A POPULAR pub will not serve food for a month due to staff shortages.

The Drax Arms, in Bere Regis, has altered its opening hours and stopped serving food as the pub faces staff shortages.

Next week, the pub's opening hours will be altered, while the kitchen will be closed for both takeaway and in house service until October half term, which begins on October 25.

A spokesman for the pub, which is in a Grade II listed building, said: "Due to staff shortages, there will be no food or takeaway at The Drax Arms until October half term. We apologise for any inconvenience."

For information on the opening times at the pub next week, visit The Drax Arms Facebook page and for more information about the pub, visit www.thedraxarms.com