During the week, The Old Ship Inn is a picturesque traditional pub and on Friday and Saturday nights it transforms into a lively venue for karaoke, DJs, and live bands until late into the night. In the very centre of town, Dorchester’s oldest pub offers en-suite rooms, Wi-Fi, and on-street parking nearby. Each room has en suite or private bathroom facilities with shower and complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. The historic county town of Dorset, Dorchester is famous for its connections to Thomas Hardy and has a Roman Town House and Maiden Castle among its attractions. The coastal resort of Weymouth is just 8 miles to the south. Guests can enjoy lunch and evening meals in the pub from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, it is open for lunch. The Old Ship Inn is host to live music, discos, and karaoke until closing time. Guests party in this noisy town centre pub until 01:00 on Thursdays and 03:00 at weekends.