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Acorn, Bournemouth

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1492 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9AD (View on Google Map)
(01202) 571596
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Built in 1750, this award-winning family pub has a reputation for serving great beers from local and regional breweries. Up to six beers on offer. The entrance leads to an L-shaped bar. One side has comfortable seating area with log-burner. Adjacent, is a beamed room with table and chairs. A DJ plays on Friday and Sundays. Occasional live music.

Historic Interest

Coaching Inn, probably early/mid 18th century, Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1232929

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Gullivers Tavern; Dolphin Inn
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SED/238
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
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Sandbanks - Wayward Son IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Sandbanks - Wayward Son IPA
Sandbanks - Wayward Son IPA Premium Pale Ale • 5%
Sandbanks - Wayward Son IPA
Sandbanks - Wayward Son IPA

This beer is served regularly at Acorn, Bournemouth.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cerne Abbas (varies) , Eight Arch (varies) , Triple fff (varies)

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 6pm
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards
Transport
Close to bus routes (140m)
More: 14 (Kinson Library), 5a (Kinson Library), 5 (Kinson Library), 6a (Kinson Library)

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