The Terrace Bistro, Cafe and Bar in Bournemouth

My husband and I found this lovely bistro looking out over the gardens in Bournemouth we had dinner and a few drinks.The young staff were very friendly and all of them very good at what they do had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Bournemouth to try this fabulous bistro

Absolutely loved the service food and drinks the waiter who served us Jerome think that was his name, made mine and my partners lunch date feel amazing always smiling always seeing if we where all good, and made sure my partner was offered sweet or dry rose. Just amazing thank you very much 🥂 Definitely visit again when we're down Bournemouth again 100%

Living fairly local, I visit as often as possible when I'm in Bournemouth. There are loads of places to eat in the area, so what makes this special? Great position to look over the Gardens, relax and people watch. Good selection of full meals and snacks plus a children's menu. Not silly prices either. However, what makes it for me is the staff. Always friendly, always there and smiling. It's a tough job sometimes and to get all three, all of the time takes commitment. Air show yesterday, so very busy but with the same high service. Quick tip. Rather than climb the flight of steps to the Pavilion area see if the lift is open. It's partly hidden but look to your right at the bottom of the steps.

Brilliant service, i go once a year when at the air show. Not many places you get 4 or 5 staff giving you their full attention. Looking forward to next year !

We had an enjoyable lunch here with our three young grandchildren. Jackie made us feel very welcome and looked after us throughout our meal. Service was quick and the food was very tasty and enjoyable, we would definitely visit again if we were staying longer

The girls (wife and 2 daughters) and I have been on holiday from US for 2 weeks. Our travels have taken us all over Ireland to London to Bournemouth at the end to top it off. It’s not an exaggeration to say I’ve had a LOT of fish and chips in this journey. I have to say the Terrace Bistro hands down served me the best I’ve had while here. Well done!! I made sure to let the chef know and the entire staff started clapping to show him love. That was great. My lil’ girls loved the pasta too!!! Highly recommend if you are visiting the Bournemouth beach. Beautiful gardens outside too.

Amazing service from start to finish, exceptional food starters were delicious and the mains tantalised the taste buds. Jackie the most beautiful person to have delightful looked after us not only was friendly, caring and approachable she even made his birthday special by wishing him a blessed birthday every time she went pass. A beautiful soul and incredible member of staff. Thank you Jackie for exceeding the best levels of service. Only thing missing was the chocolate cake 😋

Lovely Meal! Great Quality, A Tad Expensive but amazing service by Amy. We would certainly come back and recommend. Thank you 🤩

We came here 2021 and had already decided to return this year when on holiday. The seafood platter to share is amazing, quality fish , even the salad is so nice. Not sure about the egg mayo pot, bit of an outsider tbh. Service great, very friendly, the views onto the gardens are lovely. Will definitely return next time we’re in Bournemouth.

A very good restaurant for lunch and beyond serving nice food. We made a visit while holidaying nearby and using my” one street back “ scenario. I have used places on the front and most are pretty poor. This restaurant mainly do pizzas which is not my preference until now. I choose a spicy one and was the best I have ever had by a country mile. The staff are very friendly and efficient and sitting on the terrace on a sunny day makes it a bit more pleasant.

My wife and I popped into this venue for a light snack, early afternoon. The food was magnificent and presented with style, and our server, George was exceptionally courteous and helpful; a chap who knows how to communicate with people and keep his customers happy. He sets a high bar for service and no doubt sets an example for his colleagues to emulate. I would recommend the management do its utmost to retain his services. He is a credit to the industry. A nice uncluttered venue with views over the Lower Gardens. I would recommend to all.

Great Food.The lady who served us was a marvel.Cannot fault the experience at all.Highly recommend.Happily go back again.

