Drop the Anchor Brewery

Drop the Anchor Brewery Multi award-winning craft brewery on the Dorset/Hampshire border. Welcome to Drop the Anchor Brewery based in Christchurch Dorset.

The Gateway to the New Forest, Brewing bold, handcrafted beers, hosting unforgettable events, and proudly taking the pint from field to glass. The Brewery Tap opened in May 2017, and serves a selection of handcrafted beers, all unfined on principle. Production is concentrating on three main brews and one experimental, and take their names from local history. The Brewery is a short scenic walk from Christchurch centre, over the two River Avon bridges, and at the rear of the Emporium in Bridge Street. When the Emporium is closed (after 5pm) access is via the back entrance in Stoney Lane, but the Emporium car park can still be used. Take aways can be purchased in 2 & 4 pint containers. Our Goals at Drop the Anchor Brewery will be to build a reputation for handcrafted care, time-honored methodology, and the finest natural ingredients from around the world, as well as housing a friendly tap house/ Brew bar


Drop the Anchor Brewery handcrafts its beers in small 30-40 cask batches under close personal attention. The latest brewing equipment and technologies are seamlessly combined with traditional brewing methods to ensure consistently excellent taste, whether packaged in bottles or Cask. But the main goal is to provide and drink more beer!

Our second Barn Dance of the year is coming to Drop the Anchor Brewery this Sunday 20th September, and after the brillia...
14/09/2026

Our second Barn Dance of the year is coming to Drop the Anchor Brewery this Sunday 20th September, and after the brilliant fun we had last time, we cannot wait to do it all over again!

Leading the dancing once again are the fantastic Murphy’s Lore Ceilidh Band. You know what that means: foot-stomping tunes, plenty of laughter, great food, flowing beer and a barn full of people having an incredible time.

Murphy’s Lore hail from Bournemouth and Dorset and bring a high-energy mix of traditional Irish, English and Scottish folk music, alongside their own original tunes.

And don’t worry if you haven’t got a clue what you’re doing! That’s half the fun. The band will guide you through the dances, so grab a partner, grab your friends, and prepare for organised chaos on the dance floor.

Whether you’re a seasoned ceilidh dancer or have two left feet, everyone is welcome.

📅 Sunday 20th September 2026
🍺 Gates open from 1pm for drinking, eating and warming up those dancing legs
💃 Dancing begins at 4pm
🎟 Just £5 on the gate or tickets available online

Amazing Pizzas from our friends share tear drink and dance.

Dust off those dancing shoes and come and join us for one of our favourite afternoons of the year.

Don't forget we have food being served by the boys from pizza this weekend while Chris and the Team are away. I had the...
11/09/2026

Don't forget we have food being served by the boys from pizza this weekend while Chris and the Team are away. I had the fisherman's Special last and night and it was delicious. pizza and a pint, perfect.

Stage ready and set, for our last Thursday of the summer. will be serving their amazing pizzas all weekend. What you wa...
10/09/2026

Stage ready and set, for our last Thursday of the summer. will be serving their amazing pizzas all weekend. What you waiting for.

This is the last Thursday we’ll be open this summer—and what better way to end it than by going out with a laugh? It’s e...
08/09/2026

This is the last Thursday we’ll be open this summer—and what better way to end it than by going out with a laugh? It’s exactly what we all need!

Join us at Drop the Anchor Brewery on Thursday 10th September 2026 for an evening of big laughs, great beer and brilliant live comedy.

Laughing Bellys are back with another fantastic line-up, Backroom Productions will be helping us bring the whole night together.

Doors open: 6pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
Tickets: Just £10

line-up:
7:30pm – MC Heski
7:40pm – Billy James
8pm – Interval
8:20pm – MC Heski
8:25pm – Tim Sque
8:35pm – Will Scambler
8:45pm – Interval
9pm – MC Heski
9:05pm – Dave Thompson

Our last comedy night was an absolute belter, so get your tickets early and don’t leave it until the last minute!
Come and help us give our Thursday summer opening hour’s one final, laughter-filled send-off!

🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.droptheanchorbrewery.co.uk/comingsoon/laughing-bellys-stand-up-comedy-2026-part-2/

Please note: Chris and the Origin BBQ team are away this weekend. However, we’re delighted to welcome Hot Wheel Pizza, who will be serving up some amazing pizzas throughout the weekend! 🍕

Follow them here:
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Apologies we Will be open slightly later today and tomorrow. From 2pm.
04/09/2026

Apologies we Will be open slightly later today and tomorrow. From 2pm.

Apologies, we have to close the tap tonight. Sorry for any inconvenience. We also may have limited hours over the weeken...
03/09/2026

Apologies, we have to close the tap tonight. Sorry for any inconvenience. We also may have limited hours over the weekend. We will keep you updated.

A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteered, everyone who came down and supported, Origin Barbecue amazing fo...
23/08/2026

A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteered, everyone who came down and supported, Origin Barbecue amazing food as always, New Forest Tractor & Engine Club for organising an amazing event, full of nostalgia, you all really are amazing. See you all next year, love team DTA..xx

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What a beautiful day.

Address

Building 9 East Close Farm Lyndhurst Road Hinton, Christchurch
Dorset
BH237EF

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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