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Ship in Distress, Mudeford

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300 years old smugglers pub nautically themed serving local marine food and traditional pub grub. Regular revolving guest ales from Punch Taverns guest ale menu with some extras. Reopened in 2016 after fire.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
09/02/2023
Last surveyed
22/01/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
SED/134
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Ringwood - Boondoggle TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Boondoggle
Ringwood - Boondoggle Session Bitter • 4.2%
Ringwood - Boondoggle
Ringwood - Boondoggle

This beer is served regularly at Ship in Distress, Mudeford.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dartmoor - Jail Ale , Dorset (varies) , St Austell - Tribute

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (440m)
More: x2 (Purewell Cross)

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