Tucked into a stretch of Charminster Road on the northern edge of Bournemouth’s town centre, The Richmond is a Greene King-run pub occupying a 19th-century building that’s been serving the local area for well over a century. It trades under the Richmond Arms name and sits among the shops, takeaways and terraced housing that line this busy high street, functioning as the kind of everyday local where regulars pop in for a pint as much as visitors stop for a meal.
The pub
Inside, the layout splits between a lively bar area and a more sit-down restaurant-style space, so it works equally well for a quick drink at the counter or a proper sit-down meal. A pool table gives the bar side some extra pull on quieter afternoons, and there’s a function room that can be hired out for private gatherings. Out back, a beer garden gives an outdoor option when the weather cooperates, adding to the front-facing pavement presence the pub has on Charminster Road itself.
Drinks and food
The bar carries a spread of cask ales that hold Cask Marque accreditation, a recognised mark for cellar quality and beer condition, alongside the usual lagers, wines and soft drinks. Food runs along pub-classic and grill lines, positioned at a moderate price point rather than either budget or premium, making it a straightforward option for a casual lunch or evening meal without the need for a special occasion.
Where it is
Charminster Road is one of Bournemouth’s longer suburban high streets, running north from the town centre through the Charminster district, and The Richmond sits directly on it at number 153, within walking distance of the shops and cafes that line the road on both sides. It’s a good five to ten minute drive or bus ride from the seafront and central Bournemouth, so it suits anyone staying nearby who wants a proper local pub rather than a tourist-facing bar.
Good to know
The pub has disabled access and facilities, free Wi-Fi throughout, and is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, so it covers a wide range of visits from a family lunch to a dog walk pitstop. There’s also a free car park with an EV charging point on site, which is a genuine convenience on a road where street parking can be tight. Multiple TV screens carry Sky Sports and TNT Sports coverage, so it’s a reasonable bet for catching a match with a pint in hand. As with most pubs, opening hours can shift with the season or on bank holidays, so it’s worth a quick check before making a special trip.