Restaurants & Bars We have chosen a selection of our favourite local restaurants and bars for you. So don't just take our word for it, why don't you try them for yourselves!
Jazz Café Sandbanks
Koh Thai Westbourne
The Boat Shed Poole Park
Aruba Bournemouth Beach
Set in the heart of Sandbanks, Jazz Café enjoys spectacular views of Dorset’s premier Blue Flag beach. This relaxing destination, loved by locals and highly recommended by holidaymakers, is where you can enjoy appetising home cooked food and drink all year round. Jazzy’s as it’s affectionately referred to, offer a wholesome experience and friendly attentive service, with a variety of freshly cooked meals prepared by their chefs and regular entertainment from their house band, with the Jazz Café Sunday lunch jazz sessions have become a local tradition. Jazzy’s also run a Friday Nite Jazz Series where good food and fine wine compliment the Ray D’Inverno/Andy Urquhart Quartet and other star guests from the UK jazz scene. Entry is by ticket only from £15, or £34 with 2 courses, or £39 with 3 courses. These sessions are in big demand so early booking (on 01202 708346) is strongly advised.
Koh Thai Tapas offers innovative yet classic Thai cuisine of the highest caliber. The combined vision of three intrepid foodies; Koh really encapsulates the authenticity of Thai cooking with the European ideals of relaxed dinning and the tantalising option to sample a little of everything. Koh was awarded Bournemouth's Restaurant of the Year 2010 just 11 months after opening in Boscombe in December 2009 and if there is any truth in the saying you eat with your eyes first, then Koh tastes delicious. From the moment you walk through the door deep ambers and reds lure you in and the spray painted Thai backdrops are a beautiful setting for what truly is a complete dining experience. The team are now bringing the Koh brand to the Soho Quarter of Bournemouth with the keenly anticipated opening of their sister restaurant, 38-40 Poole Hill.
Sevens Boatshed is, quite simply, a stunning venue for every type of guest. They have something here for everyone. Everything is made from fresh; even the bread is baked by their own baker. The menus are tailored to cater for a wide range of customers, complemented by a selection of fine wines, handpicked from around the world. Even the coffee blend is specially roasted for them. If you fancy heading down in the evening for dinner or even just drinks with friends, you can sample their wide range of selected spirits along with the new cocktail list, whilst enjoying our Boatshed LIVE music (Every Thursday & Friday from 8-11pm). You can enjoy all of our fabulous offerings and excellent service while soaking up some of the best waterside views Dorset can offer.
The Aruba concept is reflected in its every aspect from location and interior, food, drinks, music and merchandise to employee training. Aruba’s employees are highly trained and committed, professionally dedicated to assuring that all their diners and visitors have a totally enjoyable and memorable experience at Aruba. Aruba is a stylish beach haven; highlights include a sun terrace, day beds, 180 degree ocean views, swing seats, snug, tropical palm trees, cocktail bar, and al fresco and indoor open and private dining areas. Evenings will see part of the space used by some of the country’s best DJ’s and musicians with a dance floor at the side. Aruba is open daily from 9am till late with food served all day from a vibrant fusion international menu prepared with the finest ingredients.
Opening Times: Mon – Fri: 10.00-17.00, Sat: 10.00 – 18.00 Sun: 09.00 – 18.00 01202 708 346 28 Shore Road, Sandbanks Poole, BH13 7PJ www.jazzcafesandbanks.co.uk
The Print Room Bournemouth Designed as a beacon of hope emerging from the Great Depression, the majestic Echo building anchors Bournemouth’s town centre. Constructed at great cost in 1932 and bursting with original Art Deco features, it is now home to a truly unique brasserie, grand café and bar. The Print Room restaurant is set in the former press room, once a loud and bustling hive of activity with hot metal printing presses and the daily news thundering onto hundreds of miles of paper. Built by skilled craftsmen, this lavish classical space is redolent of the drama of the era with its gleaming monochrome tiles, vast mirrors, maple wood panelled dining booths and spectacular, sparkling Swarovski crystal chandeliers. 2-4-1 Sunday Roasts, Kids eat free, Plat du Jours £5 Monday - Friday, receive a free bottle wine on tables of 4 or more and 50% off food every Tuesday. Opening Times: Mon - Fri: 11.30-22.00, Sat: 9.00-22.00 Sun: 9.00-17.00 (last table at 16.30) 01202 789669 The Echo building, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 6HH www.theprintroom-bournemouth.co.uk
Opening Times: Mon 17.30-00.45, Tues-Sat 12.30-15.00 & 17.30-00.45, Sun 12.30-23.30 01202 294723 Daimler House, 38-40 Poole Hill Bournemouth www.koh-thai.co.uk
Opening Times: Saturday 9.00-23.00 Sunday 9.00-18.00 Monday 10.00-18.00 Tuesday - Friday 10.00-23.00 01202 742 842 Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF www.sevensboatshed.co.uk
Every Thursday 9pm – 11pm Live Music. Every Sunday DJs 4-8pm.
Opening Times: Sun – Thurs 9.00–00.00,Fri & Sat 9.00 – 3.00 01202 554211 Pier Approach , Bournemouth BH2 5AA www.aruba-bournemouth.co.uk
The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel Bournemouth Overcliff Chic contemporary decadence! Refurbished and with breathtaking panoramic bay views, The Cottonwood is Bournemouth’s newest & most exciting boutique venue! The uber cool Bar Vista & terrace provides the ideal meeting place for all ages with exciting brasserie food all day. If you’re looking for a venue for an intimate private family meal or small event their ‘Library’ room is perfect. For the more day to day, treat yourself to the famous Cottonwood Afternoon Tea, served daily Monday to Friday between 4pm - 8pm, party with the fabulous 2 for 1 - £7 cocktail deal at Bar Vista. Their Garden Restaurant’s NEW Summer menu offers a refined, elegant experience from £16.95 for two courses under the assured hand of award willing Head Chef Gary Wicker. The Garden Restaurant is open 7 days a week. For menus and other current dining offers, visit their website find them on Facebook. Opening Times: Open 7 days a week Mon - Fri: 11.30-22.00, Sat: 9.00-22.00 Sun: 9.00-17.00 01202 553183 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3AP www.thecottonwoodboutique.co.uk
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