If you're keen to find an alfresco spot in the centre of town, our recommended list of bars for outdoor drinking in central Bournemouth will guide you in the right direction. Yes, if you'd prefer not to be cooped up in a watering hole with only a smokers' alleyway available, our guide to bars for outdoor drinking in central Bournemouth is all you need.
Bar So(International)The outside area with sleek black tiles and black furniture looks good at Bar So.
Royal Exeter Hotel,
Exeter Road,
Bournemouth,
Dorset,
BH2 5AG
The BranksomeA large outdoor drinking area is available at the Branksome with covered sections for those moments when the sun chooses not to emerge.
152-154 Commercial Road,
BOURNEMOUTH,
BH2 5LU
Klute LoungeThe roof-top terrace overlooks much of the town and the gardens to the east.
20 Exeter Road,
BOURNEMOUTH,
BH2 5AQ
Litten Tree(Pub Food)You'll find a pleasant beer garden at the rear of this sporty boozer on Old Christchurch Road.
209-215 Old Christchurch Road,
BOURNEMOUTH,
BH1 1JZ
O'Neills(British)The O'Neills' bright blue exterior sets it apart from other buildings and its huge beer garden with undercover decking, rocking chairs and heat lamps is unmissable.
231 Old Christchurch Road,
BOURNEMOUTH,
BH1 1JZ
Yates's(Pub Food)Cut off from the busy Christchurch area, a stairway leads you to this impressive old building with a lovely courtyard outside with views of the nearby green.
2 Dean Park Crescent,
Bournemouth,
BH1 1HL