Flamingo Café Bar - Boscombe Spa
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About Flamingo Café Bar - Boscombe Spa
On Sea Rd in Bournemouth, Flamingo Café Bar - Boscombe Spa is an eclectic restaurant at number 42, with a terrace under a pergola with an electric roof and a view of the sea. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, so the terrace works for a morning coffee as well as an evening meal. Breakfast includes an English, with plant-based versions alongside, and the Afternoon Tea comes with sandwiches, cakes and large scones with jam and cream. Posh Beans appears on the lunch side, and the menu carries veggie and vegan options throughout. Indoors, the room has a Mediterranean-style interior with chilled music playing. The cafe opens seven days a week, from morning until late. Walk-ins are taken at Sunday lunchtime without a reservation. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea view, english breakfast, afternoon tea and veggie and vegan options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea view, english breakfast, afternoon tea and veggie and vegan options.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the sea view, with the beach just down the road and outdoor tables singled out for it, plus a chilled, holiday feel inside. Food comes close behind, described as delicious, fresh and generous in portion. Diners name the veggie and plant based English breakfasts, Posh Beans, a chicken skewer and butterbean hummus, and one says a hot order arrived quickly. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, and one reviewer credits a server with good food recommendations. The main complaint is from one reviewer who found the English breakfast plain, with too little seasoning, and slow to arrive. Another notes slower service on a Sunday lunchtime without a reservation. Others praise the coffee and the vegan options. One group hosting a baby shower describes an afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and big scones with jam and cream, really well presented.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the sea view, with the beach just down the road and outdoor tables singled out for it, plus a chilled, holiday feel inside. Food comes close behind, described as delicious, fresh and generous in portion. Diners name the veggie and plant based English breakfasts, Posh Beans, a chicken skewer and butterbean hummus, and one says a hot order arrived quickly. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, and one reviewer credits a server with good food recommendations. The main complaint is from one reviewer who found the English breakfast plain, with too little seasoning, and slow to arrive. Another notes slower service on a Sunday lunchtime without a reservation. Others praise the coffee and the vegan options. One group hosting a baby shower describes an afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and big scones with jam and cream, really well presented.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I came to Bournemouth on a staycation and found this beautiful cafe, I had the pleasure of being served by Josh and AJ. Josh came the banter, friendliness and amazing food recommendations and AJ was incredibly warm, soft spoken and attentive. The food and scenery were absolutely phenomenal. All in all this was a very wonderful experience and I will definitely be visiting again.”
- Google user
“Service was lovely but the English breakfast was so plain not enough seasoning. It also took 30min to arrive, definitely not worth the wait. I wouldn’t come back here unfortunately. Lovely staff though.”
- Google user
“Lovely food ! It was made so quickly and all very hot and yummy. Louise was very friendly and gave excellent customer service. We can’t wait to come back. A lovely view of the sea if you sit outside too!”
- Google user
“Flamingo Cafe Bar is a little gem which we stumbled across after a walk along the beach. It's a lovely chilled vibe with a sense of class. Our waiter - Joshua, was lovely.”
- Google user
“Perfect brunch spot! From the minute you enter, you are met with the friendly staff who are very accommodating and helpful. The menu is very versatile, we were impressed with the veggie and vegan options offered. My boyfriend got the plant based English and I got the veggie English , both were delicious , fresh and vibrant! The atmosphere is buzzing, feels like you’re on holiday with the beach just down the road Excited to return for an evening drink and a meal ! Would heavily recommend:)”
Highlights
“A good neighbour with an open house. Head to Flamingo Boscombe Spa 'by the sea' and enjoy a vibrant design with a welcoming, laid-back ambiance. Our terrace features a Pergola with an electric roof and views of the sea. Catch up with friends over breakfast, lunch, or dinner, enjoy a quiet coffee or meet colleagues for drinks. Flamingo is open from 9am-late, 7 days per week.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Location
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- Uncle Glenns Caribbean4.73280.3 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
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- Golden Grill House4.45950.3 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
lamb doner kebab, generous portions, authentic turkish cuisine
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Café Bar - Boscombe SpaOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7716 | — | £20–30 | sea view, english breakfast, afternoon tea |
| Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in BournemouthOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.23,460 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | goan fish curry, beachfront outdoor seating, champion eggs |
| Uncle Glenns CaribbeanVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.7328 | 0.3 mi | — | jerk chicken, curry goat, rum punch |
| Golden Grill HouseWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.4595 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | lamb doner kebab, generous portions, authentic turkish cuisine |
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