Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
South Coast Roast coffee, avocado on sourdough, sandwiches, cake, very friendly staff, and advice on your bike.
18 locals recommend
Velo Domestique
176-180 Seabourne RdSouth Coast Roast coffee, avocado on sourdough, sandwiches, cake, very friendly staff, and advice on your bike.
The Larder House has the look of a rustic, European bar-restaurant – with wine barrels, hams hanging from beams on the ceiling, retro bar fittings and a small coffee bar – but with the addition of some very modern British flair – and a certain boozy enthusiasm. Much of the produce emanates from the wood oven in the open kitchen, with artisan pizzas and dishes such as oven fired skate wing (£17); other dishes feature homemade breads and flat breads, to enjoy with sharing platters of sumptuous cheeses, charcuterie and terrines. You can also pop in for a drink: the cocktail list is as tantalizing and imaginative as the food.
77 locals recommend
The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveThe Larder House has the look of a rustic, European bar-restaurant – with wine barrels, hams hanging from beams on the ceiling, retro bar fittings and a small coffee bar – but with the addition of some very modern British flair – and a certain boozy enthusiasm. Much of the produce emanates from the wood oven in the open kitchen, with artisan pizzas and dishes such as oven fired skate wing (£17); other dishes feature homemade breads and flat breads, to enjoy with sharing platters of sumptuous cheeses, charcuterie and terrines. You can also pop in for a drink: the cocktail list is as tantalizing and imaginative as the food.
Great restaurant and bar on the beach with fantastic local food, beers, great cocktails and alfresco dining.
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveGreat restaurant and bar on the beach with fantastic local food, beers, great cocktails and alfresco dining.
Low key, local restaurant/bar with regular live music, fab food (Thursday night ribs and unlimited wings), great cocktails and beautiful atmosphere. Views of sea from outside area.
28 locals recommend
Reef Encounter
Boscombe Spa RoadLow key, local restaurant/bar with regular live music, fab food (Thursday night ribs and unlimited wings), great cocktails and beautiful atmosphere. Views of sea from outside area.
Fab, sustainable eatery where your hosts explain what their unique dishes are and why they are so delicious, and David Attenborough speaks to you in the loo.
Sadly, no doggies.
19 locals recommend
Terroir Tapas
81 Southbourne GroveFab, sustainable eatery where your hosts explain what their unique dishes are and why they are so delicious, and David Attenborough speaks to you in the loo.
Sadly, no doggies.
Parks & Nature
Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. They mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. They mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ulworth Cove is a cove near the village of West Lulworth, on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in Dorset, southern England. Lovely little touristy village too.
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
ulworth Cove is a cove near the village of West Lulworth, on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in Dorset, southern England. Lovely little touristy village too.
Gorgeous high feature with quiet section on beach leading to the secluded beach huts (with small coffee shop/restaurant). Walk round the Head, stop for a coffee, continue walk through nature park and around harbour to Christchurch or catch regular ferry.
264 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head
Gorgeous high feature with quiet section on beach leading to the secluded beach huts (with small coffee shop/restaurant). Walk round the Head, stop for a coffee, continue walk through nature park and around harbour to Christchurch or catch regular ferry.
Drinks & Nightlife
This quirky little micro pub on Southbourne hughstreet looks a little bit like you are entering someones front room but the friendly, open plan pub is wonderful. Its best for ale and cider drinkers (recommend the taster trays to see which you like best) but also great if you want to have a beverage somewhere different.
14 locals recommend
The Wight Bear
65 Southbourne GroveThis quirky little micro pub on Southbourne hughstreet looks a little bit like you are entering someones front room but the friendly, open plan pub is wonderful. Its best for ale and cider drinkers (recommend the taster trays to see which you like best) but also great if you want to have a beverage somewhere different.
They say: Come and take a look for yourself whether you’re coming to enjoy a beer and food matched meal with friends, a leisurely glass of wine after work whilst soaking up the atmosphere, or to chat to our award-winning Head Brewer about the fantastic selection of great beers we offer - however you decide to use Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne you will be assured of a great time.
46 locals recommend
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdThey say: Come and take a look for yourself whether you’re coming to enjoy a beer and food matched meal with friends, a leisurely glass of wine after work whilst soaking up the atmosphere, or to chat to our award-winning Head Brewer about the fantastic selection of great beers we offer - however you decide to use Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne you will be assured of a great time.
Everything Else
Boscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff DrFor surf! Hire a board from Sorted Surf (£10 for 2 hours).
Bournemouth Pier
Pier ApproachFor surf.