Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
Cafe Riva
Boscombe Overcliff DriveIf sunny, Café Riva on thé clifftop is breathtaking for brunch
Ludo Lounge
34 Southbourne GroveLudo Lounge make the yummiest brunches
Casa Carlos
211-213 Seabourne RdCasa Carlos (downstairs) for delicious authentic tapas
Joy Southbourne
129 Seabourne RdCurry house
Baffi Pizza
61 Southbourne GrovePizza restaurant
Restaurant and brewery. Always a safe option and won't break the bank. They do yummy burgers among other things.
46 residents recomanen
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdRestaurant and brewery. Always a safe option and won't break the bank. They do yummy burgers among other things.
The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveThe best for gastro but very pricey
Drinks & Nightlife
The Way Outback Brewing Company
144 Seabourne RdThe Wight Bear
65 Southbourne GroveA speakeasy cocktail room above Larderhouse (book in advance Fri/Sat)
6 residents recomanen
The library
4 Southbourne GroveA speakeasy cocktail room above Larderhouse (book in advance Fri/Sat)
The Grove Tavern
27 Southbourne GroveSports bar with a beer garden. Thursday is quiz night
If you need an afterparty, head to the Cellar Bar in Boscombe
44 residents recomanen
Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar
529 Christchurch RdIf you need an afterparty, head to the Cellar Bar in Boscombe
Sightseeing
Stroll right along the prom towards Boscombe Pier and rent a kayak
60 residents recomanen
Moll de Boscombe
2494 Undercliff DrStroll right along the prom towards Boscombe Pier and rent a kayak
Hike left down the prom to the prehistoric Hengistbury Head with panoramic views over Christchurch Harbour
264 residents recomanen
Hengistbury Head
Hike left down the prom to the prehistoric Hengistbury Head with panoramic views over Christchurch Harbour
Walk down Carbery Avenue to Tuckton Tea Gardens where you can pop across the Wick Ferry into Christchurch or rent a rowing boat and meander upstream
35 residents recomanen
Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue RoadWalk down Carbery Avenue to Tuckton Tea Gardens where you can pop across the Wick Ferry into Christchurch or rent a rowing boat and meander upstream
Drive across Sandbanks chain ferry and spend a day exploring the Jurassic Coast. Don’t miss Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle
194 residents recomanen
Jurassic Coast
Drive across Sandbanks chain ferry and spend a day exploring the Jurassic Coast. Don’t miss Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle
Parks & Nature
Walk down Fisherman’s Walk and see our incredible cliff-top view of the coastline with the Isle of Wight on your left and the Purbecks to the right
Fisherman's Walk Zig Zag
Fisherman's Walk Zig ZagWalk down Fisherman’s Walk and see our incredible cliff-top view of the coastline with the Isle of Wight on your left and the Purbecks to the right
Hop on the train at Pokesdown and head into the New Forest for the day. Rent a bike and enjoy the wild ponies and country pubs (my favourite place in the world)
76 residents recomanen
New Forest District
Hop on the train at Pokesdown and head into the New Forest for the day. Rent a bike and enjoy the wild ponies and country pubs (my favourite place in the world)
Essentials
Southbourne General Store
47 Southbourne GroveEntertainment & Activities
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentOceanari
Pier ApproachGetting Around
Trains are quick and run regularly from Pokesdown Station. They can take you west to Poole and Weymouth and north to the New Forest, Salisbury, Winchester etc.
20 residents recomanen
Pokesdown Station
Trains are quick and run regularly from Pokesdown Station. They can take you west to Poole and Weymouth and north to the New Forest, Salisbury, Winchester etc.