The Bull stands proudly in the market town of Bridport, a short drive from the Jurassic Coast. Combining historic charm with contemporary comfort, this stylish gastropub with rooms has become a popular base for coastal escapes, walking holidays, family getaways, and relaxed food-led weekend breaks in West Dorset. Inside, original features sit comfortably alongside elegant interiors, cosy fires and thoughtfully designed social spaces. Guests can enjoy refined dining, drinks in the Monmouth cocktail bar, and a courtyard garden perfect for warmer days. Bridport’s independent shops, vintage quarter and thriving arts scene are all on the doorstep, while nearby West Bay offers dramatic coastal scenery and easy access to the South West Coast Path.
The Bull Hotel Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LF
- 19 bedrooms
- 19 bedrooms
Beautifully Refurbished 16th-century coaching inn near the Jurassic Coast
Facilties & Amenities
- Beer Garden
- Breakfast
- Craft Beer
- Dog Friendly Rooms
- Family Friendly
- Log Fires
- Meeting Space
- Parking
- WiFi
Bedrooms
The Bull Hotel has 19 beautifully designed bedrooms, blending boutique style with the character of this historic Dorset coaching inn. Rooms range from snug and single rooms to spacious family suites and deluxe doubles with roll-top baths. The overall feel is relaxed, stylish and welcoming. The pub has a number of dog friendly rooms available. Please contact them prior to booking to confirm availability. A small VIPup dog charge will be added to your booking.
Telegraph Travel wrote: “The Bull is a Georgian coaching inn located in the heart of Bridport. It is popular with city folk looking for a country escape with all the urban comforts they’d rather not leave. There’s an outdoor terrace lit with zig-zagging fairly lights, and some of the rooms come with stand-alone baths.” Expert rating 8/10
Food & Drink
Food and drink at The Bull Hotel is woven into the character of the pub, making it as much a destination for dining as it is for overnight stays. Expect modern British cooking with a relaxed Dorset sensibility, championing seasonal ingredients and comforting pub favourites alongside more refined plates. Enjoy hearty breakfasts to start the day, relaxed lunches, traditional Sunday roasts, and atmospheric evening dining beneath timber beams and soft lighting. In the evening, the Monmouth cocktail bar brings a touch of sophistication to Bridport, offering expertly mixed drinks and a vibrant ambience.
Whether you are settling in beside the fire with a pint of cask ale, enjoying cocktails in the courtyard, or supper after a coastal walk, the pub delivers the kind of warm, sociable dining experience that makes staying in a pub feel unmistakably British.