This is such a lovely restaurant. It’s near the beach and has gorgeous gardens to look onto. The service is quick and jacki served us with a smile on her face. She also recommended the new bar for dinner and drinks. This is the second time we have been here and I would highly recommend x

A great place to chill have some coffee or brunch, with outside sitting and ambient music. The service was outstanding, all the staff was superfriendly and accommodating, but the superstar was lovely Jacline (maybe it's misspelled) with a wide smile and an inviting personality. 100% satisfied

This was our second visit, we were so impressed the first time that we went back less than a week later. The chef remembered us from our first visit and when asked for a bit more bread with our charcuterie sharing platter he said you may have what ever you want. When our platter came the whole plater was much bigger than the last one and we we charged exactly the same price. The staff are very friendly and there is a lovely ambiance about the place. Where it is situated you can sit and watch people walking through the beautiful Bournemouth gardens. This is definitely our new favourite place to either eat or have a drink or both.

Great little find, staff friendly and accommodating, all 4 of us had a lovely meal, shared the seafood platter with friend and then 4 of us had cheese bored. We will return next time we’re in Bournemouth. Thanks to all the staff.

Stopped in for lunch today after being on the beach and needing to get out of the sun. It’s definitely a hidden gem!! All the staff were extremely lovely, particularly our server. We didn’t catch her name but she’s from Tamworth and we had a little chat about a shopping centre in Solihull. She was so helpful! She went through every single drink option and flavour with me until I found something I liked. I’m a Coca Cola girl through and through and they serve Pepsi. Our food came out not long after she took our order and it was amazing, the spaghetti bolognese should definitely be on the main dish menu as it’s brilliant! She was constantly checking on us (which sometimes can be very intrusive but not on this occasion) and kept refilling our water jug for us. When I return I can only pray she serves me again and Il be getting 2 of the children’s spaghetti bolognese for myself.

Called in on a busy saturday lunch time, staff were so accommodating finding us a table part sun and shade to meet both our needs! Waitress took our order! Drinks came promptly and our food of pizza and chips was delicious!

Sat on the terrace for a couple of hours, enjoyed the sharing sea food platter some drinks and the friendly service. We felt very relaxed watching the life passing by would go here again

I was meeting my daughter for lunch and we hadn't booked. We were welcomed and sat on the outside terrace under the umbrella on a beautiful summer's day. It is a great place to 'people watch'. We ordered our lunches, I had a lovely Chicken & Parma Ham Salad which was lovely. My daughter had a Smoked Salman Ciabatta which she enjoyed. All of the waiting staff were attentive and friendly and we felt thoroughly looked after. I would definitely re-visit when coming back to Bournemouth. A perfect, relaxed lunchtime. 10 out of 10 - Thank you.

Fast very friendly service, all very busy but tried to find a table with a sun shade. Food excellent. We will certainly go again. The menu was very varied and tempting.

We popped into the bistro for a light lunch, it was lovely, the wine was chilled and the food very tasty , the terrace is raised, with a brilliant overview of the gardens. The service is speedy and attentive without being intrusive 10/10 from us.

Drinks and food were great as always, would recommend the pizza! Friendly staff too making it a more enjoyable experience

We were attending The 3 Phantoms with the BSO at the Pavilion and wanted to get a meal before the Show. The Box Office directed us to the Terrace Bistro and we were pleased they did! My wife has mobility issues so we were glad...

Having visited this place a number of times we thought we would try somewhere else what a mistake so we returned here and immediately felt very welcome and that nothing was too much trouble very friendly staff coffee good will definitely stick to the places...

My grandson fell, grazed his knees, became distressed. Staff were amazing, cleaned his knees and applied plasters from their first aid kit, bringing a bowl of marshmallow treats to distract and cheer him up. Went way above and beyond normal customer service throughout our visit.

Me and my partner decided to have a sit at The Terrace Bistro during lovely Saturday evening. Since the time we have been greeted by our lovely waitress named Palmira we knew we are going to have a lovely time there. We have decided to...

