Dane & Port is a small and unusual presence on Westbourne's restaurant scene: a self-styled "Natural Kitchen" centred on organic, gluten-free cooking. There is no fixed menu; instead the kitchen assembles a fresh line-up of dishes each day, led by seasonal produce and drawing on cuisines from around the globe.
What to expect from the menu
Natural, wholesome ingredients drive everything here. Plant-based dishes and pulses are prominent alongside organic produce, and gluten-free cooking is part of the founding idea rather than a bolt-on. That approach has brought regional recognition: Great British Life (Dorset Life) magazine picked it out in a round-up of the best places to eat in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, listing it under "plant-powered dining." With the menu changing every day, check the website or contact the restaurant before visiting, particularly if you have specific dietary needs.
Location
Dane & Port is at 122 Poole Road, BH4 9EF, in the centre of Westbourne, one of the most walkable parts of Bournemouth and known for the independent shops, cafés and restaurants along Poole Road and Seamoor Road. It's a convenient stop while browsing Westbourne's shops, and only a short hop from Alum Chine and the beach.
For more of Bournemouth's independent restaurants and cafés, see our food & drink guide, and for other ways to fill time around Westbourne, try our things to do guide.