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Butcher's Dog, Poole
Parkstone
Postal town: Poole
BH14 0JX
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
paulof horsham left this review about Butcher's Dog
With its loud funky music and keg-only selection (2 handpumps sit forlornly on the back counter awaiting some action), I can't help wondering if the management are dismayed by the number of middle-aged folk who have taken a liking to this modernised pub, if my Saturday afternoon visit is anything to go by (perhaps the youngsters fill the place later in the day?)
Around 16 taps protrude from the tiled back wall, in a style you will likely have become accustomed to, at prices which will be all too familiar. There's nothing especially adventurous pouring, but it's all sufficiently non-macro to deserve a visit if craft keg is your thing.
On 16th May 2024
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Smugglers Cove
More of a small alehouse than a micro-pub, it has a basic square-ish bar with limited furniture and nautical decor. Also has a narrow front terrace and rear beer garden (with a wooden shelter under construction when I visited). As a Bournemouth Brewing house, there were two of its beers on plus four guests in a variety of styles (e.g. Bingham's Macchiato Stout, £3.80) from six of eight handpumps. Also had a selection of at least six draught ciders.
On 16th April 2017
- rating: 7
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E TA left this review about Smugglers' Cove
In a reversal of the trend, 2 houses have been joined and knocked through to form a new pub in a superb location next to the Brickmakers Arms and directly opposite The Bermuda Triangle creating a very fruitful destination for those interested in ale. There is a small wooden deck at the front with bench seating from which to watch the funerals and weddings in the church over the road, and there is a quiet but incongruous garden at the back. The single large bar has been created by knocking through the four main groundfloor rooms, the upper story now supported by a central column with four concealed beams radiating from it. There is a single small lavatory which may be just about adequate on a busy night. There is a jukebox, which was really quite tolerable, and WiFi. Basic pub grub is available, simple and good value for money. There were 6 ales on pump and 5 real ciders available during this first visit. I had a pint of Bad Seed Session Ale, which was in perfect condition. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming, while the clientele were a decent mature bunch. An excellent new venture, a sister pub to the Smugglers' Run in nearby Parkstone, and a really good place to drink decent beer in uncluttered surroundings. I shall certainly be back.
On 30th July 2016
- rating: 8
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