Esquires in Bournemouth town centre sits inside Burlington Arcade, a small covered arcade opening off Old Christchurch Road, tucked slightly back from the main run of shops, but only a minute or two on foot from the high street. It's part of the wider Esquires Coffee chain, which built its name on speciality Fairtrade and organic coffee rather than mass-market blends.
Coffee and food
Expect the usual Esquires staples: coffee made with Fairtrade and organic beans, a range of loose-leaf teas, and a counter of deli food, breakfast items, cakes and sweet treats. Real fruit smoothies and milkshakes round out the menu for anyone after something cold. As at any café, exact menu items shift over time, so it's worth checking current offerings in branch or via the website before you go.
Finding it
Burlington Arcade opens off Old Christchurch Road (BH1 2HZ), Bournemouth's main shopping street, so this branch makes a natural pit stop between the Square, the Lower Gardens and the town's shops. It's a separate branch from the Esquires further out in Boscombe, so if you're heading for the town-centre one, look for the arcade entrance rather than the seafront side of town.
Pair a coffee stop here with a wander through the rest of our food & drink guide, or make it part of a day exploring the rest of Bournemouth's things to do.