Stable, the West Country pizza and cider house known as "The People's Pizza & Cider House," runs its town-centre outlet here as The Bournemouth Stable. A corner spot on Westover Road, just a short walk from the seafront, hosts that group's straightforward approach: proper sourdough, generous toppings and an entire wall dedicated to craft cider.
The food
Everything begins with the dough, since pizza tops the bill here. Every morning, the kitchen prepares fresh sourdough, hand-stretching each base before adding homemade tomato sauce and a combination of regional and inventive ingredients. Alongside the familiar favourites sit bolder combinations, chicken shawarma with tzatziki, say, or rosemary salami paired with creamy goat's cheese. Sharers open the meal, with salads, mac 'n' cheese and tater tots also on the menu, and desserts closing things out. A free swap covers gluten-free bases, and vegan and dairy-free choices are available too, though since allergen details shift, checking the current menu is worth doing. Our restaurants guide has further nearby options.
The drinks
Cider makes up the other half of the name, and Stable treats it as seriously as the food. A rotating line-up of West Country ciders pours from the bar, including the group's own-label Rapscallion, joined by British craft beers and cocktails. Dropping in purely for a drink works just as well here as coming for a full meal.
The setting
Several connected spaces make up the venue, with large windows ideal for watching the world go by and two outdoor terraces reserved for warmer days. Casual and sociable rather than formal describes the mood best, suiting a post-beach lunch, a catch-up with friends or a bigger celebration equally well. Dogs are welcome, families are catered for, larger group bookings are accepted, and Saturdays bring a 90-minute Bottomless Pizza Brunch. Over time, the broader Stable group has earned recommendations from national newspapers and Visit Britain.
Where it is
The Stable occupies a corner spot on Westover Road (BH1 2BU), directly above Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, roughly five minutes' walk from Bournemouth Pier and the beach. Sitting neatly between the town-centre shops and the shore, it makes an easy stop either heading to or returning from the sand. Around two minutes on foot brings you to the Pavilion car park.
Good to know
Prices stay in the affordable, everyday range, though menus and offers shift, so check the restaurant's website or current menu for what's on. Weekends and the bottomless brunch call for booking ahead, while outdoor terrace tables generally go to walk-ins. Contact The Stable directly for opening hours and table reservations, and browse our food & drink guide for more local ideas.