Shoulder of Mutton Bournemouth
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About Shoulder of Mutton Bournemouth
On Ringwood Rd in Bournemouth, Shoulder of Mutton Bournemouth is a family-run pub where dogs are welcome and free treats are kept on the bar for them. The drinks list includes local ales and Guinness. The pub runs a regular events programme with a quiz night, karaoke and a darts league, so there is something to join beyond a drink at the bar. The quiz comes with a host. Those events and the dog-friendly bar suit regulars who like to stay and take part. The pub does not serve food, so it works as a place for drinks and company.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention quiz night, well kept local ales, dog-friendly with free treats and big beer garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention quiz night, well kept local ales, dog-friendly with free treats and big beer garden.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often describe a friendly, welcoming family run pub that keeps its old fashioned character, with locals who make newcomers feel at home and a lovely owner who makes sure everyone is attended to. Quiz night is the event named most, with one reviewer calling the host smashing, and others mention karaoke and a Monday darts league. Close behind are the drinks: a very good Guinness and a selection of well kept local ales, plus a big beer garden. Several call it cosy and a real community pub, and one describes it as one of the oldest in Bournemouth. The criticisms are small. One reviewer finds the cottage feel a little bit dated, and another points out that the pub does not serve food. One reviewer calls it a good place to take the kids for a pint, and dogs are greeted with free treats on the bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often describe a friendly, welcoming family run pub that keeps its old fashioned character, with locals who make newcomers feel at home and a lovely owner who makes sure everyone is attended to. Quiz night is the event named most, with one reviewer calling the host smashing, and others mention karaoke and a Monday darts league. Close behind are the drinks: a very good Guinness and a selection of well kept local ales, plus a big beer garden. Several call it cosy and a real community pub, and one describes it as one of the oldest in Bournemouth. The criticisms are small. One reviewer finds the cottage feel a little bit dated, and another points out that the pub does not serve food. One reviewer calls it a good place to take the kids for a pint, and dogs are greeted with free treats on the bar.
Featured reviews
- David Burgess
“Real nice pub, very friendly crowd that make you feel welcome when you are there.”
- Mari Lember
“What a cosy pub! A real old school family run pub with so much charm, places like this seem so rare nowadays!”
- Rob Conabeer
“Good old fashioned style friendly pub with a community atmosphere with kind staff and happy patrons. They often have events like karaoke and quiz nights.”
- Ruthy N
“Great quiz night! Lovely family atmosphere as always. Lovely governor, smashing quiz host - love it”
- Emma Cuthbert
“Love this little pub always welcoming and friendly the owner is lovely and always making sure you're being attended to. One of the oldest pubs in Bournemouth one of the old "old" locals hoping we keep it x”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Seating
- Karaoke
- Restroom
- Free parking lot
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Location
Bars near Shoulder of Mutton Bournemouth
- The Bear Cross4.51,4680.6 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
fish and chips, roast dinner, cakes and coffee
- Crown4.51,1421.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
cowboy burger, mega mixed grill, ordering via app
- The Parkstone and Heatherlands3.81,4752.4 mi
large breakfast, app ordering, pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder of Mutton BournemouthWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5141 | — | £10–20 | quiz night, well kept local ales, dog-friendly with free treats |
| The Bear CrossReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,468 | 0.6 mi | £20–30 | fish and chips, roast dinner, cakes and coffee |
| CrownReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.51,142 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | cowboy burger, mega mixed grill, ordering via app |
| The Parkstone and Heatherlands | 3.81,475 | 2.4 mi | — | large breakfast, app ordering, pizza |
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