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Thomas Tripp, Christchurch

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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.

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
17/12/2024
Last surveyed
23/03/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SED/132
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
Monday
11:00am - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner Premium Bitter • 4.9% Spotted 3 times
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Titanic - Plum Porter
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 25 times
Titanic - Plum Porter
Titanic - Plum Porter

Flavoured Speciality Beers

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 25 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cerne Abbas (varies) , Vibrant Forest (varies)

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
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
15% off real ale
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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