The Taphouse in East Dorset

Best bar in Wimborne. Fab staff and drinks. Excellent atmosphere. Happy hour 4.30-6.30. Live music Fridays from 9. Fab bands. Our favourite bar.

Used to come in regularly but it smells of sick in here and although they know it they don’t seem to be fixing it. Have popped in twice since Xmas and still the same, they need to fix it as plenty of people I know are avoiding it until they do.

Pub smells. SICK. OR DRAINS. Seems a very clicky pub. And if your face does fit. Or if you not a regular or a local. AVOID. Not very friendly to me

Warm lager. Pints served in glasses that are not pint glasses, ripping off locals and tourists for years and getting away with it… Place needs weights and measures to visit.

Always a fab atmosphere here. Staff are excellent as is the music. Large choice of beers, wines and ciders. Highly recommend happy ‘hour’ 5-7 daily.

We always go to the Tap house when we visit Wimborne for the quality of drink they serve. This evening my wife chose to have a glass of Rose. Which to be totally honest was just like paint stripper and totally in drink able! When we mentioned it to the lady behind the bar she didn’t really seem that bothered.

Kate, the owner gave us a warm welcome. Great choice of real ales, ciders and good wines too. Buzzing atmosphere and lovely venue. Cindy, the other lovely member of staff could not have been more accommodating. Can see theY genuinely love what they do and it shows in the whole package. Wish it was my local but 400 miles is a bit of a stretch to travel for a pint. Worth a stop and definately worth the wait if they are busy.

Great service. Good menu. Popped into the shop and realised the bar was open. We decided to have a beer. Staff were friendly. It was spotless including the toilets. I watched staff sanitising the cruets and surfaces. We perused the menu and decided to stay for an early lunch. Had sandwiches.Great fillings. Served promptly. Roll let it down a little. Warm and crusty but got hard very quickly. We will return and try a main meal. Nice exit route through some brewery memorabilia

Recently been refurbished and looks amazing. Still our favourite local bar. Excellent service and choice of beers etc. Always play amazing music. Happy hour always good from 5-7. Live music on a Sunday afternoon. Fab atmosphere. Highly recommend.

A smiley bar, with a good choice of ales, and a great playlist. Makes you feel welcome. All I ask of a pub, sadly in the minority these days.

Great but small bar offering a local and personal service experience. Super range of beers too. Highly recommended but can get a tad busy and a bot of a squash at very busy times.

Excellent little bar with superb atmosphere. Good range of beers etc. Happy ‘hour’ every day from 5-7. Meat/fish raffle too! Real fun eve. Def will return. Staff excellent.

The Taphouse is one of the friendliest places in Wimborne. There is always a hello from the bar staff as you walk through the door which immediately makes you feel welcome. Lots of choice of local ales and ciders and great choice of wines for a small pub.I have been a regular at ‘The Tap’ as we call it for several years now and have had many great times there - I’ve also made lots of friends and will continue to be a “Regular’ for the foreseeable future.

I've been going to the Tap House since it opened a few years ago and it was just what Wimborne desperately needed!It's a proper pub just selling drinks but it would be nice if the spicer olives were brought back.There's always a great choice of ales and ciders to choose from and what's even better it's over 21's only so no nonsense in there! Apparently if you're a CAMERA member it's only £3.50 a pint!All the staff are so friendly and helpful especially the manager. There's always someone you can talk to with a great set of regulars for some banter and there's even a CIC section.Keep up the good work!

Just heard the Taphouse have cancelled a professional musician from playing a pre booked gig on Sunday 25th because he is playing the night before at another venue in Wimborne. Has also cancelled another date with the same musician for the same reason. Thank goodness this isn't the norm for most establishments or The Beatles would of been still playing at The Cavern and no where else ??

I have very few favourite places that I regularly visit in my quest for good ale and conversation and this is one of them. My wife and I try to make it in for a visit most weekends. With up to 12 cask ales and a selection of ciders to choose from there's no problem finding something we'll like. Sixpenny IPA and Jaipur are two current favourites of mine, and the rhubarb cider my wife's. The staff are, without exception, friendly, efficient and, something less common these days, observant. The clientele on the whole are a warm and friendly bunch and there are always people to chat with. There's a meat draw on Saturday afternoons occasionally live music. All in all it's a recipe that almost perfect and a gem of a find in Wimborne!

