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Phoenix, Gillingham

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Operator: Independent
The Square, Gillingham, SP8 4AY (View on Google Map)
(01747) 706184
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A 15th century coaching inn, rebuilt in the 17th century after a fire and re-named as The Phoenix. It has an open plan layout with two distinct areas and outside seating. Open fire in the bar area. No food is served but customers are able, on request, to bring in food from the nearby takeaways. TV sports are shown and there is a monthly quiz night. but there are two public car parks nearby plus on street parking.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed, and listing says late 18th century. Historic England list entry 1110337.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
North Dorset District
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Dorset Acquisitions Ltd
Pub ID
WSX/28
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Phoenix, Gillingham.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hattie Brown's - Crow Black TasteMatch Prediction

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Hattie Brown's - Crow Black
Hattie Brown's - Crow Black Strong Porter • 5.1% Spotted 30 times
Hattie Brown's - Crow Black
Hattie Brown's - Crow Black

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 30 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Phoenix, Gillingham.

ABV 5.1%
Cask
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wadworth - 6X TasteMatch Prediction

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Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wadworth - 6X

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Phoenix, Gillingham.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowland - Boxer Blonde , Butcombe - Butcombe Original , Wadworth - Horizon

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Monthly
Garden Garden
Open courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is a step-free front entrance and level access throughout. However access to the rear outside area from within the pub has difficult threshold levels to negotiate, but there is level access from the street. There are no ‘accessible’ toilets.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Up to 6pm
Camping Camping
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
South West Coaches: CR3
Nearby Station (720m)
Gillingham (Dorset)
Ordnance Survey Reference
ST8063126525
Directions
Entrances on High St and The Square

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