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The Pursuit of Hoppiness, Bridport
Bridport
DT6 3QJ
Served areas
Reviews of The Pursuit of Hoppiness (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about The Pursuit of Hoppiness
Very well described by others, below, and so far the best pub I’ve found in Bridport. Cask ales on were Rooster’s Heavy Roller, Black Iris Stab-in-the-Dark, Tommy Two-Peaks from Tiny Rebel and Swannay Summer Breeze. On keg were Bristol Beer Factory’s Infinity, Feta Magazine Cover and Utopian Fest Beer, plus the Fridge of Dreams with its variety of cans and bottles. It was friendly and lively, though we did think the prices were very high for the area.
On 31st October 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3285 recommendations about 3250 pubs]
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Pursuit of Hoppiness
Perfect little Micro pub - seems to concentrate more on cask than keg - which is unusual. 6 cask on and Oakham Green Devil in perfect form.
Simple single roomer, high bench seating around the edge, several tables on the pavement outside.
On 18th April 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1338 recommendations about 1324 pubs]
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Pursuit of Hoppiness
Well positioned on the main road through the centre of Bridport, this is a smart little shop converted micropub. The pub has the usual compact single room layout, with a concrete floor covered in part by a few small rugs and mats, and walls painted in cream and purple to create a pleasant, contrasting colour scheme. Large shop-style front windows with pub branding, allow plenty of light into the room, but in the evening, muted lighting is used to good effect, helping to create a warm and cosy feeling space suited to longer sessions. The bar stands to the rear, opposite the entrance and has a fairly basic timber-fronted counter and a large window in the centre of the bar back, which looks though to the temperature controlled taproom where all the beers can be seen racked up, whilst a beer board to one side of the window explains what’s currently available. Seating comes in the form of raised benches serving high tables down the left and right-hand sides of the room, with a few bar stools in support and plenty of cushions to help you get comfy on these potentially uncomfortable perches. Décor is quite restrained, including a few smart mirrors, fairy lights draped around many of the walls and a very impressive collection of pump clips which cover all of the beams running across the ceiling.
There was a good range of cask ales available on our recent visit, with the beer boards listing Brew York Calmer Chameleon, Dark Revolution Sola, Bristol Beer Factory Brew X, Squawk Crex, Brick Black Horse and Brew Shack Bill’s Bitter. I had a very good pint of the Sola and my Dad enjoyed his pint of Calmer Chameleon more than he enjoyed having to ask for it. There were a few cider options listed plus a decent selection of craft bottles and cans for those so inclined. The barman seemed very friendly and was fine with my 6-year-old nephew tagging along with us, sparing him from being dragged around the shops by his aunt!
This felt like a warm and welcoming micropub of the sort that works well irrespective of whether there’s a good crowd in or not. I thought the beer range was particularly strong and a bit of a revelation for a town such as Bridport, making it a must-do place for anyone passing through.
On 28th January 2022
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3114 recommendations about 3114 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No - a few pavement tables and chairs - last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- CAMRA Discount : No - Discontinued - last updated 09 October 2023 by E TA
- Car Park : No last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 28 January 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 28 January 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Function Room : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Hot Food : No - Platter of smoked meats and cheese. - last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Jukebox : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Karaoke : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Live Music : No last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : Yes last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Pool Table : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Quiz Night : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 17 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 24 June 2017 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 28 January 2022 by Pub SignMan