Four of us visited here whilst on a trip to Wimborned, nice comfortable place but fairly busy on a Saturday evening.. we sampled a couple of local beers from Dorset Brewing Company, those being Dorset Knob and Jurassic Dark, both very nice beers.This place is definately one of the two best places for beer lovers in Wimborne. Would not hesitate to return.

Nuff said really. I visited for the first time a couple of months ago.....excellent service, great atmosphere, good music. I call in every weekend now.

when to a show next door had a drink before and afterwards good beer good service, for a small pub great, will be back when there

Visited for a pint when down overnight for work. The lady behind the bar was friendly. The selection of beers was pretty good and they had different styles on offer. They had 6 beers on when I was there. The prices were in line with Wimborne prices. Clean toilets. Worth a stop for a pint or two.

Stopped in for a pint of Jaipur, didn't quite taste right but nice environment and nice bar, will return for something different.

12 real ales and nice wines, smart furnishings, very efficient and knowledgeable staff and friendly locals, what more could you ask for. Happy hours between 5-7 pm, perfect.

I was invited to the taphouse by a red friend of mine , I have now become a local, enjoy a crisp fresh peroni lager , which is lovely . Having a Monday of I always receive great friendly service from barmaids Kat, and Gemma as well as other staff members . All the locals are friendly and welcoming, great selection of cast ales and lagers , happy hour between 4 and 6 is awesome .

I returned to Wimborne at 8.15 pm on Saturday to find the pub closed for a private party. I had been in on Friday and no sign or notices to say a Private Party was on Saturday. This is not the first time regulars have been let down like this,

What a fantastic Sunday afternoon we all had in The Taphouse Wimborne, with the Imprints group, the place was full. I took a few images of the event and only left after a couple of hours because my lift turned up.

As a northern drinker, I still find it hard to drink gravity-dispensed beer that looks like flat cold tea. Surely there must be room on that long bar for the odd hand pump or two to give some life to the otherwise wonderful beers? I see the keg beers have their taps. I tried a favourite of mine, Sixpenny IPA here yesterday, but compared to the same beer served through a hand pump, there really is no comparison.

We popped in after visiting the local theatre....not far, come out of the theatre, turn right and you're there.

Popped into The Taphouse before a visiting the Tivoli Theatre. What a great place. Brilliant service offering a large range of Beers and cider at a reasonable price. Comfortable seating with a relaxed atmosphere. Popped in again after the show we enjoyed it so much.

I went here to see a band, its a great bar, with a large selection of beers, wine and spirits. It's got a great ambience and the staff are really friendly. It's not very big so you need to get there early as it can get really crowded.

We happened to walk past when we heard live music coming out & this was the best thing ever. I’m told by the locals that we were lucky to catch a great live band (Cream, Led Zep covers etc)... while trying all those various beers... I couldn’t be happier. Just beautiful.

Good atmosphere, great beers, friendly staff. A welcome change from what pubs have become.Some seating, but mostly standing - be prepared.

Interesting range of beers all served by gravity - not common these days. Sixpenny bitter and Bishops Finger tried - both excellent. Comfortable welcoming premises.

Spent many a happy night here with friends and family. Staff are warm and welcoming. Good choice of entertainment, Mother Ukers are fab.

Although it feels like a younger persons place, the welcome and atmosphere good. Great food. Parking nearby and Wimborne a quaint place to visit

Excellent selection of beers, ciders and wine/spirit alternatives - great atmosphere and great staff - what's not to love! Over 18s only, dog friendly, proper traditional pub.

Ok so its not a restaurant ! What it is though is a very good pub with a great range of beers that is forever changing.

Well appointed little ale house - friendly staff - good atmosphere - will go again - recommended - a must visit

As a frequent visitor to Wimborne and CAMRA member, I often pop in to The Taphouse for a couple of pints - friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, good choice of interesting beers. I have posted a great review in the past which was well deserved.

Authentic Italian food. I had home made gnocchi in a rosa sauce it was delicious. The restaurant was very busy .I felt that we were being rushed. Would come again for the food.

More a large size micro-pub than a restaurant with some superb real ales straight from the barrel. As other review states this pub is always full and seats hard to come by. There is a small garden area with seating. Thought the staff friendly.

Nice pub,with good choice of beers, but not a restaurant.so pub needs to update their site and so do trip advisor

This place is a beer drinker's paradise. The downside being that all beer lovers in the area head to Wimborne Minster's shrine to real ale.

