A traditional pub at the foot of Hambledon Hill
The Old Ox Inn aims to be the focal point of village life in Shillingstone Dorset as well as a welcoming venue for visitors.
Inside there is an inviting, lively, vibrant bar, skittle alley, free pool table, a quieter cosy snug restaurant and outside is our large beer garden with superb views of Hambledon Hill.
We have worked in hospitality for some years now and are very keen to maintain the community spirit of the Old Ox Inn and its role as the hub for village life and activities.
We source as much produce locally as possible, we host many local events throughout the year and we support the community to use the pub and skittle alley for their own functions.
If you are part of the Shillingstone community, please let us know if you have any other ideas too.
We're sure you'll agree we had some great events at the Old Ox in 2025.
There's been steam engines, BBQs, Cider Festival, live music, Pizza nights, Valentine's menus, Halloween night, Christmas and New Year's Eve parties to name but a few!
...and we have lots more planned for 2026. So please revisit our website soon and keep following us on the socials.
During the Winter months our kitchen is closed, but the Pilgrim Fryer is still in the car park on Tuesday evenings (5.00pm to 7.30pm) serving traditional fish & chips cooked to order, which you are welcome to eat in the pub. Plates supplied!
The rest of the year, the Old Ox Inn Shilligstone offers homemade traditional food, including Sunday roasts, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Please take a look at our sample Main Menu.
You'll find a wide range of drinks at the Old Ox, including regularly changing local real ales, wines by the glass and bottle, ciders, lagers, gins, spirits and zero or no alcohol options too.
We can easily cater for your own function.
We have a Group Bookings and Parties Menu, which we can send to you, if you contact us on 01258 860055 or email us at info@oldoxinn.com to discuss.
Or choose from our sample Main Menu if you want to hire the Skittle Alley.
Within the village we have Shillingstone Cricket Club, Football Club and various Skittle Teams.
To get involved with Shillingstone Cricket Club give them a call on 01258 861044.
Shillingstone Railway Station is well worth a visit. Restoration work started sometime ago with a view to eventually being able to run train rides from the station.
Nestling at the foot of Hambledon Hill, the Old Ox Inn Shillingstone is a haven for walkers, ramblers and cyclists with wonderful walks and excellent bike rides all around us.
Access to Trailways is just 500 yards from the pub garden and the Wessex Ridgeway Trail, a magnificent ridge-top route crossing Dorset's rural heartland is close by too.