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This Dorset Pub Is Home To A Beautifully Restored 20th-Century Train Carriage

by Harriet Young Updated: February 6, 2025
written by Harriet Young Updated: February 6, 2025
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Gathering together for a family meal, catching up with friends or enjoying a romantic evening can be some of the best ways to spend your free time.

If you’re looking for somewhere that can provide you with the perfect backdrop for that, with delicious food and a great atmosphere, then The Avon Causeway offers it all.

Whether you want to chill in the beer garden or cosy up by the fire on a winter day, this place can provide everything you need.

As well as a traditional pub that is warm and welcoming, you can stay in one of the twelve ensuite bedrooms, offering you a clean and comfy stay in the pretty woodland setting.

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Located close to Christchurch and near Bournemouth airport, The Avon Causeway was built in the 19th century as a conversion of the Hurn railway.

It is a child and dog-friendly establishment that has wheelchair accessibility, making sure the whole family can enjoy their visit.

The pub is also on the edge of the New Forest, offering lots of countryside and woodland walks, perfect for working up an appetite or walking the dog.

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Priding itself in offering fresh ingredients and local produce, the menu at The Avon Causeway changes seasonally and has a wonderful selection of dishes.

The breakfast menu has a wide variety, including croissants, full English, eggs benedict and more. The perfect start to your day in a peaceful atmosphere.

🥕 Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options can be available on request.

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The main menu is a selection of exciting takes on pub classics from burgers, steak, pies and curries, each with a twist and tasty added extras to create mouthwatering meals.

Sunday roast dinners are also a favourite, offering a selection of good quality meats such as beef, pork and chicken, pairing it with all the classic additions to a traditional Sunday roast.

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A lunch menu offering flavoursome brunch and lunch options can also be enjoyed with classics such as fish finger buns, buttermilk fried chicken burgers, loaded hashbrowns and more.

The Avon Causeway is very welcoming to family members of all ages and provides a children’s menu with a variety of options to please any picky eaters.

Chicken strips, sausage and mash and cheeseburgers are just a few of the menu options for little ones.

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For anyone who wants to indulge in pudding, there are a number of options available to round off your meal.

Options include brownies, crumbles, Biscoff-filled doughnuts and more.

A cocktail menu and an extensive list of beer, lager, wine and spirits are also available to enjoy and accompany your food.

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A unique feature of The Avon Causeway is the use of the mid-20th century decommissioned trail carriage. Available to hire privately, it’s a brilliant spot for a party, wedding, birthday or any private function.

Hiring the carriageway out is an interesting backdrop to any social event and will be remembered for its ambient atmosphere and great service.

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The ensuite rooms offer a perfect retreat in the quiet surroundings of the forest. Offering dog friendly rooms and everything you need for a relaxed stay.

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The beer garden offers a lovely backdrop and a children’s play area, perfect for keeping little ones entertained while waiting for orders to arrive.

The Avon Causeway is a fantastic spot for everyone to enjoy, from the great food to the friendly atmosphere and comfortable and traditional pub vibe.

To discover more about The Avon Causeway, visit the website here.

📍 Avon Causeway, Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6AS

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Harriet Young

I am a mother of two beautiful boys and wife to Alan, with whom I started Dorset Explored. My passion for Dorset runs deep, as it's an incredible place that I love to explore and experience anew. Every day brings a new discovery about Dorset, deepening my love for my home county.

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