Drop the Anchor Brewery

29/05/2026

Drop the Anchor have the beer, Origin BBQ has the food - What a perfect pairing.

Happy Friday Everyone.

Menu and opening hours confirmed for the upcoming weekend ☀️

No pre-order required. Just rock up, order and pay by card or cash.

Casual street food dining, seating in the yard, barn or snug.

Family friendly and good dogs welcome!

Looking forward to welcoming you!

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

A few pics from last night. X

24/05/2026

Sorry for the waffle but what a day. Massive thank you to everyone who came along yesterday and made Bank Holiday Blues feel truly magical. It was everything we love about these days at Drop the Anchor Brewery... great music, great people, and moments I’ll remember for a long time.

There were so many highlights, but first I want to say a huge thank you to the entire DTA team for somehow keeping me out of the loop and pulling together such an incredible day. I genuinely can’t thank you all enough. Big love to every one of you.

A massive shout to DJ Beerwax and the Backroom Selectors for an absolutely brilliant blues set that set the tone perfectly.

Steamer... wow. What a set. Foot-tapping, soul-stirring tales from Chicago, Texas and Canvey Island. We cannot wait to welcome you back.

Hugh Budden and the Blue Chords alongside Joe Curtis absolutely blew me away. What talent, what a band. Seeing Joe and Hugh joined by the legendary Bob Young on harmonica was a genuinely magical moment, and yes... it brought a tear to my eye.

To my girls, Marlie and Isla, for getting up and singing one of my favourite Fleetwood Mac songs... proud doesn’t even cover it.

Huge thanks to Origin Fire Food and the team for feeding the masses so brilliantly, as always.

And to Backroom Productions, Jo and Jamie, thank you again for everything you do. You’re absolute stars and such a huge part of making these events what they are.

Steve on the mixing desk, amazing as always, such a calming person.

And finally, to my Rosie... thank you for everything, and for making this a 50th birthday I’ll never forget.

What a way to celebrate. Same time next year?
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21/05/2026

Well it's here. This weekend and what a weekend it's going to be.

Saturday May 23rd | 3PM–10PM
Hinton, BH23 7EF

Join us for a full day of raw blues, proper real ales, and incredible BBQ. We are also celebrating Neil’s 50th birthday, so expect great music, birthday chaos, and plenty of beers in the sunshine.

​LIVE MUSIC & DJs:
Hugh Budden and the Blue Chords
​Steamer Blues
DJ Beerwax b2b Backroom Selector (Exclusive Blues Set)
​Plus Special Guests
Hosted by Rosie Hodgkinson
​FOOD:
Live-fire BBQ from

​Family, dog, and blues friendly. Gather your crew and spend your Bank Holiday Saturday the right way.

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21/05/2026

Todays brew. We have brewed the phoenix for 7 years, did you know..The Legend of John Streeter & The Phoenix?

In the 1780s, John Streeter ran a massive, highly organized smuggling ring right out of Mudeford Quay. His operation was so huge it wasn't just a few guys hiding barrels in the dark—he moved contraband on an industrial scale. His pride and joy was The Phoenix, a heavily armed cutter vessel built for speed, designed to outrun and outgun the King's revenue ships.
The climax of their story happened on July 15, 1784, in what became known as The Battle of Mudeford:

19/05/2026

Today's training is all about brewing for Kate! She's learning about the process of making ale, and she has a fantastic mentor in Joe. We are really excited for her first beer 🍻.

16/05/2026

We're off and look at those decks. Citronic.