, DorsetEnjoy the exclusive use of Sobo Sommelier, giving you and your guests privacy and a personalized experience. The interior includes a wine bar area, high-top sharing tables, and a seated dining area that seats up to 36.
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![Semi Private Area at The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn in Dorset]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Area
60 guestsThe Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood InnDorsetThe space holds up to 60 seated guests and works well for private dining, corporate lunches, celebratory meals, and canapé receptions. The layout can be adjusted to suit both formal and informal occasions.
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![Cocktail Masterclass at Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Masterclass
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetCocktail Masterclass is a Bar space in Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth that centres on hands-on cocktail tuition. Design: The space has low ceilings, coloured LED lighting and backlit shelves of bottles that create a compact,
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FAQs about Top Pubs for Weddings in Dorset
Booking costs of pub wedding venues average £30 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £100 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £300 | to £2200 | hire fee per event |
You'll find pub wedding venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Dorset, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller pub wedding venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Function Room at The Duck Westbourne, rated 4.5/5 - function room for 30 guests
Venue said: It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. The function room is fitted with a 50-inch TV, sound bar, free WiFi and is available for booking... -
Deck Area at The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn - outdoor space for 60 guests
Venue said: The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn is a pub-brasserie that pairs classic pub rooms with a brasserie menu of British dishes. Venue highlights: The Britannia has separate bar and dining areas that can be reserved for... -
Riverside Suite at The Bridge House, rated 5/5 - event space for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘The Club Room was a great choice for our party.’
Cheap pub wedding venues in Dorset start from £95 hire fee per day or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Function Room at Ashbury Lounge, from £99 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Ashbury Lounge is an event venue, bar and garden in the heart of Bournemouth, two minutes' walk from the seafront and within easy reach of the BIC. The sea is visible from the events space. -
Semi Private Area at The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn is a pub-brasserie that pairs classic pub rooms with a brasserie menu of British dishes. Venue highlights: The Britannia has separate bar and dining areas that can be reserved for... -
Private Room at Vicolo, from £200 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Vicolo offers a versatile event setting, made for intimate gatherings, celebrations, or corporate functions, where you can enjoy the use of a private dedicated space for your events.
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