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Smiths Arms, Dorchester

Pub added by Andy Ven
A352
Godmanstone
Postal town: Dorchester
DT2 7AQ
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Grade II listed building that has a claim on being the smallest pub in England.

The wording on the pub sign reads "The Smiths Arms The Smallest Public House in England, originally a blacksmith's shop. King Charles II stopped here to have his horse shod, he asked for a drink & the blacksmith replied 'I have no licence Sire', so there and then the King granted him one."

Sad to report that on my visit yesterday I saw a note in the window which said that due to ill health the pub would not re-open. Hopefully one day it will open its doors again because there aren't many like this one

On 6th May 2011 - no rating submitted
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9th May 2011, 00:23
Request to mark pub as closed by Andy Ven approved
 
9th May 2011, 00:08
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