Beats and Brews
2025-07-18 15:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
DJ Nights are back at DTA – Let’s Get Spinning!

we’re turning up the vibes with our DJ sessions at Drop the Anchor Brewery, happening on alternate Fridays, starting Friday 4th July!

Calling all crate diggers, beat selectors, vinyl junkies, and groove makers — come spin your sounds in a laid-back, open-deck setting.

From 5pm to 7pm
30-minute slots
Free drink for each DJ

We’ll have decks, mixer, and PA set up and ready to go in the Horse Box Studio — just bring your music and your best selections.

If you’re up for playing a set, DM us on socials or email info@droptheanchorbrewery.co.uk to get involved.

Expect chilled-out energy, eclectic sounds, and plenty of good beer. Let’s build the vibe together.

🎤 Open Mic 🎶
2025-07-25 16:00 - 19:00
We’re bringing our Open Mic sessions back to Drop the Anchor Brewery on alternate Fridays, kicking off on Friday 27th June!

Calling all troubadours, singer-songwriters, and acoustic duos — come share your sound in a relaxed, friendly setting.

From 5pm to 7pm
20-minute slots
Free drink for performers

We’ve got a PA system, mic, and guitar ready if needed, and we’ll be running it all from the Horse Box Studio for that rustic vibe.

If you’re keen to play, DM us on socials or email info@droptheanchorbrewery.co.uk to get your name on the list.

Let’s make it a night of chilled-out tunes, good beer, and great company.

Murphy's Lore Barn Dance 2025 Part 2
2025-09-14 13:00 - 21:00 | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
Get Ready to Kick Up Your Heels – We’re Hosting TWO Barn Dances This Year! 🎻🎶
That’s right – we just can’t get enough of them, and we know you can’t either!
Leading us in a lively night of music and merriment is the incredible Murphy’s Lore Ceilidh Band. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with foot-stomping tunes, delicious food, refreshing beer, and plenty of laughter.
🎟 Tickets: Just £5 at the gate!
Murphy’s Lore hail from Bournemouth/Dorset and bring a high-energy mix of traditional Irish, English, and Scottish folk music, along with original compositions by their former box player, Richard AND their new box player Andrew, who will be making his DTA Debut. We look forward to welcoming Andrew into the DTA family.
Whether it’s a ceilidh, barn dance, pub gig, wedding, or a full-blown Hooley, they know how to get the party started!
📅 Date: Sep 14th, 2025
⏰ Gates Open: 1 PM | Dancing Begins: 4pm
Dust off your dancing shoes and come join the fun – we’ll see you there!

Katies Staying Alive 70's Disco
2025-10-18 14:00 - 21:00 | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
✨🪩 Katie’s Disco Farewell 🪩✨
As some of you know, Katie will be heading off to LA at the end of October—and we couldn’t let her leave without giving her a proper send-off! 💃
So we’re turning the brewery into a 70s disco paradise—because if Katie’s going, she’s going out with “More Than a Woman” and plenty of “Good Times.”
Katie’s been pure “Boogie Wonderland” to work with, and while we’ll “Stayin’ Alive” here at the brewery, we’re really going to miss her groove.
Let’s light up the dance floor one last time together—“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough!”
Sorry for the dad jokes!

Spriggan Mist Beer Festival
2025-10-25 14:00 - 21:00 | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
🎃👻 It’s Back! The Spooktacular Beer & Music Festival Returns! 👻🎃
Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 2 PM – 9 PM at Drop the Anchor Brewery for the ultimate Halloween celebration: Ghouls, Witches & Ghostly Highwaymen Beer Fest!
This year we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Spriggan Mist—a dynamic five-piece from Royal Berkshire, bringing their unique mix of pagan folk rock and progressive sounds. Expect energy, atmosphere, and music with light and shade that’ll keep you spellbound. If you love folklore woven into powerful prog-rock, this is not to be missed!
🍺 On Tap – A Hauntingly Good Beer Lineup:

The Phoenix IPA (6%) – Smooth, moreish, with Pale Malt, Oats & Organic Orange Peel. Citra Hop Tea infusion takes it to the next level.

Otakaro NZ Pale (5.5%) – Fruity notes of lychee, mango & gooseberry.

The Miraculous Beam (8.4%) – Chocolate, roasted barley & orange peel in a velvety porter.

Turkish Delight Stout (6%) – Rose water & chocolate in a unique seasonal stout.

Tucktonia Pale (4.7%) – Our award-winning classic pale ale.

Bonzo Tropical Fruit IPA (3.8%) – Motueka, Pacific Jade & Citra hops deliver a fruity punch.

Misty Mountain Hop IPA (3.8%) – Crisp combo of Citra, Nelson Sauvignon, Waimea & Mosaic.

Silent Stones Amber (4.7%) – Balanced amber with Fuggle & Cascade hops.

Jester English Pale (3.8%) – Single-mash pale ale with Jester hops.

Black Dog (4.9%) – Classic smooth London porter.

Infinite Jest (6%) – A bolder, bigger Jester pale.

Pumpkin Stout (6%) – The perfect seasonal brew.

Tequilover (6.5%) – Tequila sour with lime for a tangy twist.

