Kelly’s guidebook
Food scene
Pan Asian including Sushi in a beautiful restaurant.
Takeaway slots need to be booked https://drgnflygroup.co.uk/
35 locals recommend
Drgnfly
1 Bournemouth RdPan Asian including Sushi in a beautiful restaurant.
Takeaway slots need to be booked https://drgnflygroup.co.uk/
Isan Thai Restaurant
129 Parkstone Rd- Authentic Thai https://www.isanthai.co.uk/IsanThai/Index/
Lively thai restaurant and takeaway
https://www.kohthai.co.uk/restaurant/lilliput/
31 locals recommend
Koh Noi
292 Sandbanks RdLively thai restaurant and takeaway
https://www.kohthai.co.uk/restaurant/lilliput/
Award winning South African food in a lovely setting
https://www.zim-braai.co.uk/
8 locals recommend
Zim Braai
99 Commercial RdAward winning South African food in a lovely setting
https://www.zim-braai.co.uk/
China Fusion
195 Bournemouth RoadChinese Takeaway- https://www.chinafusion.co.uk/
Best fish & chips in area when Parkway isn't open! https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/bournemouth/parkstone/thehalfway-fish-and-chips
Halfway Fish Bar
112 Bournemouth RoadBest fish & chips in area when Parkway isn't open! https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/bournemouth/parkstone/thehalfway-fish-and-chips
Gastropub with a great garden and well spaced tables
inside https://www.maisonsax.com/
14 locals recommend
Maison Sax
20 Britannia RdGastropub with a great garden and well spaced tables
inside https://www.maisonsax.com/
Sour dough pizzas to eat in or takeaway. Look out for their deals before 6pm.
https://baffipizza.co.uk/index.php/canford-cliffs-booking/
21 locals recommend
Baffi
44 Haven RdSour dough pizzas to eat in or takeaway. Look out for their deals before 6pm.
https://baffipizza.co.uk/index.php/canford-cliffs-booking/
Lunchtime venue in the local marina. Moules,
burgers or just a cake. https://www.parkstonebay.com/south-deepcafe/
46 locals recommend
South Deep
Turks LaneLunchtime venue in the local marina. Moules,
burgers or just a cake. https://www.parkstonebay.com/south-deepcafe/
Upmarket restaurant with some fabulous views over the harbour. Coffee and cake is also available but only diners will have views.
120 locals recommend
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdUpmarket restaurant with some fabulous views over the harbour. Coffee and cake is also available but only diners will have views.
French restaurant and possibly the best restaurant in the town, fish is a speciality.
46 locals recommend
Guildhall Tavern
15 Market StFrench restaurant and possibly the best restaurant in the town, fish is a speciality.
Good food in a relaxed setting near the fossil hunting mecca of Kimmeridge bay.
25 locals recommend
Clavell's Restaurant
Good food in a relaxed setting near the fossil hunting mecca of Kimmeridge bay.
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadFish restaurant with beautiful views of the harbour.
Beautiful boutique hotel with stunning views. As well as formal dining inside, there is an
outdoor pizza ‘bar’ with lovely views of Old Harry’s Rocks, but check opening hours on the day as weather dependent.
165 locals recommend
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadBeautiful boutique hotel with stunning views. As well as formal dining inside, there is an
outdoor pizza ‘bar’ with lovely views of Old Harry’s Rocks, but check opening hours on the day as weather dependent.
Locally produced food served overlooking
the sea at Boscombe.
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveLocally produced food served overlooking
the sea at Boscombe.
Great coffee, wonderful salads, interesting crepes and
beautiful cakes.
A must if you are in Westbourne!
Cotea
83 Poole RdGreat coffee, wonderful salads, interesting crepes and
beautiful cakes.
A must if you are in Westbourne!
Pubs, Cafes and Coffee Shops
There’s no better place to end a walk - a menu of pasties, dorset apple cake, cider, beer and good company! What more do you need? Oh yes, there'll be live music if you're lucky! Winter opening times may vary.
92 locals recommend
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversThere’s no better place to end a walk - a menu of pasties, dorset apple cake, cider, beer and good company! What more do you need? Oh yes, there'll be live music if you're lucky! Winter opening times may vary.
Fantastic beer garden with the best views over Bournemouth Bay and Old Harry’s Rocks. Good selection of beer, including beers from the Isle of Purbeck Brewery next door! Menu is varied and good comfort food after a clifftop walk!
36 locals recommend
Bankes Arms Inn Studland
Manor RoadFantastic beer garden with the best views over Bournemouth Bay and Old Harry’s Rocks. Good selection of beer, including beers from the Isle of Purbeck Brewery next door! Menu is varied and good comfort food after a clifftop walk!
