Kings Arms is a community pub on Wallisdown Road, on the Westbourne side of Bournemouth. It's the sort of place that revolves around regulars, sport on the screen and a decent pint, not seafront views or a fine-dining menu. From the town centre it's a short drive out, nearer to Wallisdown and the retail parks than to the beach.
Food and drink
Cask ales sit alongside the usual lagers, wines and spirits at the bar, and there's a pub food menu served every day through to the evening. Like most pubs of this type, dishes and prices change, so check the current options with the pub before you go, especially if you're feeding a group or have particular dietary requirements.
Atmosphere and what's on
First and foremost this is a sports pub: big screens for live football and other fixtures, a pool table and a dartboard for a casual game, and a beer garden when the weather plays along. It has also built a following for its packed weekly calendar, with quiz nights, poker and darts sessions featuring in past line-ups alongside the sport, so check what's on if you want more than a quiet drink.
Good to know
Dogs and children are both welcome at Kings Arms, making it flexible for a daytime visit as well as an evening watching the match. Accessible parking and step-free access are available on site, along with free WiFi for checking the score yourself.
For other places close by, see our food & drink guide, or find out what's on across Bournemouth in our things to do guide.