Housed in the town's former newspaper offices, once occupied by the Daily Echo, The Print Room ranks among the most distinctive dining rooms in central Bournemouth. An all-day brasserie menu is served beneath an ornately detailed, soaring art-deco ceiling, in a room that suits any occasion, be it a leisurely breakfast, a celebratory dinner or afternoon tea among friends.
The food & drink
Throughout the day, the kitchen favours broad, crowd-pleasing dishes. Breakfast covers the mornings, a relaxed brunch joins in at weekends, and familiar brasserie cooking takes over for lunch and dinner. Particularly popular is the afternoon tea, while a cocktail bar looks after pre-dinner drinks and anything livelier later on. Equally suited to a quick bite between shopping trips or a long, unhurried meal, the menu changes periodically, so confirming the current offering with the venue directly is worth doing.
The setting
It's the room itself that provides the real spectacle. Few restaurants in town can match its atmosphere, built from grand proportions, period detail and a genuine sense of theatre, and the art-deco design harks back to the building's civic origins. Rather than formal, the space feels expansive, thanks to tall windows and that dramatic ceiling, which is why it copes equally well with a casual coffee and a special celebration. Larger groups and bigger tables are accommodated with ease, making birthdays, get-togethers and family occasions a reliable fit.
Good to know
Families are welcome throughout, and the all-day format lets you pick whichever meal suits your plans, breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. On weekends and for bigger groups, when the room fills up fastest, a quick call or message ahead of time saves any waiting around. Since opening hours and menus can shift with the seasons, confirming current details, prices and availability with the venue before visiting is a sensible step.
Nearby
Handy for the Triangle, Richmond Hill and the town centre, The Print Room also sits a short stroll from the Lower Gardens and Bournemouth's main shopping streets. Among the many places to eat and drink scattered across town, it pairs well with time spent by the sea, or browse the rest of our food & drink guide for further ideas. If you're weighing up where to eat, set it against the seafront cooking at West Beach or the sharing plates at Koh Thai Tapas. Contact The Print Room directly for the current menu, opening hours and table bookings.
