Lunch hour is the best hour of the day and nothing brings people together like good food and good company.

So, whether you're after a catch up with family or friends or need a spot for a business lunch - here are three places we think it's definitely worth visiting. Whatever time you decide to go, remember it’s lunch o'clock somewhere in the world!

Vicolo

For a true 5 star Italian experience: Vicolo - in the heart of Bournemouth, is for you.

Bournemouth Echo:

Handmade pizzas cooked in a new generation Neapolitan electric pizza oven, the first of its kind in the UK, makes pizza to remember. There are also a good selection of starters, pastas, drinks and cocktails. With simple, warm décor and excellent customer service this is an ideal place for lunch or dinner and they also cater for private parties and events too. For full details visit the website.

Bournemouth Echo:

4 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ

Web: www.vicolo.co.uk

Email: reservations@vicolo.co.uk

Tel: 01202  929550

 

The Station Kitchen

All aboard for a memorable lunch on one a beautiful, vintage train carriage, or dine inside the decadent station house.

Bournemouth Echo:

This historic railway station, located on the Jurassic coast in West Bay dates back to the 19th century. The 2AA rosette restaurant is popular with tourists and a firm favourite with locals alike. 

Bournemouth Echo:

The menu focuses on local, sustainable seafood, locally reared aged steaks, killer curries, along with a vegetarian, vegan and delicious “wood fired” pizza offering. 

To reserve your table, simply head to the website:

Web: thestationkitchen.co.uk

Email: info@thestationkitchen.co.uk

Tel: 01308 422 845  

 

The Acorn Inn

Bournemouth Echo:

In the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside, The Acorn Inn is an award-winning 16th Century Gastro-pub with a traditional bar, 10 individually decorated bedrooms, restaurant and beer garden, serving the best local produce from the land and sea.

The largest draw to the Acorn is the exquisite menu designed by the talented chef team using the best ingredients that Dorset has to offer. Combine this with the attention to detail from the front of house team – this is the place to be!

28 Fore St, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 0JW

Web: acorn-inn.co.uk

Email: stay@acorn-inn.co.uk

Tel: 01935 83228