Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
Great for Dorset breakfasts, coffee or cake, or homemade lunches (local pies their speciality!)
15 locals recommend
Little Pickle Deli Cafe Ltd
737 Christchurch RdGreat for Dorset breakfasts, coffee or cake, or homemade lunches (local pies their speciality!)
Fantastic family run Italian restaurant, serving food quality authentic food and wines.
Marco Polo Bournemouth
782 Christchurch RdFantastic family run Italian restaurant, serving food quality authentic food and wines.
Koh Thai
Lovely authentic thai food. Live music every Thursday night.
Right on the beach. Perfect for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and sunset drinks.
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveRight on the beach. Perfect for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and sunset drinks.
Abduls Indian & Bengali Cuisine
736-738 Christchurch RdGreat indian restaurant, bring your own alcohol.
Cafe Riva
Boscombe Overcliff DriveGreat for coffee or sunset drinks
The Neptune Harvester
Perfect for families right on the beach
Pan Tip Thai Restaurant and Takeaway
747 Christchurch RdExcellent family-run thai restaurant serving authentic food.
China Dragon Chinese
794 Christchurch RdGood for chinese take aways
Fishtales Ltd
775 Christchurch RdGreat family run fish and chip takeaway. Arrive early on Fridays!
Drinks & Nightlife
Plays live music every night of the week! Excellent cocktails and drinks served in a 'quirky' atmosphere.
44 locals recommend
Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar
529 Christchurch RdPlays live music every night of the week! Excellent cocktails and drinks served in a 'quirky' atmosphere.
The Commodore
Southbourne Overcliff DriveNice pub with friendly staff and sea views
Parks & Nature
Lovely for walks, there is a land train perfect for children and families to ride on. Catch a little boat from Mudeford to Christchurch.
91 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayLovely for walks, there is a land train perfect for children and families to ride on. Catch a little boat from Mudeford to Christchurch.
Shopping
Christchurch
Castlepoint Shopping Park
Castle Lane WestHas everything there for shoppers delight
Sightseeing
Swanage
Lovely old fashioned seaside town, perfect for a day out
Everything Else
Corfe Castle
Stunning iconic castle ruins, situated in a pretty town