-
21st January 2025
End of January blues, we can fix that!
Is that time of year, but January is nearly done and before we know it we’ll be heading into spring. We’ve got an exciting weekend lined up for you! There’s never a dull moment at The Sixpenny Tap. -
14th December 2024
Sixpenny in Bottles
We’re writing to share that we’ve recently made a significant change in how we produce our bottled beer. After years of using an external contract bottling companies plant, we’ve transitioned to bottling in-house -
3rd December 2024
Sixpenny Black is Back!
Our much loved 4.4% Porter is back on the bar! Rich, smooth, and brewed with chocolate malt, Maris Otter barley, and a hint of smoked malt, Sixpenny Black is the ... -
2nd December 2024
Christmas event date for your diary
Join us at The Sixpenny Tap on Saturday, 21st December, for our Christmas Carol event! Doors open at 1 pm, and the day’s highlight will be a traditional brass band concert led by the brilliant Phil Humphries... -
28th April 2024
Introducing Budvar Lager
After 17 years of proudly serving our very own traditional cask conditioned ales, we've been contemplating the addition of a good quality lager to our bar lineup. We widely sought your feedback, and while the majority -
25th July 2023
Rural Pub of the Season 2023 !
We are overjoyed to announce that The Sixpenny Tap has been awarded Rural Pub of the Season 2023 ! By the esteemed East East Dorset Campaign for Real Ale group. This incredible achievement -
19th June 2023
East Dorset CAMRA’s Rural Pub of the Season, Summer 2023
We're delighted that the Sixpenny Tap has been chosen as Rural Pub of the Season, Summer 2023, by East Dorset CAMRA. Many thanks -
18th January 2023
2023 is with us so let’s see what we have in store for you to kick off the New Year.
2023 is with us, so let's see what we have in store for you to kick off the New Year. Our popular Open Mic... -
27th November 2022
Sixpenny Brewery Newsletter
Sixpenny Brewery Newsletter, a short and handy update about us, our Award winning Beers and xmas opening times. We hope to see you soon -
19th November 2022
Part time Bar Assistant
Sixpenny Brewery is looking for a part-time bar assistant to help in our popular brewery bar in Cranborne, Dorset. We require an enthusiastic -
4th November 2022
OPEN MIC nights at the TAP
OPEN MIC nights at the TAP Just a few more days and we'll see the start of Open Mic nights. live on stage here... -
30th October 2022
The 2023 Good Beer Guide
The Good Beer Guide 2023 from the Campaign for Real Ale - Britain's best selling pub guide - has just been launched... -
3rd October 2022
Next band on the Sixpenny Stage!
Next band on the Sixpenny Stage! Next to appear on the stage here in Cranborne is the ever popular Six ‘n’ Sax, a 7 piece band -
16th September 2022
The Royal Funeral
The Sixpenny Tap will be open on Bank Holiday Monday 19th September at 11am. The Royal Funeral will be televised live -
11th September 2022
Bottling of Sixpenny Beers
We have taken a business decision to temporarily suspend the supply of our beer in bottles. There are several reasons -
22nd August 2022
Celebrated beer writer Roger Protz visits Sixpenny.
Celebrated beer writer Roger Protz visits Sixpenny. Roger Protz, long-term editor of... -
23rd July 2022
Today At The Tap!
Today At The Tap - Forget Bake Off! At the brewery today, from around 12 we have a Morris Dance-Off! Yes, High Noon will -
18th July 2022
Forthcoming events at Sixpenny Brewery
Forthcoming events at Sixpenny Brewery. Coming up next on the Sixpenny Stage... -
12th July 2022
Singer Songwriter Visit
Singer Songwriter Visit Coming up next on the Sixpenny Stage will be a new face... -
24th May 2022
Power Outage!
Power Outage - please note that due to a power outage tomorrow (Wednesday 25th May) affecting the brewery, we will not... -
30th April 2022
Bank Holiday Special Offer!
Bank Holiday Special Offer! From Friday 29th April until Sunday 8th May, Cranborne Chaser is just £3.40 a pint over the bar at the Tap! -
22nd April 2022
Blondie tribute band live!
This Saturday, 23rd April, from 5pm until 7pm, we have our first tribute band, Blondie and Ska playing here at the Tap. -
15th April 2022
Sixpenny Cyclists
Sixpenny Brewery is delighted to be supporting the Sixpenny Cyclists – better known as Team Smilers – who are riding the Devon Coast... -
12th April 2022
It’s Easter Weekend!
And you'll be delighted to know that we are open at our normal times over the Bank Holidays - 12pm to 9pm on Friday... -
4th April 2022
Spring is here!
The nights are drawing out, daffodils are blooming, lambs are gamboling in the fields - and Cranborne Chaser is back! Yes, our Springtime special... -
1st April 2022
Beer price increases
We regret that, due to the massive increases in energy and fuel prices, we have no option but to pass on some of these costs... -
21st March 2022
CLOSED DUE TO STAFF ILLNESS
UPDATE - because of staff shortages and illness, we've had to rework our opening hours this week: Monday, 21st March - closed Tuesday, 22nd March - 16:00 -
17th February 2022
Up and coming events:
Up and coming events: Thursday 24th February - Sixpenny Brewery Tap Takeover at The Man In The Wall in Wimborne - yes, all… -
29th January 2022
Sixpenny Gift Vouchers now available!
