Lift Legend

What is the Lift Legend Campaign?

Drink and drug driving is one of the ‘fatal five’ causes of serious injuries and deaths on roads in South West England. Last winter, Dorset Police arrested 952 people who were caught driving under the influence.

This year, we’re working with pubs and clubs to reduce drink and drug driving. Participating venues will be offering free drinks to designated drivers who are doing their bit to make sure their friends, colleagues and family members get home safely.

I’m a Lift Legend – how do I claim a free drink?

Simply let your bartender know that you’re the designated driver and, when you purchase your first soft drink, they’ll issue you with a voucher for a free one.

Which pubs and clubs are taking part?

Almost 70 venues across Dorset are supporting this campaign. We’ve split the list into localised areas below:

Bournemouth:

• All Hail Ale, Bournemouth, BH2 6BE
• Aruba Bar and Restaurant, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
• The Acorn, Bournemouth, BH11 9AD
• Brewhouse and Kitchen, Bournemouth, BH2 5LU
• Broadway Tavern, Bournemouth, BH8 9TG
• The Brunswick Hotel, Bournemouth, BH8 8PX
• Buffalo Bar, Bournemouth, BH9 2AA
• Camden Bar, Bournemouth, BH14 0ES
• Canvas, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
• Circo Lounge, Bournemouth, BH4 9DZ
• The Dancing Jug, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
• The Dancing Jug, Bournemouth, BH8 8UE
• DNA Bar, Bournemouth, BH1 1PE
• The Four Horseman, Bournemouth, BH2 5RT
• Kings Arms, Bournemouth, BH10 4HZ
• Lark Rise, Bournemouth, BH9 2AN
• Quaff and Tipple, Bournemouth, BH6 3RA
• The Old Fire station, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD
• The Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9DN
• Bell, Bournemouth, BH7 6AX
• Porter House, Westbourne, BH4 9BG
• The Grove Tavern, Southbourne , BH6 3QS
• Silver Back Ale House, Bournemouth, BH9 2EX
• Halo, Bournemouth, BH2 5AQ

Christchurch:

• Stourvale, Christchurch, BH23 2AY
• Fisher Amberwood Inn, Christchurch, BH23 5RQ
• Bailey Bridge, Christchurch, BH23 2BN
• man’s Haunt, Christchurch, BH23 7AS

Poole:

• Angel Inn, Poole, BH15 1NF
• Brewhouse and Kitchen, Poole, BH15 1NZ
• Foundry Arms, Poole, BH15 1QG
• George Hotel, Poole, BH15 1DY
• Goods Yard, Poole, BH18 8AX
• Knight Life Tap House, Poole, BH14 0EQ
• New Inn, Poole, BH15 2EL
• New Star, Poole, BH12 4HU
• Portsmouth Hoy, Poole, BH15 1HJ
• St Peter’s Finger, Poole, BH16 6JE
• Tap and Grape,  Poole, BH18 8DX
• Victoria Cross, Poole, BH14 0AT
• The Bakers Arms, Poole, BH16 6JF

Swanage:

• Cellar Bar, Swanage, BH19 1DD
• East Bar, Swanage, BH19 2LN
• Globe Inn, Swanage, BH19 2RY
• Greyhound Inn, Corfe castle, BH20 5EZ
• Ship Inn, Swanage, BH19 2LR

Weymouth:

• Admiral Hardy, Weymouth, DT4 0QU
• Boot Inn, Weymouth, DT4 8JH
• Famous Old Spa, Weymouth, DT3 5EQ
• Hardy's Hophouse, Weymouth, DT4 8EQ
• Nothe Tavern, Weymouth, DT4 8TZ
• The Old Ship, Weymouth, DT3 5QQ
• The Red Lion, Weymouth, DT4 8TR
• Wellington Arms, Weymouth, DT4 8PY
• The George Inn, Portland, DT5 2AP   
• Springhead, Weymouth, DT3 6LW
• Spice Ship, Weymouth, DT3 6BJ
• The Turks Head, Chickerell, DT3 4DS

Dorchester:

• The Junction, Dorchester, DT1 1UF
• Goldies, Dorchester, DT1 1HN
• Sydney, Dorchester, DT1 2NG
• Trumpet Major, Dorchester, DT1 2AB
• Victoria Hotel, Dorchester, DT1 2LW

East Dorset:

• Woodman, Ferndown, BH24 2SB
• Elephant and Castle, West Moors, BH22 0JB
• White Hart, Corn Market, Wimborne, BH21 1JL

North Dorset:

• The Half Moon, Sherborne, DT93LN
• Charlton Inn, Blandford Forum, DT11 9NH   
• The Bakers Arms, Okeford, DT11 8ED

Purbeck:

• Red Lion Hotel, Winfrith, DT2 8LE

Planning to charge for lifts?

Think again. Under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, looking to make a profit from providing a lift in an unlicensed vehicle is classified as taxi touting and is an illegal offence.