
Richmond Arms
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About Richmond Arms
Richmond Arms is a pub on Charminster Rd in Bournemouth, open daily and recently refurbished across the bar, the interior and the bathrooms. The redone garden has two big TV screens for football and summer sporting events, with a covered area for watching whatever is on. Inside, live sport comes through Sky and TNT Sports. The kitchen serves a new menu of pub classics with a modern twist, ordered at the bar, where the staff are mindful of allergens. Dogs are welcome. The re-launch brought live music and World Cup screenings.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention refurbished beer garden, big garden tv screens, covered garden seating and new pub classics menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention refurbished beer garden, big garden tv screens, covered garden seating and new pub classics menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the pub's refurbishment, above all the redone beer garden with big TV screens for football and sporting events, covered seating and new chairs and cushions. Close behind is the food, described as pub classics with a modern twist, good value and quick to arrive, with one noting care over allergens when ordering at the bar. Inside is called homely and inviting, with brand new toilets mentioned by a returning regular who had previously stopped visiting over their state. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, including a server who made sure a dog was looked after, a manager described as accommodating, and a student discount. Live music and world cup footage featured on one reopening night, with a complimentary drink on arrival and food tasters. The one critical account describes a noisy interior full of machines and screens, a plate that was very hot while the food was luke warm, and confusion at an outside table where staff asked for a table number though none were numbered, ending with that reviewer saying they would not revisit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the pub's refurbishment, above all the redone beer garden with big TV screens for football and sporting events, covered seating and new chairs and cushions. Close behind is the food, described as pub classics with a modern twist, good value and quick to arrive, with one noting care over allergens when ordering at the bar. Inside is called homely and inviting, with brand new toilets mentioned by a returning regular who had previously stopped visiting over their state. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, including a server who made sure a dog was looked after, a manager described as accommodating, and a student discount. Live music and world cup footage featured on one reopening night, with a complimentary drink on arrival and food tasters. The one critical account describes a noisy interior full of machines and screens, a plate that was very hot while the food was luke warm, and confusion at an outside table where staff asked for a table number though none were numbered, ending with that reviewer saying they would not revisit.
Featured reviews
- Alex Cowen
“excellent food beautiful garden wonderful and friendly service kimmy was our server and was lovely efficient and friendly.”
- Katie Fletcher
“I’m so gutted that I only found this pub half way through my last year at uni, it’s so great (and cheap) and all the staff are genuinely lovely everytime you go. The manager Lizzie is also the best always so friendly and accommodating. Really going to miss it!!!”
- Jayne
“Have eaten at this pub a couple of times since the refurbishment. Food is very good, good value for money, comes out quickly after ordering and mindful of allergens if you order at the bar. Staff are lovely, attentive, make sure everything is good for you and then leave you to it when needed. Kim especially was amazing, making sure our dog was looked after as well as us. Really kind, thank you Kim!”
- Bonnie Hicks
“I visited the refurbished Richmond yesterday. Absolutely amazing! It feels homely and inviting indoors. The garden is fabulous now. They have made the most of the outdoor space, they have TVs for the football, and lots of seating. The new menu is great, pub classics with a modern twist. The staff were very helpful and friendly and I spoke briefly to the general manager who is so passionate about her pub, and is shows. Well done everyone. I shall be a regular visitor now.”
- Michael Knight
“Very noisy inside No customers, lots of machines and screens overwhelming the interior. Food; plate very hot but food luke warm!.looked nice from the outside but would not re visit even though local !!! Very poorl overall; when ordering asked for a table number even though none of the tables outside had numbers on them!They couldn't originally order even though I was the only one outside; until a member of staff said put down fire exit.!! Would like it to do well but needs alot of front of house focus otherwise will need yet another re launch”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Saturday
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Highlights
“The Richmond Arms is a great British pub that offers a great food and drink experience in Bournemouth. Our pub has all the live sports action across Sky and TNT Sports, so you won't miss the latest action, and on a sunny day our beer garden is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold pint. Visting with your dog? No problem, as we're dog-friendly! Everyone is welcome at The Richmond Arms, with disabled facilities, ample parking and EV charging, free Wi-Fi and a family-friendly atmosphere. Dine from our extensive food menu full of pub classics whilst enjoying a round of drinks from our bar. We can't wait to host you when you're next in Bournemouth. Book online today.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 8
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,053 | — | £10–20 | refurbished beer garden, big garden tv screens, covered garden seating |
| The Mary Shelley - JD WetherspoonWheelchair accessible | 4.14,740 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | breakfast, quiz night, cheap drinks |
| El Murrino Beach Bar & RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.5979 | 1.3 mi | — | beach house music, pizza with garlic sauce, burger |
| The Moon in the Square | 4.28,720 | 1.3 mi | — | breakfast selection, affordable drink prices, american burger |
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