Anna's Guidebook
Food scene
On the quay in Christchurch: great views of river and sea. A good place to go for brunch as well as dinner.
120 recommandé par les habitants
The Boathouse
Quay RoadOn the quay in Christchurch: great views of river and sea. A good place to go for brunch as well as dinner.
The Noisy Lobster
Great location on Avon beach near Christchurch
Maison Sax
20 Britannia RdSpacious and modern
Bellagio
295-299 Wimborne RdLively, inexpensive
Good atmosphere, interesting conversion, micro brewery
46 recommandé par les habitants
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdGood atmosphere, interesting conversion, micro brewery
Baffi Pizza
61 Southbourne GroveGreat pizzas, short walk to cliff top
The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveGreat food especially Sunday roast
Sobo:Fish
129 Seabourne RdGreat fish restaurant, small and welcoming
Da Mario Wood Fired Pizza
12 Queens RdGreat reputation for pizzas
Amazing views over Poole Harbour, located in exclusive Sandbanks peninsula
120 recommandé par les habitants
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdAmazing views over Poole Harbour, located in exclusive Sandbanks peninsula
Avon Causeway Hotel
Avon CausewayPub converted from railway station on old line with Pullman carriage
The Oaks
189 Lymington RdGreat pub
The Curlew
287 Christchurch RdGreat pub and outside eatery
The Pear At Parley
Spacious and modern, lots of outside seating
Small Japanese restaurant with excellent reputation about 20 minute walk away
11 recommandé par les habitants
Nippon Inn
124 Charminster RdSmall Japanese restaurant with excellent reputation about 20 minute walk away
Award winning fish and chip restaurant and take away in Westbourne
48 recommandé par les habitants
Chez Fred
10 Seamoor RdAward winning fish and chip restaurant and take away in Westbourne
Small Indian restaurant in Westbourne that serves excellent food.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Dilli Haat
33 Seamoor RdSmall Indian restaurant in Westbourne that serves excellent food.
indi's
25 Seamoor RdExcellent Indian food in this Westbourne restaurant.
This place near Christchurch has a very good reputation for Asian food.
23 recommandé par les habitants
The Rising Sun Thai & Pan-Asian
123 PurewellThis place near Christchurch has a very good reputation for Asian food.
Delicious bakery items to take away in Westbourne. Brilliant place for coffee or lunch. Everything is fresh and home-made. also in Wimborne and Winton.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Le Petit Prince Patisserie
48 Poole RdDelicious bakery items to take away in Westbourne. Brilliant place for coffee or lunch. Everything is fresh and home-made. also in Wimborne and Winton.
Wonderful views towards Isle of Wight. Cafe with a beach shack vibe. Good for coffee, lunch or glass of vino watching the sun go down.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Riva
Boscombe Overcliff DriveWonderful views towards Isle of Wight. Cafe with a beach shack vibe. Good for coffee, lunch or glass of vino watching the sun go down.
Key West Bar & Grill
On the end of Bournemouth Pier. Perfect for sundowners and cocktails.
Catch the ferry from Sandbanks to reach this seafood restaurant located near the waterfront. Lovely views over Poole harbour and Brownsea Island.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadCatch the ferry from Sandbanks to reach this seafood restaurant located near the waterfront. Lovely views over Poole harbour and Brownsea Island.
Neighbourhoods
Cosmopolitan area with lots of students, international shops, restaurants and bars. Very lively at weekends!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Charminster Road
Charminster RoadCosmopolitan area with lots of students, international shops, restaurants and bars. Very lively at weekends!
The area around the pier can be very busy and lively. Walk a couple of hundred metres in either direction to get away from the crowds on a sunny day.
262 recommandé par les habitants
Bournemouth
The area around the pier can be very busy and lively. Walk a couple of hundred metres in either direction to get away from the crowds on a sunny day.
This suburb of Bournemouth has a village feel to it. Full of cafes, bars and independent boutiques, some in a lovely Victorian arcade.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Westbourne
This suburb of Bournemouth has a village feel to it. Full of cafes, bars and independent boutiques, some in a lovely Victorian arcade.
Sightseeing
Stunning views over Christchurch Harbour on one side of the peninsula and the Isle of Wight on the other. Beautiful Sandy beaches and nature reserve. Wonderful walks and ogle the most expensive beach huts in the UK!
264 recommandé par les habitants
Hengistbury Head
Stunning views over Christchurch Harbour on one side of the peninsula and the Isle of Wight on the other. Beautiful Sandy beaches and nature reserve. Wonderful walks and ogle the most expensive beach huts in the UK!
Historic town with great pubs, cafes and boutiques. The quay is beautiful and you can take river cruises from here.
198 recommandé par les habitants
Christchurch
Historic town with great pubs, cafes and boutiques. The quay is beautiful and you can take river cruises from here.
Gorgeous views from the sandy beach on this tiny peninsula. Per square metre this exclusive stunning location is more expensive than London, New York or Tokyo. You can catch the ferry from here to Studland or take a cruise to Brownsea Island.
210 recommandé par les habitants
Sandbanks
Gorgeous views from the sandy beach on this tiny peninsula. Per square metre this exclusive stunning location is more expensive than London, New York or Tokyo. You can catch the ferry from here to Studland or take a cruise to Brownsea Island.
A lovely part of the beach with a shady walk through the chine. Less crowded than Bournemouth. Cafes and a pub and the land train stops here!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Plage d'Alum Chine
West Undercliff PromenadeA lovely part of the beach with a shady walk through the chine. Less crowded than Bournemouth. Cafes and a pub and the land train stops here!
A wonderful eccentric museum full of curiosities set in a late Victorian time warp. Perched on Bournemouth East Cliff, it has fabulous views over the coast. This small but fascinating museum is highly recommended.
110 recommandé par les habitants
Galerie d'art et musée Russell Cotes
West Cliff PromenadeA wonderful eccentric museum full of curiosities set in a late Victorian time warp. Perched on Bournemouth East Cliff, it has fabulous views over the coast. This small but fascinating museum is highly recommended.