WestBeach
A seafood restaurant on the sands beside Bournemouth Pier, with folding doors opening onto the beach and daily fresh local fish and seafood platters.
Located on the beach to the right of Bournemouth Pier (Pier Approach), WestBeach is one of the town's best-known seafront seafood restaurants, and Harden's cites its local fresh fish as a highlight. Signature dishes include Poole Bay lobster, seafood platters and crab and fennel salad, and steaks and vegetarian dishes are also available. The kitchen is open-plan, and in summer you can dine on the sand. Reviews are generally positive, though some diners find the prices high and the quality inconsistent. Main courses cost around £26–40, and the typical spend is about £45–60 per person. During peak season, booking through OpenTable is recommended. It is about a five-minute walk from the town centre.
Opening hours
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (check the website for times)
Nearby sights
- Oceanarium Bournemouth
- Bournemouth Beach & Pier
- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
- St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
- Alum Chine
- Boscombe Pier
- Compton Acres