29 Spices is an Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant on Charminster Road, a short way out from Bournemouth town centre. The kitchen describes its food as a sensory journey through the streets of India, familiar curry-house staples sit alongside chef's specials with a more contemporary edge, and the restaurant picked up a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award in 2025.
The food
Menu highlights include Chicken Chettinad and a fiery Rara Ghost Chicken among the meat dishes, plus a Lamb Coconut Fry and a Chana Aloo among the vegetarian options, which are clearly marked on the menu. As with most Indian restaurants, dishes are graded so you can steer between mild and hot. Menus and prices change over time, so it's worth checking the current menu on the restaurant's website before you visit.
Good to know
29 Spices opens for dinner only. Its website lists 4.30pm–11pm Monday to Thursday and 4.30pm–11.30pm on Friday and Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday hours can vary, so call ahead or check the site before setting out. Collection and delivery are both available, with 20% off orders over £30, and the restaurant offers NHS and student discounts. There's no dedicated car park, so allow time to find street parking nearby.
Getting there
You'll find 29 Spices at 72-74 Charminster Road, BH8 8UR, on the stretch of road connecting central Bournemouth with Charminster's shops and cafés, a handy dinner stop whether you're staying locally or exploring further afield.
For more curry houses and places to eat, browse our food & drink guide, or see what else is nearby in our things to do guide.