I discovered The Taphouse in Wimborne about 2 months ago as a newcomer to the town.Obviously I did not know which pubs were popular so I just walked into The Taphouse and was greeted by a member of staff with " what would you like to drink darling" I think it was Jemma and it was just so friendly and the locals seemed to enjoy the pub.I continued to frequent the pub for a week to get to know people and I am still drinking there.The selection of ales is great and every member of staff is friendly and cope extremely well when the bar is busy. I now consider myself a local in The Taphouse as its a great bar for drinking and lots of banter,its not a restaurant that sells beer its a proper pub and every town should have a Taphouse but every town would not have the quality of staff that my new local has.

Called in here with some friends for a couple of beers on Saturday evening, the place was buzzing, with a high level of noise from people enjoying an evening out. The barmaid immediately made eye contact to find out what we wanted to drink. Great selection of real and imported ales including my favourite Erding weissbeir. A constant stream of friendly locals in and out and by 8pm it was definitely quieter so guess most people were out for dinner ( no food served here)

Spent a very enjoyable and comfortable afternoon and evening in this wonderful no nonsense real ale bar just fine ales and great service in a warm snug but classy bar sampling a range of great beers

This is by far the best Pub in Wimborne. Great decor in the spit and sawdust style with a fabulous range of real ales served straight from the cask behind the bar. The staff are amazing and and friendly and the live music they have on there is something else. If your Sunday afternoons are free, then live music followed by happy hour is a real treat.

We agreed to meet some friend in the Taphouse before our restaurant booking, on walking in the place was really crowded and loud. No where to sit, we walked out and went to Renouf next door for our drink! Whilst we were in Renoufs another couple walked in also stating that they had walked out of the Taphouse as it was uncomfortably crowded.

Although this place has a few pumps with nationally well known beers and lagers, their real forte lies in the casks of proper real ale. The staff always seem to know about the ales and how to serve it. There is always a friendly atmosphere, but I guess people who prefer somewhere with trendy with flashy lights, fruit machines and tasteless beer would be disappointed with the Taphouse. often has live music at weekends.This is an ale house that does not serve food, but there are plenty of other places to buy food in Wimborne.

We have visited here a number of times. Always find the odd old favourites but also some really good new brews. Good atmosphere and a great place to be adventurous. Good CAMRA discount.

Bog standard beers that you can get in any pub. Would've liked to have seen a few different offerings. More...

Popped in here for a few to kill time with hubby before a meal as we'd travelled to Wimbourne most...

For my Husband's 60th Birthday , we tried the Taphouse, friendly; Dogs allowed, he enjoyed the Beer , I had...

Great place for a drink, so many craft ales and no teenagers with loud music a traditional drinking house

I've been going to the Taphouse when in Wimborne since it opened. The atmosphere is always good and the selection...

Fantastic watering hole, Tap house lead and others try to follow. Been coming here since the place opened and as...

Ridiculously busy so just stopped for 1 drink. Great atmosphere, got the impression it was full of locals who frequent...

Great friendly small real ale house. Not only a great selection of drinks, nice surroundings and friendly staff! Forget the chain pubs try here!

Excellent bar with great choice of ales. The bar gets very busy at the weekend especially when there is live music.

We found the Taphouse after looking on Tripadvisor and spent a good Saturday Night with great beer and friendly Staff and a great Halloween Party Night.The select of beers direct from the barrel is first class. They have Happy Hour from 6-7pm and great prices.Will call again next time in area

The Taphouse provides a refreshing change from public houses that all too often are in the midst of an identity crisis, unsure whether they are a restaurant or a pub and all too often succeeding at neither.

This is a small pub which caters for the traditional pub lover who wants excellent real ale and enjoys conversation without all the paraphernalia that has ruined many good pubs. A pub lovers dream.

A lovely bar selling real ales, friendly locals and bar staff serving with smiles on their faces, what is there not to like.For those of you not ale drinkers, they have a range of other drinks to try, including real cider!

Great Ales, Lovely Staff. Will definitely return. Nice atmosphere and an old fashioned type of pub. Very relaxed and a nice addition to Wimborne.

Stopped there early one evening after wandering the area for the day. A great spot where the staff were friendly, the other patrons were engaging and friendly, the Ales were terrific and apparently change frequently depending upon what is available. The Pub is softly lit, very small and basically comprises one large room, and feels a bit like a Pub in the olden days.Basically a nice country Pub that is worthwhile visiting.

