Brace of Pheasants is an award-winning traditional 16th century grade II listed thatched inn nestled in the Dorset country side, 9.5 miles from Dorchester.

Upcoming Events...

13 June 2024, Thursday

Babylonstoren Wine & Dinner Evening

Babylonstoren sits at the heart of the South African Cape Winelands and sister farm to The Newt in Somerset.
Journey through some of Babylonstoren’s flagship wines with Duncan Pilbeam.
4 Course Dinner paired with 6 wines.

Time: 7pm  |  Cost: £60 pp  | RSVP, limited space

 

16 June 2024, Sunday

Father's Day

Join us at the Brace and spoil your Dad with a hearty Roast selection.

Time: Available bookings between 12pm - 2:30pm  |  RSVP, limited space

 

1 July 2024, Monday

Morris Dancers

We are opening up especially for the famous Wessex Morris Men who will be entertaining us in the street and in the pub after.

Pub will be open from 18:30 and the Morris Men will start performing at 20:30.

Time: 18:30pm  | Entry is free so bring the whole family.

 

7 July 2024, Sunday

Summer Braai (BBQ) & Live Music in the Garden

Summer Braai & Live Music - Seamus McKenna.

A  good old South African Braai (with a Kiwi twist) full of succulent meats cooked on a wood fire. Not a cremated sausage or burger in sight! Don’t miss out on this sizzling event!

Time: 1pm  | Cost: Adults £22 Children (under12) £10  |  RSVP, limited space

 

4 August 2024, Sunday

Summer Braai (BBQ) & Live Music in the Garden

Summer Braai & Live Music - Jim Etherington.

A  good old South African Braai (with a Kiwi twist) full of succulent meats cooked on a wood fire. Not a cremated sausage or burger in sight! Don’t miss out on this sizzling event!

Time: 1pm  | Cost: Adults £22 Children (under 12) £10  |  RSVP, limited space

 

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Matt and Shannon Gernetzky would like to welcome you to Brace of Pheasants, the heart of Plush.

Please pop in for a drink or join us any lunch time or evening to enjoy some fine wines, cask beers and of course our renowned food. Explore the rolling hills on our doorstep, enjoy the sunshine in our lush garden or relax next to our roaring open fire in the pub on a chilly night. You are welcome to bring your family, friends, colleagues, dog or just yourself.

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Upcoming Events...

13 June 2024, Thursday

Babylonstoren Wine & Dinner Evening

Babylonstoren sits at the heart of the South African Cape Winelands and sister farm to The Newt in Somerset.
Journey through some of Babylonstoren’s flagship wines with Duncan Pilbeam.
4 Course Dinner paired with 6 wines.

Time: 7pm  |  Cost: £60 pp  | RSVP, limited space

 

16 June 2024, Sunday

Father's Day

Join us at the Brace and spoil your Dad with a hearty Roast selection.

Time: Available bookings between 12pm - 2:30pm  |  RSVP, limited space

 

1 July 2024, Monday

Morris Dancers

We are opening up especially for the famous Wessex Morris Men who will be entertaining us in the street and in the pub after.

Pub will be open from 18:30 and the Morris Men will start performing at 20:30.

Time: 18:30pm  | Entry is free so bring the whole family.

 

7 July 2024, Sunday

Summer Braai (BBQ) & Live Music in the Garden

Summer Braai & Live Music - Seamus McKenna.

A  good old South African Braai (with a Kiwi twist) full of succulent meats cooked on a wood fire. Not a cremated sausage or burger in sight! Don’t miss out on this sizzling event!

Time: 1pm  | Cost: Adults £22 Children (under12) £10  |  RSVP, limited space

 

4 August 2024, Sunday

Summer Braai (BBQ) & Live Music in the Garden

Summer Braai & Live Music - Jim Etherington.

A  good old South African Braai (with a Kiwi twist) full of succulent meats cooked on a wood fire. Not a cremated sausage or burger in sight! Don’t miss out on this sizzling event!

Time: 1pm  | Cost: Adults £22 Children (under 12) £10  |  RSVP, limited space

 

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Upcoming Events...

