Restaurants in Bournemouth

Seven miles of golden sandy beaches overlooking Poole Bay are one of Bournemouth's prime assets, and have helped to make it a premier-league tourist destination on the souith coast. It' been a fashionable bolthole for hundreds of years - ever since Edward VII and Lillie Langtry picked it as a discreet love nest. These days it boasts a famous pier, glorious sub-tropical and Italianate gardens, summer festivals and swinging nightlife - all supported by a galaxy of different eating places (especially by the beach).

WestBeach A stunning location right on Bournemouth promenade, just a few yards from the pier, this bright young venue where beachfront decking and a buzzing minimalist dining room makes the most of the views

Bistro on the Beach It stands in a glorious spot on the Solent Promenade with to-die-for sea views from just about every table, whether you are sitting outside or gazing through the full-length windows in the casual dining room

Ocean Palace A galaxy of famous names and faces have frequented this popular and long-serving Chinese restaurant over the years and it is handily placed right next to the Bournemouth International Centre