The Butcher’s Dog, your friendly neighbourhood beer bars in Parkstone and Wimborne, Dorset.

The Butcher’s Dog bars are independent, family-run craft beer bar and bottleshops in Dorset, serving exceptional craft beer, real ale, great wine and interesting spirits. Across our two cosy bars, you’ll find a constantly rotating selection of quality craft beers on tap, cask and in cans, plus over 50 beers available to take home from our Bottleshops.

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Person smiling and holding a pint glass filled with craft beer and a circular label for New Bristol Brewery Woof Galaxy Pale Ale with 4.8% ABV, labeled as unfined and vegan.

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A woman holding a craft beer can labeled "Siren" and pouring a dark beer with a frothy head into a glass, smiling, wearing a Harley Davidson shirt.

We’re Hiring!

Fancy working for an independent business, in a neighbourhood beer bar, with a great team, learning all about craft beer? We’re looking for new team members to join our teams in our Wimborne and Ashley Cross bar.

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JOBS AT THE DOG

Outdoor craft beer garden area with wooden benches under a large tent, decorated with string lights and surrounded by gravel and a neat patio.

Hand holding a pint glass of Arbor craft beer outdoors in the beer garden at The Butcher's Dog Ashley Cross.

Interior of a cozy craft beer bar with a bartender walking away, featuring a wooden counter, glasses, and illuminated hanging lights. A beverage fridge is filled with craft beer cans.

Neapolitan-style homemade craft sourdough pizza topped with crispy bacon, rocket and balsamic glaze. Made by Flamin' Grate Pizza at The Butcher's Dog Ashley Cross

Large outdoor beer garden with people sitting at picnic tables, enjoying craft beer and Aperol Spritz. String lights hang overhead, and there are blue umbrellas and trees providing shade.

Interior of a trendy craft beer bar with a wooden bar, beer taps, liquor bottles, chalkboard beer menu, and seating area with stools and tables.

Person holding a can of Verdant Brewing Co. craft beer with colorful label design.

Glass of Hacker Pschorr Münchner Hell beer with foam head on a reflective surface, under a tent canopy.

Interior of a modern craft beer bar with a wooden counter, wall-mounted beer board, stools, and lit hanging bulbs.

Pizzas being baked in a wood-fired oven with visible flames.

Interior of a cozy craft beer bar with wooden tables, stools, large windows, potted plants, and wall art.

A historic street with brick built independent shops and cafes and a view of a gothic-style cathedral in the background. Cars are parked along the street, and people are walking on the sidewalk. The sky is clear and blue.

Outdoor seating area with wooden picnic tables and string lights. Hanging green plants decorate the entrance area.

Person pouring beer from a tap into a glass mug. The tap is labeled "Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier," and the person has a tattooed arm.

Assorted German beer bottles on a wooden table

Outdoor beer garden area at "The Butcher's Dog" with wooden tables and string lights.

Exterior of "The Butcher's Dog" craft beer bar in Dorset with outdoor seating, brick facade, and lush greenery.

Rustic craft beer bar interior with wooden tables and exposed brick wall, featuring modern pendant lighting, stools, and a wall art of a dog's head outline.