Hub Box to open its first Dorset site

Hub Box, the Cornish bar and restaurant group, has announced it will be opening its first Dorset establishment in early October in Dorchester. 

This will be the twelfth opening for the burger and beer restaurant group, located in Brewery Square, its new 120-seat Dorchester restaurant will serve gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, cocktails, and craft beers.

Hub Box opened three new restaurants in the lockdown period and reported record sales of £12.6m earlier this year.

The group sources ingredients across the region including grass-fed moorland beef and free-range chicken.. Staple dishes at Dorchester Hub Box will include its Big Kahuna Burger, buttermilk-fried chicken Dirty Disco burger, and hot dogs from Rare and Pasture; an artisan, organic charcuterie and smokery, plus a range of plant-based and meat-free alternatives.

With indoor and outdoor dining spaces and a dedicated bar area, the design and décor will emulate Hub Box’s signature style. The design will celebrate South West coastal and surf culture, while also giving a nod to the site’s rich 19th Century architecture and heritage as a former brewery.

In-keeping with Brewery Square, the restaurant décor will feature the work of local suppliers, as well as focus on sustainability with reclaimed materials.

Charlotte Spracklen, centre manager at Brewery Square, said: “We’re thrilled that Hub Box has chosen Brewery Square to host its first Dorset restaurant. The company’s commitment to celebrating local produce is in-keeping with our own values, as we pride ourselves on showcasing the very best that Dorset has to offer with our diverse mix of businesses.

“Hub Box will add to our exceptional quality restaurant offering, giving people extended choice, and transforming their visit to Brewery Square into even more of a memorable experience.”

Richard Boon, founder and CEO of Hub Box, added: “Brewery Square is a thriving destination in Dorset’s county town which lends itself perfectly as a location for our restaurant. As a proud South West business, we believe in choosing areas which celebrate local culture and drive awareness of independent businesses.

“Our Dorchester restaurant signifies a milestone in our journey as we venture into a new county, bringing job opportunities to the area and growing our passionate team culture. It’s a truly exciting time for Hub Box and we’re looking forward to welcoming the Dorset community through our doors this autumn.”

Hub Box’s new Dorchester restaurant will create approximately 25 full-time and part-time job roles.