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Local businesses in Bournemouth town centre

The Square, the Lower Gardens and the pier sit within a few minutes' walk of one another, with the shops running up Old Christchurch Road and Commercial Road. It holds most of the town's hotels, bars and late licences, and empties out considerably between October and Easter.

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1805

Chinese kitchen near Bournemouth Pier and the BIC, open for lunch and dinner daily, with takeaway.

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1812

Live music and cocktail bar inside the Royal Exeter Hotel, with happy hour every day from 5pm.

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Bournemouth
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All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe

Pottery painting cafe a minute from Bournemouth Square, ceramics to paint over a coffee.

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All Hail Ale

Micropub and bottle shop pouring independent cask and keg beer, with cans to take away.

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Alpine Lodge Bar

Bar in the alpine lodge at Bournemouth's Christmas market, open for the festive season only.

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Appetites

Sandwich shop and cafe in the town centre, homemade food on weekday mornings and lunchtimes.

Hygiene 3/5 FSA, 2026
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Applewood Hotel

Three-star West Cliff hotel with guaranteed free parking, five minutes from the beach and the BIC.

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Aruba Bar and Restaurant

Seafront bar and restaurant on Pier Approach, with a beach terrace and weekend DJs.

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Balmoral Hotel

Family-run West Cliff hotel with sea views, a bar and free private parking near the beach.

Hygiene 4/5 FSA, 2026
Bournemouth
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Bambuu Bournemouth

Brazilian grill and cocktail bar on Commercial Road, with weekend DJs and Sunday sessions.

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Bournemouth
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Bar Republiq

Late-night bar and boutique club on Old Christchurch Road, with free entry and industry nights.

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Barbaras Bier Haus

Bavarian-themed bar on Old Christchurch Road, open until three most mornings.

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Beirut Lounge

Lebanese mezze and grills from a family cooking since 1992, with boutique wines and private hire.

Hygiene 3/5 FSA, 2025
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Bentos

Small Korean and Japanese kitchen off Bournemouth Square, bento boxes to eat in or take away.

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Bobbys Parlour

Coffee shop beside Bournemouth Square known for focaccia sandwiches, bakes and granola pots.

Hygiene 4/5 FSA, 2025
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Brass Haus

Brass-fitted bar on Westover Road showing live sport, with a weekday-evening happy hour.

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Camel

Late-night bar and club on Old Christchurch Road over two floors, Wednesday to Saturday.

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Canvas

Award-winning loft bar and live lounge on Poole Hill, with weekend acts and a private Green Room.

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Cristallo

Italian pizza and pasta on West Cliff Road, with outdoor seating a short walk from the seafront.

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