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Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) events

Mondays in The Swan (8pm - late)
Thursdays other venues for our  Meals Out on Thursdays!
If you need directions to a venue or to find us in one, please drop us an email here - [email protected]
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
Our events 2025.
Welcome to our 17th year!
Scroll down for our pub dates for this year.

You are most welcomed to join us every Monday in The Swan, and at our "Meals Out On Thursdays" in other venues around town.

It's all very informal, and everyone LGBT+ & allies are welcomed.

Our " Meals Out On Thursdays" (formerly "Meals Out on Mondays") focus on fine food at quality venues around Weymouth's historic harbourside and town. You may need to book with us a week in advance to ensure you get a seat, essential during the peak holiday season at popular venues to avoid disappointment.

Thursdays finish with a few drinks in The Swan, where more guys join us to end the evening.

If you need help finding a venue, or our guys with in one, email our group for assistance :- [email protected]

(Please be aware of our group guidelines, https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-group-guide-lines.html
and note that you need to be 18+ to join us)
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The Swan (Wetherspoons) 41- 43 St Thomas Street Weymouth DT4 8EH  (Between Town Bridge and Tesco).
In The Swan you should find us in the right hand corner (as you walk in, near fire exit) on or around table 26. 8pm - 10pm. Food available until 11pm.

If you can't find our group in The Swan, ask the senior bar staff - who can direct you to our table, or email us at [email protected]

No need to hover in the background, approach our table and say hello. Lets start chatting and a friendship!


In the past we used to put a small rainbow flag on our table, but some people (esp those not out) found that uncomfortable, so we don't do that now. However, you might see our Beer Mats on our table!

June - Pride Month!
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PRIDE!
Dorset has a growing number of Pride events, and Weymouth Gay Group guys enjoy supporting and attending many of them. Check out our Pride page and pull down the menu (on your laptop /PC)  with info about all the Dorset Prides, the ones from years ago, the ones you missed, the ones you went to, even the ones you wish would happen!  See - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html

Please note - with our starred ** venues you will need to book at least a week in advance with us. This is to ensure you get a seat at a very popular venue, or because the venue needs to know our numbers well in advance. This mainly applies during the very busy summer months, at other times we can normally accommodate everyone. However, it is very helpful to know in advance if you are attending especially on a Thursday for the Meal Out. email [email protected]

Monday 2nd
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!


Thursday 5th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
The Boot High W St, South, Weymouth DT4 8JH 7.30pm
Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

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Saturday 7th Poole Pride 
WGG info stall.  Helpers welcome! (esp with transport)
Venue The Lighthouse Poole. Lots of entertainment and community stalls.
Come along and say "Hi" on our WGG info stall!
Info -
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html

Monday 9th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 12th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
The George Bar & Grill 
2 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required.
Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 16th
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!


Thursday 19th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Nautico Lounge 66 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EL 7.30pm.
Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. 


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Saturday 21st
Dorchester Pop Up Pride - Pride Picnic  WGG info stall.  11am - 2pm. Helpers welcome! (esp with transport)

Borough Gardens Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RG. Other events during the month, info soon. 
Info -
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pop-up-pride.html and discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/pride-family-picnic/

Monday 23rd
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 26th
Weymouth Gay Group
 (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
The Red Lion
 Hope Square, Hope St, Weymouth DT4 8TR 7.30pm.
Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Saturday 28th
Chesil Youth Pride -  Stalls at Weymouth College, Pride Parade along Weymouth Esplanade (well worth watching, or joinning in!)
Adults wishing to join the Parade should gather at The Jubilee 
Clock from 4pm, and join the end of the parade.
Info -
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/chesil-youth-pride.html

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Monday 30th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)

Dorchester Pop Up Pride! Meals Out On Mondays - Wagamama in Dorchester
Part of Dorchester Pop Up Pride
Advance booking with us will be ESSENTIAL! Limited number of seats. From 6pm - 10pm
A Quality evening sharing good food and company, as Pride month draws to a close.

More Info ask at our WGG pub meet ups, or email [email protected]
More details about Dorchester Pop Up Pride soon


More monthy WGG events listed for 2025 below ....
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A few pics from recent meet ups
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First time joining us? Monday is the best night for your first time (it's easier to find us) in The Swan. Special welcome to you! Nervous? Anxious? or Excited! Let's help you feel at ease at our pub social group. We can arrange for someone from our group to meet you earlier in the evening if that helps. Or you can chat with us via our email in advance - [email protected]
No need to hover in the background, approach our table and say hello. Let's start chatting and friendship!
Meals Out   a few pics ....
If you enjoy dining out with quality food and LGBT+ company, join us with our Meals Out On Thursdays. 
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We have a WhatsApp group for regular attendies at our group. Its a great way of keeping in touch inbetween our meet ups, and also a way of letting you know of any last minute meeting changes (Which does happen!) Ask Neil (the one with long hair!) in our group for more info when you attend.
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July

Please note - with our starred ** venues you will need to book at least a week in advance with us. This is to ensure you get a seat at a very popular venue, or because the venue needs to know our numbers well in advance. This mainly applies during the very busy summer months, at other times we can normally accommodate everyone. However, it is very helpful to know in advance if you are attending especially on a Thursday for the Meal Out. email [email protected]

Thursday 3rd 
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.


