Retro Grooves
2026-05-16 14:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
This is going to be awesome Saturday 16th 2-8pm with amazing food beer and music Retro Grooves Origin Barbecue Backroom Productions Drop the Anchor Brewery
Our main collection spans from the 1950’s until vinyl was phased out in the 90’s… however it’s enjoying a comeback! Our vinyl is played on an original 1970s DJ console and due to the method of pressing, you will actually experience the energy and warmth of the music as it was meant to be heard back in the day. Transporting you back to when the songs were originally released complete with the snaps, crackles and pops that everyone loves to hear! This is complimented by an original retro light show.
SAVE THE DATE!!! RETRO GROOVES INCOMING!
Saturday May 16th | 2–8PM
Spinning it strictly vinyl style at @droptheanchorbrewery
@retrogroovesdj will be taking you on a journey through the golden era of music — expect a feel-good mix of:� Rock & Pop� Soul & Disco� Ska, Reggae & Two Tone� New Romantic & Glam� Motown & Northern Soul� Folk vibes & more…
All Killers No Fillers — just pure nostalgia on wax
Pair that with a fine selection of beers, ales & stouts!� And some seriously tasty BBQ from our friends @originfirefood
Good times guaranteed!!!
#RetroGrooves #DropTheAnchorBrewery #BackroomProductions #OriginBBQ #OriginFireFood #VinylOnly #GoldenEraMusic #SoulVibes #DiscoNights #MotownMagic #NorthernSoul #TwoTone #ReggaeVibes #SkaMusic #GlamRock #NewRomantic #RockAndPop #CraftBeerLife #WhatsOnDorset #WhatsOnHampshire #NewForestEvents #ChristchurchEvents #WeekendVibes

Unsigned Sessions – Saturday 6th June
2026-06-06
Unsigned Sessions – Saturday 6th June
Unsigned Sessions – Saturday 6th June
It’s back… and what a line-up of up-and-coming grassroots musicians we have for you this time, curated by your host Dylan Rees Coshan.
Entry: Pay what you can on the gate, or if you’d like to support the artists and the event, you can grab a ticket using the link below.
A night dedicated to raw, grassroots music, the kind that starts on garage floors, grows through open mics, and is built during late-night songwriting sessions. This is what supporting local music is all about… giving emerging artists a stage, a crowd, and a chance to be heard. Come and discover the next wave of talent before they hit the bigger stages.
Featuring:
Wesley BennettThe Daisy ChainsOsaka SunEakerRoom 18
Fresh new artists bringing original sounds, honest energy, and that unmistakable local spark, all live at Drop the Anchor Brewery.
Artist links:Room 18 InstagramOsaka Sun LinktreeThe Daisy Chains LinktreeWesley Bennett Instagram
Come down, grab a pint, support grassroots music, and be part of something special. These nights are what independent venues and local music scenes are all about.