Lively pub with good beers and a gin bar upstairs. Lovely outdoor garden.
24 locals recommend
Bermuda Triangle
10 Parr StLively pub with good beers and a gin bar upstairs. Lovely outdoor garden.
The dancing goat
31 Parr StBest coffee in town!
Family run beach shack serving Purbeck ice-cream, hot drinks soups and some savoury snacks.
9 locals recommend
Joe's Cafe South Beach
Family run beach shack serving Purbeck ice-cream, hot drinks soups and some savoury snacks.
Great coffee, smoothies and breakfasts, all on your doorstep! They also do pizza and are open late some nights.
22 locals recommend
COAST SURF/RIDE/SKATE
91 Salterns RdGreat coffee, smoothies and breakfasts, all on your doorstep! They also do pizza and are open late some nights.
Vegan café, turn right out of the close, and its located by the
railway arch. https://www.wearemiiko.com/
15 locals recommend
Miiko Everyday Nourishment
33 Salterns RdVegan café, turn right out of the close, and its located by the
railway arch. https://www.wearemiiko.com/
Good food, lovely beer garden with wonderful views over to Corfe Castle
44 locals recommend
The Scott Arms
West StreetGood food, lovely beer garden with wonderful views over to Corfe Castle
Coffee Saloon
9 Haven RdGood coffee, cakes and savoury snacks
Sightseeing
Beautiful views over Poole harbour and if you have keen eyesight you might be able to make out two castles in the distance - Corfe Castle and Brownsea Castle!
Well equipped children's playground and path along edge of harbour all the way to Poole Town Quay.
11 locals recommend
Whitecliff Harbourside Park
6 Whitecliff RdBeautiful views over Poole harbour and if you have keen eyesight you might be able to make out two castles in the distance - Corfe Castle and Brownsea Castle!
Well equipped children's playground and path along edge of harbour all the way to Poole Town Quay.
A perfect spot to tire the kids out. Duck ponds, boating Lake where you can hire pedalos, sups and small dinghys. Two children's playgrounds. A small train ride. The ARC has an ice rink and soft play area. The Kitchen cafe overlooks the boating lake and there is an icecream kiosk. What more could a young family want!
15 locals recommend
Poole Park
Poole ParkA perfect spot to tire the kids out. Duck ponds, boating Lake where you can hire pedalos, sups and small dinghys. Two children's playgrounds. A small train ride. The ARC has an ice rink and soft play area. The Kitchen cafe overlooks the boating lake and there is an icecream kiosk. What more could a young family want!
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachCorfe Castle Cafe
The SquareSwanage Railway
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThe Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFarmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadLocal Walks
A short walk from Bankes Arms, Studland up to Old Harry Rocks for fantastic views of the Jurassic cost and Bournemouth Bay.
Extend the walk by carrying on up the hill onto Ballard Down where you will get 360 views across Swanage and Poole, then drop back down in Studland village.
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
A short walk from Bankes Arms, Studland up to Old Harry Rocks for fantastic views of the Jurassic cost and Bournemouth Bay.
Extend the walk by carrying on up the hill onto Ballard Down where you will get 360 views across Swanage and Poole, then drop back down in Studland village.
Walk from Worth Matravers to St Aldhelm's Head for wonderful views of the Jurassic coast from Swanage to Weymouth!
St Aldhelm's Chapel
Walk from Worth Matravers to St Aldhelm's Head for wonderful views of the Jurassic coast from Swanage to Weymouth!
Kimmeridge Bay
Fossil Hunting and walks up onto the headland and Clavells Tower
Walks along cliffs at Durlston Country Park. Café with lovely views at Durlston
'Castle'. Look out for exhibitions and film screenings at Durlston Castle.
81 locals recommend
Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadWalks along cliffs at Durlston Country Park. Café with lovely views at Durlston
'Castle'. Look out for exhibitions and film screenings at Durlston Castle.
Easy walks with lovely views over Poole Harbour, a must for nature lovers.
35 locals recommend
RSPB Arne
Arne RoadEasy walks with lovely views over Poole Harbour, a must for nature lovers.
Dancing Ledge
South West Coast PathHengistbury Head
Bramble Bush Bay
Walk from Worth Matravers down to the disused Winspit Quarry for some stunning coastal views.
23 locals recommend
Winspit Quarry
Walk from Worth Matravers down to the disused Winspit Quarry for some stunning coastal views.
Seacombe Cliff
South West Coast PathWalk from Worth Matravers down to Seacombe Cliff for wonderful coastal views.