We’re a bit different from your traditional pub – we brew our own, unique craft beers on-site in our brew-tiful microbrewery! As well as matching every dish on our menu to a style of beer we also love cooking with beer –so be sure to keep an eye out for recipes that make use of the beers we brew!
We’re pleased to welcome well behaved children, dogs and adults at Brewhouse & Kitchen.
I had a work Christmas meal here last night. On arrival, the establishment was crammed with so many people that there was hardly anywhere to stand or sit. It was far too noisy and busy to feel comfortable in, and people had to shout to one another to be heard. The starter I had was mushroom soup, which was nice enough, but was supposed to come with toasted focaccia - which it did not for myself or anyone else from what I could see. After telling the young waitress this, I received an apology, but that was it - not even a deduction from the bill. The main was venison and beef shin, which was very nice, although the portions, particularly vegetables, were severely lacking. One colleague had to wait for more than 10 minutes for their main to arrive, at which point most other people had finished eating. The dessert was blackberry and prosecco cheesecake, which was basically just a vanilla cheesecake with some berries on top. Each course took far too long to arrive, with very delayed wait-times in between. With an unexpected mandatory tip to pay, three courses that made up a sub-standard meal came to £32.94 (including the deposit), which I found shocking considering the quality and quantity of what was provided. My advice would be to go elsewhere if people are looking for good food, as well as service.
Work Xmas meal - Food was good. Desserts too sweet for many. Starter was very good. Main was delicious (Festive Burger). The only downfall was the space. We were 10 people and were literally crammed into a tiny space right at the back of the pub. It was too loud (they did turn the speakers down after a while) but the space we had was unacceptable. The table was for 6 people, not 10! If someone wanted to get up, everyone had to get up as there was just no space at all to move or breathe. Would therefore not book this again for a Work Christmas meal.
Saturday lunchtime in a large room. Our party, 10 of us, were for most of the time the only diners. Service was courteous and prompt. Drinks were fine and beer of a good std. The steaks were of a good standard and cooked well as were the fries. Everything else was pretty poor. The Buddha bowls were mushy, the avocado rubbery and very much past its best as was the hummus. The Mac and cheese was a grey congealed mass which for one of our party was completely inedible. The classic case of ‘can cook a steak ok’ but can’t do anything else well. We chose not to complain but certainly won’t be going there ever again.
We came here for Sunday roast and the atmosphere was lovely. Reserved a table, no problem. Ordered our food and drinks from the qr code, great. Food and drinks arrived. Food....only just warm enough and the gravy was very bland. A bit disappointing all round. Went to order dessert and told it was a 40min wait so left. It's such a shame because the staff and atmosphere was great..
Great looking place & a very good drink choice here too .
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All our dishes are freshly cooked to order and our beers are used in many of the recipes.
Each dish comes with a recommended beer match and our team are more than happy to guide you.
Let us know if you happen to be celebrating a special event or birthday… don’t be shy, we’d love to celebrate with you!
Dorchester, Dorset, DT1