Stay at The Lookout in Bournemouth
Food scene
The Town Centre has an amazing variety of restaurants for every taste. These are some of our personal favourites, all at walking distance from the Lookout. Enjoy!
Real Spanish food and nice atmosphere for an authentic tapas experience!
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Lola's Spanish Tapas Restaurant
95 Commercial RdReal Spanish food and nice atmosphere for an authentic tapas experience!
Ojo Rojo
106 Commercial RdGreat for a late drink and some street Mexican food.
Koh Thai
Great Thai food, lovely decoration.
Flirt Cafe Bar
21 The TriangleQuirky and original, great for breakfast or just a relaxed coffee.
Pizzeria Triangolo
146 Commercial RoadSmall place, but great hand made wood oven pizza!
Our favourite sushi place in Bournemouth. Fresh, inexpensive and authentic! This one is a bit further afield, around 30 mins walk, but it's only 5-10 minutes by car and well worth it! It can get busy, so book in advance.
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Nippon Inn
124 Charminster RdOur favourite sushi place in Bournemouth. Fresh, inexpensive and authentic! This one is a bit further afield, around 30 mins walk, but it's only 5-10 minutes by car and well worth it! It can get busy, so book in advance.
Excellent fresh Italian food, very recommended. Advance booking advisable.
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El Murrino - Italian Restaurant Bournemouth
154 Old Christchurch RdExcellent fresh Italian food, very recommended. Advance booking advisable.
Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie
32-33 The TriangleExcellent Indian food, great service and well priced.
We love the noodles here! Quite sought after, you may want to book in advance.
Bournemouth Steak House
208 Holdenhurst RdWe love the noodles here! Quite sought after, you may want to book in advance.
Cosy Club
34 Old Christchurch RdGood British menu, or just enjoy a glass of wine! Beautiful décor.
Hearty pub food and well priced breakfast. Great for a drink with friends.
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The Moon in the Square
4-8 Exeter RdHearty pub food and well priced breakfast. Great for a drink with friends.
Wide selection of craft beer, good food and cosy beer garden.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Bournemouth (The Triangle)
152-154 Commercial RdWide selection of craft beer, good food and cosy beer garden.
The Four Horsemen Pub
77-79 Commercial RdBig selection of beers, big burgers, friendly service.
El Pescado
Highly rated local fish and chips.
Mad Cucumber
7 The TrianglePlant based, healthy food.
Vitalife skinny
26B The TriangleHighly rated Brazilian coffee shop & bakery.
Award Winning traditional African cooking. Great food and lovely atmosphere.
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Zim Braai II | Multi-Award Winning African Cuisine
14 Poole HillAward Winning traditional African cooking. Great food and lovely atmosphere.
TWELVE EATERY
12 The TriangleOrganic, plant based food with colourful decor.
Pondok Fresh Falafel & Juice
25 The TriangleCasual vegetarian eating, Middle Eastern dishes with fresh ingredients.
Quick Town tour!
If you only have time for one walk during your stay, do this: Head down to the Square, across the Lower Gardens and finish at the Bournouth Pier Approach. Then take a nice and relaxing stroll along the beach. If you have time, you can walk all the way to Boscombe Pier and watch the surfers brave the waves. You will love it!
The very Town Centre, just two minutes walk from the Lookout. Usually busy with seasonal amenities, food stalls, fairground rides...
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The Square
The very Town Centre, just two minutes walk from the Lookout. Usually busy with seasonal amenities, food stalls, fairground rides...
Beautiful walk down to the pier and the beach. Bandstand, food stalls and seasonal open air art exhibitions.
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Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Beautiful walk down to the pier and the beach. Bandstand, food stalls and seasonal open air art exhibitions.
Absolute must see, amazing views of the coastline and the town. Lots to do in the pier approach. Enjoy the 7-mile Blue Flag sandy beach!
Pier Approach
Pier ApproachAbsolute must see, amazing views of the coastline and the town. Lots to do in the pier approach. Enjoy the 7-mile Blue Flag sandy beach!
Check out the artificial reef. Ideal for surf and windsurf, or just to enjoy the views! Public shower and changing facilities available.
