The snug in Christchurch

Didn't eat! But friendly atmosphere, good beers and wines!

Looking for an interesting place to eat on a rainy day during a short visit to Christchurch we discovered this cosy place. A warm and relaxed welcome, and explanation of ordering and the layout of the place convinced us this was the right place. Surrounds are relaxed and cosy. Food and service are equally high quality. Toilets are clean and thoughtfully kitted out. Would definitely recommend and visit again. By the way, the vegan cake is amazing - you would not know it is :-)

Very good coffee (Full Circle) and cake with good service. Nice upstairs room for sitting, chatting, reading (though some of the shabby chic chairs need better padding.

Unfriendly staff , bit if a dump could do with some body who owns it to love it , not overly impressed could have gone somewhere better

A great little find. Our dog particularly enjoyed the free biscuits...other free items available on the dog menu eg free tickles, tummy rubs etc!! A quirky little place...upstairs is a must to visit on the way to the loos. Where DID they find that amazing coffee table???

Excellent vegan brunch and friendly service and reasonable prices. Lovely cosy spot - difficult to decide if our dog loves it more than we do!

Such a lovely veggie breakfast and oat milk cappuccino! Great vibe, super service, cool, eclectic interior and a book shelf with something for everyone. Had I taken my dog, he would have LOVED it too! Great value. Thank you 👍🏻

Fab little cafe with tons of cake, tons of beer including decent dark ones which is a godsend, a great atmosphere inside and picturesque seating outside. Highly recommended for a coffee or a beer or more whole watching the world pass by for a little while.

What a lovely little bar on Christchurch High Street close to the entrance of Christchurch Cathedral. Nicely decorated and a warm environment with nice seating downstairs and upstairs. Nice array of drinks including guest ciders and plenty of cakes to choose from. It's well worth a visit, and they have a free comedy night every fortnight in the upstairs room.

One of the best places in Christchurch , place is always spotless and the staff are always happy and good as gold . Cakes are banging as hell too . Deffo get yourselves down here

Such a welcoming community feel in this little pub. Friendly staff and punters alike. Veronica from London aka Monica!

The Snug loves dogs, which means we love The Snug. Food great and hubby recommends Blackdog beer.

Proper drinks at the best prices I've seen in years. Always a must visit any time I'm down.

Never knew this place existed until May 8th 2022, where I had agreed to meet a first date. The rest as they say is history, we have been back a few times since. Its always a great atmosphere and food. The staff are also welcoming and helpful.

Lovely spot - amazing food and great prices. The team were very welcoming and even sought me out to return my sunglasses that I had lost! Will be back!

Lovely coffee and food, great value and veg/vegan options - lovely staff

Very good atmosphere good food pleasant service would recommend

What a great find fantastic find .. great choice of real ales ( think some made on the property) really helpful staff that had amazing knowledge of the local beers and spirits. Great atmosphere with a jam night going on upstairs, will be returning to try the coffee and huge array of home-made cakes

Sat outside on a hot summers day and enjoyed a warmed halloumi and sweet chilli jam croissant with a chilled elderflower lemonade, perfect. Service was great and done with a cheery smile. The facilities were very clean and the inside decor looked very inviting. A lovely location with great views of the Priory and surrounding streets.

We have been here before for coffee. Like then the coffee was good. Nice place just to relax over your coffee. Only bad side.... the toilets are up stairs. Im a bit disabled so no use to me. But otherwise a great place.

Fabulous food and choice of beers. Very relaxing. Would recommend the Mediterranean vegetable tart.

Terribly cluttered, venue with no space at the Bar/Till because its cluttered with cakes and foods, that are in containers that don't look very clean/ cleaned every night especially during this period with this virus. Coffee tastes burnt, on the back end like it's been over roasted by the supplier, they did have Oat milk luckly enough. This venue is also ment to run as a bar, but seems pointless to pop in with only 2 Keg lines and 2 BIB railway lines not cask no badges on the lines. It definitely suits the older generation but the bar / till area needs to be decultered and sorted out, they also have fridges which look like they might no of done Temp Checks on, as most fridges in hospitality have a chat to register fridge and freezer temps, to be honest I would be shock if this venue was rocking anymore the level 1 food hygiene standard. 10 July 24 Beer was served dead, I know that this venue uses BIBs not cask for the ale, but thie beer was far beyond turned. Unfortunately the manageres Jo has no fundamental understanding on hospitality and it shows, as simple processes that most hospitality venues would adhere too and thrown out of the window. Want good Quality of standard of a venue this isn't the place for you. This venue really needs to get rid of the lackluster management as with Jo in charge nothing will change.

