Brewhouse & Kitchen - Bournemouth

This pub is an absolute gem in Bournemouth. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed by a warm and cosy atmosphere. The lighting, with its hanging lamps, creates just the right level of ambience—soft yet sufficient. The upper floor, accessible by a staircase, offers a great view of the lower level, adding a sense of openness to the space. The menu has recently been updated, and I must say, it’s a fantastic improvement. I had the Crafthouse Signature Burger, Big Cheese Waffle Fries, and Buttermilk Chicken Tenders—all excellent, but the burger and chicken tenders stood out. The Crafthouse Signature Burger is easily one of the best in Bournemouth. The patty was incredibly juicy and tender, cooked to perfection with a beautifully seared crust. The brioche bun was complementing the texture of the burger perfectly. The only slight downside was that the mustard was a bit overpowering, making it harder to fully appreciate the craft sauce, but overall, it was still a top-tier burger. The waffle fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, just as they should be. The buttermilk chicken tenders had an amazing crunch while remaining moist and flavourful inside—some of the best I’ve had. The drinks selection is equally impressive. I tried their Branksome Nitro Stout, and it was spot on—rich, creamy, and silky smooth, with just the right balance of coffee and chocolate notes. Service was outstanding, with a friendly and knowledgeable team. A special thanks to James, who was incredibly attentive and gave great recommendations. His insights into both the food and beer made the experience even better. If you’re looking for a place in Bournemouth that combines a great pub atmosphere with seriously good food, this is the spot. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend this wonderful craft house, I came with my fiancé for dinner and was absolutely blown away by the food! I had the Mac Daddy Burger (two 3oz patties, Mac n cheese crispy onions and BBQ sauce) with an IPA battered onion ring on top! This was mouth watering, so much flavour and cooked to perfection! My fiancé had buttermilk chicken and waffles (crunchy fried buttermilk chicken with Belgian waffles) with hot chilli honey…just wow! It really works the flavours are incredible the sweet with the savoury!! And we shared some dirty waffle fries with craft beer cheese sauce and crispy smoked bacon! 1000% I will be returning and spreading the word to all my friends and family! Staff were brilliant and friendly! James came over and explained in detail how they made their food and what goes into them and the process just wonderful service thank you James!

We visited while on holiday and first impressions were excellent, we ordered at the bar as the app was not working, and were told after ordering (and paying) that certain items were not available. We ordered alternatives which were not as expensive and were not even offered the difference back or any acknowledgement that we had now overpaid. The food was average, slightly burnt cold burger buns and all the meals were just a bit plain overall. Definitely deserve the 3 stars for the decor and lovely atmosphere of the place.