13 June 2024, Thursday

Babylonstoren Wine & Dinner Evening

Babylonstoren sits at the heart of the South African Cape Winelands and sister farm to The Newt in Somerset.
Journey through some of Babylonstoren’s flagship wines with Duncan Pilbeam.
4 Course Dinner paired with 6 wines.

Time: 7pm  |  Cost: £60 pp  | RSVP, limited space

 

16 June 2024, Sunday

Father's Day

Join us at the Brace and spoil your Dad with a hearty Roast selection.

Time: Available bookings between 12pm - 2:30pm  |  RSVP, limited space

 

1 July 2024, Monday

Morris Dancers

We are opening up especially for the famous Wessex Morris Men who will be entertaining us in the street and in the pub after.

Pub will be open from 18:30 and the Morris Men will start performing at 20:30.

Time: 18:30pm  | Entry is free so bring the whole family.

 

7 July 2024, Sunday

Summer Braai (BBQ) & Live Music in the Garden

Summer Braai & Live Music - Seamus McKenna.

A  good old South African Braai (with a Kiwi twist) full of succulent meats cooked on a wood fire. Not a cremated sausage or burger in sight! Don’t miss out on this sizzling event!

Time: 1pm  | Cost: Adults £22 Children (under12) £10  |  RSVP, limited space

 

4 August 2024, Sunday

Summer Braai (BBQ) & Live Music in the Garden

Summer Braai & Live Music - Jim Etherington.

A  good old South African Braai (with a Kiwi twist) full of succulent meats cooked on a wood fire. Not a cremated sausage or burger in sight! Don’t miss out on this sizzling event!

Time: 1pm  | Cost: Adults £22 Children (under 12) £10  |  RSVP, limited space

 

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FOOD & DRINK

We serve a delectable range of traditional and contemporary cuisine with a real flavour of Dorset.

As you would expect, situated in the heart of Dorset, we have fabulous produce on our doorstep and we pride ourselves on fresh, tasty food. We are equally passionate about our wine and we have worked closely with wine suppliers and wine maker Chris Piper to produce a balanced list to enhance and compliment your food – select a trusted favourite or an exclusive vintage from our wide range of local Dorset wines and wines from all the popular regions around the world. Also, being a traditional, freehold pub we serve cask ale from the various local microbreweries around Dorset.

FOOD & DRINK

We serve a delectable range of traditional and contemporary cuisine with a real flavour of Dorset.

As you would expect, situated in the heart of Dorset, we have fabulous produce on our doorstep and we pride ourselves on fresh, tasty food. We are equally passionate about our wine and we have worked closely with wine suppliers and wine maker Chris Piper to produce a balanced list to enhance and compliment your food – select a trusted favourite or an exclusive vintage from our wide range of local Dorset wines and wines from all the popular regions around the world. Also, being a traditional, freehold pub we serve cask ale from the various local microbreweries around Dorset.

ACCOMMODATION

Relax in stylish and comfortable rooms each with its own unique charm and a view over the countryside.

We have eight luxury en-suite bedrooms, four garden rooms in the old converted skittle alley and the remainder upstairs above the pub, all with well-appointed bathrooms – everything you would expect in a top-flight en suite. We hope you like them as much as we do. Our accommodation includes a scrumptious breakfast and guests have access to free WIFI and off-street parking.

TESTIMONIALS 

Fantastic room, very comfortable. Great food and service, we’ll be back! – G & H, London

Rediscovered after 30 years and even better than before. – S & J, Thames Ditton

What can we say, a brilliant weekend in a lovely pub with lovely food (& beer) – K & N, Totton

a great room, great food and your personable hosting skills we had a really enjoyable time.  – Sean and Caroline 

TESTIMONIALS 

Fantastic room, very comfortable. Great food and service, we’ll be back! – G & H, London

Rediscovered after 30 years and even better than before. – S & J, Thames Ditton

What can we say, a brilliant weekend in a lovely pub with lovely food (& beer) – K & N, Totton

Just the place to relax after a wedding reception, seriously good – H & C, Wittshire

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