Welcome to The Ilchester Arms Dog friendly, children welcome, muddy boots allowed. Our aim is to be a pub where we would be happy to spend our free time.
To provide consistently high quality food and drinks in a warm, friendly environment, served by happy, knowledgeable staff. Our menus reflect the local area and change regularly to ensure the seasonality of the produce.
The Ilchester Arms is Located in the picturesque village of Symondsbury, tucked beneath the local landmark, Colmers Hill, The Ilchester Arms is a 16th century village inn with oak beams and a huge open fireplace in the bar area. We are the second oldest building in the Village.
The Ilchester Arms is the ideal choice for dining out and enjoying a relaxing drink in convivial company in the heart of the scenic West Dorset countryside.
We have a cask Mark for our Real Palmers Ales, Located only 2 miles away, We are proud to be a Palmers Pub, and serve their excellent beers. Four Palmers fine ales are brewed in the original Old Brewery at Bridport. They combine the finest ingredients with traditional methods that have built Palmers reputation since 1794. We have also worked closely with the Palmers Wine Store to ensure our wine list complements the food we offer.
We are proud to work with many local suppliers, forging partnerships with them to ensure the freshness and quality we require.
Opening Hours (May vary between seasons) DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS OPEN ALL DAY
Winter - Monday - Thursday
Food: 12-2/6-9pmBar: 12-3/6-10pmWinter - Friday & Saturday Food: 12-3/ 6-9pmBar : Open All Day Winter - Sunday : Food: 12-4pmBar: 12-6pm / Closed Sunday Evening(Winter hours start around October time)
Our lovely stone built skittle alley is an ideal party venue for any occasion including children's parties and much more
Hosts Will & Holly Good Welcome you to Our Traditional English Country Pub in the heart of the of Symondsbury
Palmers combine the finest ingredients with traditional methods that have built their reputation since 1794
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