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The Trooper Inn
The Re-opening of The Trooper Inn
We are excited to announce that we will be re-opening on Monday 12th April.
On Monday 12th April there will be a celebratory re-opening from 5pm to 8pm-ish. (Drinks only).
Please book your table in advance!
See bottom of website for our new opening hours and food times.
Starting with warming Hot Pot Curry Night – 14th April – this Wednesday!
See the menu here: Wednesday Hot Pot menu for 14th April: Choice of Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh or Veggie Korma.
And of course Friday Fish & Chips
See the menu here: Friday Fish menu (and other options).
Followed by Saturday Night Burgers and Sunday Roast Lunch!
Important to book tables in advance to avoid disappointment.
All subject to Covid-19 guidelines and of course the weather; outside table service only for Rule of 6 or 2 households per table.
We are still offering takeaways for all our meals.
Please book takeaways, if possible, 24 hours in advance.
We thank you all for your amazing support in these difficult times.
Stay safe ~ Kindest regards, The Troopers xx
These days and times are only applicable up to 17th May 2021.
After this date we hope to be able to offer table service inside the pub with Rule of 6 or 2 households applicable and increase our opening hours, again subject to Covid-19 guidelines at that time.
The Trooper Inn has been at the heart of Stourton Caundle village life for hundreds of years.
Our independent, family-run pub is popular with locals and visitors alike – and dogs and horses too!
We became the proud new owners of The Trooper Inn in December 2019, just before this eventful time.
During the first lockdown, we made use of the time by expanding the outdoor seating area and giving the pub a fresh look, while retaining its charming atmosphere.
We now have a beautiful courtyard to the rear of the pub, with a marquee, and an expanded beer garden to the side, with covered tables, as well as the seating to the front where you can watch the world go by – tractors, dog-walkers and may be a car.
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Friendly Village Pub
You can be sure of a warm welcome at our family-run pub in the idyllic Dorset village of Stourton Caundle.
Trooper Bar
Choose from our ever-changing range of award-winning real ales, extensive gin menu, traditional ciders - and more!
Trooper Kitchen
Dine in comfort with our wholesome meals, light lunches and cream teas, freshly-prepared in The Trooper Kitchen.- 1
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Steeped in history, in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, this is a wonderful region to explore and we are close to the ancient market towns of Sherborne and Sturminster Newton and the borders of Somerset and Wiltshire.
Our private ‘CS hideaway’ camping and caravan site is nestled in a small level field to the rear of the pub and is due to re-open next summer.-
Trooper Camping
Our private CS Hideaway camping and caravan site is nestled in a small level field to the rear of the pub.
Close enough to enjoy the convenience of our pub, yet far enough away to absorb the peaceful countryside.
Out and About
Set in the heart of the Blackmore Vale (Thomas Hardy's 'Vale of Little Dairies'), we are less than an hour's drive from the spectacular Jurassic Coast, with much to see in the local area too.
Exploring Locally
We are close to Sturminster Newton, with its historic watermill and the meandering River Stour - and the North Dorset Trailway is nearby.
Walkers and cyclists are very welcome here.- 1
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We’d love you to find us!
Look for our brown pub signs from the A357, between Sturminster Newton and Stalbridge – and take a look at this map.
We look forward to seeing you!Debbie, John, James, Joe, Jo and Tracy – and ‘Fluffball Trooper’ our pub dog.
