Rise Bournemouth

very friendly staff at the café and the food is absolutely /delicious/. also: the coffee was far better (richer and well-balanced) than i expected. this isn't my normal kind of place — the customers appear very conscious of their image and general aesthetics. (i just read while not doing sport. i have absolutely no interest in gyms or examining myself in mirrors, etc.) however, i still felt welcomed by the workers and have enjoyed every single visit here.

First time at R1SE for a Define class in the Arena and I'm really impressed - Front of House staff in the café were welcoming and helpful directing me where to go. Massive lockers, amazing showers and makeup/hair area with lots of products if you've forgotten your own. Louise was hosting the class and she was incredibly welcoming and made sure I was aware of and happy with the content of the class and assured me that I could take it at my own speed. The class was challenging (REALLY delivered on lower body!!) but also well-paced. Had a vegan Fat Joe shake afterwards to refuel which was delicious as well. My *only* piece of constructive feedback would be slightly better signposting of whether treadmills are involved in the class or not - if nothing else but so that those of us who aren't great runners can psych ourselves up for it!

As an online business owner I like spending some of my working days in relaxed and friendly cafes that offer human food (meat-based meals and full fat milk options available) plus a non-invasive, chilled playlist that just makes you want to sing along and helps get the job done. R1SE Hangout is exactly that and I'm now a regular. Thank you!