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The Thomas Tripp

British, Pub Food • Christchurch
Sugarvine
4.6/5
(01202) 490498 10 Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX (01202)4…Show
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Historic Christchurch smugglers haunt and freehouse dating back to 1750.
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About The Thomas Tripp

The Thomas Tripp on Wick Lane in Christchurch is an old smugglers haunt, named after a brigand and local hero who was finally apprehended here and later hanged. Today it’s a pub and freehouse that’s brim full of character with stripped wooden floors and oil paintings adorning the bare brick walls. Food is served right through from 12 noon daily and Head Chef Quentin Royles is passionate about local produce. Expect traditional pub favourites with a twist. You can eat anywhere in the pub as well as in the covered garden with heaters. There’s a great drinks selection too with a constantly changing choice of cask ales and craft lager. The Thomas Tripp is also a popular music venue with live acts as often as five nights a week in high season.

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4.6
Food 4.5/5
Service 4.9/5
Atmosphere 4.6/5
Value for Money 4.5/5
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Mon 11:00 - 00:00 —
Tue 11:00 - 00:00 —
Wed 11:00 - 00:00 —
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Sue
We had Sunday lunch i had venison he had beef both delicious. Ample portions well cooked veg . Our only comment would be maybe serve gravy separate as he does not like soggy Yorkshire!!
5.0
Neil
Excellent food and service thanks too all the staff friendly helpful and fullvof smile will visit again
5.0
Kirstin Buchanan
Arguably the best Sunday Roast around! As always, great service and a casual relaxed atmosphere… Sunday live music and a yummy roast, a perfect way to end the weekend.
5.0
Matt Bates
Many thanks to all at the Tripp for hosting our staff Christmas do. Service, food and atmosphere was fabulous and everyone enjoyed themselves, what more can I ask for. Cheers Matt
4.0
Paul
We had a very welcome reception by the waitress who showed us to our table and said she would be over to take our order, but as we were didn’t want to wait we went to the bar to order anyway. The food was slightly delayed as apparently the chef wasn’t happy with his mashed potato, but when the food arrived, it was hot and tasty and certainly, no complaints. We have been before in the summer, so we were glad it was still as good as expected.
3.3
Michael Dowling
We visited the Monday before Christmas and the pub was very busy. We had requested a table in the quiet area near the road, but when we arrived there were some girls sitting at the table. The waitress offerd to ask them to move, but my wife had found an empty table next to the bar. The beer (49er) was excellent but it ran out after the first pint. Starters of marmite rarebit and bread and homous were very good and we looked forward to the main course. Two of us had the fish platter. There were no rollmops or gravlax just a big pile of fried fish with some mussels. When my wife pointed out the missing items the waitress came back immediately with some excellent smoked salmon. The fried fish was covered in thick batter and that and the fishcakes were all oercooked and dark brown in colour - disappointing. We would definitely go back for drinks and the atmosphere, but not to eat. Mick
5.0
Dawn White
Easy to book a table. Lovely Christmas atmosphere. Brilliant menu for both adults and children. Staff were so helpful and caring. Brilliant family start to the holidays. Thank you.
5.0
Sarah hole
Just the best roast on a Sunday, and always a great atmosphere!
5.0
David Hole
Best pub, staff, atmosphere and food in Christchurch,
4.0
Mark Field
We booked a table for 4 for 8.30pm on Friday 22 Nov to see Peter Cooley play. We let a barman know we'd arrived and went to the table, as he said someone would be over for our order. To be fair, it was very busy but by 8.45 no-one had, so I went to order at the bar to be told the chef had shut the kitchen. I was furious. BUT, an amazing female member of staff took it upon herself to speak to the chef and he agreed to re-open the kitchen. Top marks to both of them - the food was great and we had a great evening - and the pub got over £100 of business from us. It just shows what a huge difference it makes to have staff who not only care but are empowered to make their own decisions.
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