The Bournemouth Stable is the town-centre branch of Stable, the West Country pizza and cider house that bills itself as “The People’s Pizza & Cider House”. It brings that group’s simple formula — proper sourdough, generous toppings and a wall of craft cider — to a corner spot on Westover Road, a short walk up from the seafront.
The food
Pizza is the headline, and it starts with the dough. The kitchen makes its sourdough fresh every morning, hand-stretching the bases before topping them with a homemade tomato sauce and a mix of regional and creative ingredients. Expect familiar favourites alongside bolder combinations — think chicken shawarma with tzatziki, or rosemary salami with creamy goat’s cheese. Beyond the pizzas there are sharers to start, plus salads, mac ‘n’ cheese and tater tots, with desserts to finish. Gluten-free bases are offered as a free swap and there are vegan and dairy-free choices, though allergen details change, so it’s worth checking the current menu. For more places to eat nearby, browse our restaurants guide.
The drinks
The other half of the name is cider, and the Stable takes it seriously. The bar pours a rotating selection of West Country ciders — including the group’s own-label Rapscallion — alongside British craft beers and cocktails. It makes the place as easy to drop into for a drink as for a full meal.
The setting
The venue spreads across several spaces, with large windows that are good for people-watching and two outdoor terraces for warmer days. The mood is relaxed and sociable rather than formal — the sort of casual room that suits a post-beach lunch, a catch-up with friends or a bigger celebration. It’s dog-friendly, welcomes families and takes larger group bookings, and on Saturdays it runs a 90-minute Bottomless Pizza Brunch. The wider Stable group has picked up recommendations from national newspapers and Visit Britain over the years.
Where it is
You’ll find The Stable on Westover Road (BH1 2BU), right on the corner above Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens and roughly a five-minute stroll from Bournemouth Pier and the beach. That puts it neatly between the town-centre shops and the shore, so it’s an easy stop on the way to or from the sand. The Pavilion car park sits about two minutes away on foot.
Good to know
Prices sit in the affordable, everyday bracket, but menus and offers change — check the restaurant’s website or current menu for the latest. Booking is a good idea at weekends and for the bottomless brunch, while the outdoor terrace tables are usually kept for walk-ins. For opening hours and to reserve a table, contact The Stable directly, and see more local ideas in our food & drink guide.