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Local independent highlights
Jay and I love popping in here to see what wares they have. Stock changes really regularly, the tunes are always great and there are so many second hand books to discover. Put aside a couple of hours and enjoy a homemade baked treat. You’ll really like this place if you like vintage stuff.
10 locals recommend
The Crooked Book
725 Christchurch RdJay and I love popping in here to see what wares they have. Stock changes really regularly, the tunes are always great and there are so many second hand books to discover. Put aside a couple of hours and enjoy a homemade baked treat. You’ll really like this place if you like vintage stuff.
A great bike shop and a place where you can get some decent food too.
18 locals recommend
Velo Domestique
176-180 Seabourne RdA great bike shop and a place where you can get some decent food too.
Our favourite bike shop in the New Forest. Hire out bikes for a spin around the forest and pick up a tasty treat for your adventure.
11 locals recommend
The Woods Cyclery - WE ARE OPEN
56 High StOur favourite bike shop in the New Forest. Hire out bikes for a spin around the forest and pick up a tasty treat for your adventure.
Great local brewery. They brew all their own beers and you can take your own food. It’s pretty small but there is seating outside.
14 locals recommend
The Way Outback Brewing Company
144 Seabourne RdGreat local brewery. They brew all their own beers and you can take your own food. It’s pretty small but there is seating outside.
Cheap and cheerful. Massive so always some where to sit. Decent food and service.
41 locals recommend
Ludo Lounge
34 Southbourne GroveCheap and cheerful. Massive so always some where to sit. Decent food and service.
This is a local hidden job and a must visit. I (Nic) volunteer at the museum on Sunday's so might see you there!
The cheese scones are fantastic, you can get an afternoon tea for £15 and the collection is Royal Academy standard.
There's a guidebook under the coffee table.
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeThis is a local hidden job and a must visit. I (Nic) volunteer at the museum on Sunday's so might see you there!
The cheese scones are fantastic, you can get an afternoon tea for £15 and the collection is Royal Academy standard.
There's a guidebook under the coffee table.
Delicous good and good vibes.
We love the steak night on a Thursday. A steak, chips and a pint for £20.
Deus Ex Machina -The Lodge Of Heavy Leisure
Delicous good and good vibes.
We love the steak night on a Thursday. A steak, chips and a pint for £20.
Neighbourhoods
Southbourne has a nice high street with loads of independent places to eat and a great bookshop.
48 locals recommend
Southbourne
Southbourne has a nice high street with loads of independent places to eat and a great bookshop.
Perfect place to watch the sunset, it’s the highest place in the area. You can easily cycle here or go by electric scooter although you can’t take bikes or scooters right to the top. If you make it here, be sure to check out Mudeford Beach huts too. Take some beers.
264 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head
Perfect place to watch the sunset, it’s the highest place in the area. You can easily cycle here or go by electric scooter although you can’t take bikes or scooters right to the top. If you make it here, be sure to check out Mudeford Beach huts too. Take some beers.
Food scene
Brilliant bakery, worth walking to in the morning. It’s like a little french patisserie in the most unexpected place. Delicious sourdough, tarts and other sweet treats. A must visit.
15 locals recommend
M's Bakery
805 Christchurch RdBrilliant bakery, worth walking to in the morning. It’s like a little french patisserie in the most unexpected place. Delicious sourdough, tarts and other sweet treats. A must visit.
THE best fish and chip shop. We only ever eat in. Bottomless chips, tea and coffee. The friendliest service and excellent fish and chips. Can’t reccy mend enough. They don’t take bookings so expect to queue.
48 locals recommend
Chez Fred
10 Seamoor RdTHE best fish and chip shop. We only ever eat in. Bottomless chips, tea and coffee. The friendliest service and excellent fish and chips. Can’t reccy mend enough. They don’t take bookings so expect to queue.
Baffi Pizza
61 Southbourne GroveExcellent roast dinners, really comfortable and laid back atmosphere, great veggie options.
19 locals recommend
The Riverside
220 Belle Vue RdExcellent roast dinners, really comfortable and laid back atmosphere, great veggie options.
Cafe Boscanova
650 Christchurch RdGreat place for breakfast. Tables outside and good service.
Recently opened, good food and coffee and great vibe. Highly recommend.
Deus Ex Machina -The Lodge Of Heavy Leisure
Recently opened, good food and coffee and great vibe. Highly recommend.
Shopping
Shops we recommend
We got our lamp, lampshade and coffee table from here. You can pick up gorgeous mid century design pieces if you are lucky. If you don’t get to visit, give them a follow on insta.
Decades Of Design
848 Christchurch RdWe got our lamp, lampshade and coffee table from here. You can pick up gorgeous mid century design pieces if you are lucky. If you don’t get to visit, give them a follow on insta.