Caffè Nero on Commercial Road is the chain's West Cliff branch, tucked into Bournemouth's mix of hotels, offices and the Bournemouth International Centre. It's one of two Caffè Nero branches covered in this guide, the other sits on Old Christchurch Road in the town centre, so it's worth checking you've got the right one if you're meeting someone here.
What to expect
Like other branches of the chain, the format here is Italian-style coffee, espresso, cappuccino, flat white and filter coffee, alongside tea, cold drinks, and a counter of pastries, cakes and paninis for a light lunch. Menus and prices are set nationally and shift with the seasons, so it's best to check current options on the day. The branch has free Wi-Fi and indoor seating, making it a reasonable spot to sit with a laptop for half an hour, and it's listed with step-free access, an accessible toilet and baby-change facilities.
Getting there
Commercial Road sits in the West Cliff area, a short walk from the seafront and from the Bournemouth International Centre, handy for a coffee before a show or conference, or on the way down to the beach. It's an easy stop to combine with a wander around West Cliff's hotels and gardens rather than a destination in its own right.
For more cafés, pubs and restaurants nearby, browse our food & drink guide, or see what else is worth doing in the area in our things to do guide.