The Life and Soul of Bridport
The Market House
We look forward to welcoming you!
Something for everyone
Eat. Drink. Celebrate.
Newly renovated, The Market House is a welcoming pub in the heart of picturesque and thriving market town, Bridport. A stone’s throw from West Bay, situated on the beautiful Jurassic Coast and often recognised as the setting of award-winning TV drama, Broadchurch.
Perfect for a meal out with the family or stopping for a drink with friends, The Market House really does have something to offer everyone. Including a wide selection of pub classics, generous Sunday carvery and your favourite tipples. Come and visit The Market House and sample our delicious food, delectable drinks and friendly atmosphere. You won’t be disappointed!
The Market House Team
Fancy a drink?
Here at The Market House, we are proud to be Cask Marque accredited. We stock Palmers ales and ciders, a range of premium lagers, extensive wine list, as well as a large variety of spirits with high-quality mixers. Not drinking? We’ve got you covered. There are plenty of refreshing soft drinks on offer, as well as low/no alcohol beers/ciders and fragrant barista coffees.
Trading Hours
Pub Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:30 – 21:00
Sat: 10:30 – 22:00
Sun: 12:00 – 18:00
Christmas Hours
22 – 24 Dec: Bar Only 10:30 – 18:00
25 Dec: Closed
26 Dec: Bar Only 12:00 – 18:00
27 – 29 Dec: Closed
30 Dec: 10:30 – 21:00, Kitchen 12:00 – 14:30
31 Dec: 10:30 – 16:00, 18:30 – 00:30, Kitchen 12:00 – 15:00 – Restricted entry after 22:30
1 Jan: Bar 12:00 – 18:00, Kitchen 12:00 – 15:00
Kitchen Hours
Mon: Closed
Elevenses – 10:30 – 11:30
enjoy homemade cake or a sausage roll with your tea or coffee
Tues – Fri:
Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30
Dinner: 17:30 – 20:00
Sat: 12:00 – 18:00
Sun: Carvery 12:00 – until it’s sold out!
Special Announcement
New Year’s Eve
Bar: 10.30am – 4pm, Kitchen 12pm – 3pm
Party: 6.30pm – 12.30am
(No entry without wristband issued earlier)
Happy New Year 2026
Our popular carvery returns from the 4th of January every Sunday from 12pm until sold out with live entertainment from 3pm
Mon – Wed: 3pm – 5pm or Thurs: 7pm – 9pm we have chess, cribbage and dominoes
Saturday Night Party
Open ’til Midnight from 10th January every Saturday (last orders 11.45pm)
DJ from 9.30pm
From our visitors…
There’s always something going on
What’s on at the Market House
A large, comfortable, High Street pub, which can get quite busy on Wednesday and Saturday market days, serves a rotating selection of Palmer’s ales.