Food & Drink
The Acorn Inn Dorset featured in the Thomas Hardy novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
The pub offers exceptional dining experiences and was awarded Gold in 2024 by Taste of the West, and Gold in 2023 at the Dorset Tourism Awards.
Their fine dining restaurant serves the finest seasonal dishes and holds two AA Rosettes. Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.
Book a table and enjoy bread baked at the village bakery, vegetables grown in the kitchen garden, and the finest meat from the Jurassic Coast.
The bars and snug offer a less formal dining experience where guests can enjoy pub classics such as beer battered fish & chips.
The two bars are well-stocked with local drinks including traditional ales, draught beers, over 50 whiskeys, and Acorn Gins. There is also a list of fine wines.
Outside, their beer garden is a sociable spot from which to enjoy al fresco drinks in the summertime.
Meeting space? Yes, the pub hosts wedding receptions, celebrations, and business meetings.
Elegant Bedrooms @ The Acorn Inn Dorset
Choose from a collection of Snug, King Twin, Superior King/Twin, and Four Poster rooms, each named after a Thomas Hardy theme.
Each room comes with fine fabrics, crisp white linen, a daily housekeeping service, complimentary toiletries, still & sparkling water, and WiFi access.
Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub. A nominal supplement per dog, per night applies.
Family friendly? Yes, one Suite is family friendly. Three further rooms will accommodate an extra bed on request.
Guests also have access to the Spa at their nearby sister property Summer Lodge for a discounted rate per day.
The Spa has an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and gym.
Location near Evershot
Evershot is one mile west of the A37, about halfway between Dorchester and Yeovil.
The pub is a 25-minute drive from the breathtaking Jurassic Coast.
Other Information
Address:
28 Fore Street,
Evershot,
Dorset,
England,
DT2 0JW
Number of rooms: 10