Last night was the first time I’ve visited the terrace bistro, and my goodness was I delighted. The service was incredible!! I had a dietary requirement and the manager liv was so helpful and made me feel like it was no hassle at all! She...

My friends are regulars here on a Friday evening. We eat and drink then walk down towards the pier for the fireworks. We always have the same lovely server Layla. Last night the manager couldn't get rid of us, and others, quick enough so he...

Lovely service friendly staff a great few hours spent on a lush sunny day. Thanks Hannah our waitress for your great hospitality and first class service .

Visited The Terrace Bistro twice over the weekend whilst my friend and I chilled in Bournemouth . Both times easily found a table outside. Hannah our waitress was polite and attentive. We then realised she came from the same small town in Oxfordshire that we...

We visited the terrace o a Saturday lunch time , even if it was busy the service was really good taking into consideration that is "table service only" . The food was amazing , really tasty and fresh and I don't have words for Hannah...

After spending the day in Bournemouth Gardens, we just needed to finish off the day with something nice to eat and found The Terrace Bistro. We had the Wild Salmon and Prawns off the board Menu with Wedges and Salad, very tasty and great for...

Nice place, close to the beach with a great terrace. decent pizza. great service from the lovely Hannah

Very welcoming, reception was superb and the breakfast is one of the best breakfast 😋 I've had my entire life... very healthy I'm the sense that nothing was fried... I really appreciate you all... Jacki and the rest of the staff members.

We came for a lunch during a busy sunny Saturday in Bournemouth. The outdoor seating overlooked gorgeous gardens and we were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress (Timea). I had an artichoke salad and my daughter and husband had burgers with wedges. Everything arrived promptly...

This place is lovely and friendly and clean. And beat burger in the world. Not badly priced either and a lovely view of the river Thanks Hanna.

Stopped twice, 1st time for a quick bite and a drink, second just for a drink.Both times served by Hannah, very polite, friendly, welcoming and efficient. Menu(s) offer a good selection (including a specials board), our food was delicious and served quickly. Many thanks

We had a sandwich and a cuppa here a couple of times. Friendly staff and good quality food, the terrace area was great for just sitting and enjoying

Had an amazing vegan platter here..Couldn’t fault the food or service.We are not vegans but wanted to try something different and we are trying to have more regular meat free options.The beetroot falafel and vegan feta were especially good on the platter.It was a sharing...

Our server, Timea, provided us with exemplary service from start to end. She was welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful with any questions we had. Our food was delicious and felt you got a lot for your money. Highly recommend and beautiful scenery.

Had lunch here and was vey pleasant. The outside terrace is in a lovely spot with views over the park. Seemed very popular with lots of people enjoying the great weather. Service seemed a little slow but as weather was good wasn't a problem. We...

Visited the The Terrace Bistro on a Saturday. It was lovely to sit outside on the terrace overlooking a well kept park. All the staff were very attentive (and plenty of them), especially our assigned waitress Jessica, very friendly and informative about the drinks and...

Just spent a lovely couple of hours here. Very reasonably priced drinks and the sane for tasty food. Wonderful location that you would expect to pay a lot more for. Social mention to Leo who went above and beyond good service. Will come again and...

Lovely table on the terrace in the sun. Excellent service from Ritz our server, and great food! Would highly recommend!

wow what a amazing food we had with my family highly recommended. superb staff and friendly environment

As locals we often visit the Bistro, mainly for drinks on the terrace. A very relaxed way to enjoy sociable refreshments in the sunshine. Over the Air Festival weekend the superb service and excellent food / drinks continued to flow and we are so pleased...

During a visit to Bournemouth, I was quietly envying the people sat outside Terrace enjoying the sun, then to my delight I spotted a free table. So close to the beach and the Pavilion, you'd perhaps expect this to be rather a tourist trap but...

Came to Bournemouth for a couple of days and the service was so good we came back on our second day! Relaxing atmosphere, great location and gorgeous food!!

