Caroline's Guidebook
Food
A NEW, very cool restaurant a minute's walk from the apartment (previously the old Savoy hotel). Great for brekkie, lunch, afternoon tea, supper or just a coffee on the terrace or a late night cocktail at the bar. My new favourite place in Bournemouth!
The Nici
A NEW, very cool restaurant a minute's walk from the apartment (previously the old Savoy hotel). Great for brekkie, lunch, afternoon tea, supper or just a coffee on the terrace or a late night cocktail at the bar. My new favourite place in Bournemouth!
A three minute walk along the cliff top from Pineville. Part of the Marriott Hotel and one of Raymond Blanc's babies. Nice for a dinner or just a glass of wine at the bar.
13 locals recommend
Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth
105 W Cliff RdA three minute walk along the cliff top from Pineville. Part of the Marriott Hotel and one of Raymond Blanc's babies. Nice for a dinner or just a glass of wine at the bar.
Breakfast done properly and served until 2pm! My favourite place for scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Great service, tasty brekkie/brunch menu and suitable for couples, friends and families.
12 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth
1 Westover RdBreakfast done properly and served until 2pm! My favourite place for scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Great service, tasty brekkie/brunch menu and suitable for couples, friends and families.
Great food for every mealtime and slap bang on the seafront. Service can be slow so make you have plenty of time on your hands! Location and fish dishes make up for it.
42 locals recommend
WestBeach
Great food for every mealtime and slap bang on the seafront. Service can be slow so make you have plenty of time on your hands! Location and fish dishes make up for it.
Cosy Club
34 Old Christchurch RdGood grub for all meal times but especially brunch.
Ojo Rojo
106 Commercial RdGreat place for a light mexican dinner. Cool interior and good ambience.
Arbor Restaurant
4 Grove RdRecommended British cuisine for date night.
Koh Lounge
38- 40 Poole HillThe best Thai restaurant in Bournemouth. Need I say more!
Spanish Tapas. Cute space and good atmosphere in a rustic venue.
15 locals recommend
Lola's Spanish Tapas Restaurant
95 Commercial RdSpanish Tapas. Cute space and good atmosphere in a rustic venue.
Vesuvio
Alum Chine Car ParkGood pasta on the beachfront. Best in the evening for alfresco dining.
One of the many great curry houses in the nearby village of Westbourne. A five minute drive (max) or a 25 minute walk away from the apartment.
10 locals recommend
Dilli Haat
33 Seamoor RdOne of the many great curry houses in the nearby village of Westbourne. A five minute drive (max) or a 25 minute walk away from the apartment.
Especially good for date night. Small portions and slightly pricey but delicious food and good service.
36 locals recommend
NEO Restaurant
Exeter RoadEspecially good for date night. Small portions and slightly pricey but delicious food and good service.
Part of the BH2 complex with a nice perspective as it's high up. Serves a huge range of Greek delights and an easy stroll down the hill from the apartment. Great for lunch or dinner.
The Real Greek - Bournemouth
Exeter CrescentPart of the BH2 complex with a nice perspective as it's high up. Serves a huge range of Greek delights and an easy stroll down the hill from the apartment. Great for lunch or dinner.
Harry Ramsden's
Undercliff DriveTakeaway & dine in fish & chips. Does what it says on the tin!
Awesome takeaway pizza, made in a wood fire oven, walking distance from the apartment.
Pizzeria Triangolo
146 Commercial RoadAwesome takeaway pizza, made in a wood fire oven, walking distance from the apartment.
Cafes
At the bottom of the steps near the flat you'll find this simple cafe. It does it says on the tin and is doggie friendly so good if you furry friends! Nice for an early cuppa.
10 locals recommend
Chineside
Off W Overcliff DrAt the bottom of the steps near the flat you'll find this simple cafe. It does it says on the tin and is doggie friendly so good if you furry friends! Nice for an early cuppa.
South Coast Roast
24 Richmond HillCheck this out for coffee and sandwiches.
Neighbourhoods
Westbourne is more like a local village with lots of independent coffee shops, good restaurants, an M&S food, Tesco Express and is generally good for mooching. A three minute drive from the apartment or a 20 minute walk. Westbeach is also home to Dorset's BEST fish & chip shop, Chez Fred.
62 locals recommend
Westbourne
Westbourne is more like a local village with lots of independent coffee shops, good restaurants, an M&S food, Tesco Express and is generally good for mooching. A three minute drive from the apartment or a 20 minute walk. Westbeach is also home to Dorset's BEST fish & chip shop, Chez Fred.
Bars
Nice for date night and great views over the town. My only reservation is the inflated pricing! A good place to finish the evening for a nightcap.
22 locals recommend
Level8ight The Sky Bar
Terrace RoadNice for date night and great views over the town. My only reservation is the inflated pricing! A good place to finish the evening for a nightcap.
A five minute walk from the flat (in the opposite direction of the ocean) and usually open late with a DJ.
14 locals recommend
Canvas
45 Poole HillA five minute walk from the flat (in the opposite direction of the ocean) and usually open late with a DJ.
1812
37 Exeter RdGood for cocktails and live music at the weekends.
Activities
A 20 minute walk along the promenade, towards Poole, you'll find SUP hire available at Branksome Beach. This is a pop-up set up on the sand do best to call ahead to be sure they are operating on your chosen day (Go online for contact details).
*ADVICE: Go as soon they open. SUP conditions always tend to be better first thing in the morning.
Shaka Surf Branksome
Branksome TowersA 20 minute walk along the promenade, towards Poole, you'll find SUP hire available at Branksome Beach. This is a pop-up set up on the sand do best to call ahead to be sure they are operating on your chosen day (Go online for contact details).
*ADVICE: Go as soon they open. SUP conditions always tend to be better first thing in the morning.
PierZip
Pier ApproachJust for giggles!
One of most beautiful private gardens in UK and had a great cafe. Well worth the 10 minite drive from the apartment.
61 locals recommend
Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdOne of most beautiful private gardens in UK and had a great cafe. Well worth the 10 minite drive from the apartment.
Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth
Another fun place for a rainy day activity evening!
Great for a rainy, overcast day I'd you fancy a culture and history fix.
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeGreat for a rainy, overcast day I'd you fancy a culture and history fix.
Virtual Reality game hub! I'm not a gamer but fully recommend giving this a go if the weather's a let down.
Centre VR
Old Christchurch RoadVirtual Reality game hub! I'm not a gamer but fully recommend giving this a go if the weather's a let down.
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachNo explanation needed.