Every year we award four Pub of the Season awards, and out of the one is awarded the outright winner of Pub of the Year. However, this year we were unable to separate the top tow and so we now have joint winners. This means we had to do two presentations, and so have a drink in each (that was a nightmare), but we are proud to announce that Parkstone’s Bermuda Triangle and Westbourne’s Porterhouse each get the title. Additional to our Pub of the Year, we also give out a Rural Pub of the Year award, this year we decided this should go to The Bankes Arms at Studland. Presentations were made at the Bankes Arms on 17th February and we visited both the Bermuda Triangle and Porterhouse on March 31st. We suggest anyone visiting the area visit these pubs, along with others of course, they do a fantastic job and need every bit of encouragement!
The Bankes Arms at Studland is the home of the Isle of Purbeck brewery and holds an annual beer festival in August which offers 100+ beers. A real gem it offers four Isle of Purbeck and up to seven guest ales, has an extensive food menu including local fish and venison and there are rooms available. Apart from the ales, of course, and the wonderful ivy covered rustic charm of the pub, its best feature is the beer garden which is on the cliff top over looking Poole Bay and Old Harry Rocks; this makes it very popular with walkers and tourists. Above Hamish (second from right), head brewer, accepts the award on behalf of the pub.
The Bermuda Triangle on Parr Street in Lower Parkstone is a fascinating little pub that offers four ever changing guest ales that usually range from 3.8, 4.2-5, 4.5-5% and one strong ale. It is a real mecca for ale lovers and a popular meeting place for visitors to music venue Mr Kyps. Its memorabilia is also worth browsing while enjoying your pint, especially the aeroplane wing suspended from the ceiling. It is also popular with sports fans, and you can go there and watch football, rugby, even the Boat Race; though the pub offers quiet areas and drinking nooks to satisfy all. John and Steve (pictured above centre accepting the award) are in charge of keeping the beers in top condition and also ensuring there is something for everyone on offer; great job guys!!
The Porterhouse, Poole Road, Westbourne, was recently taken over by Jon and Andrea Blackie who have maintained its reputation as an excellent ale house. This pub is a long standing favourite of the branch, mainly due to its central location but mainly because of the interesting guest beers on offer. The pub is owned by Ringwood Brewery and offering their full range but it is the one ever changing guest ale that is the draw for real ale officianados. The Porterhouse is a no-nonsense community pub that attracts a very diverse clientele who enjoy the quiet friendly atmosphere, playing cards and board games and supping a good pint. It also serves good pub grub during the daytime, so it makes an ideal stopping off point for visitors having a wander through Westbourne to or from the beaches. Above, Jon, Andrea and their son Nathan receive the award from our Chairman Andy Brown.
The Bankes Arms at Studland is the home of the Isle of Purbeck brewery and holds an annual beer festival in August which offers 100+ beers. A real gem it offers four Isle of Purbeck and up to seven guest ales, has an extensive food menu including local fish and venison and there are rooms available. Apart from the ales, of course, and the wonderful ivy covered rustic charm of the pub, its best feature is the beer garden which is on the cliff top over looking Poole Bay and Old Harry Rocks; this makes it very popular with walkers and tourists. Above Hamish (second from right), head brewer, accepts the award on behalf of the pub.The Bermuda Triangle on Parr Street in Lower Parkstone is a fascinating little pub that offers four ever changing guest ales that usually range from 3.8, 4.2-5, 4.5-5% and one strong ale. It is a real mecca for ale lovers and a popular meeting place for visitors to music venue Mr Kyps. Its memorabilia is also worth browsing while enjoying your pint, especially the aeroplane wing suspended from the ceiling. It is also popular with sports fans, and you can go there and watch football, rugby, even the Boat Race; though the pub offers quiet areas and drinking nooks to satisfy all. John and Steve (pictured above centre accepting the award) are in charge of keeping the beers in top condition and also ensuring there is something for everyone on offer; great job guys!!The Porterhouse, Poole Road, Westbourne, was recently taken over by Jon and Andrea Blackie who have maintained its reputation as an excellent ale house. This pub is a long standing favourite of the branch, mainly due to its central location but mainly because of the interesting guest beers on offer. The pub is owned by Ringwood Brewery and offering their full range but it is the one ever changing guest ale that is the draw for real ale officianados. The Porterhouse is a no-nonsense community pub that attracts a very diverse clientele who enjoy the quiet friendly atmosphere, playing cards and board games and supping a good pint. It also serves good pub grub during the daytime, so it makes an ideal stopping off point for visitors having a wander through Westbourne to or from the beaches. Above, Jon, Andrea and their son Nathan receive the award from our Chairman Andy Brown. 
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