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Boscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff DrCheck out the artificial reef. Ideal for surf and windsurf, or just to enjoy the views! Public shower and changing facilities available.
Cool things to do in Town
If you have some time to enjoy more local experiences, you can walk to any of those from the Lookout.
Plenty of restaurants to choose from, Multi Cinema, Crazy golf and VR experiences, all under the same roof.
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BH2 Leisure Complex
Exeter CrescentPlenty of restaurants to choose from, Multi Cinema, Crazy golf and VR experiences, all under the same roof.
Beautiful Art Gallery and Museum in an impressive cliff top location near the pier.
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Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeBeautiful Art Gallery and Museum in an impressive cliff top location near the pier.
Beautiful and full of history. Mary Shelley (writer of the famous novel "Frankenstein") is buried here.
St. Peter's Church
Hinton RoadBeautiful and full of history. Mary Shelley (writer of the famous novel "Frankenstein") is buried here.
Centre VR BH1
Old Christchurch RoadEurope's largest virtual reality venue. Great fun for groups and families.
Right at the pier approach, you will get incredible views from up there!
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Bournemouth Big Wheel
Pier ApproachRight at the pier approach, you will get incredible views from up there!
U-Escape
1-3 Poole HillVery well recommended escape room experience, very close to the Lookout.
Great for families. Lots of marine life and information on display.
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Oceanarium
Pier ApproachGreat for families. Lots of marine life and information on display.
State of the art, 10 screen multiplex ODEON cinema in the BH2 Leisure Centre.
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Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentState of the art, 10 screen multiplex ODEON cinema in the BH2 Leisure Centre.
Winter Wonderland
23 Westover RdGreat festive fun for all the family! Only during Christmas season.
Nightlife
If you feel adventurous at night, these are a few places you can try! They are all at walking distance from the Lookout, so no need for a taxi ride!
Great South American food and amazing cocktails (with great offers as well!). Salsa dancing!
Las Iguanas Bournemouth
Exeter CrescentGreat South American food and amazing cocktails (with great offers as well!). Salsa dancing!
Massive award winning night club in a church building. World class DJ's, celebrity hosts and stylish design.
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Halo
Exeter RoadMassive award winning night club in a church building. World class DJ's, celebrity hosts and stylish design.
Bar So
Exeter RoadCentral location, good atmosphere.
Big night club, great for parties, celebrations, etc. Central location.
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The Lost Garden Bournemouth
30 Exeter RdBig night club, great for parties, celebrations, etc. Central location.
1812
37 Exeter RdGood cocktails, live music.
Walkabout Bournemouth
158-164 Old Christchurch RdSports bar, lively atmosphere.
Great music scene with live bands. Good cocktails and some sitting space.
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Smokin' Aces
103 Commercial RdGreat music scene with live bands. Good cocktails and some sitting space.
Sixty Million Post Cards
19-21 Exeter RdLive music, beer garden.
Sightseeing
If you want to enjoy some great views and connect with nature...
Europe's largest natural harbour, great for coastal walks, watersports... Try the ferry to Brownsea Island or just stroll along Sandbanks, one of the most exclusive areas of the country.
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Poole Harbour
Europe's largest natural harbour, great for coastal walks, watersports... Try the ferry to Brownsea Island or just stroll along Sandbanks, one of the most exclusive areas of the country.
An outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology that offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Great walks as well.
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Hengistbury Head
An outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology that offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Great walks as well.
England's only natural World Heritage Site. Enjoy the beautiful coastline and some fossil hunting!
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Jurassic Coast
England's only natural World Heritage Site. Enjoy the beautiful coastline and some fossil hunting!
Explore the area
If you have the time to explore a bit further afield...
Christchurch Harbour is a large natural harbour with a wonderful variety of walks, watersports and other activities. Check out the Priory and Highcliffe Castle.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Harbour is a large natural harbour with a wonderful variety of walks, watersports and other activities. Check out the Priory and Highcliffe Castle.
Salisbury
Charming medieval city, the Cathedral is a must visit!