This is very much a 'local' in Wimborne, as well as attracting holiday makers and people who trek n…read moreto use some of the specialist shops. It is rather pleasant with original beams and dark wood. The bar is curved and it's rather nice to see all the bottles behind the bar. The staff are very friendly. Slightly less so are the 'locals'. Last time we were there, we both had puddins, the sticky toffee. I had it with cream, because I'm like that. And Pimms. Although not the bestest ever, it was a good sticky pudding. I came away feeling nicely full too. I think this is just about my favourite pub in Wimborne. It's got a friendly feel and the music suits me and it's not too loud. Very pleasant frontage too.

Really nice little pub in the centre of Wimborne. They have a real ale selection, nice old…read morefashioned atmosphere, and even a little beer garden tucked away at the back. This place is normally pretty busy on a Friday or Saturday night, and maybe even a little 'edgy' for my tastes, but still a very pleasant pub. Check out this and the cricketeers for the better selection of Wimborne's town centre pubs.

Tiny micro brewery which produces really, really nice continental style craft beers like Pilsners,…read moreBelgian and Bavarian style wheat beers (my favourite is the Chocolate Wheat Beer) At the moment you can only buy the bottled beer in a few venues in Cardiff (see their website) and in a few festivals, but I believe this about to change and will soon be available in shops. They also hold regular MicroBEER Festivals in the yard outside now and again, so sing up for their e-mails.

The microbeer festivals, the first weekend of every month, are lovely, intimate and busy affairs…read morewith live music and much conversation. The brewery itself is open most saturdays selling bottled beers. The beers are totally delicious and unqiue but not as cheap as your local pub, just a warning which shouldn't put you off since you pay for what you get. The entrance to the beer courtyard is opposite The Diary (formally Pontcanna Pine),just go under the archway. As well as the website the facebook site is an excellent way to keep informed about the festivals etc.

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!

One of my favorite places to visit when we were at Bath. Super friendly servers and impeccable…read moreservice. Cute employees too if that's your thing ha. We ended up ordering the Pie Sharing Board. It came with 4 mini pies of different sorts and also got a couple pints of goodness....I think I ordered the cider and one of the beers. I would definitely come back....I would imagine the other fixings would be just as wonderful since our previous experience was just as solid. Cin Cin!

AIE LOVED THIS LOVAL…read morePUB. Enjoyed the service so much, wish we would have eaten at this location more than once. Other restaurants were a let down after here. Mind you, they were out of 90% of the food menu. Check this place out. Heads up. Bathrooms require stair climbing. American in England

Fun place to grab a beer. They allow food brought in as well if you like. Grab a booth in the back…read moreand read something of your choice.

A classic British pub with lots of nooks and crannies and places to hide out of our usually crap…read moreweather. Lots of beers and ciders to choose from but be careful some are stronger than others. Good staff with a sense of humour and the place is usually busy. Not too noisy as it's a pub not a sports bar. You go here for the beer and banter.

Outstanding pub food and great beers. They have their own Hop Kettle micro brewery and these are…read moreall very good. Food is certainly not cheap, but you will not be disappointed. We had the burger (amazing flavour and triple cooked chips to die for), Ham, eggs and chips, and bubble and squeak and a BLT, all were stunningly good. Lovely atmosphere and traditional decor.

Excellent beer and the fish and chips did not dissapoint. Nice atmosphere and excellent service…read more Highly recommend.

This place is great. Very friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable about their products and always…read morehappy to help with any questions. Have visited on many occasions and will keep going back.

Not just a fantastic name, but a great shop too. Brewer's Droop is made for anyone who'd rather…read morehave a homebrew to own-brand and loves anything and everything about alcohol. The friendly, helpful and, surprisingly, not inebriated staff are always at hand to ask even the most basic of questions. They stock everything from beer to champagne so you're bound to find something to tickle your fancy.

Well, maybe it isn't right to review the first and only brewery I have visited in the U.K. but I am…read morenot sure how it gets better so here we go. The beer here is different because the water has a mineral content not found anywhere else in Britain, yet, anyway. They seem to be constantly experimenting, which is what my American palate loves. They make seasonal brews and a different beer every month. I tasted one of their beers at the Coach the night before so I figured I had to visit the next day. You are allowed up to two pints to taste free. Wow. I think that is generous but perhaps it is common in the U.K. In any case, I only had about a pint total, and tasted three beers. The Rebellion Lager, Rebellion IPA, (these two I think are the basic beers which are brewed all year) and the Virtuoso. The Virtuoso is an amber ale brewed in November. All were great. If you join their club, everything is discounted and you get to attend club events. The store where you taste is full of not just their beer but also random wines from around the world which they will select and offer by the mixed case. Great holiday gift idea! I walked two miles to visit the brewery and it was worth it.

If you are lucky, you'll be on vacation on the second Tuesday of the month in Marlow and know…read moresomeone who can take you to Members Night at the Rebellion Beer Company. We had a nice relaxing evening with a lot of local flavor. Cheers!

This is a really great pub, tucked away on the outskirts of the city centre proper. The owners are…read morean amicable bunch and as such, the vibe of the place is really friendly and inviting. The interior is all dark wood and old fashioned furniture, which just helps to add to the homely feel of the place. There's a good variety of local ales available along with the standard range of pub drinks, so there's pretty much something for everyone. Although it sounds like a fairly standard kind of place, the one thing that really makes the Royal Oak stand out from other pubs is the skittle alley in one of the back rooms. The staff are happy for you to give it a go and you can even hire it out for a skittles party with your mates. Otherwise, if you're after somewhere in this part of town to go for a laid back drink in the afternoon or early evening, then I'd recommend giving this place a try.

A great pub with tasty food. The burgers were fantastic and the beers were great too. The bartender…read moreMatt was really helpful and great to chat with. A perfect place to eat after a long day.

Lively place in the centre of Bridport which follows the new range high street bars that are not…read morepubs, but are similar to bars you find in Northern Europe. Good staff and great tasting beer selection, however the signage was unreadable, causing the bar staff to have to describe every beer. All the better for having no bloody TV;s!

New Ale and Wine bar in Bridport. Cozy. Good beer…read moreselection. Small wine selection. Pinot Noir was good. Have recommended to family.