The bottle shop is a playground for the curious. You’ll find natural wines from the Loire Valley, funky lambics from Belgium, and a rotating selection of English gins.
Want a practical tip? Ask for a bottle of ‘Pét-Nat’ (Pétillant Naturel). It’s the house’s favourite low-intervention sparkling wine—like champagne’s cool, slightly wild cousin. Perfect for a Tuesday evening.
Their beer fridge is a map of the UK’s best microbreweries—from Neck Oil (a hazy Session IPA from Beavertown) to hidden gems by Wimborne’s own Dorset Brewing Co.
Drink In, or Take Away?
Here’s the kill: you can drink on the pavement (hello, continental vibes) or grab a bottle to go. The model is simple: 25p corkage if you drink in, or buy retail at shelf price.
Fun little fact: The name ‘The Butcher’s Dog’ comes from an old pub near Poole. It also nods to the idea that the best butcher always keeps a loyal dog by his feet—watchful, satisfied, and never far from the scraps.
