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Moordown
Itsy Bitsyccino
In a nutshell...
Itsy Bitsy are opening their very own coffee shop - Itsy Bistyccino! You can bring you little ones to attend classes while parents can talk and connect in the cafe over tea or coffee! Plus a perfect way for your little one to make friends.
Where is it:
Moordown, Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Flamingo Cafes
In a nutshell...
Flamingo Cafes will be at Boscombe Spa! They'll be bringing the Flamingo vibes to a cool part of town.They will be open as soon as possible!
Where is it:
480 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth BH9 2EY
Westbourne
Moka Pot Pizzeria
In a nutshell...
Moka Pot in Westbourne will be opening up their pizzeria in March! a great new pizzeria to try for you, family and friends in the heart of Westbourne! you can even try before you buy at their pizza pary before the launch!
Where is it:
44 Seamoor Road, Bournemouth BH4 9AS
Poole
Sobo:Sommelier Wine Bar
In a nutshell...
A new wine-tasting bar that will serve tapas-style dishes. They're opening on Tuesday 14th February 2023.
Where is it?
125-127 Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2HG
Hive Kitchens UK
In a nutshell...
Hive Kitchens UK is a food delivery service. They have a new food court concept. You can order your favourites, from beef burgers, and chips to chicken burgers and spicy wings.
Where is it?
293 Wallisdown Rd, Poole, BH12 5BT
The Shake & Slice-Guys
In a nutshell...
A new Italian pizza restaurant located where Beales Department Store used to be.
Where is it?
The Dolphin Shopping Centre
Five Guys
In a nutshell...
Five Guys is a popular American burger and chips chain that will be replacing Frankie and Benny's and has opened on Monday 21st November 2022.
Where is it?
Yarrow Road, Poole
Sorrento Tiramisu
In a nutshell...
Tiramisu Sorrento is brought to you by the owners of Da Vinci on The Quay. Located just off Poole Quay, Tiramisu Sorrento is a beautifully divine Italian Patisserie.
Where is it
Just off The Quay, heading into Poole Old Town.
The Achroma Shop
In a nutshell...
Tabletop gaming fans can visit the shop and gaming café to see and buy the Achroma products on display, play the game and hang out with other like-minded gamers.
Where is it?
Unit 27 Dolphin Quays, The Quay, Poole, England, BH15 1HU
Kokoro
In a nutshell...
A brand-new Korean-Japanese restaurant that is opening later this year. Kokoro will take over the previous TSB Bank unit outside the Dolphin Centre, neighbouring current retailers, Delfino Lounge and Skechers.
Where is it?
The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Falkland Square
Bubble Citea Store
In a nutshell...
Bubble Citea Store is opening in The Dolphin Shopping Centre and will be serving bubble tea 7 days a week. This is their 32nd store location and they will be giving away FREE bubble tea for their grand opening on Saturday 9th July at 11am - 6pm.
Where is it?
The Dolphin Shopping Centre
V Dorset
In a nutshell...
V Dorset is a meat-free takeaway based on Ashley Road, Poole and they are opening for dine-in now too, so you can enjoy their vegan and vegetarian dishes in their brand new restaurant!
Where is it?
121 Ashley Road, Poole
Parkstone
Pi Pizza Restaurant
In a nutshell...
Beautiful restaurant that serves an array of authentic pizzas, small plates and cocktails.
Where is it?
2 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW
Poole
The St TrOpez Lounge
In a nutshell...
Brought to you by the owners of The Guildhall Tavern and The Guildhall Lounge (Fred, Severine and Sebastien).
Their restaurant The Guildhall Tavern has been sold to new owners and they have re-named and refurbished their Quay-side restaurant, The Guidhall Lounge which will now be The St Tropez Lounge.
They're opening on the 13th March 2022.
Where is it?
1 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AB
Guildhall Tavern - Under New Ownership from Feb 2022
In a nutshell...
Reg and the team from The Guildhall Lounge have taken over The Guildhall Tavern from Feb 2022. Expect all the French Seafood favourites from the old menu with some exciting new additions. The restaurant is being refurbished but all the qualities from the much loved Tavern will remain.
Previous Guildhall Tavern vouchers currently unclaimed will still be accepted.
Where is it?
15 Market St, Poole BH15 1NB
DASH Cafe
In a nutshell...
DASH Cafe will be opening in Hamworthy from 28th February/early March 2022. It will offer an array of speciality coffee, hot and cold beverages and of course divine sweet and savoury items. It will be open from Monday - Saturday and is the ideal spot for catching up with friends or family.
Where is it?
170 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH15 4BH
Sobar
In a nutshell...
The South's first independent alcohol-free bar and coffee shop situated in Ashley Cross.
Where is it?
10 Bournemouth Road, Ashley Cross, Poole, BH14 0ES
Isabels Brasserie
In a nutshell...
It was a popular fine dining restaurant in Ashley Cross which is now ready to re-open in Penn Hill. It serves fine French and Mediterranean dishes.
Where is it?
127-129 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9LY
Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar
In a nutshell...
A new award-winning cheese and wine bar that is opening on the 31st of August 2021 in Poole Old Town. They will be situated in the building that was previously Pizza Express. The bar boasts plenty of outdoor seating in their beautifully spacious courtyard.
Where is it?
30 High Street, Old Town, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP
Sunset Beach Club
In a nutshell...
A new beach bar situated on Bournemouth seafront. The Sunset Beach Club opens on the 16th July 2021. The Dorset-based street food kitchen, Clarks Kitchen, will be creating a varied menu for the bar that serves popular classics such as halloumi fries from 12pm every day until 10pm.
Where is it?
Left side of Bournemouth Pier, Dorset, BH2 5AA
The Savoy Bournemouth
In a nutshell...
Opening end of July 2021, this hotel offers 54 newly refurbished bedrooms and suites, an outstanding restaurant, bar and terrace, as well as tranquil garden spaces, a pool and access down on to the beach.
Where is it?
The Savoy Hotel, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ
How to contact?
Call +44 (0) 1202 018 555
Parkstone
Serenitea Café
In a nutshell...
Café situated in Parkstone that offers dine in or takeaway freshly ground coffee, homemade food and delicious sweet treats.
Where is it?
50 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BN
How to contact?
Call 01202 612899
Poole
Chayan Indian
In a nutshell...
A delicious new Indian takeaway restaurant that serves authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of Ashley Cross. They're opening middle of April 2021, so keep an eye out!
Where is it?
Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset
How to contact?
Call 01202741284 or visit https://chayanindian.com/order-now
GUILDHALL TAVERN
In a nutshell...
The Guildhall Restaurant is moving to No.1 Poole High Street. They're passionate about the Guildhall Tavern and offer exceptional service and food. From light bites to Sunday lunch, it's going to be a popular spot this Summer.
Where is it?
No.1 Poole High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AB
How to contact them?
Call them on 01202 671717.
Sandbanks
Oriel Restaurant Sandbanks
In a nutshell...
The owners of Oriel on the Quay are about to open their second Oriel in Poole - in Sandbanks!
The mediterranean style restaurant and cafe will serves freshly made breakfasts, lunches and dinners with magnificant views of the harbour.
Where is it?
Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
Poole
Mezze & Grill
In a nutshell...
An authentic new Turkish restaurant situated on the Poole High Street.
Where to find them?
22 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP
Book by calling 01202 801 894.