Kings Arms is a community pub on Wallisdown Road, on the Westbourne side of Bournemouth, the kind of place built around regulars, sport on the telly and a proper pint rather than seafront views or a fine-dining menu. It's a short drive out from the town centre, closer to Wallisdown and the retail parks than the beach.
Food and drink
The bar runs on cask ales alongside the usual range of lagers, wines and spirits, and there's a pub food menu served daily into the evening. As with most pubs of this kind, dishes and prices move around, so it's worth checking current options with the pub directly before you visit, particularly if you're catering for a group or need something specific for dietary reasons.
Atmosphere and what's on
This is a sports pub first and foremost, big screens for live football and other fixtures, a pool table and dartboard for a casual game, and a beer garden for when the weather allows. It's built up a following for a busy weekly calendar too, with past line-ups including quiz nights, poker and darts sessions alongside the sport, so it's worth checking what's scheduled if you're after more than a quiet pint.
Good to know
Kings Arms is dog-friendly and welcomes children, making it flexible for a daytime visit as well as an evening out watching the game. There's accessible parking and step-free access on site, and free WiFi if you need to check the score yourself.
For more places nearby, browse our food & drink guide, or see what else is on in Bournemouth in our things to do guide.