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Shoulder of Mutton, Bear Cross

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1010 Ringwood Road, Bear Cross, BH11 9LA (View on Google Map)
(01202) 573344
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The third oldest inn in Bournemouth,this friendly community local is a rare example in this area of a pub that has retained a seperate public bar.The bar's flagstone floor is 200 years old and you can play shove-ha'penny on a century old board.The lounge is comfortable,carpeted and decorated with photographs of the local area.The pub's location on the Ringwood Road makes it an ideal place to stop off for visitors travelling into the town.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SED/137
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
12:30pm - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Ringwood - Fortyniner TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner Premium Bitter • 4.9%
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner

This beer is served regularly at Shoulder of Mutton, Bear Cross.

ABV 4.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
More: x6 (Clock Garage)
Directions
On northbound carriageway of A348

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