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Thomas Tripp, Christchurch

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This vibrant inn was formerly the Plumbers Arms, renamed after a legendary local smuggler, and is situated in the historic town centre near the Priory Church and Castle. Continuing the theme it features paintings of locals throughout the smuggling era. It is rugby union-oriented and supports East Dorset RFC. Great bar food is available lunchtimes and evenings with speciality fish dishes served in the adjoining shack. The large paved patio area with sheltered alcoves is a must in the summer. Live music plays several nights per week.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/03/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SED/132
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Titanic - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 54 times
Plum Porter Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Titanic - Plum Porter

Spotted 54 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

ABV 4.9%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 4 times
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brakspear - Gravity TasteMatch Prediction

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Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once
Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Marston's - Pedigree , Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
15% off real ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (275m)
More: x1, x2, 24, 1, 1a, 1b
High Street stops
Closest station (1020m)
Christchurch
Directions
close to jct of Wick Lane and Church Street

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