Quick drink with the wife - bar manageress was very friendly and professional - but just a shame there were not many really good ales to choose from - only 2 on. The one I ended up with was not that local and OK but not great.

Popped in for a drink and ended up staying longer than expected. Excellent choice of quality local ales and ciders. Great atmosphere with friendly staff and customers!

We were going for a meal next door and popped in for a pint of real ale. The atmosphere is lively, the staff friendly, the choice impressive and the quality and taste great. I'll be back, recommended

Large range of casks containing real ales. Very popular and just proving that the pub trade is not dead. Just so long as the offering is right. Very friendly staff and customers. Home from home for a real ale drinker. One of the best pubs ever!

It is fairly narrow inside but always has interesting drinks to try. Very reasonable pricing and there is outside seating at the back.

This is an unusual place long and narrow bar. Tiled back wall which has taps that dispense the beers. Be prepared to stand its a popular place.

The best bar in Wimborne, real pub with a wide range on local beers, ales and cider on tap. For those who prefer a glass of wine or something sweeter a great range of wines, prosecco and spirit and always at a great price.

A decent range of CAMRA approved beers, mostly local. Friendly staff, nice wooden decor. It looks a good town for a pub crawl and this would be a required stop.

Several cask ales to choose from. It reminds me of the old country pubs of my youth where the ales were poured direct from the barels on racks. With no beer lines to give the draft a taint.I am so looking forward to my next visit.

This is one of the ever increasing number of micropubs.The beers are served from the barrels and always taste superb. There's a wide range of beers on tap--sometimes too many to choose from!The staff are always cheerful and the locals are really welcoming. Plus there's a discount on the beers if you have your CAMRA membership card with you.

Atmosphere is great but very small space so does get crowded. Not overpriced. Live music some nights.

Like this place - always busy, always a good vibe, usually a good selection of beers although they do run short occasionally - once only could offer a choice of two but hey lets not complain as they usually offer the best of locally sourced and brewed ales.

We came here for drinks before dinner. Great atmosphere, good selection of ales. Will be visiting again.

My wife and I popped in before our meal over the road, we are not from round here, but what a lovely bar, really nicely decorated, friendly efficient bar staff, and most importantly nicely kept beer! Also we thought the drinks were really reasonably priced.

Finally I visited the Taphouse after hearing from so many people what a great new pub in Wimborne this was.Every time I've driven past it looked packed, but we were determined to pop in for a quick drink last night and luckily we managed to get a seat in the window.The atmosphere was friendly as the pub attracts all ages. Everyone seemed to be having a great time and we'll certainly be back as it's now towards the top of our favourite pubs in Wimborne.

Had a couple of hours to spend in Wimborne and decided it would be best spent in the Tap House as always a excellent selection of beers and friendly service.

This is my first visit to the Taphouse. I've driven past often and noticed that it always appears busy. Having visited now myself I understand why. There's a good selection of ales friendly staff and great entertainment in the form of live music. I will definitely be going back again.

I can‘t understand why there are so few places where the beer is allowed to go from cask to glass without interference from swan-necks and sparklers, which ruin it. The Tap House is one of the few. There is a better range of than some beer "festivals". The blackboard with a detailed list is a good idea and makes it easier to choose. I had a lovely pint of mild which was just right after a chilly autumnal stroll.The bar is cosy and popular with a varied clientele. We popped in for a quick drink while waiting for the restaurant over the road to open, but I will definitely be going back again.

Excellent beer, lovely atmosphere, kind and friendly staff! Definitely worth a visit if you appreciate good drinks and a calm and relaxed atmosphere.

Been twice now and loved the 4 beers I tried on my visits. Well kep beer, good variety, and so well proced compared to pretentious prices of Poole.Good to see CAMRA discount. Very friendly bar staff. A must visit in Wimborne.

A joy to have a drink here with excellent brews well kept and served. I have never had a poor pint and this is testament to the skill of the staff with such an array of delights. My only complaint is that when the bar stools are all occupied it is difficult to get past the crowd at the bar and get served or see what is on offer. Other than that a great place for a beer.

A great Sunday afternoon with excellent live music, brilliant selection of ales and an ambience that is second to none! Even managed a sing song with locals in the music interlude!! The best Sunday afternoon in a long time! Well done all.

