Situated on the south coast of England, Bournemouth has a long-standing reputation as a resort town that welcomes the discerning tourist. Holiday travelers and hikers enjoy the region’s rich cultural environment and beautiful scenery. It is interesting to note that there is a secondary group of travelers for whom Bournemouth also holds a great fascination: deer and chickens. Pub-goers enjoy a stag or hen party at this seaside resort and, in most cases, party-goers enjoy a weekend away. Where do they go after settling in? They visit the five best pubs in Bournemouth.
O’Neill’s at 231 Old Christchurch Road
Among the Bournemouth favorites is the pub that brings a little piece of the Emerald Isle to England. Grab a pint of Guinness, enjoy live music three nights a week, munch on Irish beef burgers and strut your stuff during open mic night. Best of all, the beer garden brings the party outdoors.
The Litten Tree at 209-215 Old Christchurch Road
If ever there was a marriage between pub and saloon, the Litten Tree is its offspring. Cozy and vintage décor collide to create a whole new meaning for the term ‘comfy’.
The Goat & Tricycle Pub at 27-29 Westhill Road
Less of a party place and more of a pub that caters to hardcore beer aficionados, Goat & Tricycle is situated a few hundred meters from the center of town. Within easy reach of several hotels in Bournemouth, this is a popular venue for the more mature hen party. Also, the food is so good that hikers often stop for baguettes and goat curry.
Sixty million postcards at 19 Exeter Road
If you like music so loud that your drink vibrates, Sixty Million Postcards is the place for you. Make sure you can walk to your Bournemouth hotel, as the odds of staying overnight here are better than average. There’s indie rock, electro punk, retro tunes and everything in between. The age of the audience runs the gambit and if you can let your hair down, you fit the bill.
1812 at the Royal Exeter Hotel
Initially, it seems a bit of a stretch to add the 1812 to a list of the top five best pubs in Bournemouth, until you peek inside and spot the bartender. Housed in one of Bournemouth’s leading hotels, the Royal Exeter, this is the number one pub for cocktail lovers who want the drinks to be served in style and the food to be an appealing mix of French and British cuisine. If you’re staying in a hotel in Bournemouth, why not choose this one and then spend your evenings in the elegant 1812 atmosphere?