The Curlew

4.3 (15)

£25 and under

International

287 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 8SQ

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About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for brunch

The Curlew in Bournemouth is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.

The Curlew has had a varied and interesting history. The building was constructed in the 1800's and served as a farm mostly producing root vegetables. After gaining its license, the building became Mulligan's fish restaurant, then a themed pub and was more recently called The Manor before settling on being named after the wading bird - the Curlew.

In quiet countryside with an equestrian centre on the doorstep, The Curlew attracts walkers and wildlife enthusiasts, yet is close to Bournemouth Airport. Parley Common Nature Reserve is nearby and as is the New Forest.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/content/vintage-inn/en/restaurants/south-west/thecurlewbournemouth
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
287 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 8SQ
Neighborhood
Christchurch
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Curlew.

4.3

(15)

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

15 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Dorset2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Team lunch
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Llll
Dorset1 review
1.0
Dined on October 13, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The Curlew could not accommodate our table reservation through opentable.
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AnneB
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely garden to enjoy alfresco dining Furniture is getting tired / no cushions / all needs a good clean and staff seem overstretched but good for a lunch at the price
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OpenTable Diner
Hampshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place, friendly staff but a disappointed with the lamb shank as not much meat on the bone albeit maybe I was just unlucky. The flip side was the kids portions were ‘American’ sized which we equally felt was wrong since we wasted so much. Otherwise it was fantastic as usual.
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MrAReviewer
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food really needs to come up in standards, there is a vegan menu, but its nothing exciting and very safe and does not change. They always seem to have a problem with their draft bitters too, either they don't have any on, or very limited choice, was excited to see London Pride arrive, but never actually managed to get 1 pint before it was gone again!
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ChrisD
Worcestershire3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 17, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had to sit a table of 8 over three tables because the OpenTable app doesn’t work with their system and didn’t have our booking.. take yourself off the app?
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kelly the waitress was fab. Food was good, perhaps one of our steaks was a little small but still well cooked. As always, excellent food service and ambience.
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new weekend menu. Service by Tom and rest of the team was exceptional.
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LindaD
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on August 19, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We booked for Sunday lunch and we weren't disappointed. Whenever we come from Oxford to visit my sister who lives in Christchurch we always have at least one meal in The Curlew and we always enjoy our meals.
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AlanR
Devon5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are regular visitors to The Curlew, given its proximity to home and work. Always find the food of a consistently high standard and the service is not only prompt, courteous and professional, but always highly entertaining! Great place.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/content/vintage-inn/en/restaurants/south-west/thecurlewbournemouth
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
287 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 8SQ
Neighborhood
Christchurch
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace

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