YOUR FAVOURITES FOR LESS
£3.95 COORS LIGHT
£3.95 STRONGBOW
Grab your favourite lager and cider for less! Whether you’re joining us for the big game, live music or to catch up with friends & family, we’ll be offering great value all day Monday to Thursday!
Father’s Day – Free Pint for Dad
This Father’s Day, show Dad he’s the real MVP (Most Valuable Pint-lover).
Book a table with us to eat on Saturday or Sunday, and Dad gets a ONE FREE pint on the house — because nothing says “I love you” quite like a cold one and a good feed.
Whether he’s a lager legend, an ale aficionado, or just here for a cracking lunch, we’ve got him covered. Bring the jokes, bring the stories, bring the appetite — we’ll bring the beer.
👨👧👦 Tables are filling up fast, so get booking!
(And yes, Dad jokes are welcome.)
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY BONANZA!
23rd – 26th May 2025
Bank holiday season is upon us, and we’ve got everything you need for the perfect long weekend! Kick things off with Friday night drinks – whether it’s an ice-cold pint, a classic cocktail, or something a little stronger to get the weekend started. We’ve got your covered.
Keep the good times rolling into Saturday with our lunch and a drink deal, perfect for refuelling before round two. Then when Sunday rolls around, we’ll have the ultimate cure: a proper roast dinner with all the trimmings!
Fresh New Menu
We’ve been in the kitchen, crafting a menu packed with bold flavours, classic comforts and a few surprises to keep things interesting. From juicy burgers to irresistible chef specials and next-level Sunday roasts to mouthwatering bar snacks perfect for sharing (or not – we won’t judge), there’s something for everyone to get stuck into!
A traditional family-friendly pub
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this welcoming pub located in the heart of Stanpit village on Dorset’s south coast. Here at the Ship in Distress, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.
We love our coastal location and our bar pays tribute to this with a fittingly traditional nautical theme! Dogs are welcome and we’ve got a large car park for visitors and plenty of seating space.
We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!
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Seriously good pub food
There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.
With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
Christchurch Harbour
We’re just a few minutes’ walk from Christchurch Harbour, famous for its fishing, walking and bird watching (Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group has recored over 320 bird species at the harbour and it’s home to three sailing clubs!).
At its Northwest corner two rivers flow into the harbour the river Avon and the Stour and is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).
Find Us
The Ship in Distress is located on Stanpit road in the heart of Stanpit village, Christchurch.
Whether you’ve been exploring the local area or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.