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We are lucky in Bournemouth to have loads of nice pubs and bars to choose from.

When looking for somewhere to get a drink, you always want to find the best bars in town. With student bars, beach pubs, beer gardens, craft beer, gin bars, places for dancing, and of course, places to find classic pub food, you can be sure you’ll find somewhere in Bournemouth to get a drink and soak up the great atmosphere.

Town Centre

Bournemouth town centre is jam packed full of great pubs and bars. On a sunny day in the Square, you will see people enjoying the open space with a beer in hand, and a deeper dive will take you to nearby beer gardens and local pubs.

Towards the beach, either through the lower gardens or via Exeter Road, you can find more popular spots with great views and unique cocktail menus. There’s so much nearby that you will find the perfect spot for a drink in any direction.

Back into town, Bournemouth triangle contains its own rabble of pubs and bars with smaller venues often with live music and entertainment, specialist cocktail menus and restaurants with great food and drink.

Student Bars

Bournemouth is renowned for its great student culture, and on a night out, you can expect to see crowds head to either Old Christchurch Road or Lansdowne. Just a 10-minute walk from each other.

Old Christchurch Road is closer to the city centre with popular nightclubs and bars, while Lansdowne is closer to the student accommodation with more places to eat, drink, and be merry with larger venues for entertainment here too.

Boscombe

Just outside of Bournemouth, you will find Boscombe, with its quirky high street and stunning beach and pier.

Boscombe Beach contains some small collective of great beach pubs and bars ideal to soak up beautiful views of the sea. Perfect on a warm summer’s eve, although you will see these places are popular all year round.

Neighbouring areas

Further east of Boscombe, you will come to Southbourne Highstreet. What was once a residential area is now a bustling microcosm of independent retailers and nightlife. With great pubs on the Highstreet, unique and award-winning restaurants and bars, and on the clifftops some special pubs with nice beer gardens, it truly is a wonder to explore in and of itself.

The historic town of Christchurch is also only a step away, with its own nightlife culture, craft ales, gin bars, and even a brewery. Find out more about Christchurch pubs and bars here.

West of Bournemouth, you will find Westbourne, similar in ways to Southbourne with its gentrified high street, you can find some unique places to get a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.

Further down the road, you will stumble into Ashley Cross, with its terrific culture and finally, you'll make your way to Poole Town, which is not far down the road.

Find out more about Poole pubs and bars here.

With superb travel links and many spots with their own atmosphere, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole are fun places to explore the many wonderful pubs and bars.

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Poole Arms

Poole

Take a stroll down Poole Quay and discover its oldest watering hole... the Poole Arms with great views overlooking Poole Quay specialising in fresh fish and seafood.
NEO Restaurant

Bournemouth

NEO Restaurant & Bar located directly opposite Bournemouth and big wheel offers views like no other venue in the city. But there is so much more than just a great view... Spread over two floors which are glass walled to offer unparalleled views no…
Key West Restaurant

Bournemouth

Key West Bar & Grill is located at the end of Bournemouth’s most iconic landmark Bournemouth Pier.
Peachy Queen

Bournemouth

Peachy Queen is Bournemouth’s dreamy new haunt for cocktails and relaxed, riviera cool.
The Coconut Tree

Bournemouth

The Coconut Tree’s take on authentic Sri Lankan cuiisine is made up of smaller tapas-style dishes embracing plants, fish and meat - it’s a menu that naturally offers something for everyone.
Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar

Bournemouth

At Renoufs® Award Winning Cheese and Wine Bars, we know a thing or two about Cheese and Wine. In fact, we could say that we’re the best Cheese and Wine eatery in the area. But we’d rather leave that to your judgement.
Aruba

Bournemouth

Join us to taste the very best of beach-side Bournemouth, whatever the weather... There's simply no better place to start your day or end your evening.
Urban Garden

Bournemouth

Find us in the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth. Open everyday from breakfast to dinner.
Flamingo

Bournemouth

Welcome to Flamingo, an independent and exciting all-day café that’s tucked away on the vibrant high street of Winton, Bournemouth.
El Murrino Beachside

Bournemouth

We are a pop up restaurant on the beach at East Cliff. We are family friendly and dog friendly.
Bear Cave and venue

Bournemouth

Bear Cave and venue open 7 days a week serving fresh food snacks, patteseries, coffees, beers, wines & cocktails in a bohmemian setting.
Post bournemouth

Bournemouth

Escape the norm at Pöst; a Bier Haus built on Bohemian spirit and Alpine adventures.
Urban Reef

Bournemouth

Whether you're popping in for a Sunday lunch with family, a bite to eat with friends or a romantic dinner for two, you can book a table with us.
Street Goose

Bournemouth

Quality modern street food and expertly hand crafted cocktails.
Café Rouge

Bournemouth

Discover French-inspired all-day dining at Café Rouge Bournemouth
Brewdog

Bournemouth

BrewDog Bar & Restaurant in BH2 Shopping Centre. Serving up the best craft beer from across the globe, alongside our towering burgers and hot wings.
W Beach

BOURNEMOUTH

Launched in 2021, W Beach is Bournemouth’s first premium, exclusive beachside drinking & dining experience.
Schpoons & Forx

Bournemouth

Schpoons & Forx is chef and broadcaster Matt Tebbutt’s modern British all-day restaurant featuring a lively open kitchen.

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