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Saxon Bar, Christchurch

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Opens at 3:00pm
Operator: Independent
5 The Saxon Centre, Fountain Way, Christchurch, BH23 1QN (View on Google Map)
(01202) 488931
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A friendly, one-room micropub, close to the town centre, offering a variety of well-chosen cask ales, and up to ten real ciders, all served direct to your table. The perimeter seating and high tables are made from wood reclaimed from Bournemouth pier. Speciality bar snacks, local and international spirits, and four KeyKeg beers are also available. Winter hours may vary. Regional CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year and local CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
04/04/2025
Last surveyed
01/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SED/343
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Stonehenge - Spire Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Stonehenge - Spire Ale
Stonehenge - Spire Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Stonehenge - Spire Ale
Stonehenge - Spire Ale

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Saxon Bar, Christchurch.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Triple fff - Alton's Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Triple fff - Alton's Pride
Triple fff - Alton's Pride Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Triple fff - Alton's Pride
Triple fff - Alton's Pride

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Saxon Bar, Christchurch.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Pavement area
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Transport
Close to bus routes
More: x1 (Bargates), x2 (Bargates), 1 (Bargates), 1a (Bargates), 1b (Bargates)
Nearby Station (600m)
Christchurch

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