Great food and great service I loved the vegan breakfast

Great beers, cool on a hot day dog and people friendly water etc nice place for coffee un cakes too airey and clean Try a paddle of 1/3rds of a pint🤗

Great place for coffee and cake. Charlotte was so lovely and helpful!

Lovely little place, tasty food, good service and nice atmosphere. The tomato soup is a winner

Best value, full English in Christchurch in my humble opinion. Beers great too - but maybe not with breakfast.

Me & my sister wanted a ‘lazy lunch’ and chat- Arcadi was really busy (Friday lunchtime 130pm) with long queues- so tried this place. Perfect! Sat upstairs found a lovely table, great menu with lots of veggie & vegan options too. Would highly recommend- great food, reasonably priced & brilliant service

Have eaten here before, unfortunately today the service was v slow. We were served a cup of tea before our meal, but we had drunk most of it by the time the meal arrived, some 25mins later. Perhaps be better to serve a drink with the meal and if it's tea, a pot would be more practical!

I have been in here many times. The service is always great and the ladies behind the bar are always lovely and friendly. The last time we popped in was for coffee, chai lattes and cake. The chai lattes are the best in the local area! The cakes are good but are a tad sweet for my taste but that is just my personal preference.

This is a really lovely place, the decor is great and overall it has a really nice feel, almost a bit like the cafe in Allo Allo...for those of us old enough to remember! 😆 For two drinks (wine and prosecco) it was around £12, which is excellent value, especially compared to Soho next door, which for the same two drinks is an obscene £20.50! It would be five stars for me had it not been for the really stark overhead halogen lighting. 'The Snug' conjures up ideas of cosy warm, ambient lighting but it is just far too bright....please dim the lights in there and make it really snug! 💕

Lovely a warm welcome and dog friendly too would recommend to anyone.

I've been to The Snug about a dozen times for breakfast/brunch or an afternoon coffee and cake; food is always excellent (proper butcher's sausages!) and the decor is cosy. You're spoilt for choice in Christchurch for cafes but you won't go wrong at this one.

This was my favourite go to eatery when visting Christchurch, however on Tuesday of this week, I took my 90 year old mum there for lunch, having raved about it. As usual the food and drink were good. The thing that really let you down was the staff. Sitting just a few feet away from the bar, with just 2 other people there, when I came to order our food I was told I needed to get up, walk 3 feet, and order at the bar, even though the lady behind the bar could clearly hear me. I would understand this if a) I had had to shout for her to hear me & b) the place had been busy. This would have been relatively minor, and would not have earned the 2 stars, had the 2 staff there then let my mother, who recently broke her hip, climb a steep flight of stairs to go to the toilet only to find out that it was out of order. Why couldn't someone have put a sign up downstairs , or said something to her when they saw her heading for the stairs?

Excellent place to stop fir a bite and a drink and all reasonably priced. Good atmosphere and they also had gluten free options

We hold a regular meeting in the upstairs room and have always been made to feel so welcome: nothing is too much trouble! There is always a range of cakes etc available and we will often order a selection of snacks. A real treat! Special care is taken for those with dietary requirements and that is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Just had a very nice coffee here, the building is quite ancient, on the high street with a view of the castle from the upstairs back window.

No food available in the evenings. Beer was nice and the place has a lot of character

Absolutely love this place, so cosy, friendly and gorgeous cakes. Always go when we are in Christchurch.

Lovely toasted teacake and hot chocolate served by very friendly staff

Went for a comedy night. Really great night.

A lovely pub that has a wonderful selection of beers. I had a full English breakfast that was cooked to perfection and was nice and hot. And a lovely cup of tea was just what I needed. I highly recommend the Snug as one of the best kept secrets in Christchurch. Its just at the exit of the priory. You won't be disappointed. Lovely food and welcoming staff. Also dogs are welcome.

We're not locals and just needed somewhere for coffee and light lunch. Soup (choice of four) and cheese toastie was a great menu choice! It is certainly "snug" with a lovely friendly, independent vibe. Coffee was definitely above average too.

