Molly's Guidebook
Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés (All walking distance)
There are loads of amazing restaurants & cafés locally. Here are some of my favourites that are in easy walking distance.
This great café is a one minute walk from the annex. it's got lovely coffee and food.
My favourite is the a avocado toast with a poached egg on top!
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Velo Domestique
176-180 Seabourne RdThis great café is a one minute walk from the annex. it's got lovely coffee and food.
My favourite is the a avocado toast with a poached egg on top!
Fantastic Moroccan food, I highly recommend the lamb tagine.
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Makla Deli
217 Seabourne RdFantastic Moroccan food, I highly recommend the lamb tagine.
Great café, very friendly staff. Perfect for tea/coffee and cake, they also do lunch stuff.
Harry's Coffee House
52a Southbourne GroveGreat café, very friendly staff. Perfect for tea/coffee and cake, they also do lunch stuff.
The Wight Bear
65 Southbourne GroveGreat micro brewery. They often have live music.
Lovely micro brewery at the end of the road. They often have a wood fire pizza van outside.
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The Way Outback Brewing Company
144 Seabourne RdLovely micro brewery at the end of the road. They often have a wood fire pizza van outside.
This is primarily a bakery but also serves tea/coffee and bakery items that you can eat at the tables inside.
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Bakehouse 24
154 Seabourne RdThis is primarily a bakery but also serves tea/coffee and bakery items that you can eat at the tables inside.
This is a really lovely place to visit, the food is amazing, and cooked on a wood fired oven. There is a great atmosphere and the staff are really friendly.
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The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveThis is a really lovely place to visit, the food is amazing, and cooked on a wood fired oven. There is a great atmosphere and the staff are really friendly.
This secret speakeasy style bar is a must visit. They make award winning cocktails and there is a cosy, friendly atmosphere.
It's located above The Larder House restaurant (run by the same people). I would recommend booking, but sometimes you can just turn up.
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The library
4 Southbourne GroveThis secret speakeasy style bar is a must visit. They make award winning cocktails and there is a cosy, friendly atmosphere.
It's located above The Larder House restaurant (run by the same people). I would recommend booking, but sometimes you can just turn up.
If you fancy a pizza this is the place to visit. They serve deli food and pizza. Rock décor and fun quirky atmosphere.
Great coffee too!
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Deli Rocks
23 Southbourne GroveIf you fancy a pizza this is the place to visit. They serve deli food and pizza. Rock décor and fun quirky atmosphere.
Great coffee too!
If you're meeting up with a group this is a great place to get together. The menu is standard pub food, but done well.
They sometimes have live music in the evenings.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdIf you're meeting up with a group this is a great place to get together. The menu is standard pub food, but done well.
They sometimes have live music in the evenings.
Casa Carlos / Chef Carlos serves lovely spanish food. There is a basement with large tables, so great if you're meeting a group of friends. Or smaller tables for two are available upstairs.
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Casa Carlos
211-213 Seabourne RdCasa Carlos / Chef Carlos serves lovely spanish food. There is a basement with large tables, so great if you're meeting a group of friends. Or smaller tables for two are available upstairs.
Lovely way to spend your evening! Cheese meat and wine, served on platters.
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Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
201 Seabourne RoadLovely way to spend your evening! Cheese meat and wine, served on platters.
Amazing food and really lovely staff! I can’t wait for my next visit. (They don’t allow children)
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Dicky's
54-56 Southbourne GroveAmazing food and really lovely staff! I can’t wait for my next visit. (They don’t allow children)
Baffi Pizza
61 Southbourne GroveLovely pizza!
Places to visit & Activities
This is a beautiful nature reserve with fantastic views of Bournemouth and Christchurch.
It's an 8min drive from the annex.
Pay and display car park.
You can't drive through the nature reserve, so if you're not keen on walking give it a miss, but if you enjoy a walk you'll love Hengistbury Head.
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Testa di Hengistbury
This is a beautiful nature reserve with fantastic views of Bournemouth and Christchurch.
It's an 8min drive from the annex.
Pay and display car park.
You can't drive through the nature reserve, so if you're not keen on walking give it a miss, but if you enjoy a walk you'll love Hengistbury Head.
Parco acquatico New Forest
Ringwood RoadAqua park and wakeboarding. Great fun!
Zip line, from the end of the pier to the sandy beach.
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Molo di Bournemouth
Pier ApproachZip line, from the end of the pier to the sandy beach.
Kitesurfing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking & paddleboarding at Poole harbour.
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The Watersports Academy
15 Banks RdKitesurfing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking & paddleboarding at Poole harbour.
RockReef
Climbing centre on the end of Bournemouth pier.
Surfing, paddleboarding & kayaking. Lessons and/or hire.
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Sorted Surf Shop
Unit 4 Sea RdSurfing, paddleboarding & kayaking. Lessons and/or hire.
Such a lovely spot! As well as a cafe, they also run powerboat hire and boat trips. www.bournemouthboating.co.uk
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Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue RoadSuch a lovely spot! As well as a cafe, they also run powerboat hire and boat trips. www.bournemouthboating.co.uk
Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth
664 Christchurch Rd100% recommended! This is so well done and very thought out.
In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea, for her birthday.
Together they filled it with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of art, creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting.
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Galleria d'arte e museo Russell Cotes
West Cliff PromenadeIn 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea, for her birthday.
Together they filled it with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of art, creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting.
Mudeford Ferry
Mudeford QuayCastello e Casa Normanna di Christchurch
Castle StreetOceanarium
Pier ApproachBournemouth Boating Services
323 Belle Vue RdConsigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
Beryl Bikes and electric scooters
Beryl Bikes and electric scooters and a cheap and easy way to get around the local area.
There is an app you can download.
Muoversi in zona
Pokesdown Train Station
Pokesdown Train Station is a 10 minute walk for the annex. The walk is flat and on a well lit road with pavement.