A REFRESHING APPROACH
THE PURSUIT OF HOPPINESS IS A MONUMENT TO REAL ALE, SCRUMPTIOUS CIDER AND WONDERFUL WINES; OLD WORLD AND NEW.
The micropub is a relatively new concept which started in Herne, Kent, with the Butcher’s Arms. From it’s inception in 2005, micropubs have spread north and west as people with a passion for quality real ale and cider take on the challenge to convert small, but suitable spaces into licensed premises.
The Pursuit of Hoppiness, Bridport, Dorset is the area’s only micropub. This Grade II Listed shopfront on West Street has been home to a barber shop, a tobacconist, a newsagents and a mobile phone shop. After a period of neglect this characterful building is being brought back to life.
The Pursuit of Hoppiness begins by sourcing the very best from micro breweries and cider makers in the south west as well as wines and spirits from further afield.
SOMETHING TO DRINK
WHETHER YOU PREFER BEER, CIDER, WINE, OR PERHAPS SOMETHING STRONGER. WE HAVE A DRINK TO SUIT YOUR TASTES.
SOMETHING TO EAT
WE ARE HAPPY TO OFFER ANTIPASTI, CURED MEATS AND A RANGE OF CHEESE TO TANTALISE THE TASTE BUDS; AS WELL AS COMPLIMENT YOUR CHOSEN TIPPLE.
“Fill with mingled cream and amber, I will drain that glass again.
Such hilarious visions clamber, Through the chambers of my brain.
Quaintest thoughts — queerest fancies, Come to life and fade away:
What care I how time advances? I am drinking ale today.”
– Edgar Allan Poe
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OPENING TIMES
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN’T ALWAYS BE OPEN.
Monday until Thursday 12:00 – 23:00
Friday and Saturday 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday 12:00 – 22:00
Bank Holiday Monday 14:00 – 00:00
Bank Holiday Friday 14:00 – 00:00
Christmas Eve 14:00 – 01:00
New Year’s Eve 14:00 – 01:00