Fabulous find very helpful staff wonderful beer.

Great full English. Dog friendly. Cosy. Great find.

Popped in for a quick bite to eat and ended up having a pint too, found it to be an excellent micro-pub / cafe with great food and lovely ales, a real pleasant surprise!

Very dog friendly bar and café. Good value drinks and food. Meat, V and Vg options.

Nice and cozy atmosphere upstairs, with sofas and armchairs. A few table games are also available. Could be fully vegan

Veggie breakfast very nice but a smallish portion. But lovely just the same . Staff very friendly. Dog welcome

Lovely food in a small and quirky venue. I visited as a recommendation and will be back next time I am nearby.

Wonderfull Place and the Tuesday Night Upstairs for an Open Jam Session is just so Good and Music to my Ears. Do not Miss.

Quirky, well priced, enjoy going there

Rude 'Kids' behind the bar. Barely room to swing a cat nevermind take in a dog! Need to learn 'Customer Service' skills rather then just saying 'Excuse me we're full' to guests!

Exceptional customer service, really enjoyed the evening. Would definitely go back

Love it here! Great space and decor! Delicious food and drink, very reasonably priced!

Wonderful little gem in the heart of Christchurch. Lovely,welcoming staff. Well priced drinks that don't cost the earth. Wonderful decor and really does love up to the name ' The Snug' ☺️

Called in here on a Sunday late morning with dog and family. We all had the full veggie breakfast, various drinks and it was delicious. Great atmosphere and other people were enjoying the experience too. Smashing place to get some decent food at a good price.

Great little place, friendly staff and good quality food. Prices are very reasonable too. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent little cafe and mico-pub. Great atmosphere and Drop Anchor Brewery beers.

There is a reason why it is called The Snug. Snug means warm comfortable or comfy and that’s exactly what it is. Good atmosphere never empty, a piano to play music on. Wonderful staff. Good assortment of drinks to choose from only critique would be maybe more bar snack.

Fantastic place!! It is exactly what it says on the tin, SNUG!! The relaxing atmosphere is so chilled I didn’t want to leave. Food is lovely and the staff are great. There’s no pressure to leave, you can relax without stress of possibly taking up a table too long and i also recently found out they do events! I will definitely be back ready to laugh my head off at comedy night. The snug needs more reviews, definitely should be in the top 3 of Christchurch

Great little place , great service and lovely staff

Love this little place, dog friendly. Lovely and homely, nice food and very polite and helpful staff. Highly recommended for a chilled drink Do a nice pint of cider.

Looking for somewhere for a drink & a snack and we came across this gem of a place, which we nearly walked past, but so glad we didn't. Snack: bacon baps x2; sausage Bap x1 Drinks: latte x3 Lovely bacon & sausage baps & hot coffee. With a warm friendly welcome for Us & the dog.

Nice place for real ale more relaxed experience

Great place. Food was exactly as expected - no unwanted items such as salad. I visited on a Saturday at lunchtime, there was space and food was freshly cooked. Well done The Snug.

Lovely ambience, good radio station selection for the vibe. A bit dark in places due to the green walls and dark furniture. Flat white was very palatable and the lumberjack cake (a personal first try) was very pleasant! The staff were nice and the seating was comfortable. Overall a lovely quaint place for a coffee on a sunny afternoon in April.

I tried their chai latte. It was very milky and not quite to my preference. I also tried a slice of their lumberjack cake which was unusual, but nice. The staff were so lovely! And their recommendation of cake was appreciated. The café itself is very cute and cosy - it lives up to it’s name! The interior is well decorated and the seating is a beautiful mismatch or sofas and chairs.

Fantastic atmosphere very welcoming and a place just to crash out and relax. Has many specialist nights including a vinyl record night and stand up comedy.

Incredible beers and a small but reasonably priced snack menu. Very dog friendly.

Having visited a couple of times here, despite the large amount of coffee shops we have in Christchurch, this probably be up there on my list. Although a very small venue, and can get busy quickly (or at least feel busy) the standard of coffee and cakes are good. I would recommend. No complaints with staff, all are very friendly. Lunch is good and reasonably priced.

Visited the Snug for Mother’s Day lunch. Lovely food, great service & friendly staff, will defo be returning! Added bonus that it is dog friendly.

Lovely coffee in a cosy atmosphere. Perfect.

