Dorset: Places to Eat & Drink
Breakfast/Lunch
A cute cafe that serves great breakfasts.
Lots of options and swaps for those with dietary requirements.
46 locals recommend
Cafe Boscanova
650 Christchurch RdA cute cafe that serves great breakfasts.
Lots of options and swaps for those with dietary requirements.
This relaxed and fun restuarant bar serve up a great breakfast until 12pm and brunch until 4pm. They also have a bottomless brunch available on a Sunday 12-4pm!
6 locals recommend
The Dancing Moose Bar & Cookhouse - Bournemouth
23 - 27 Bourne AvenueThis relaxed and fun restuarant bar serve up a great breakfast until 12pm and brunch until 4pm. They also have a bottomless brunch available on a Sunday 12-4pm!
Amazing location looking out to the sea. Make sure to book in Summer as it gets busy. It is on the more pricey side but you pay for the scenery.
Shell Bay Studland
Ferry RoadAmazing location looking out to the sea. Make sure to book in Summer as it gets busy. It is on the more pricey side but you pay for the scenery.
Coffee Saloon
9 Haven RdHands down the best coffee in Bournemouth.
Sea view conservatory restaurant. Home-grown and local produce. They also have a weather dependent Wood fired oven, so look out for smoky flatbreads!
165 locals recommend
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadSea view conservatory restaurant. Home-grown and local produce. They also have a weather dependent Wood fired oven, so look out for smoky flatbreads!
A cute rustic cafe with a relaxed atmosphere. They serve a great brunch. Run by a very friendly couple.
15 locals recommend
The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery
397 Lymington RdA cute rustic cafe with a relaxed atmosphere. They serve a great brunch. Run by a very friendly couple.
Dinner
This award-winning cheese and wine bar offer incredible sharing platters, mezze boards, mixed platters and giant sharing boards making it perfect for groups & families. Located in Westbourne, it is a short drive away from our Bournemouth Holiday let. We strongly reccomend booking ahead as it is not unusual for it to be booked up 4 weeks in advance, especially over the weekend!
34 locals recommend
Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
48 Poole RdThis award-winning cheese and wine bar offer incredible sharing platters, mezze boards, mixed platters and giant sharing boards making it perfect for groups & families. Located in Westbourne, it is a short drive away from our Bournemouth Holiday let. We strongly reccomend booking ahead as it is not unusual for it to be booked up 4 weeks in advance, especially over the weekend!
This place does the BEST Southern Fried chicken burger! There's a few dotted around the Bournemouth area too.
6 locals recommend
The Dancing Moose Bar & Cookhouse - Bournemouth
23 - 27 Bourne AvenueThis place does the BEST Southern Fried chicken burger! There's a few dotted around the Bournemouth area too.
High quality sea food with gorgeous views over Poole harbour. Perfect for an 'occasion' dinner.
120 locals recommend
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdHigh quality sea food with gorgeous views over Poole harbour. Perfect for an 'occasion' dinner.
In summer enjoy drinks on the terrace, then a delicious meal in the restaurant. Have the choice of either dining Asian or continental style. Ocean Palace at Harbour Heights is the new oriental restaurant with a unique Asian dining experience.
32 locals recommend
Harbour Heights Hotel
73 Haven RdIn summer enjoy drinks on the terrace, then a delicious meal in the restaurant. Have the choice of either dining Asian or continental style. Ocean Palace at Harbour Heights is the new oriental restaurant with a unique Asian dining experience.
By far the best sourdough pizza in Bournemouth. They also do vegan pizzas too.
21 locals recommend
Baffi
44 Haven RdBy far the best sourdough pizza in Bournemouth. They also do vegan pizzas too.
Perched right on the waters edge this highly acclaimed restaurant serves tasty fresh fish from Mudeford Quay. Or enjoy a glass of wine and some small bites on the terrace.
102 locals recommend
The Jetty
95 MudefordPerched right on the waters edge this highly acclaimed restaurant serves tasty fresh fish from Mudeford Quay. Or enjoy a glass of wine and some small bites on the terrace.
An elegant restaurant with a stunning glass front. Great for an occasion dinner or some classy cocktails.
36 locals recommend
NEO Restaurant
Exeter RoadAn elegant restaurant with a stunning glass front. Great for an occasion dinner or some classy cocktails.
Nice for a casual dinner and drinks. Make sure to try their duck pizza. Plus they're currently doing Pizza and Prosecco Thursdays!
120 locals recommend
The Boathouse
Quay RoadNice for a casual dinner and drinks. Make sure to try their duck pizza. Plus they're currently doing Pizza and Prosecco Thursdays!
A new addition to the Bournemouth food scene. Serves great Chinese dishes with a modern approach.
1805 Wimborne Rd
1805 Wimborne RoadA new addition to the Bournemouth food scene. Serves great Chinese dishes with a modern approach.
indi's
25 Seamoor RdGourmet Indian cuisine but at affordable prices. Really friendly staff.
Located on Bournemouth Pier, this beachside restaurant with a sun terrace is the perfect spot for cocktails and a sunset dinner!
54 locals recommend
Aruba
Pier ApproachLocated on Bournemouth Pier, this beachside restaurant with a sun terrace is the perfect spot for cocktails and a sunset dinner!