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Wide choice of excellent food

Wide choice of excellent food

From our Award Winning Chef Ian Gibbs

Choice of Vegan and Vegetarian

Choice of Vegan and Vegetarian

Innovative and freshly prepared

Choice of Craft Ales

Choice of Craft Ales

New Ales arriving every week

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Wide choice from Burgers to Pork Belly

Wide choice from Burgers to Pork Belly

Each prepared using fresh local ingredients

The Smugglers Run

We are proud to present quality food, locally and ethically sourced set in the historic town of Christchurch in Dorset. We bring the classic pub atmosphere back with the addition of great product and service. We have the space and facilities to offer venues for private functions and events. Come and see us and experience our special atmosphere that comes from a friendly pub with a commitment to personal service.

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“Craft beers, spirits & quaffable wine, complementing fantastic seasonal food.”

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Our Lunch Menu

Served Monday to Saturday from 12 noon till 3pm Choose to have lunch at the Smugglers Run and you can experience a menu that has...

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Venison alcarte

Our A La Carte Menu

Served Monday to Saturday 6 - 9pm Quality without pretention is always at our forefront of who we are and what we do. Our A...

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Bottomless brunch

Sunday Lunch

Served Sundays 12 - 6pm What a way to start your day, either before or after that walk on the beach. You may wish to...

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About Us

HISTORY OF THE SMUGGLERS RUN The Smugglers Run opened in 2019 after major refurbishment to bring this historic pub back to life. The original parts...

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Environment and Standards

Quality – All of our products are first sourced for their quality. Whether on the bar or in the kitchen. We understand and appreciate that...

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Flamenco w, Mi Flamenco

Flamenco evening with Mi Flamenco – 28th October 2021 This authentic trio are back again...

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Mi Flamenco at The Smugglers Run on 30th Sept.

Mi Flamenco include guitar, vocalist and dancer. £15pp - includes welcome drink and some nibbles£30pp...

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Rum Clubs at the Smugglers Run

Rum Club at The Smugglers Run

Rum Club with Peter Holland Rum Club at The Smugglers Run Hosted by Peter Holland,...

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Tripadvisor
Based on 97 reviews.
JDS
JDS
2021-08-27
Fabulous venue What a gem! We had a family meal here last Sunday. The food was delicious. The staff were so friendly, attentive and professional. We sat in the covered outside area which had a great atmosphere helped by a really good music playlist. We will most certainly return.
Bertthecert
Bertthecert
2021-08-22
Great food great beer Booked at very short notice and found the staff I came across as very friendly and helpful. Both of us had various burgers and I had a guest beer all of which were first rate. Thoroughly recommended.
Martin C
Martin C
2021-08-20
Special meal with special friends We shared a lovely evening here with some special friends. Excellent food, great menu and first class service from Hollie. Would definitely recommend and will revisit when we are in the area again.
fiona
fiona
2021-08-17
Holiday dinner with family We had a wonderful dining experience here. Absolutely excellent attentive and helpful staff. Plant based dishes unusual and divine! Sons enjoyed their burgers. Excellent local gin. Lovely atmosphere and lots of recommendations for things to do.
Coastal609833
Coastal609833
2021-08-14
Great food Excellent food delivered by a very friendly team. Varied menu; the dishes are perfectly executed. Highly recommended
Elaine15
Elaine15
2021-06-27
Fantastic food and service Have visited this pub for food on several occasions and it just gets better and better. The food is excellent, the service is extremely friendly and efficient. Obviously if really busy there may be a little wait but it is well worth it. A lovely chilled place for groups or couples. Lovely outside seating area.
Blake V
Blake V
2021-06-26
Friendly staff, great atmosphere and tasty food Regular visitor to the smugglers runs whether with friends, or with the dog. Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food is always delicious and generous. Great atmosphere, with some awesome live music acts and open mic nights. Highly recommend!
CharlotteSL247
CharlotteSL247
2021-06-19
Warning * No longer GF/Coeliac Friendly Grass and Grill are pulling out of the pub so it’s no longer coeliac friendly, gluten free options for burger and pizza available at £1 additional charge. When I went there was no gf pizza bases so the only option was a burger. Food nice, but over priced. A shame as I was looking forward to a 100% gluten free kitchen but unfortunately another pub with limited options at a further charge! Live music was fantastic though!
Daisy M
Daisy M
2021-06-14
Amazing experience We visited as a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food and drinks exceptional! Having a completely gluten free menu was amazing as it meant those that visited with an intolerance were not penalised and those that don't didn't know any different as the food quality was not impacted in anyway. We were able to alter some of the cocktails to make them mocktails and this was done merrily by the staff. The onions rings and the chocolate brownie were next level ?? we will definitely be returning!!!
Stoofur
Stoofur
2021-06-12
Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely experience The food was really good. I had the brisket salad, my partner had a small muscles with a side of fries (there were quite a few muscles. My daughter had a kids fish and chips. The portion size was really generous and the quality was really high. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. When we left all the staff said goodbye and it felt genuine. I really recommend this pub.

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7 – 9 Purewell
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