Great food at a reasonable price. Service was quick and friendly. Located just off the beach and overlooking gardens.

Kat was patient and knowledgeable, fantastic recommendations! Great selection of gins and tonics. Lovely setting in the gardens.

Great food, especially catering for young children. HUGE portions too. Excellent attentive service and 'no-messing' turn around. I suggest that the Bistro part is advertised more publicly; perhaps another board on the steps up to the place because from the Gardens footpath - it gives...

Love the outside seating, fantastic service from David, lots of different flavours of gin lovely and relaxing great food. Will definitely return on our next trip. Thank you Steve & Catherine franklin

Rocked up here on a sunny Friday late afternoon/early evening, bit of a random last minute decision but the massive posters with GIN written on it definitely swayed us! The staff were lovely the location was perfect, service was on point and we only were...

Excellent customer service. The staff were super friendly and very professional. We were served quickly. Our food and drinks were delicious, hot and presentation was amazing. Our dogs were also offered a bowl of water. Beautiful location. A really lovely experience !!

David the manager runs a very efficient bar here alongside super staff. Jackie, James, Jerome and Mark all work extremely hard to keep all customers safe and happy. Tables always clean. Food menu good, love their pizzas! Thanks all of you for making our holiday...

After going for a long walk we decided to come here as needed a drink and food. We got seated straight away and asked to do track and trace not a problem. Lady took our drinks orders then food I had burger with cheese/bacon and...

The food here is lovely, in a beautiful setting, viewing Bournemouth Gardens and the beach big wheel. Such a friendly atmosphere and friendly and professional service. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the location. Our lovely waitress Jackie was brilliant, so friendly and efficient,...

We were met by Sura and he looked after us all afternoon .He was very attentive and had a great sense of humour and was very professional in his role a definite manager in the making great personality and a friendly happy face and persona...

Not quite a sea view, but could see the Ferris wheel and the Winter Gardens. Lovely elevated spot, clean furniture and very good service. We were served by Jackie and received a gorgeous breakfast pizza, a cheese and tomato pannini and the best crispy bacon...

Really lovely service from our waiter Sura., he was very accommodating, friendly and happy. The setting is really nice it a very relaxed environment and was a lovely sunny day when we went so sat outside. Great selection of drinks and snacks perfect for lunch...

Visited this lovely restaurant/bar on a Tuesday afternoon for a few gins in the sun. Sat out on the terrace. Service was excellent, efficient and extremely friendly from the team. They were excellent at noticing when you'd finished and quickly got me more drinks..Great choice...

On our first visit to Bournemouth last year we stumbled onto The Terrace Bistro bar,what a great find.The location between the lower gardens and the beach make it a fantastic location to sit and enjoy a wide range of drinks and a menu to suit...

Staying in Boscombe but ventured in to Bournemouth and found this little gem. Food superb and choice of drinks also on par - could not fault and service was first class. Was looked after and would definitely recommend - as we have done to friends...

Great service just of the beach and overlooking the winter gardens. Food good but also a great place just to have a drink. Comfortable surroundings with a great outlook.

What a lovely place! Staff were friendly. Food and drink great and good prices and DOG FRIENDLY. Would highly recommend

Lovely ☺️ friendly staff service was fantastic. NHS discount was a lovely bonus Would definitely recommend

A friend and I spent a lovely few hour here. It’s a lovely calm setting with views of the gardens. Staff are amazing, particularly during the current restrictions and worked so hard. Manager David certainly runs a smooth operation. Thank you for making our visit...

Good value coffee at £2.75 for a large cup, prompt service and very attentive staff. Our waitress Jackie was superb - she deserves employee of the year!

Had gin cocktails on the terrace. Lovely location & view across the lower gardens. Staff were fantastic, extremely welcoming & friendly. Good choice of drinks. Only criticism was lack of facilities. Only one toilet for which people were queuing. This needs improvement given the amount of customers on a bank holiday weekend.

