Bubble Tea Party is a small, independent bubble tea shop tucked inside the Burlington Arcade, just off Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre. Family-run since it opened in 2021, it's built a loyal following, and a strong run of five-star reviews on Tripadvisor, for made-to-order flavoured teas served with a friendly welcome.
What's on the menu
The counter is built around bubble and milk teas, with brown sugar tapioca milk tea and matcha milk tea among the most popular orders, alongside fruit teas such as mango & passion fruit and mango milk tea. Beyond bubble tea, the shop also serves soft serve ice cream and coffee, so there's something for customers who fancy a treat rather than a tea. As with any small independent shop, exact flavours and specials can change, so it's worth asking in-store for what's currently available.
Where it is
The shop sits inside the Burlington Arcade, next door to the Tomodachi Ten anime shop, in the heart of Bournemouth town centre. The arcade has two entrances, one on Old Christchurch Road near Card Factory, the other on St Peter's Road near the bus stop, making it an easy stop while shopping or exploring the town centre.
Good to know
Bubble Tea Party is generally open from around midday, closing in the early evening, with Thursdays typically a closed day, though it's sensible to check ahead, as hours at small independent shops can shift. For those who'd rather stay in, the shop also delivers across Bournemouth via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
It's a handy stop to break up a day in the town centre, whether that's before a wander down to the beach or a browse of the shops nearby. For more places to eat and drink, see our food & drink guide, and for more ways to spend time in the town centre, take a look at our things to do guide.