Sunday 6th
Sherborne Pride Stalls Pagent Gardens, Parade through town. Back for its second year. Come and say "Hi" on our WGG info stall!
Info - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html

Monday 7th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 10th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Saturday 12th - two Prides!
Bourne Free Bournemouth Pride Saturday July 12th Meyrick Park. Dorsets biggest Pride & Parade event.
Info -
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html
Bournemouth Community Pride Saturday July 12th   Lower Gardens
Info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-community-pride.html

Monday 14th
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!


Thursday 17th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.


Monday 21st
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 24th
Weymouth Gay Group
 (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.


Monday 28th
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 31st
Weymouth Gay Group
 (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.


More monthy WGG events listed for 2025 below ....
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Visiting Weymouth?
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During the summer months our numbers are boosted by visiting LGBT+ people from all parts of the UK, and from around the world! (photo with Eddy from The Philippines)

So if you are planning a trip to Weymouth, you would be most welcomed to join us. We even have guys who work in local hospitality, so we can make hotel / B&B recommendations!

Weymouth Gay Group Beach DIY BBQs
Every summer we like to enjoy Weymouth beach with our much liked Beach DIY BBQs. (Weather permitting!)
ELEVEN of us enjoyed our Beach BBQ in May 2024. Did you miss it?  More info at our pub meetups. A few pics .....

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Our Gay garden Gnomes!
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August 


Please note - with our starred ** venues you will need to book at least a week in advance with us. This is to ensure you get a seat at a very popular venue, or because the venue needs to know our numbers well in advance. This mainly applies during the very busy summer months, at other times we can normally accommodate everyone. However, it is very helpful to know in advance if you are attending especially on a Thursday for the Meal Out. email [email protected]

Monday 4th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 7th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meal Out on Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 11th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!


Thursday 14th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 18th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 21st

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 25th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 28th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.


More monthy WGG events listed for 2025 below ....
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Spoons News features Weymouth Gay Group! (01/08/2023)

As part of our 15th year celebrations in 2023  ....  we were in The Wetherspoons magazine!

We love the comments by Kim Newstead, Manager of The Swan, our Thursday home -

“We are always delighted to host WGG at The Swan. They are a great group of friendly folk, who enjoy friendship, fun and support together." “Our pub is an important aspect of the local Weymouth community, with WGG an integral part of the social scene.”
From Wetherspoons magazine Autumn 2023

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The LGBT Consortium has a really nice write up about how our group has been running for over 15 years! 
https://www.consortium.lgbt/2023/03/02/weymouth-gay-group-celebrates-15-years/
and Dorset Echo here:-  https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23334241.weymouth-gay-group-marks-15-years/
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September 

Please note - with our starred ** venues you will need to book at least a week in advance with us. This is to ensure you get a seat at a very popular venue, or because the venue needs to know our numbers well in advance. This mainly applies during the very busy summer months, at other times we can normally accommodate everyone. However, it is very helpful to know in advance if you are attending especially on a Thursday for the Meal Out. email [email protected]

Monday 1st
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 4th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 8th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 11th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 15th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 18th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 22nd
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan. 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Thursday 25th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out On Thursdays
Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.

Monday 29th
​Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
The Swan.
41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & often a laugh! Right hand corner (as you walk in) on and around table 26 by fire exit, 8pm - late. Our numbers always vary as we are a very informal group, and we never know who will attend until they / you do! Ten or more of us most nights, wide age range and interests. Hope to welcome you soon around our pub tables!

Venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in THE SWAN afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.


Check back here later for more monthy WGG events during 2025!
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Our Weymouth Gay Group Christmas events & festive fun
We love to come together and celebrate the festive season ......
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Our tree at the Weymouth Christmas Tree Festival 2024. Huge thanks to our Tony and Shaun for arranging this.
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Eleven of us enjoyed our Christmas meal 2024 in The Ship. Huge thanks to our Tony for organising
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New Years Eve so much fun in Weymouth!
2024/5
Our 2023 celebrations took place on Monday 18th December and was attended by 8 of us. (would have been a few more, but they were unwell) Many thanks to The George Inn for supplying the meal. Huge thanks also to our Shaun (and Alan) who co-ordinated it all. 
A few pics below ....

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Please make sure you check out all our other pages, lots of Dorset lgbt events, Dorset lgbt news, helplines and Prides in Dorset info!
This page was last updated 20/06/2025            
© Weymouth Gay Group 2025             email :-  [email protected]
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