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Thomas Tripp, Christchurch

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10 Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX (View on Google Map)
(01202) 490498
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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.

It has been reported in November 2024 that the Thomas Tripp is serving keg beer through a handpump. The clip is labelled as 'Brewery Conditioned'; that is keg beer, it is designed to be colder and gassier than cask conditioned ale. This is the third handpump from the left - see photo - Please do not submit beer scores or 'spot a beer' for this pump.

Misleading Dispense

This venue has been flagged by CAMRA volunteers as using a misleading dispense method to serve beer.

This is a 'Fresh Ale' - a keg beer served through a cask handpump. Find out more here Handpump Hijack.

If in doubt, we recommend that you Ask if it's Cask before making a purchase.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
04/07/2025
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 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Ringwood - Fortyniner TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner Premium Bitter • 4.9% Spotted 9 times.
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

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

Titanic - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 39 times.
Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 39 times. at Thomas Tripp, Christchurch.

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

Changing beers typically include: Cerne Abbas (varies) , Vibrant Forest (varies) , Wainwright - 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
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
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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