DJBBQ 🇺🇸 vs ORIGINBBQ 🇬🇧
2026-06-27 14:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00
Get Ready for DJBBQ vs ORIGINBBQ + FRIENDS! Featuring Big T’s Honkeytonk Disco and Kerryl Phillips.
Join us for an electrifying two day Summer Barbecue Hoedown!
Saturday June 27th 13:00-20:00Sunday June 28th 13:00-18:00
Meet Your Hosts
Christian Stevenson, famously known as DJBBQ, is not just your average BBQ chef. He’s a high-energy fire-cooking rock star, bestselling author and BAFTA-winning TV presenter.
Bringing live-fire cooking to the stage with a rock-and-roll flair, DJ BBQ is celebrated for his bold flavours and even bigger personality.
With a massive global following gained through television and international festivals along with viral online content, we are thrilled to have DJBBQ create some smoke ‘n’ fire, right here in the New Forest!
Hosting this fantastic event alongside DJBBQ is our Origin Barbecue’s very own Chris Rowland, known as @Bignosebbq.
As a South Coast pit boss and the visionary behind SizzleFest and Origin Barbecue, he’s rooted in the heart of the New Forest.
With a lifelong passion for live-fire cooking, Chris is renowned for his varied and exciting authentic BBQ menus.
His commitment to locally-sourced high welfare produce and his talent for creating epic outdoor fire food experiences position him as the perfect co-host with DJBBQ.
Saturday Line-Up
Kick off the festivities on Saturday at 2pm as Big T’s Honkey Tonk Disco hot-steps into the barn! Get ready to dance to the best in new and old Country, Bluegrass, and Americana
…. followed by an exhilarating back-to-back DJ showdown… DJBigNose vs DJBBQ!
Sunday Highlights
On Sunday, soak in the atmosphere with live acoustic performances from rising country music star Kerryl @kerrylmusic, bringing his incredible vocals and unique vibe, to make Sunday a truly memorable experience!
The Food
Indulge in our legendary Smokehouse Platters, which are a collaborative creation fusing DJBBQ’s real American style smoked meats and ORIGINBBQ’s local New Forest authentic barbecue classics.
We also have small plates and tasty sides along with festival sandwiches, which offer something delicious for every taste (including V/VG options).
Secure Your Spot
All you need to do to guarantee your place is choose your day, choose your time and pre-order your food via our website.
Go here: https://www.originbbq.com/menu
We can’t wait to welcome you!

Late Night Tales
2026-07-05 16:30 - 19:00

The Sunday Service
2026-07-19 13:00 - 18:30
We are thrilled to have Matias from 1415 Asado join us on Sunday 19th July! RSVP to let us know you’re coming down for the authentic Argentine Asado experience right here at East Close Farm!

Have you ever tried authentic Argentine Asado barbecue?

If not, now’s your chance and we have it right here in the New Forest on Sunday 19th July!

No pre order in place for this one, just rock up and grab a bench!

Come and see your Origin Barbecue hosts at the food service counter and meet our special guest Pitmaster, Matias Casotto from 1415 Asado

We start serving at 13:00, last orders 18:30!

#asado #bbq #newforest #dorset #hampshireRSVP https://www.originbbq.com/…/the-sunday-service-with…

Stand up Comedy Laughing Bellys
2026-07-23 18:00 - 22:00
Get ready for a night of big laughs, great beer, and brilliant vibes at Stand Up Comedy Night at Drop The Anchor Brewery! 🍻🎤
Join us on 23rd July 2026 at East Close Farm, Hinton, for an unforgettable evening packed with top comedy talent, good food, and plenty of laughs. Hosted in the unique atmosphere of the brewery, this is the perfect night out with friends, family, or anyone who loves live entertainment.
With support from Laughing Bellys, Origin Barbecue, and Backroom Productions, expect delicious food, flowing drinks, and a cracking lineup of comedians guaranteed to keep you laughing all night long.
🕕 Doors open: 6PM
🎭 Show starts: 7:30PM
🎟️ Tickets: Only £10
Grab your tickets now and don’t miss one of the funniest nights of the summer!

Line Dancing
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00
GRAB YOUR PARTNER BY THE HAND!!! LINE DANCING IS COMING TO DROP THE ANCHOR!
Dust off your boots and get ready for a fantastic evening of country fun with the Funky Sole Line Dancing Club! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or you’ve never tried it before, everyone is welcome to come along, learn some moves and have a brilliant time! 💃🕺
📅 Thursday 6th August 🕖 From 7:00pm 📍 Drop the Anchor Brewery East Close Farm, Lyndhurst Rd, Hinton, Christchurch BH23 7EF
🔥 Come hungry too! The incredible Origin BBQ will be serving up their legendary barbecue throughout the evening, so you can enjoy amazing food alongside great beer, great music and great company. 🍔🌭🍺
🎟 Bring your friends, grab a pint, pull on your dancing boots and join us for what promises to be a cracking summer evening in the New Forest!
@originfirefood
@droptheanchorbrewery
@funkysoleldc
#LineDancing #NewForestEvents #ChristchurchEvents #DorsetEvents #GoodTimes

