Branksome Craft House, Bournemouth

One of the growing chain of new-style brewpubs, this one opened relatively recently in the former Branksome. Completely remodelled and refurbished inside, with the brew-plant on your right as you enter and the along the left-hand wall after the three-step change in level. Mix of furniture, but mostly of the annoying high type, and a beer garden at the back. Six of eight handpumps in operation, showcasing a decent range of their own beers (e.g. the Lucky Man Red Rye, a good pint but hardly cheap at £4.30). Very busy on a Saturday afternoon, and despite the Camra AGM being held nearby it was good to see many younger (presumably local) groups in too.

Closed. Building is for sale.