Bournemouth pub The Goat and Tricycle is our pub of the week

Located at West Hill Road, Bournemouth, The Goat and Tricycle has been described as 'the people's pub.'

The pub opened in the late 70s and is popular with locals and tourists.

Natalie Sanders has been the general manager for over three years.

She said: "It's a proper old-school pub.

"We are all about the people and atmosphere. It's a really chilled-out, friendly place.

"Everyone is welcome as long as they are nice."

The Goat and Tricycle serves home-cooked pub grub, including fish and chips, burgers and ham and egg and chips.

The inn is well known for its roast dinners and sells 'shocking amounts' of mud pies.

The food at The Goat and Tricycle (Image: Natalie Sanders)

There is a selection of 11 real ales, which come from Butcombe Brewery, as well as a large assortment of ciders, craft beers and ciders.

Every Sunday at 7.30pm, The Goat and Tricycle hosts a pub quiz, welcoming anyone who wants to test their general knowledge skills.

Once a month, it hosts a games evening, where everyone is invited to play old-school pub games such as Higher or Lower, Play Your Cards Right and Pop The Pig.

Natalie said: "It's probably one of the best nights we get the whole pub involved and have a proper laugh.

"We have a piano which people love to play, and we have live bands come to perform throughout the year.

"It is such a nice place to work; I have never worked in a place where the people are so kind and respectful."

The Goat and Tricycle features a packed games room equipped with ball games, a darts board and a ping pong table.

Natalie revealed her plans to enhance the space further by adding some nostalgic old-school games in the coming months.

During the summer, the venue throws garden parties and beer festivals complete with live music and real ales served in the courtyard.

The pub is open to over 18s seven days a week from 12pm till 11.30pm.

Most importantly, The Goat and Tricycle is dog-friendly!