Just went to the Snug in Christchurch. Even though I tried very hard to make conversation , most of the time it was greeted with silence. I was not made to feel welcome until I bought a drink. In fact the staff , Sarah and another were quite unwelcoming. When I left after buying a drink Sarah begrudgingly said “ see you “ in that tone that you think the person doesn’t want to see you again. In fact the whole time I got the impression Sarah couldn’t wait for me to leave. I don’t go out very often and the Snug is one place I won’t be going back to.

What a lovely find this place is. Quirky, quaint, friendly, great Chai latte, great Cappuccino. Just wish I had one of these near me :)

Excellent lunchtime stop off. Great food at great prices.

Great little pub with fantastic beer selection good and snacks. Staff is very friendly. Only thing is that they open at 10 for breakfast.

Fabulous atmosphere .Feels like drinking and dining in an antique shop

As usual the most delicious brekkie and lovely atmosphere and service , thanks Sarah

Nice choice of 3 ales...upmarket.

Terrible customer service! Management very rude horrible lady!!! Stay away rude

Fab place for lunch foods is excellent staff very friendly amazing atmosphere definitely be going again

Relaxing spot with a good atmosphere.

great quirky cafe/bar. friendly staff good fun and homely atmosphere

Great coffee and friendly staff

Great atmosphere. Amazing value £5.75 choice of homemade soup and toasted sandwich. Friendly with warm Darset hospitality. Love it

Food was very tasty and price was reasonable. I liked the building / decor but unfortunately the service was quite slow.

Have visited The Snug a number of times and it is one of our favourite places in Christchurch. Lovely homely atmosphere with lots of interesting furniture and accessories. Great breakfast, good selection of cakes,and coffee and very friendly staff.

We popped in after a walk at lunchtime today with our dog. The staff are really friendly and brought over water for the dog immediately. Food and drinks wise, we had one juice, one coffee and two paninis and it came to less than £20. We had the tomato and mozzarella one which came with plenty of cheese and the vegan one which had walnuts in which gave it a good crunch. They also came with coleslaw, a small salad and some crisps, which for £7.25 is very good value for money. All of the lunch menu is under £9 per item so we'll definitely be going back for more as it's so affordable and the people are nice.

Well this is a nice place. Lots of fresh baked cakes along with craft beers from a local brewery, What's not to like. A 3 glass trial of beer is £5.00. Good idea. Also once a month there is a bring your own vinyl record music evening, sounds fun.

Very cosy and wonderful drinks.

Lovely friendly cosy bar, beautiful cakes and snacks

Cozy setting and homemade cakes was a perfect end to my icy walk across the Avon Valley path to Christchurch. With seating upstairs and downstairs, quirky decor, and charming feel. It was great to sit with a book, a cup of earl gray and generous slice of ginger cake (£5.50). It would be nice to have had my tea in a pot rather than a mug, however, the offer of extra hot water was a nice touch.

Friendly and efficient service, good food, reasonable prices. Definitely recommend.

Right. You know that feeling when you've been trudging along, dragging the weight around, and looking for a place to sit and relax, but everywhere is soulless..... Then you find a sweet little place, and its called THE SNUG and its *juuuuuuust riiiiiight* and it has it all Gorgeous staff Tasty offerings Decor like your posh aunt Millicents' - the one who drank double gins for brunch and was mellow as hell alllll day, not uptight aunt Sue, she was no fun really. Well this place is just like it. Stays open til 10 Knows how to make good cake And better coffee Friendly and sweet staff who obviously do modelling on the side Large selection of local beers so he's happy too They have comfy armchairs all over the place, and we had the ones with views of the sunset . Free wifi -v good reception. And mellow toons in the background. Whoever owns this place is our type of people. Sooooooo glad I found this place Only disappointed I couldn't give you 10 stars

Oh my, this place is brilliant. Can't wait to go back!!!!

Lovely small venue that feels like you have a house full of friends. Very dog friendly...loved it.

Comfortable and a relaxed atmosphere. Staff do not hurry you.

A very good breakfast However, we couldn't help noticing layers of thick dust over the furnishings. A simple solution to this is a duster and polish.

A great little venue that’s dog friendly. Good to see a quality cafe/bar to replace the old Cheese & Alfie’s. A great selection of beers, cakes and snacks, with friendly welcoming staff. Very good prices and lovely surroundings.