Sixpenny Gift Vouchers now available! Yes, we all have that "difficult-to-buy-for" person, so why not give them a gift they're... -
21st January 2022
Burns Night at the Sixpenny Tap
Burns Night at the Sixpenny Tap Join us at the Tap here in Cranborne on Thursday 27th January from 5pm, for a slightly belated... -
19th January 2022
Winter 2022 Saving on beer boxes
Winter 2022 Saving on beer boxes Beat the January blues with the latest offer from Sixpenny! From now until 18th February, enjoy a 10%... -
16th January 2022
Job Opportunity – Bar Staff
Sixpenny Brewery has a vacancy for an experienced bar assistant supervisor to work in our popular brewery bar in Cranborne. We’re looking for a hard working -
8th January 2022
Dorchester Beerex is back!
Dorchester Beerex is back! After the inevitable gap last year, it's great to see the ever popular Dorchester Beer Festival is back. -
21st December 2021
Christmas Eve Update
Regrettably we will not now be joined at the brewery on Christmas Eve by the The Bourne River Morris Men, due to Covid concerns. -
18th December 2021
Christmas Eve drinks & Morris dancers
Join us on Christmas Eve at the Tap for some festive entertainment. We'll have live music on stage - Christmas carols... -
15th December 2021
Christmas Beer sales
We’re pleased to say that we now have our 500ml bottles of Best and IPA back in stock – just in time to enjoy at home for Christmas and the ... -
12th December 2021
Christmas, New Year Opening Hours & Beer Order Dates 2024
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2024 The Sixpenny Tap will be open as usual throughout the festive season, with the following exceptions: • Christmas Day: 12pm – 2pm • ... -
16th November 2021
Good Beer Guide, 2022!
We’re delighted that The Sixpenny Tap has been included in the 2022 CAMRA Good Beer Guide! We’ve now been in every edition since 2013 (except 2017, when the Tap moved ... -
18th October 2021
The Big Curry Lunch
Please join us for The Big Curry Lunch, on 14th November, Remembrance Sunday, at 1pm -
14th October 2021
Live Music at the Sixpenny Tap
Playing the first gig on our new stage, on Friday 12th November, will be local group Six & Sax! -
22nd September 2021
Sixpenny Special – An old friend returns
Remember Sixpenny Special? Well, we do! It’s been a while – 7 years, to be precise – so we thought it was about time we brought it back as our ... -
23rd August 2021
Biker’s Night
Thursday 26th August, from 4 until 8, sees the first of what we hope will be a regular biker’s night at the Sixpenny Tap. It’s open to all motorcyclists and ... -
6th August 2021
Classic Bikers Night
After a very successful evening hosting a fantastic group of vintage motorcycles (and their lovely riders!) we’ve decided that it might be a good idea to continue this sort of ... -
30th July 2021
New Opening Hours at the Sixpenny Brewery Tap.
From Monday 2nd August we are extending our opening hours at the Sixpenny Tap here in Cranborne, both for drinking in and for collecting takeaway beer. Our new hours are: Monday ... -
11th June 2021
Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day 2021 should be a lot better than last year – for one thing, we’re all allowed to meet up now! The weather is looking fine, and family barbeques ... -
28th May 2021
Bank Holiday Monday
Just in time for Bank Holiday Monday, the weather looks like it’ll be perfect for sitting in an idyllic country setting with a fine pint. So, rather than waste the sunshine, ... -
16th May 2021
UPDATED OPENING HOURS
From Monday 17th May, the Sixpenny Tap will be open as follows – Monday to Thursday 4pm until 8pm Friday and Saturday 12pm until 8pm, and Sunday 12pm until 4 ... -
13th May 2021
Bottled Gold!
We’re pleased to tell you that our thirst quenching golden ale, Sixpenny Gold, is now available again in bottles. Order on-line to collect from our Brewery Shop, or buy direct from ... -
11th May 2021
Sixpenny Black – Porter Perfection
More good news for lovers of Sixpenny Black! We’ve got a couple of casks we’d like to move along as we need the space for our next seasonal ale. So, ... -
11th May 2021
Lockdown update
The Government has advised that from Monday 17th May, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers indoors! But don’t get too excited yet – there’s still ... -
5th May 2021
Bar staff required
Now Spring is here (almost) & COVID restrictions are being eased, our in-house bar and beer shop is getting busier again. We’re looking for an experienced bar person to work ... -
3rd May 2021
Cheap Beer!
CHEAP BEER!!! Did that get your attention? A little over 10 years ago, we opened the door to our original Beer Shop – remember how tiny it was? To celebrate, ... -
25th April 2021
10th Anniversary
Can you believe that it’s 10 years since we first slid open the door of our original tiny beer shop and Tap Room in Sixpenny Handley? To mark the occasion, ... -
25th April 2021
Bank Holiday
It’s nearly the Spring Bank Holiday – a day we all usually look forward to, for a day off work, relaxing in the garden. But after doing that for the ... -
19th April 2021
Spring is here!
The Dorset countryside is perhaps at its best in the spring, and despite the recent cold spell, the Cranborne Chase is looking beautiful. After months of lockdown, why not head ... -
13th April 2021
WE’RE OPEN!!!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Sixpenny Brewery on Monday 12th April -
2nd April 2021
Re-Opening the Brewery!
We will be reopening from the 12th of April and serving beer in our courtyard. -
2nd April 2021
New Brewery Website
We have taken some time during COVID to revamp our website in time for the Brewery reopening -
2nd March 2021
Off Licence trading hours January 2021
Thank you to all of you who support us through these challenging times. We are trading as an off-licence only during the current lockdown selling takeaway beer, throughout our exterior ... -
2nd March 2021
Sixpenny Brewery are featured in the Daily Telegraph
We were excited to have been featured in the Daily Telegraph after being voted one of the best pubs in Britain!
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.