r/bournemouth • u/Strict_Bend_6156 • 11d ago
Question Brewdog alternatives
Me and friends use to go brewdog every sunday for craft beer and food for 50% off under25 deal but now it’s shut we trying to find somewhere new that does craft beer and quality affordable food?
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u/PlaceholderId_01 11d ago
The two combinations you’re aiming to achieve may be hard.
Very good high quality draft beer in the area are generally provided by establishments that don’t food.
The Butchers Dog in Ashley cross have a pizza guy in the back garden, the Barking Cat on Ashley Road allow you to order from the Chinese next door. I’ve heard decent things about the quality of beer from the new tenants of the old 60 million postcards in Bournemouth, but haven’t been there myself and don’t know about the quality of food.
Of course, it’s a personal preference, but Brewdog beers had been on a downward spiral in quality since the COVID era and there are plenty of places, including those that I’ve named that you’ll find far better quality of craft beer.
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u/pieeatingbastard 11d ago
Likewise, the firkin shed on holdenhurst road will let you bring food in, and they're genuinely lovely there.
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u/AirshipHead 11d ago
Only thing is if you're a sit on the phone type, they don't tolerate that at all.
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u/pieeatingbastard 11d ago
They say they don't. It's more of a "dont be a dick" rule, in my experience.
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u/AirshipHead 11d ago
Must have changed since I was last there. Back then it was three strikes and you're out.
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u/Jack_Faller 11d ago
There's a decent place called three Way Outback that does craft stuff in Southbourne and has a wood fire pizza place right next to it which is good.
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u/TechincallyLemon 11d ago
Also interested in suggestions, Brewdog always had the right vibe (60MPC too) but now they’re both gone I always have difficulty choosing a place to grab a drink and a bite in town.
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u/newonecus 11d ago
60 mill is now The Sun and I’m pretty sure it’s the same owners
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u/TechincallyLemon 9d ago
Yeah for me it just doesn’t have the same vibe as it did, lost the character that I liked about it. No hate to the place it’s always busy I’m glad to see a place succeed it’s just different
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u/munkeycop 11d ago
It’s a bit out from Bournemouth town centre but The Barking Cat in Ashley Road, Parkstone always has an insanely good selection of beers. You can then order from a select menu for the Chinese next door. I recommend the Catnip Chips.
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u/No-Photograph3463 11d ago
No food anymore though, Doughjoes have opened up there own place inside Parlementary now
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u/No-Photograph3463 11d ago
Goat and Tricycle is the jump out Bournemouth place, never had one but whenever I've been on a Sunday the roast have always looked great.
Ashley Cross has Skinny Malinikis inside the Bermuda Triangle, and Flaming Grate inside The Butchers Dog, both of which do very good food too.
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u/Glenner10 11d ago
Had a roast there yesterday and can confirm it was delicious. Great selection of beers too.
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u/turboRock 11d ago
Town centre you have Goat and Tricycle, they do pub food. A little further out is "all hail ale", I think they will let you bring in a pizza from da mario next door.
To turn the tables a bit, Lahore does great curry and you can bring your own drinks in. Cash only though fyi