Schooner - Bournemouth

Breakfast, Vegetarian, Coffee
Menu
Full menu with pictures, prices and categories.

Schooner

Schooner
4.6 / 5 (410 reviews)

Description

At The Schooner, located just 75 yards from the clifftop in Southbourne, you can enjoy stunning sea views while dining in a traditional-style restaurant. Celebrating their 14th year, The Schooner is committed to serving wholesome meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes freshly prepared breakfast items, baguettes, toasties, homemade cakes, and substantial snacks. For lunch, enjoy daily specials, homemade soups, traditional roasts, steak and ale pie, quiches, vegetarian options, pasta dishes, and fresh seafood like grilled salmon and fillet of cod in crispy beer batter. The restaurant is fully licensed, offering a selection of wines to pair with your meal. Save room for a delicious homemade pudding or dessert, and don't miss the popular Sunday lunch or seasonal early-evening meals starting at 5pm. The Schooner is also available for booking special events.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: User

Feedback

★ 4.6 / 5 from 410 reviews

We had an absolutely fantastic Sunday dinner with great service and atmosphere. This was our first time dining here, but it definitely won't be our last. Highly recommend!

The Sunday roasts at The Schooner are amazing, the house-cooked puddings are delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. Even if you don't usually eat your greens, you'll love the taste here. It's perfect for a midweek lunch, a breakfast cooked in-house, a special board, or just a sandwich. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Bournemouth. We discovered it by chance because it is not easily found unless you know where to look. We have been regular customers for 7 years now and have recommended it to all our friends. The house cooked breakfast, dinner, and desserts are all of high quality and offered at reasonable prices. If you want a delicious traditional meal, this is the perfect spot. On Valentine's Day, we enjoyed a gourmet meal that rivals top star restaurants. It is clear that the chef has a background in creating exceptional dishes.

We popped into The Schooner for lunch after a very long tiring walk. The owner welcomed us and nothing was too much trouble for her. Being unable to speak I was given the time to write down my lunch request, which were met perfectly. We had a very good lunch which set us up for the return walk. The owner was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for her. An excellent experience.

My husband and I had breakfast the food was amazing sourced locally cooked fresh, coffee was great staff lovely, husband had a piece of fruit cake to take a way for later. Will definitely go back would like to try a roast next time thank you.

FAQ

The restaurant also provides suitable seating for its smallest guests in the form of high chairs.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

More information

Suggested nearby restaurants.