The Martyrs Inn, Dorchester

A detached Hall & Woodhouse pub and eatery, in undressed brick, cream render and leaded windows, with front patio area. The interior is an open plan room, laid out for food mainly, with a sofa area. The decor is cream, red and grey walls - that modern light and airy look, with wood floor and some wood panel. There are a couple of brick fireplaces and a medieval looking chandelier. Most of the pictures are either ephemera to do with the Tolpuddle Martyrs, or old photos of the surrounding area. There was no music, or TV that i saw. The service was fine and there were only a couple of others in at out afternoon visit. Allegedly, this is a rebuilt pub around 1915, as the old one was demolished to make way for tanks to use the main road! not sure about that one. Beer; tap stuff, with three Badger handpulls; Badger Bitter, Fursty Ferret and the excellent Tanglefoot. I am not really into the modern look, but as it goes, this place is fine - many of course will love it. A more than happy stop off, i can say.