We can highly recommend the Beer Masterclass which was a perfect gift for us. During the 2 hour+…read moresession, we were introduced to 8 beers/ales, followed by a lovely meal. The session was hosted by Richard and Reese, and they were amazing! They both had extensive knowledge of not only the brewing process, but the background stories to many of the different beers. The 2 hours flew by as we were kept entertained throughout. One of the best presents we've had.

We had a Virgin Experience day voucher that gave us a beer tasting plus gourmet burger and we came…read morehere. Booking was not straightforward, but after a bit of phone tag we got ourselves booked in and it was all good from there. Our host on the day was Tim, who gave us the option of his unique beer-tasting trivia game and it was great fun. We all left knowing more random facts than when we started! The tastings were generous - a full 1/2 pint of all 8 beers. The burger afterwards was ok - over cooked and under seasoned and the coleslaw was not good but the fries were. Overall a good time and good value for money. Just a few tweaks on the booking process and burger and 5stars is within their grasp. The beer tasting and quiz is already a 5star! Thanks, Tim!

Nice local Pub, close to the sea front :). The app for…read moreordering spirits is quite confusing as it doesn't offer mixer options after selecting a spirit , you have to do it separately. Also drinks are quite expensive (over £5 for a pint). Good customer service as checked if we had ordered using the app or if we needed to order with them and if we needed anything else :) Overall, very satisfied. :)

I found this pub a nice little cosy family style with a Wetherspoons feel to it, it's also very…read moreclose to the beach and from the bank at the front of the pub there's lovely view of Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers, and with a great choice of seating in and out of the premises and also a good food menu. I found the half chicken and chips I ate there reasonable. If you are this side of Bournemouth it's definitely worth a pint in here.

I had one night in Bournemouth and walked all over looking for an authentic pub. I went to several…read morebars but none had the feel of the Goat and Tricycle. Had the Fish n Chips which was outstanding! Real cask ale beers are great too. I definitely recommend this pub if you're looking for some great English atmosphere.

Whilst bournemouth has more places to have a drink than you can shake a stick at the majority of…read morethem are bars rather than pubs. The Goat & Tricycle however ticks just about every box associated with the world of 'Pub'. First of all the range and quality of the beer & cider sold in this place would keep Withnail and his nameless chum blissfully occupied for weeks and they always have decent guest ales up for grabs. The food is also very 'Pub' esque with the G&T burger proving more a worthy adversary for many a well fed gent. There are also an array of activities for patrons to partake in from a pool table to quiz & fruit machines, my particular favourite however is the giant connect 4 set (warningcan get very competitive after a few ales). All in all a great place and a must visit for pub lovers.

Stopped in on a whim. Great spot for a wide-selection of beer…read more Ordered a Leffe and husband ordered one of the many cask beers on draft. Cider selection is really solid. Food looked good, but we didn't eat. The garden seating is a really nice touch. Overall this is a great spot and definitely one not to pass up if you're in the area.

Used this pub for a week while i was on holiday and apart from the Goat and Tricycle it had the…read morebest choice of cask beer i found in Bournemouth.The service was good the condition of the beers was top class and the food was great and cheap for the area.This is far better than what Wetherspoons make us put up with in the Blackpool and Fylde area.

Great local pub, lots of history and atmosphere. The owner is a real character, a dyeing breed of…read moreindependent pub landlords....

A really lovely pub with great atmosphere - lovely bar staff and well looked after ales. The new…read morecovered seating outside is really good and the live bands are usually good (although they can be a little too loud).

I'm a value hound with a large appetite for basic British food. The Sandpiper is the best place for…read morethose criteria in Christchurch Borough. Monday-Saturday you can get the following for a fiver if you dine with another (two-fer-a-tenner deal). Outstanding gammon dinner with two eggs, chips and peas. It's a good-sized hunk o' ham; grilled to perfection with near-crackling-quality edges, plenty of chips; fresh-tasting peas (mushy optional). And did I mention the two eggs on top? For the other half of the deal the wife likes the scampi or the chicken: and it's half a chicken, rotisserie style, juicy and gorgeous with no gastro-nonsense pretence. On a Sunday the roasts are outstanding: deliciously cooked meat on plentifully apportioned plates loaded with veg for under six quid (Dec 2010). The Sandpiper is best deal I know for Sunday roast on the Solent.

This is a local resident hotspot! The bar staff are quick, and really friendly. -great place for…read moredarts dinner and sports! They also have a pool table & Tons of teles so you miss no action and their food is great for the cost. I highly recommend it as it is my favorite spot in Christchurch.

Lovely little pub , its Ringwood Brewery with a full selection of their real ales available and I…read morefound it in great condition condition . Lots of wood furniture and stripped floors . If you like your pubs bohemian you will like this . They also have papers and games .

Great pub this one, especially if you enjoy a pint of real ale. They have the usul fare on lagers…read morebut the have a good selection of hand drawen real ales from the Ringwood Brewery, names like Old Thumper and 49'er both delicious and more than capable of reducing me to a mewling kitten the following morning!!!! Go easy on these two! The pub is not huge but can attract some of the more interesting people from the area and by that I mean interesting, this is a great place for a conversation with a stranger. Never miss the chance to visit here whenever we are out in Westbourne.

Since its re-opening as a freehouse, this pub/restaurant is the BEST place to eat in Dorset by a…read moremile. The food is excellent and the chefs are very accomodating. This is the only place i know I will get a consistantly good meal in the local area.

This place is a classic In Bournemouth. It's a mix of a pub and restaurante where they have a good…read morespecific menu. Loved to stay hours having pints and conversation. Clean bathrooms and good music.

Awesome outside dining experience second time here in 2 days clean and very friendly staffread more

Had a brilliant night, last Saturday, all age groups, did matter, if you were…read more80,punk,hippie,alternative etc... Really friendly and funny bar staff.. Incredible tribute to Charlie Chaplin, the work and art that's been put into this fantastic pub, Cellar Bar is magical, with the outside garden areas.. I'm going back with the family, such an experience... Well done guys, plus no trouble with punters.. Just me spilling my pint.. So sorry, made to feel at ease about it. Xx

Excellent venue for gigs. Warm friendly environment. Great garden area, live entertainment most…read morenights