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Cow, Lower Parkstone

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Opens at 12:00pm
58 Station Road, Lower Parkstone, BH14 8UD (View on Google Map)
(01202) 723155
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Formerly the Old Parkstone hotel, the Cow has been imaginatively renovated whilst retaining its original features dating back to 1855.

5 hand pumps so generally 3 changing ales either from GK stable or local regionals.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Avocet; Cow; Old Parkstone Hotel
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
01/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SED/85
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Cow, Lower Parkstone.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Cow, Lower Parkstone.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
More: m1 (Ashley Cross)
Nearby Station (50m)
Parkstone (Dorset)

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