Looking to get more bang for your buck? We feel you. Luckily, this city is chock-full of pocket-friendly eateries and excellent dinner deals. From scrumptious Sri Lankan food in the town centre to bottomless brunches at quirky pizza joints and beachside beauts, we have rounded up Bournemouth's most affordable restaurants.
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Last updated on 30th October 2024
Coming in hot with some of the best cheap eats in Bournemouth town centre is BrewDog. Their Hoppy Meal boxes cost just £15 and include a burger, fries and an ice lolly, while Wednesdays here promise all-you-can-eat wings and Mondays bring 2 for 1 vegan and veggie mains.
When it comes to the best affordable restaurants in Bournemouth town centre, Wildwood is making sure your cravings for Italian fare are more than satiated. Chow down on dishes like rich beef lasagne, prosciutto pizza and mushroom arancini, with two courses for £11.95 at lunch time.
Fronting budget-friendly pizzas, a cool atmosphere and side dishes for less than a fiver, The Bournemouth Stable has plenty to offer including a banging brunch. Their weekend deal lets you choose a main, a selection of sharers and bottomless beer, bubbles or cider for £29 per person.
One of the best 2 for 1 restaurants in Bournemouth, Sixty Million Postcards flaunts a deal on Tuesdays where you can snatch up two burgers for the price of one. Plus, the venue has Wings Wednesday, a two for £6 sides deal and cheap as chips plates such as their £8 chicken tenders.
Ideal for catch-ups with friends and bottomless brunches, Slug and Lettuce, on Old Christchurch Road or The Square, is one of the best cheap places to eat in Bournemouth town centre. Alongside 2 for 1 cocktails and cheap bottles of bubbly, the venue is fabulous for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
While Aruba may be known for their clubbing events and beachside views, the venue is also whipping up affordable eats. Enjoy chowing down on everything from sourdough pizzas and jerk chicken burgers to buffalo wings and £11 nachos sharing bowls.
With cracking entertainment at the forefront, The Brass Haus is perfect if you're after cheap restaurants in Bournemouth for lunch. While munching on a gourmet burger, artisan pizza or authentic bratwurst, you can tack on a drink for an extra £1.50. Can't decide on one dish? Share five small plates for £21.75.
Situated in the town centre, Brewhouse & Kitchen are knocking up a slew of delicious deals. Grab a burger and fries for under £11, or sink your teeth into 3 small plates for £13.95. We recommend pairing mac'n'cheese melts with the calamari and sticky barbecue wings.
For some affordable grub alongside entertainment, head to Grosvenor Casino in Bournemouth. Located around the corner from the seafront, dine on crowd-pleasers like mouthwatering burgers, fish and chips or Korean BBQ noodles, with a whole load of sides for £5 or less.
With a beaut beer garden and sport fixtures on the regular, O'Neill's knows a thing or two about good grub. For £15, get stuck into three tantalising tapas plates or nab burgers, pizzas and steak dinners without breaking the bank.
ASK Italian's Bournemouth location can be found right in the centre of town, flaunting stylish, minimal decor and a sunny outdoor terrace to boot. You can enjoy cocktails for as little as £8.50 here - we recommend the Bailey's flat white martini.
As for the menu? Indulge in delicious Italian fare, from spicy prawn piccante pizzas to aubergine parmigiana ravioli and slow-cooked beef pappardelle.
Meals at Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Bar start at just £11.50, with the choice between having your curries and jerk meats or jackfruit alongside fries or the classic rice, peas and plantain combo. Plus, for even cheaper bites at this Jamaican food experience, there are jerk pork, chicken or jackfruit tacos (£7.95) and £10 burgers too.
Boasting a beautiful alfresco area decked out with string lights, Urban Garden is one of the best cheap restaurants in Bournemouth town centre. And luckily, the food doesn't come at a hefty price tag. Enjoy tucking into Cornish mussels, £13.50 plant-based burgers and classic fish 'n' chips for £15.
Overlooking the sea and flaunting 2 for 1 cocktails all day every day, Key West is a great shout for affordable restaurants in Bournemouth city centre. As well as a great selection of burgers and international mains, their afternoon tea package is just £34.95 for two people.
An all-you-can-eat experience? Now, that's one way to get bang for your buck. Make your way to COSMO, a restaurant showcasing over 150 dishes from around the world. We're talking sushi rolls, carved meats and an ooey gooey chocolate fondue, for £21.99 or less.
If you manage to make it to The Cosy Club during breakfast, settle in and grab a main and hot drink for £8.50. But their deals carry on throughout the day including sandwiches and fries for less than a tenner, as well as three tapas dishes for £13.95.
