The Bull Hotel
Eclectic boutique pub-hotel. Rustic-chic with contemporary edge. Character-heavy, informal, and genuinely local in atmosphere.
Book the Monmouth cocktail bar on a Thursday to Saturday visit — it's a separate lounge bar experience from the main pub, with seasonal cocktails and the gin list.
Why It Matters
Selected by both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels for its distinctive character. One of the better boutique stays on the Dorset coast, with a restaurant that locals actually queue for — rare for a hotel pub. The building traces roots to 1535, making it one of Bridport's oldest structures still in daily use.
A 16th-century coaching inn dating to 1535, right on East Street in the middle of Bridport — a small West Dorset market town that punches well above its weight for food and independent culture. The look is historically rooted but deliberately contemporary: think eclectic one-off furnishings, bold signature wallpapers, and open log fires, all under the umbrella of Fuller's. It's a proper pub-hotel, not a country house retreat. The restaurant is a genuine draw for locals, and the Monmouth cocktail bar runs a tight operation with 30+ gins.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe Double
The top-tier pick. Some have vintage roll-top bathtubs, others have grandstand bay windows looking straight onto Bridport's East Street. All come with glamorous signature wallpaper, king-size bed, Smart TV, blackout blinds, Egyptian cotton linen, robes, Artisan Coffee Co coffee, and Bramley toiletries in a luxury en suite.
King
Family Room
Three configurations available — two have a separate small bunk bed room off the main double, and one is an open-plan double room with bunk beds (also the pet-friendly option). All feature signature wallpaper, Smart TV, blackout blinds, Egyptian cotton linen, robes, Artisan Coffee Co coffee, and Bramley toiletries. Pet supplement of £30 per night applies to the open-plan version.
Double plus bunk bedsFamily Suite
The biggest option for families. A proper suite with a master bedroom, a separate living room with sofa bed, and a twin-bedded room for kids — all with views of Bridport's East Street. Super king-size bed in the master. Can accommodate additional z-beds if needed. Signature wallpaper, Smart TV, blackout blinds, Egyptian cotton linen, robes, Artisan Coffee Co coffee, Bramley toiletries.
Super King plus twin
Master Double Room
Spacious and stylish without the roll-top tub or bay window of the Deluxe. Signature wallpaper, king-size bed, Smart TV, blackout blinds, Egyptian cotton linen, robes, Artisan Coffee Co coffee, and Bramley toiletries in a luxury en suite. Good value for a proper room.
KingSingle Room
Small but properly done. Signature wallpaper, Smart TV, blackout blinds, Egyptian cotton linen, robes, hospitality tray, and Bramley toiletries in a luxury en suite. The only room type that comes with a hospitality tray instead of Artisan Coffee Co. Breakfast included.
SingleSnug Room
Compact but well put together. The honest option — these rooms have less space and are better suited to solo travellers or short stays. En suite with monsoon shower (not a bathtub), flat-screen TV, 1600 individual pocket spring mattress, and good quality bedding. No Artisan Coffee Co in this category.
DoubleTwin Room
A light, well-designed room with two deluxe twin beds. Signature wallpaper, Smart TV, blackout blinds, Egyptian cotton linen, robes, Artisan Coffee Co coffee, and Bramley toiletries in a luxury en suite. Solid for friends travelling together or those who prefer separate beds.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A street market sets up every Wednesday and Saturday morning directly outside the hotel on East Street. Great for local produce and crafts.
The Jurassic Coast is 1.5 miles from the hotel — easy to walk down to West Bay Beach, the filming location for Broadchurch. The hotel provides local walking information.
Golden Cap — the highest point on the English Channel coast — is a short drive from the hotel. A popular day hike for guests.
The hotel hosts private dining, corporate events, meetings, celebrations, and wedding ceremonies in the Hay Loft and other function rooms.
The hotel offers a 360-degree virtual tour of the property on its website.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooms available. Must be booked by contacting the hotel directly. Accessibility parking also available.
Free WiFi throughout the hotel — all rooms and public areas.
All room rates include bed and breakfast. Continental options available from opening, plus hot items including Eggs Benedict and kippers.
Board games available for guests.
Table football available on site.
Dedicated event space for weddings, corporate events, private dining and celebrations. Separate from the main pub and restaurant.
Baby changing facilities on site.
Cots available for children under 2. Travel cot use is free of charge.
Sun-drenched terrace for outdoor dining and drinks in good weather.
A secret sunlit courtyard — good for summer drinks. Dogs welcome here on a lead.
Selected dog-friendly rooms available. Requires pre-booking confirmation. VIPup charge of £20 per stay (plus £10 per additional dog, max two per room) includes a paw pamper package and a sausage at breakfast. Dogs welcome in the bar and courtyard, not in main dining areas.
Room service available.
On-site private parking at no charge. Reservation not required. A real bonus in a busy town-centre location.
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