From fish and chips on the sand to smart seafront dining and hidden Italian gems, here's our favourite places to eat near Bournemouth Pier — all within a short walk of the seafront.

# Best Restaurants Near Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth Pier is the beating heart of the seafront, and the streets around it are packed with places to eat. Here's where the locals actually go — from a quick pier-side bite to a proper night out. ## Right on the seafront - **Aruba** — big terrace over the pier, great for cocktails at sunset, mixed menu that suits big groups. - **Key West** on the pier — casual, family-friendly, unbeatable ocean view. - **Harry Ramsden's** — classic fish and chips right on the beach. ## A short walk into the town - **West Beach** — award-winning seafood on the seafront, book ahead in summer. - **The Print Room** in the Daily Echo Building — Art Deco setting, brasserie menu, brilliant for a special occasion. - **Koh Thai Tapas** — inventive Thai small plates, buzzy atmosphere. ## Best for breakfast - **Gio's Café Patisserie & Restaurant** — our on-site café at The Chocolate Box, open to guests and non-guests. Full English, fresh pastries, proper barista coffee. [See our menu](/gios-cafe). - **South Coast Roast** — a locals' favourite for coffee and brunch on Old Christchurch Road. ## After-dinner drinks - **The Sixty Million Postcards** — quirky, independent, brilliant for a nightcap. - **The Larder House** in Southbourne — worth the short taxi for cocktails. ## Where to stay for pier-side dining All of the above are within a **10-minute walk of The Chocolate Box Hotel** at 2 Westcliff Road. If you'd rather not walk far, our own **Gio's Café** serves proper cooked breakfast, homemade pastries and evening meals — right downstairs. [See our rooms](/rooms) or [ask us for a restaurant recommendation](/contact) when you book — we know the owners of most of these places.

Best Restaurants Near Bournemouth Pier — 2026 Guide