(🔥 And yes, even more to come!)
🍴 Food: @bignosebbq serving up smoky street food.🎧 Entertainment:

DJ Beerwax kicks things off at 2 PM

Live music from Spriggan Mist later in the day

👗 Fancy Dress (Optional): Come as ghouls, witches, or ghostly highwaymen—or just come as you are. Costumes welcome but not required!
🎟️ Tickets: Only £7.50 (online or on the gate). No booking needed—just turn up, grab a pint, and join the fun.
📅 Mark your calendar now—this is going to be a hauntingly good day of beer, music, food & spooky fun at Drop the Anchor Brewery! 🍻

12 Beers of Christmas
2025-12-06 13:00 - 21:00 | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
Saturday 6th December | 1 PM – LateDrop the Anchor Brewery, Lyndhurst Road, Building 9, East Close Farm, Hinton, BH23 7EF
Join us for a festive celebration like no other! Warm your heart and your taste buds with over 30 ales, ciders, gins, and hot chocolates. We’ve got something for everyone — from rich porters and smooth stouts to fruity pale ales and zesty IPAs.

Featured Beers Include:
Silent Stones Amber | Amber Ale | 4.7%
Ginger Bread Amber | Spiced Amber Ale | 4.5%
The Phoenix IPA | IPA | 6%
Misty Mountain Hop | Session IPA | 3.8%
Strawberry Milkshake IPA | Milkshake IPA | 6%
Bonzo Tropical IPA | Tropical IPA | 3.8%
Raspberry Ruffle Pale | Fruity Pale Ale | 4.2%
Black Dog Porter | Traditional Porter | 4.9%
Black Cherry Porter | Cherry Porter | 4.2%
40 Past Midnight Porter | Coffee Porter | 6%
The Miraculous Beam Vintage | Imperial Porter | 8.4%
Salted Caramel Porter-Stout | Caramel
Live Music Lineup:
2 PM – The Mr Nodge
3 PM – Simon Wells
4 PM – The LockStock Theatre Choir
5 PM – MLC
6:30 PM – Daytura
DJ Beerwax will be keeping the festive beats flowing into the evening!

Food & BBQ:Get ready for low & slow smoked BBQ delights, warming festive treats, and indulgent snacks to pair perfectly with your drinks.
Santa Claus:The star of the show! Santa arrives from 2 – 4 PM in The Snug. Come and see him, share whether you’ve been naughty or nice, and make memories with the whole family.
Extras: Cozy rustic farmhouse vibes, fairy lights, community cheer, and the perfect festive atmosphere. Bring your friends, family, and your holiday spirit!

DJ Showcase
2026-04-26 13:00 - 20:00 | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
The Best selection of local DJs in the south

9th Birthday ~ DTA Party
2026-05-02 13:00 - 21:00 | Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close Farm, Christchurch, Hampshire, bh23 7ef, United Kingdom
🎉 Save the Date – May 2nd 🎉 Join us for our Anniversary Beer Festival – a full day of fun, flavor, and fantastic music! 📍 Lyndhurst Road, Building 9, East Close Farm, Hinton, BH23 7EF 🕐 Doors open at 1:00 PM 🎟 £5 entry (kids go free!) – Proceeds help support our live entertainment and keep the brewery running strong.
🍺 What’s On Tap? We’re bringing you 20+ handcrafted ales, ciders, and a full gin bar to enjoy all day long. Here’s a taste of what’s pouring: More ales will be added. 🌟 Light & Refreshing Cream Soda Crush (4%) – Summer cream soda ale Misty Mountain Hop IPA (3.8%) – Mandarin-flavored session IPA Strange Brew (3.4%) – Hazy, easy-drinking IPA Tucktonia Pale (4.7%) – Fruity pale ale 🍊 Fruity & Citrusy Bonzo Tropical IPA (3.8%) – Tropical hops explosion Citrus Citrus Citrus Pale (4.2%) – Triple citrus hit Grapefruit IPA Pale (4%) – Grapefruit IPA Otakaro Pale (5.5%) – Lychee, mango, gooseberry notes Raspberry Ruffle Pale (4.2%) – Sweet raspberry pale Candy Crush Pale (4.5%) – Orange candy infused Cheeky Tarts and Limey Bastards (6.5%) – Tart, lime citrus punch 🍫 Dark & Decadent Black Dog Porter (4.9%) – Classic roasty porter Black Cherry Porter (4.2%) – Smooth cherry porter Maple Syrup Porter (4.2%) – Sweet maple syrup porter 40 Past Midnight Porter (6%) – Mocha vanilla porter The Miraculous Beam Vintage (8.4%) – Chocolate orange imperial porter Salted Caramel Porter-Stout (6%) – Sweet caramel stout Breaking Glass Hazelnut Porter-Stout (5%) – Hazelnut chocolate stout Bounty Bar Porter (6%) – Chocolate coconut indulgence It’s My Shadow Vanilla Porter (6%) – Smooth vanilla porter Turkish Delight Porter (4.2%) – Festive mince pie porter Black Cat Porter (4.2%) – Sweeter oatmeal porter Peanut Butter Stout (4.2%) – Velvety peanut butter stout 🔥 Stronger Brews Stranger Brew Pale (8%) – Bold and hoppy pale The Miraculous Beam Vintage (8.4%) – Imperial chocolate orange porter 🍂 Malty & Seasonal Silent Stones Amber (4.7%) – Rich, malty amber Ginger Bread Amber (4.5%) – Ginger-spiced amber 🍸 Pothecary Gin Bar also available for a refreshing twist. ________________________________________ 🎶 Live Music & DJ Sets All Day Featuring an eclectic mix of local artists and DJs: Bands to be added soon 🍔 Foodie Heaven Grab some mouthwatering street food ________________________________________ 🎫 Tickets: £5 per person (kids under 16 go free!) – at the gate. ________________________________________ Don’t miss it – mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with us! More details coming soon, but this is one party you’ll want to be at.
