Win dinner for two at The Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury
The prize: A three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine for two people at The Ilchester Arms in Symondsbury, Dorset (approximate value £100-£150).
Closing date: May 4, 2026
A Dorset village pub where ingredient-led cooking and warm hospitality come together
In the picturesque village of Symondsbury, just outside Bridport, The Ilchester Arms is the sort of place that quietly wins loyalty from those who discover it. A 16th-century thatched pub with oak beams, an open fire and a relaxed dining room, it offers a thoughtful take on the modern British dining pub.
At the helm is chef-owner Paul Brinicombe, whose cooking centres on seasonal ingredients and produce from the surrounding Dorset countryside. The menu changes regularly and is chalked up on the wall, with dishes gratifyingly crossed off when they sell out.
Cheffed-up pub classics sit comfortably alongside inventive dishes shaped by the region’s farms and coastline. A thoughtful drinks list – including natural wines, cocktails and local ales – completes the picture.
To celebrate this Dorset favourite, we’ve teamed up with The Ilchester Arms to offer one reader the chance to enjoy a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of house wine.
Enter below for the chance to experience one of Dorset’s most welcoming dining pubs.
Competition terms & conditions
To be redeemed weekdays only and no bank holidays, by the end of 2026.
General terms & conditions
- This prize draw is open to residents of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland aged 18 years or over and fulfil the method of entry requirements . Proof of age, identity and eligibility may be requested.
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- The prize is non transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
- Anything in respect of unclaimed prize.
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