Went today with my family for my birthday lunch - a beautiful sunny day made sitting on the terrace even more enjoyable. The young chaps serving and attending tables were charming, patient and polite. Two salads and a burger/wedges were all tasty, attractively presented and excellent value. Of course, they are also blessed with a huge seating area, in full sun or shade - with a view across the gardens and out to sea. I would definitely recommend this establishment. Thanks guys!

Efficient, helpful service at this delightful cafe. Fayre is simple but well-chosen. Central location. Very clean and managed well wrt COVID. Would certainly return.

Absolutamente brillante. Estuvimos aquí dos días, sol brillante a pesar de las prediccionesTropecé con The Terrace, ¡qué descubrimiento! El repartidor de mariscos fue excepcional, excelente selección de ginebra y cerveza y servido por Sura, que hace malabares con todas las mesas de manera eficiente y con humor. Y se admiten perros¡Este es el lugar para ir! !

Fuimos al Terrace Bistro en el Pavilion cuando visitábamos Bournmouth. Después de buscar un café y un almuerzo por todas partes, lo cual fue difícil ya que teníamos un perro pequeño con nosotros, finalmente encontramos este lugar. Bueno, muy recomendable. Nos sentamos al sol y nos atendió una fantástica camarera, Liv. Nada era demasiado difícil para ella, era una entre un millón, era tan alegre y amistosa. Tuvimos un almuerzo ligero que era delicioso y un buen café para acompañarlo. Definitivamente recomendamos una visita.

Ya no puedo recomendar The Terrace Bistro. El personal fue muy acogedor y amable, especialmente Tiago y Reiss. Estoy deseando volver en nuestra próxima visita a Bournemouth. Hope & Holly, Birmingham

Buen equipo amistoso. ¡Disfrutamos de 2 tardes aquí en julio con unas cervezas y un Prosecco de rosas! Brillante para el sol de la tarde, viendo pasar el mundo. ¡No comimos, pero la comida se veía muy bien! El amable equipo lo hizo mucho mejor, ¡gracias!

Llamado para almorzar, comida deliciosa que te hizo sentir muy bienvenido, excelente ubicación, ideal para ver pasar el mundo, ¡gracias!

Pizzas fantásticas con una vista maravillosa de la noria. ¡También los patitos en la orilla del río eran lindos de ver!

Muy bueno conseguir ese primer flat white en casi 4 meses y fue excelente. También lo fue el pastel de zanahoria. El servicio fue tan amable y eficiente como siempre y las precauciones de COVID - 19 tranquilizadoras y bien ejecutadas. ¡Bien hecho!

This is still one of my favourites coffee places in the town centre. Cosy in winter and lots of outdoor seating in the summer. And a nice view over the gardens. Very friendly staff and super coffee (and chocolate cake!)

Limpia una cafetería amigable, visitamos con bastante frecuencia mientras vivimos en Bournemouth. El personal suele ser amable y servicial, especialmente Soura, que hace un excelente café. Acabo de tomar un sándwich y café hoy pero he tenido otras comidas que no me puedo quejar en absoluto. Los precios son promedio y mucho mejores que algunos de la mala calidad en la playa.

Las tablas A de afuera prometían vino caliente con especias, sidra caliente y una variedad de pizzas, perfectas para un ajetreado almuerzo del domingo antes de Navidad. Pero no había nada caliente, y solo 3 pizzas poco interesantes disponibles, de lo contrario, café, cerveza embotellada o sándwiches y panninis preenvasados. Cuando llegó nuestro pannini estaba en un plato de gran tamaño, sin guarnición, y era muy normal.

