Brunswick

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199 Malmesbury Park Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8PX, United Kingdom

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a Green King pub on Malmesbury Park Road in Bournemouth, with a lounge and a sports bar where rugby and football play on screens, with seating set aside for watching. The bar pours Thatchers cider on draft in several flavours, alongside a range of other ciders and beers. In the kitchen, mains run from gammon, egg and chips to chicken katsu. A function room called the atrium can be hired for events such as a baby shower, which gives groups a space of their own. Dogs are welcome inside. Big football matches draw a local crowd.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free street parking · Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Good for kids
Good for kids

Reviews

4.3/5

669 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention thatchers cider on draft, two mains deal, gammon, egg and chips and steak pie slice.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention thatchers cider on draft, two mains deal, gammon, egg and chips and steak pie slice.

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the food, with chicken katsu, a steak pie slice and a proper thick gammon, egg and chips named as favourites. One diner found the cooking noticeably better than at other Green King pubs, and the two mains deal is called really good value, with students also praising the drink prices. Close behind is the friendly bar staff, described as attentive and quick to serve, followed by the draught range, which includes Thatchers cider in four flavours and a good Guinness. The pub is described as full of locals and welcoming, with a lounge, garden and sports bar for watching rugby and football. One reviewer recalls a packed football night with drinks flowing until 4am, and another hired the function room for a baby shower of over 40 guests, finding the pub flexible. Staff there fetched ice and water straight away after the reviewer hurt her foot.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Nisa B
2 weeks ago
“Great staff very friendly, lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend this pub .”
Tony Harris
1 month ago
“Have eaten here a number of times and food always been great. Two mains deal is really good value. Can recommend the steak pie slice and gammon, egg and chips. Gammon is a proper thick gammon steak not a processed gammon round.”
Lisa Weaver
3 months ago
“Great atmosphere in the pub for the football last night! Was great to be out till 4am. Place was packed and everyone was in great spirits... Well done Brunswick Team for keeping the drinks flowing all night, and all with a smile!..well done Brunny!”
Danielle Mason
5 months ago
“I had a fantastic experience thanks to Jo. The service she provided was exceptional — she really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Her friendly and attentive approach really stood out. A big thank you also to the chef for the amazing food — everything was delicious and made the visit even better. Highly recommend!”
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Paul Smith
6 months ago
“Had lunch here, the food was perfectly cooked actually weirdly a much higher quality then other green king pubs I've been to so complements to the chef, the bar staff (Jo) was excellent and attentive made sure I had everything we needed and was really friendly and approachable.”

Anika Neubert
6 months ago
“Lovely experience, bar staff (Jo) was super friendly and made sure we were served quickly! Great food too! Will be back soon!”
Artur Ferreira
8 months ago
“The food was spectacular. I really enjoyed chicken katsu. I had some drinks and they were also amazing and the prices (especially for students) are just great. Definitely coming back here.”
Mark Lidbetter
10 months ago
“Lovely enjoyable pub with exceptional good food nice staff and nice location from the hotel that we staying at.”
Finnuala Q
1 year ago
“This pub is full of locals and is very welcoming. There is the lounge, garden, sports bar and a variety of places to sit and watch the rugby/football. It is a green king pub with lots of different ciders in draft (Thatchers in 4 different flavours) and lots of beer which is regularly flowing and a good Guinness.”
Emma Wildridge
3 years ago
“I hired the attirum in the pub for my baby shower and it did not disappoint. Such a great space, we had over 40 guests. The room was light and had so many facilities in it. The pub were so flexible with allowing us to do what we wanted and create my dream day! Thank you so much to everyone. ❤️ Also, side note the night before I hurt my foot whilst setting up (purely an accident, I tripped over a table being 8months pregnant by balance is off) and the staff were so helpful got me ice straight away and helped me with water and anything I needed. Very attentive”
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Hours

Monday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Tuesday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Thursday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 12 AM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11 PM

Highlights

“Book now for festive food and drinks this Christmas! The Brunswick is a pub at the heart of Bournemouth, proud of its place in the community. Whether you’re catching up with friends or watching the action with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, there’s always a great atmosphere waiting. Enjoy tasty pub classics, a wide range of drinks and make the most of our beer garden, dog-friendly spaces, disabled facilities, free WiFi and our function room for special occasions. Whatever the reason for your visit, you’re guaranteed fantastic value for money. Whatever the occasion, you can look forward to a relaxed setting and an enjoyable visit. Make your next occasion one to enjoy. Book your table today and enjoy a warm welcome at Brunswick.”

Bar games
Great beer selection
Live performances
Sports
Trivia night
Popular for solo dining

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Accepts reservations
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Dine-in
Good for kids
Food at bar
Casual
Onsite services
Beer
Dancing

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Good for kids
Food at bar
Casual
Onsite services
Beer
Dancing

Offerings· 5: Alcohol
Cocktails
Food
Hard liquor
Wine
Parking· 2: Free street parking
Parking

Dining options· 1: Seating
Highlights· 5: Bar games
Great beer selection
Live performances
Sports
Trivia night
Facilities· 1: Restroom

Popular for· 1: Solo dining
Crowd· 2: Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility· 3: Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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Brunswick

ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

4.3669

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Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
BrunswickReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.3669	—	—	thatchers cider on draft, two mains deal, gammon, egg and chips
Richmond ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.21,053	0.2 mi	£10–20	refurbished beer garden, big garden tv screens, covered garden seating
The Firkin ShedWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout	4.7463	0.4 mi	£10–20	cask ales, local craft beer selection, ciders
FivewaysReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi	4.31,115	0.7 mi	£10–20	steak ale pie, leek and potato soup, cold pints of beer