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It’s
fresh and innovative – it can be formal, but should
always be fun – that is the dining experience in
Dorset and Hampshire
Proximity dictates that fresh fish dominates many-a-menu
along the coast, after all what could be more memorable
than overlooking Poole Bay, Poole Harbour, the Solent
or a busy quay while savouring the catch of the day
and breathing in sea air – fantastic! That is not
to say that the restaurateurs throughout the region
know nothing about meat, poultry, game, Oriental specialities
or vegetarian delicacies – quite to the contrary!
The choice is fantastic and each year the best just
get better and new ventures join the ranks of some of
the best eateries in the country. Red Rosettes from
the AA, entries in the Good Food Guide, reviews in the
national press, celebrity diners and chefs trained by,
and training, some of the very best in the country.
You’ll never know who is on the next table when
you make your reservation, because this area continues
to grow in popularity as a second home location for
many-a-star.
Every restaurant has a unique character, moulded by
its owners, guests and chefs and season and local produce.
The global choice is yours; Chinese, Italian, Indian,
Lebanese, French, English, Japanese, Thai and American
with menus of fish, fine dining, irresistible breakfasts,
light lunches, romantic dinners and of course –
fish and chips!
Branksome
Beach
Well Branksome Beach – move over and let someone else
have a go at achieving the faultless dining experience
that is delivered at this fantastic beach front restaurant!
This is an Enjoy! favourite and it never disappoints.
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Pebble Beach
Voted one of the top five restaurants in the UK by the Observer in 2006
this charming AA red rosette awarded dining destination
is hard to beat! This achievement is partly down to
the attentive and understanding management of owner/proprietor
Mike Caddy and also down to the intuitive culinary
skills of head chef Pierre Chevillard.
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FJB Hotels
All restaurants lead to the water…
The FJB Group has been at the forefront of the Dorset
hotel industry for over 50 years and during that time
its restaurants have earned Red Rosettes, national accolades
and been the personal choice of many restaurant connoisseurs.
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Custom House
Positioned in the pride of place on Poole Quay, the
Custom House has been a destination bar and restaurant
for many years! Owner Mark Heffer has successfully
combined a relaxed and stylish dining experience in
the first floor restaurant Maison Custom House with
contemporary drinking and café life
in the ground floor Bar Custom that spills out into
the al fresco courtyard area in the summer months – overlooking
the waterfront.
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Penn Central
New look Bar & Restaurant open daily in Penn Hill Poole.
Enjoy the superb tapas menu in the bar with friends, work colleagues
or family.
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Les Bouviers
A husband and wife winning team have embarked
on yet another year of culinary success in the
heart of the Dorset countryside! Kate and Chef/Patron
James Coward have been a pro-active pair in the
promotion of their highly successful restaurant Les
Bouviers for over 17 years!
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The Pig & Whistle
Queens Road Westbourne, homemade and freshly
prepared food from locally sourced ingredients
wherever possible.
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Indi’s
Since 2002 Indi’s has been tantalising the palettes
of foodies with their contemporary Indian cuisine.
Located in Westbourne, Indi’s serves all the
traditional Indian favourites including korma, vindaloo and
madras but unlike many Indian restaurants they have an individual
curry paste for each recipe, thus giving each dish the Indi’s twist.
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La Strada
Delicious Regional Italian Cuisine
from the largest family run Italian
restaurant in Bournemouth. Located
on Exeter Road.
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The Mandarin
At the well-known and popular Mandarin Chinese Restaurant,
the centuries of traditional
Chinese cuisine are superbly reflected
in all its variety. The Chinese have a long
and justifiably proud tradition of
cuisine, using the choicest seafood, meats
and fowl.
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Peppino's
Peppino’s is a welcome addition to the Charminster
restaurantscape – what a superb Italian eatery!
It is situated in the heart of
the area on the main road with a very Mediterranean
decking area along the length of the front where
customers can enjoy a drink before lunch or dinner
or just a coffee while watching the world pass
by!
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The Pub With No
Name
his almost sounds like a 70’s gag but quite to
contrary – this is a beautiful pub at
home in a classic town house
situated in the Poole Old Town –
a short walk from the Quay along
the quaintly cobbled streets. Do
make the effort to find this super pub,
owners Chris and Angie make sure that
the welcome is always warm and
whatever time of day or year
you can enjoy the best of the Pub with
No Name!
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Patrick's
Patrick’s is one of the most welcome additions
to the Poole
social scene. Pat – a proper local lad – has
been on the circuit in one way or another for years
and has combined all of his local knowledge of the requirements
of the eaters and drinkers in this area to create a brilliant all
round venue.
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Hot Rocks
Surf Restaurant
The impressively stylish building only
yards
from the golden sands of Bournemouth
Beach offers a choice of three different
areas to feast
on the unique cuisine and enjoy the magnificent
coastal views across Bournemouth Bay.
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The Ship in Distress
A 300 year old smugglers
pub with an award winning
seafood restaurant. Relax
in a friendly atmosphere
and indulge yourself on the
finest seafood available.
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The Inn
In The Park
The Inn in the Park has been
a favourite drinking and dining destination in Branksome
Park for years! A charming ‘real’ pub!
The summer months bring the beer garden to life and
with only two-minutes walk to the beach this makes
for an ideal watering hole after a beach walk at
any time of the year.
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Landmarc
Restaurant Theatre. Winner Best Evening Experience
- Entertainment of the Year, Bournemouth Tourism
Awards.
Landmarc is a stylishly converted Grade II listed
church set in the heart of Bournemouth town
centre and provides diverse entertainment
that caters for all ages and tastes.
From The Comedy Store,tribute shows, pop stars
from past and present and the best in alternative
entertainment, it's hard not to find a night
out to meet your expectations.
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Jimmy's
Come
and enjoy
the relaxed
atmosphere
at Jimmy's
lounge
bar and
restaurant.
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Mint
Mint
is an
undeniably
stylish
bar set
on the
prestigious
Poole
Quay
Front,
offering
a relaxed
and comfortable
atmosphere
by day,
serving
lunch
and afternoon
coffee.
By night,
Mint
transforms
the evening
culture,
creating
a place
that
captures
the socialite
in all
of us.
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