First in today, chilled Cafe Del Mar sounds and friendly staff. Chai latte to die for! Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed our meal here, pizzas were gorgeous. So relaxing sitting out on the terrace overlooking the beautiful gardens. Staff were very friendly and attentive..... So had to go back!! Wine was great too

Fui al bar de la terraza hoy con amigos. Vine a este lugar hace muchos años para la boda de un amigo. Renovado ahora y, aunque vivo en Bournemouth, nunca se me ocurrió ir.Cómo me arrepiento ahora. Maravillosa ubicación al final del jardín y comida increíble. Pero lo que realmente lo vendió hoy fue el maravilloso personal más increíble que trabaja aquí. Todos ellos sonrientes, conversadores, amigables. Nunca he estado en un lugar donde uno no sea miserable y te haga sentir que eres un inconveniente para ellos. Definitivamente regresaré a este lugar con mis amigos / familia. ¡Espero que estos miembros del personal sean apreciados y se queden por mucho tiempo! Hemos tenido el mejor momento hoy. Gracias chicos, hiciste nuestro día / noche.

Our first visit this year: how lovely to chill on the terrace, overlooking the splendid Gardens. Coffees, lovely service...spot-on. The deli menu is decent, and there's plenty of seating indoors too.

We stopped here before our train ride out of town for just a small bite. My wife had the Dorset Cream tea and enjoyed it overall. Alittle price but not by much with good inside seating. I did try the milkshake and thought it was pretty tasty. Service was fine for our smaller meal.

This has a lovely position overlooking the lower gardens. The coffee and cake make for a delightful pit stop. It’s pleasantly peaceful and well away from the frantic activity on the beach. Highly recommended.

Someone tell these people it isn't enough to have a cafe with a good location. You have to make them feel welcome. Simple as that. The blonde girl serving at the bar is lovely, all smiles. Conversely, smiling is the last thing on the minds of the two Spanish girls dishing up the coffee. I am always at pains to be polite and courteous to staff everywhere I go. Hours are long. Pay isn't great. But these guys virtually spat in my face. And then to hear them all joking and laughing amongst themselves, when the attitude to the customer is lousy? In the 21st Century, when everything everywhere is so competitive? No excuse.

Nice to just sit and relax in the sun with a cuppa and not be rushed to leave. It’s a lovely location and great if wanting a drink before attending an event in The Pavilion.

Recently visited this Bistro. It was clean, the service was wonderful, there was a lovely outside seating area. Staff were very attentive bringing more drinks as and when we needed them. They serve fantastic gin cocktails and great tasty pizza's which were served ever so quickly.

Comí un almuerzo de negocios en la terraza y probé el nuevo menú de pizzas y una fuente. Gran servicio (K) y buen ambiente. La mejor ubicación en Bournemouth

Justo al lado de la playa, buen lugar con los jardines rocosos y terraza. Buen servicio y valor decente. . . . . . . .

Esta es siempre una forma agradable de tomar una copa y relajarse lejos de la concurrida playa. Las vistas sobre los jardines es agradable desde los asientos al aire libre. Los aseos se encuentran en el pabellón cercano.

Encantadora cafetería, fuimos allí para un bocadillo,

En un día soleado no hay mejor lugar para un aperitivo y un café. Un montón de asientos al aire libre y el interior acaba de tener un cambio de imagen. Y es tan tranquilo en comparación con la playa a 200 metros de distancia.

Away from the bustle of the beach this quiet cafe offers outside seating and nice coffee. There are snacks (sandwiches, cakes etc.) and plenty of inside seating. Note that the lavatories are a few yards away inside the Pavilion theatre itself. There are lifts from street level. The view over the gardens is very pleasant.

A great location set in the lower gardens to enjoy a pre theatre meal before enjoying a show in the adjoining theatre. Enthusiastic staff, and a reasonably priced 2 course meal with wine or beer.

Friendly attentive staff serving up great coffee. I had a mug of cappuccino that was just right frothy and creamy.

My husband and I dropped in here for lunch during the opening day of Arts by the Sea (worth going to btw) The staff are very welcoming and friendly without being intrusive and we were left to peruse the menu and enjoy the 'goings on' in the gardens from our vantage point on the terrace.