21h

CHARITY VINTAGE PLOUGHING WEEKEND
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August
Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Hinton
From 12pm both days
This weekend the field comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of a proper vintage gathering, all while raising money for a fantastic cause.
Our Charity Vintage Ploughing Weekend is shaping up to be a cracker, with plenty to see across both days.
Around 10 vintage tractors competing in the ploughing
5 display tractors
7–8 stationary engines
miniature steam engines
Bedford horse lorry
Vintage pedal bikes
Flint knapping demonstration
Photo tractor
Hinton Admiral Steam Fire Engine
2 classic Land Rovers
Plus the Pride & Joy group, with their cars joining us from around lunchtime each day
And knowing these events, a few more wonderful old machines may well rumble through the gate before the weekend!
@originbbq will be cooking throughout the day, and of course the brewery bar will be open and pouring.
ALL IN SUPPORT OF CRY – CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG
CRY works to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, while also supporting families affected by young sudden cardiac death. The charity provides cardiac screening for young people aged 14–35, helping identify potentially dangerous heart conditions.
So come along, bring the family, grab some BBQ and a pint, watch the ploughing and spend an afternoon surrounded by some fantastic pieces of our farming and motoring heritage.
Vintage machines, proper ploughing, BBQ, beer and a brilliant cause.
A LITTLE NOTE ABOUT THE WEATHER
As this is an outdoor event involving vintage machinery, tractors, steam engines and ploughing, some parts of the weekend may be subject to change depending on the weather and ground conditions.
We’ve certainly had our fair share of heat recently, so the safety of our exhibitors, visitors and all those wonderful old machines has to come first!
We’ll keep an eye on conditions throughout the week and post any updates here if anything needs to change.
For now, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August from 12pm.
Come along, support CRY, enjoy some proper vintage machinery, grab some @originbbq and, of course, there’ll be a cold pint waiting at the bar!

Laughing Belly's Stand up Comedy 2026 Part 2
2026-09-10 18:00 - 22:00
STAND UP COMEDY – PART 2!
We had such a cracking night last time that we thought… let’s do it all over again!
And what better way to round off our Thursday summer opening hours than with another night of big laughs, great beer and brilliant live comedy at Drop the Anchor Brewery.
Thursday 10th September 2026
Laughing Bellys are back with another fantastic line-up of comedians, with Origin Barbecue firing up the food and Backroom Productions helping us bring the whole night together.
Brewery bar fully stocked
Origin Barbecue
Live stand-up comedy
Doors open: 6pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
Tickets: Just £10
Our last comedy night was a belter, so GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY and don’t leave it until the last minute!
Come and help us give our Thursday summer nights one final big send-off!

THE BARN DANCE IS BACK!
2026-09-20 13:00 - 20:30
THE BARN DANCE IS BACK!
Our second Barn Dance of the year is coming to Drop the Anchor Brewery this September, and after the brilliant fun we had last time, we cannot wait to do it all over again!
Leading the dancing once again are the fantastic Murphy’s Lore Ceilidh Band. You know what that means: foot-stomping tunes, plenty of laughter, great food, flowing beer and a barn full of people having an incredible time.
Murphy’s Lore hail from Bournemouth and Dorset and bring a high-energy mix of traditional Irish, English and Scottish folk music, alongside their own original tunes.
This time they’ll also be joined by their new box player Andrew, making his DTA debut! We’re looking forward to welcoming him into the Drop the Anchor family.
And don’t worry if you haven’t got a clue what you’re doing! That’s half the fun. The band will guide you through the dances, so grab a partner, grab your friends, and prepare for organised chaos on the dance floor.
Whether you’re a seasoned ceilidh dancer or have two left feet, everyone is welcome.
📅 Sunday 20th September 2026
🍺 Gates open from 1pm for drinking, eating and warming up those dancing legs
💃 Dancing begins at 4pm
🎟 Just £5 on the gate
Dust off those dancing shoes and come and join us for one of our favourite afternoons of the year.
Drop the Anchor Brewery Barn Dance – Part Two.
See you in the barn!
