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42 Sea Road, BH5 1BQ - Bournemouth
€€ Bar British
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84/100
1716 recommendations

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84/100
Sluurpy Score
1,716 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
472 reviews
Google
4.2/5
546 reviews
Foursquare
4.3/5
38 reviews
Facebook
4.5/5
172 reviews
Restaurant guru
4.0/5
488 reviews
🌳 Outdoor seating 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible

💬 What people say

Atmosphere 45 Breakfast 45 Cocktails 29 Beach 20 Food and service 12 Evening 10 Weather 6 Children 6

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1202 280656
📍 Address: 42 Sea Road, Bournemouth

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 12:00 PM
Monday1 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday2 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday3 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday4 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday5 09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday6 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday7 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Google Reviews (10)

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Daniel Coad

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Beach cafes looked busy so we walked up the hill to find James and White. Great brekky. Worth a little walk up the hill.
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Michele Jones

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I booked a table for myself, as was recommended, and Paul, the assistant manager, could not have been more helpful. All the staff were friendly and attentive and the food was amazing. I had salt and pepper squid to start and can honestly say it was one of the best I've ever eaten. It was so good I popped back in this afternoon on my way back from Bournemouth just to have some more! And it was still as good. Last night for main course I had the fish (haddock) and chips with mushy peas. Also excellent. After dinner I sat outside alone and was then invited to join another table of people which was lovely. I loved everything about this place. If you're not sure whether to go or not, do it!
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Tim Keen

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
We visited James and White in Boscombe last night and enjoyed a wonderful meal. We went for the steak night deal which was tremendous value and the steaks we ate were simply delicious! It was so cool to be able to cook the steak to your liking on the lava rock. The service was excellent as well - really top notch. Highly recommended!
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Kevin Sharp

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Was there on 16th Feb and was amazed by the quality of food and service would highly recommend this place to anyone
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Julianna Graholy

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This restaurant pup one of my favorites..Food is apsolutely delicious tasty..I been several times and never wrong food or drink...Fast services and kind staff..
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Richard Smart

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Had a lovely meal here Saturday lunchtime sat outside watching the world go by. The staff were attentive, polite and did a brilliant job. I ordered ribs and my wife ordered the sticky steak salad. It was all delicious although I think the salad was so much better and I had food envy! Other customers had the skewers which looked fab. The ambience and music are very chilled and I felt so relaxed and happy spending a couple of hours on a lovely warm sunny October lunchtime! The Sierra Nevada beer helped I'm sure!! This is exactly what I needed after a stressful week! Thank you so much!
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Ady Fry

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Decided to go here after driving past and seeing how nice it looked in the evening. Sat outside under the heaters. Great menu, with lots of unusual options. I had the katsu chicken, which was very tasty. A nice range of cocktails and puddings were available too. Friendly service with a smile and a good atmosphere. We weren't hurried either. Altogether a very good evening.
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Tony Gill

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Wonderful food and dog friendly. Staff wonderful. Nothing but plusses for this restaurant
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Tameka Young

2 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Fish and chips are delicious. Super fresh fish. Staff attentive. Good vibe and interior. Shame the cocktails menu was not available this afternoon. Otherwise great lunch.
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Acmtix

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great food, reasonably priced. Courteous and pleasant with great service. Great vegan burger and the halloumi skewer was very tasty. Will definitely return here.
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