Sixpenny Brewery
Sixpenny Brewery
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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
About
A family owned craft brewery, based in Cranborne in North Dorset. Draught and bottled ales available throughout Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire, and from our friendly in-house bar and shop, The Sixpenny Tap. Winner of Best Drinks Producer 2014 and Best Brewery 2015 at the Taste of Dorset Awards. In addition to our own fine "Ales of Outstanding Natural Beauty", we also offer a range of wines, cider, gin, coffee and soft drinks. Well behaved children, dogs on leads and muddy boots all welcome!
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1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Friends
Went today with a friend. We sat in the courtyard, in between old beer barrels. On one of the beer barrels wa balanced a life sized whale gun. During a slight gust of wind, it blew over and only just missed my friend. Had it hit him, it would have been a serious injury.
We challenged the Manager about this and was shown a complete lack of interest, almost as though it was our fault for sitting there. When we asked him his name, he refused to give it to us. Quite amazing!! Will not be going there again!
We challenged the Manager about this and was shown a complete lack of interest, almost as though it was our fault for sitting there. When we asked him his name, he refused to give it to us. Quite amazing!! Will not be going there again!
Written 9 June 2023
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We sincerely regret the distress caused by the unfortunate incident involving the wind knocking over our former TV prop harpoon, which was used as decoration on our courtyard.
The prop in question is constructed from soft foam rubber, making it highly unlikely to cause any injury. Nonetheless, we acknowledge the situation and have promptly taken action by removing the prop until we can securely reposition it.
It is crucial to emphasise that this isolated event was entirely unintentional and in no way indicative of the quality of our business, the services we provide, or the excellence of our products. We take immense pride in delivering exceptional experiences to all our customers, which is evident from the numerous five-star ratings we have received.
We deeply regret that this incident has overshadowed your overall experience with us. Please be assured that we are fully committed to continuously enhancing the safety and enjoyment of our brewery for all our valued visitors.
We understand your decision not to return based on this occurrence, but we hope you may reconsider, considering this was a rare incident primarily influenced by unpredictable weather conditions beyond our control. We hope perhaps you will give us another opportunity to serve you and provide the outstanding experience we are known for.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and please do not hesitate contact us if you have any further concerns.
Written 6 August 2023
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Jordan W
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
Fantastic location with even better beer. Came back from Australia to see family and made it a must to visit this brewery and it did not disappoint! Couldn’t think of a better spot for knock-off beers on Friday. Might even have to make it back there today!!
Written 16 July 2022
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Can't beat a cold one on a hot day, eh? Thanks for your review - we do try our best, and when we know we've got it right, it's very rewarding - especially when it's from someone from the other side of the world! Glad you could pay us a visit, and hope you do make it back for round 2!
Written 16 July 2022
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THATFOODIEMAN
Bath, UK491 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
This stands head and shoulders above other tap rooms that I have visited. A range of well kept beers, nice surroundings and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is decked out with loads of interesting paraphernalia. Recommend a visit
Written 29 May 2022
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Thanks for your kind comments. We do our best to make the place interesting, with good beer always available, and always appreciate it when customers like what we do. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 6 July 2022
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STEVE
United Kingdom284 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
What a lovely public house ! The bar is small and comfortable tastefully decked out with dozens of collectables. Great draught beer ,atmospheric and friendly staff and customers. Also a brewery tour thown in for free. Really enjoyable visit
Written 10 October 2021
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Thanks for your kind words! We do like to make people feel welcome to our brewery and Tap room, and we always love to show it off. Glad you enjoyed our beer too! Hopefully see you again before too long?
Written 20 October 2021
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Gatelad
Harrogate, UK42 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
A rare visit from "up north" to Cranborne, to start a walking holiday, we had half a day to acclimatise (!) and chose to have a little amble to this brewery! It turned out to be an experience not to be missed and, be warned, consumed twice as much as we intended! Beer and banter excellent and loved the odd intrusion from the possessed radio and other pub clutter! Watch out for the banned word of the day, plus list of unpopular beverages!! Mecca!
Written 13 June 2021
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Thanks for your generous comments - and I'm glad our Southern beer seems to have compared well against your Northern pints! Hopefully we'll see you again when you are next on your rambles!
Written 28 July 2021
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Twotoneskaman
Chatham, UK2,614 contributions
Oct 2020
We were holidaying in the area and after checking the website we visited the Sixpenny brewery on a Wednesday as it said it was open from 12.00 noon to 6.00pm. We arrived just before 2pm to find it was closing. We explained to the man behind the bar who was very understanding and apologetic and served us with a pint of 6D Best and also 2 x two pint takeaway containers of Gold and IPA and a branded Sixpenny beer glass. The bar area is great with good music playing in the background. However the main reason we visited was for the beer. We had a couple of pints of 6D Best whilst enjoying an evening meal at The Fox & Goose in nearby Coombe Bissett. We said how much we liked it and the Landlord told us about the brewery. This brewery produces some excellent beers, I only wish we did not live so far away!
Written 25 October 2020
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Tony W
Bournemouth, UK50 contributions
Aug 2020
Picked up a 4 pinter of Cranborne Chaser for £10 on a Monday between 5pm and 6pm - a very tasty drink indeed. Between us, it went down too nicely so should have bought 8 pints!
Written 29 August 2020
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OJRVerwood
Verwood, UK72 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Popped in for some amazing fresh brewed Sixpenny Gold Ale, take away...still popular and a fantastic asset to the area
Written 9 July 2020
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Richard W
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Mar 2020
Don't get to the Tap Room very often now, having moved to Dorch. a while back. But was back there on Saturday, enjoying the delights of the IPA. Of course I got some takeaways. There was an unopened two pint bottle left that I opened and consumed a short while ago (i.e. 5 days old). Still tasted delicious. You won't get a cleaner fresher pint than Sixpenny. Well done guys!!
Written 12 March 2020
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What a lovely thing to say! Thanks Richard. We love making beer and really appreciate any feedback, particularly when it is so generous.
Keep drinkin' it and we'll keep brewin' it!
Hope to see you again soon
Lyall & Team
Sixpenny Brewery
Written 13 March 2020
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LFLhorses
Dorset, UK17 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Lovely little place. Great beers but also wine for the non beer drinkers. Lovely buzzy atmosphere. 👍🏻
Written 12 February 2020
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Hi lulucham
Thanks for taking the time to review us! So glad you liked the place - we are really very proud of our little Taproom.
And so pleased that you appreciate the care we take to select excellent, local alternatives to our delicious beers.
Hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future.
Lyall & Team
Sixpenny Brewery
Written 13 February 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sixpenny Brewery
- Sixpenny Brewery is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 - 19:00
- Mon - Thu 12:00 - 20:00
- Fri - Sat 12:00 - 21:00
- Hotels near Sixpenny Brewery:
- (0.67 mi) La Fosse at Cranborne
- (2.24 mi) Home Farm House
- (0.65 mi) The Fleur de Lys Inn
- (3.28 mi) Hill Cottage Farm Camping & Caravan Park
- (0.63 mi) 10 Castle Street
- Restaurants near Sixpenny Brewery:
- (0.67 mi) La Fosse
- (0.67 mi) Sheaf Of Arrows
- (0.65 mi) The Fleur de Lys
- (5.20 mi) The Cartwheel Inn
- (7.16 mi) The Cellar