Winyard's Gap, Chedington

Winyard's Gap, Chedington Welcome to the Winyard’s Gap Inn in Chedington.
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An independent country pub situated on the outskirts of Chedington village and commanding one of the finest views in the West Country.

Last hurrah of summer! This Friday 4th September, we’re making the most of those last summer evenings at Winyard’s Gap.W...
03/09/2026

Last hurrah of summer!

This Friday 4th September, we’re making the most of those last summer evenings at Winyard’s Gap.

We’re delighted to be welcoming back Isle 45 - kicking off around 6pm, bringing us a few hours of great music and good vibes.

There’s no rain in the forecast, but as the evening cools down, wrap up warm and come enjoy the last days of summer with us.

Grab a drink, find a spot and settle in for a brilliant Friday evening.

Friday 4th September
‘isle~45’ live from around 6pm

Let’s give summer one last proper send-off.

What a summer it’s been! As summer draws to a close, we’re looking back on some brilliant days, great nights and plenty ...
31/08/2026

What a summer it’s been!

As summer draws to a close, we’re looking back on some brilliant days, great nights and plenty of fantastic live music.

A huge thank you to all our wonderful customers — especially our loyal regulars who we’ve had the pleasure of seeing lots over the summer. Your continued support really does mean so much to us.

And an equally big thank you to our incredible team, who have worked exceptionally hard throughout a busy summer to keep everything running and make sure everyone has a great time.

And now, we’re looking ahead to cosy autumn days and — dare we say it — Christmas!

We’ve got plenty more to share over the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled…

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31/08/2026

Fancy joining us behind the bar? We’re looking for someone to join our bar team on a part-time basis from the week commencing 14th September.
The shifts we’re looking to cover are:
👉 Thursday evenings
👉 Friday evenings
👉 Saturdays

We’re after someone who’s friendly, reliable and happy getting stuck in when things get busy. Bar experience is preferred, but just as important is having the right attitude and being good with people.

It could be perfect if you’re looking for a few regular shifts alongside another job, studies or other commitments.

Sound like your kind of thing? Drop us a message and tell us a little bit about yourself And if you know someone who’d be a great fit, give them a tag or send this their way!

28/08/2026

We’re Expanding our Kitchen Team at Winyard’s Gap!

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Winyard’s Gap.

If you’re passionate about great food, enjoy working as part of a busy and supportive team, and take pride in delivering consistently high standards, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen role
• A genuine passion for fresh, quality food
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A positive, reliable approach
• Someone who works well as part of a team

With exciting things ahead, it’s an exciting time to join the team and grow with us.

Interested? Send us a message on Facebook or email us at [email protected]

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We’re making the most of these last few weekends of summer, and with the weather still looking pretty good, we’ve got tw...
19/08/2026

We’re making the most of these last few weekends of summer, and with the weather still looking pretty good, we’ve got two evenings of live music to enjoy at Winyard’s Gap this weekend.

FRIDAY — THE RENEGADES | 6.30PM
Start your weekend with live music from The Renegades, kicking off from 6.30pm. Our Garden Menu will be available throughout the evening, so grab some food, find yourself a spot with a view and enjoy a Friday evening of live music, good food and a few drinks.

SUNDAY — MILK & TWO | 5PM
After Sunday lunch, stick around and wind down with Milk & Two from 5pm. A relaxed way to finish the weekend and make the most of a summer Sunday evening. The bar will be open until 9pm, so there’s plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the music, a drink and those Winyard’s Gap views.

Two great evenings, one weekend — come and make the most of the last of summer with us.

What a night! 🌒✨We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came up to join us for the partial solar eclipse ...
14/08/2026

What a night! 🌒✨

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came up to join us for the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday.

We were honestly blown away by the turnout. It was the busiest we have ever seen the pub, and we simply hadn’t anticipated just how many people would choose to come and experience it with us. What an amazing surprise!

Inevitably, with so many people arriving at once, there were some long queues at the bar. We had 4–5 members of the team serving and they worked incredibly hard all evening to get everyone served as quickly as they could. We’re hugely proud of them and very grateful to everyone who waited patiently.

Despite how busy it was, the atmosphere was absolutely lovely. We handed out free eclipse glasses, had live music for everyone to enjoy, and it was wonderful seeing so many people gathered together taking in the eclipse from our beautiful view.

We’ve had so many lovely comments from people who enjoyed the evening, and it really did feel like a special moment for our community.
Thank you to everyone who came up, embraced the occasion and helped create such a brilliant atmosphere — and a particularly big thank you to our team, who absolutely worked their socks off all evening.

We hope the memories last much longer than the queues did. 😉

Thank you for sharing such a special evening with us.

🌒 ECLIPSE IN THE GARDENWednesday 12th August | From 6pmWe’re lucky enough to have a north-west facing garden with a bril...
09/08/2026

🌒 ECLIPSE IN THE GARDEN

Wednesday 12th August | From 6pm

We’re lucky enough to have a north-west facing garden with a brilliant open view of the evening sky – so we’re making the most of it for this summer’s partial solar eclipse. Join us for an evening in the garden with live music, drinks, food and one very unusual Dorset sunset.

Live music from Lindsay - Weddings & Events
Partial Solar eclipse | maximum around 7:14pm
Garden food & themed specials | 6–9pm
Eclipse glasses available – we’ll have some to hand out so you can safely enjoy the view.

No booking required for the garden – just come along and grab a spot.

Join us this Saturday 8th August as @ take to our Garden Stage from 6:30pm for a fantastic evening of live music!Our kit...
06/08/2026

Join us this Saturday 8th August as @ take to our Garden Stage from 6:30pm for a fantastic evening of live music!

Our kitchen is open from 5pm, so come early for a bite to eat before the music starts and secure your spot in the garden. The outdoor bar will be open throughout the evening, with great food, drinks, live music, and beautiful views across the surrounding countryside to enjoy while you relax and enjoy the music.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and make the most of a summer Saturday with us! We can't wait to see you.

📍 Winyard's Gap Inn
🗓 Saturday 8th August
⏰ Music from 6:30pm

05/08/2026

August may have only just started, but we’re already thinking ahead to going back to school after the summer holidays!

Winyard’s Gap Inn is looking for friendly, reliable runners to join our pub team — a great opportunity for school-aged youngsters who would like to earn some extra money, gain valuable work experience and become part of a busy, welcoming team.

The role includes supporting our front-of-house team, running food to tables and helping us provide the warm, friendly service our guests know and love.
🌙 Evening and weekend shifts
📅 Few shifts each week
🤝 A friendly and supportive team
⭐ A great way to build confidence and workplace experience

We’d love to welcome our new runners during August, giving everyone time to settle in and learn the ropes before hitting the ground running when school starts again in September!

Interested — or know someone who might be? Message us on Facebook or email [email protected] to find out more.

Double the Music. Double the Fun. This weekend at Winyard'sWe're bringing you two fantastic nights of live music this we...
22/07/2026

Double the Music. Double the Fun. This weekend at Winyard's

We're bringing you two fantastic nights of live music this weekend!

Friday 24th July | Shelby's Elbows | 6:30pm

Saturday 25th July | Silkstone | 6:30pm

Our kitchen will be serving from 5pm on both evenings, with all your garden favourites on the menu. The Garden Bar will be open and ready to keep the drinks flowing, and if you'd rather dine indoors, tables are available to book.

Round up your friends, grab a drink, and make the most of a summer weekend with great music, delicious food, and the best garden atmosphere around. See you there!

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Winyard's Gap Inn
Beaminster
DT83HY

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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