Community Pub
Great Cider, Craft
Beer and Amazing People!
Fiercely Independent...
...with friendly Dorset welcome! The Woodman is a traditional Dorset pub serving fine ales and award-winning ciders. New beers are always appearing on tap, including exclusive local brews and ciders which are often served here first.
Live Events
The Woodman supports local brewers, orchards, crafts, artisans and artists with regular showcase Live Events - Folk, Indie, Story-Telling, Jazz, Ska, DJs, Shanties, Poetry & Much More... ...now available to stream.
Currently Serving...
Ciders...
Multi-Awarding Winning Pub
Including Pub of the Year 2024
Upcoming Events
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Fri17Oct2025
VICTOR VECTOR
2000 -
Sat18Oct2025
GRAMSKI
2000 -
Sun19Oct2025
JAKE MILLER
1700 -
Wed22Oct2025
PHILOSOPHY IN PUBS
1930 -
Fri24Oct2025
DAVID FROM PUCKNOWLE
2000 -
Sat25Oct2025
DJ SANTA
2000
Now Playing
Make it a night at The Woodman
Control the atmosphere for the perfect night out/in at The Woodman!
Cosy Afternoon
Busy Evening
At The Bar
Fire Place
Rain On Window
Woodman Noises (!)
Events...
...The Woodman plays host to many wonderful weekly, monthly, seasonal and one-off events - Folk Nights! Live Music! Story Telling! DJs! Plays! and, of course, our 9 Pin Bowling alley. The Woodman is an independent, traditional pub at the heart of the community.
Local Attractions...
...From Bridport's celebrated Colmers Hill down to the famous cliffs at West Bay, there is so much to do and see, and wonderful places to visit, eat and drink! The Woodman is the perfect place to finish a day, or spot off half-way, when visiting friends and favorite beauty spots.
Traditional and Craft...
...all enjoyed with friends, family, and folk we've only just met. Be it chatting and joking around a blazing fire or watching the world go by along Bridport's famous wide streets and ropewalks, The Woodman is a sanctuary and home from home for all that pop in for Pint and a chat.
Our History
Welcome to The Woodman Inn - The Woodman is a traditional Dorset pub serving fine ales and award-winning ciders. The Busy all year long the Woodman supports local brewers, orchards, crafts, artisans and artists alike. Woodman are always pleased to offer the same freindly welcome to all. Please see below for our location on Bridport's historic South Street, to get in contact and for our usual opening times.