If you enjoy real ale, a place that is perfect for everyone who enjoys good beer and cider, which CAMRA members will love, then head for the Taphouse.

Restaurant???? VERY misleading as this is just a pub, no food, therfore no restaurant hence the low score. Lovely staff and beer tho, good for music on Sundays but get there early as it is small and gets packed quickly.Would deserve a much Higher score if was in a pub section, but it's not, so there you are.

The Taphouse is my favourite little bar. The staff make you feel so welcome and after spending a couple of hours in there I really was made to feel at home. Even when it gets busy (especially during happy hour 5-7) you still get served quickly and on a couple of occasions I didn't have to relay my order as the barmaid remembered it from before. Very rare that happens in any bar!! This place is unique just like The Gin House next door to it.Keep it up Taphouse!

Popped in here before dinner at the Tickled Pig and what an absolute gem this place is.Fantastic range of ales followed by friendly and knowledgeable staff!Lovely decor and great atmosphere, all the locals seem friendly and even though it was busy you still got served promptly.We need more of these places!!!

Second time we have popped in before going for dinner at Number 9 and you could only just get in the door it was so busy! However really friendly bar staff and we were served quickly, the lady behind the bar even remebered what I had the last time I visited, very impressed and will be back!

I visit this place quite a bit and each time it gets better. The atmosphere is great along with the staff. Even when it gets busy you have no issues getting served.The live music on a Sunday is always a really good buzz too.If your in Wimborne this is the place to go! Not sure how it can be called pricey as its the cheapest bar in town and their Happy Hour everyday from 5-7 is an absolute bargain!Keep up the good work Taphouse

Me and my friend entered the tap house at 4pm on a Saturday. When we went to get served we were told "we dont want your kind in here" when we asked why, the reply was just as rude as the first comment made. "I think you would be better suited to weatherspoons across the road". The most annoying part of this is we have drank there before and never had a problem. After being disgusted with how we had just been spoken to, we decided to go to the next pub. And what a gem we found. A pub called the Butchers dog. Has everything the tap house has plus tables to sit at and most importantly a friendly atmosphere and great beer.

After a enjoyable lunch in the local marina we decided to venture into Wimborne to a place my friends had been raving about. It was a Saturday afternoon and only a few people in there, so it looked good for a nice quiet pint. I entered with my friend and we both went to quickly use the gents. Whilst relieving ourselves someone quickly stuck there head round the door to see what we where doing in there! Whether they thought we only came in just to use the loo, I don't know. As we came out of the gents to order our drinks at the bar we got told by the very rude barmaid 'no, we don't serve your kind in here' at first we thought it was a joke about not being locals or something but when we enquirer further we were giving no explanation as too why and told 'your better suited in the wetherspoons over the road!' After being very embarrassed in front of the few locals in there we left feeling disappointed and annoyed at the sheer ignorance and small mindedness of the barmaid. We may have been in our mid too late 20's but just because both of us use your toilets as we walk in doesn't mean we are up to no good! I currently serve in the military and only get a spontaneous chances to go out and enjoy myself around here, but my friend has a large family to look after and also doesn't get much time to go out and relax. We both feel extremely offended and would not go back to the establishment without some sort of apologies or explanation.

We went here on a night out, and thought the actual bar was lovely. Very good music playing, staff friendly and well decorated! HOWEVER... We went to buy 2 drinks and it was £13.00. Such a shame - nearly cried handing it over! I really like this place but unfortunately we haven't got the budget to spend a long time in it!

We were made to feel very welcome by staff and locals. Excellent selection of beers with discount for CAMRA members. Great alternative to the palatial Wetherspoons across the road

Walking about the town to discover more about this lovely place we have just moved to. Dropped in for a drink,my husband had a beer and I had a spritzer. Nice friendly pub, not too busy nice atmosphere.

Went in to sample their real ales of which there were 10 on sale. Ordered 2 pints and was told it was happy hour so got a large discount. Not a lot of seating but you expect this in this sort of place. Lady behind bar was very friendly and the place had a great atmosphere. Went in on a Monday night, noticed it was packed on Sunday.

Very friendly staff in a peaceful atmosphere & interesting selection of beers with discount for CAMRA members.Can get busy in evenings especially at weekends.Highly recommended - although this is a bar, not a restaurant

Visited on a Sunday afternoon around 5 pm. It was Happy Hour so selection and price of beers great, staff pleasant and a live group playing. Really friendly and welcoming place