
Pubs, Bars, Restaurants and Late Night Venues in Bourne
For a small town, you might be surprised at just what Bourne has to offer if you're looking for a place to eat or drink. You'll find North Street and South Street lined with bars, pubs and restaurants, offering a friendly and warm welcome. Many of the venues also offer weekend entertainment and outdoor seating areas, with family-friendly pubs also available. Whether it's a stylish cocktail bar, sports bar, family-freindly venu, or a traditional old pub, there really is something for everyone in Bourne!
In addition to the bars and pubs, regular entertainment is also provided at The Corn Exchange and The Old Town Hall - see our Local Events page for more information of upcoming events at these venues.
Frankie's Bourne

A stylish and cosy cocktail bar located in Bourne town centre on South Street. This venue serves a large range of cocktails and mocktails, including the delicious Cherry Bakewell cocktail - there's a cocktail to suit all tastes! It is open every Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until late.
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The Raymond Mays - JG Wetherspoon

This is a large venue offering a traditional Wetherspoons layout, with ample seating inside and outside. The venue is themed around the town's motor racing hero, who lived in the town and developed British Racing Motors. The venue is open from early morning until 12.00am Sunday to Thursday and until 1.00am Friday and Saturday.
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China Hand


China Hand is a Chinese tapas bar and restaurant serving a wide range of drinks (including a large variety of wines) and a good selection of traditional Chinese dishes. Its rustic decor provides the perfect setting to relax with friends and family whilst also enjoying food and drinks. There is also a large outdoor heated seating area to the rear with raised decking and a smoking area.
Booking at this venue is advised. To make a booking please call 01778 217007.
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Newton's Wine Bar & Tapas


This stylish wine and tapas bar is a real gem. Owned and managed by a local couple, this bar aims to provide a friendly and welcoming service, whilst offering a large selection of quality wines, along with authentic and traditional tapas. Located on North Street, this venue offers table service and a pretty outdoor terrace area - perfect for smokers and those looking to sit outside on a nice summers evening.
Booking for this venue is advised as there is limited seating available. You can book a table by calling 01778 218516.
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The Jubilee Garage


Located on North Street, this is a unique themed pub with lots of garage memorabilia to pay tribute to its original use as a garage - it even has a 1972 Volkswagen camper van used as a bar. During the week this mainly serves as a family eating venue and sports bar, serving pub favourites like burgers and pizzas. The venue also shows Sky sports across several LED HD televisions and has a pool table. On a Friday and Saturday night this serves as a lively late-night venue with popular live bands playing and karaoke. This venue also serves cocktails and benefits from a covered outdoor seating area.
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Smiths Bar


Located on North Street, this is a beautifully renovated 17th century building that serves as a large family-friendly pub with amble seating areas across two floors, including a spacious outdoor seating area. This multi award winning venue is a real asset to the town, offering a relaxed and cosy atmosphere with several themed areas, tastefully mixing new styles with lovingly restored old features. The venue serves coffees and cakes in the morning and fine wines and real ales throughout the day. They also provide high quality food throughout the day, offering a great menu, with everything from light snacks to main meals and desserts. This venue also serves stone baked pizzas.
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The Nags Head


This is well-appointed family pub restaurant offering a great selection of good value home-cooked traditional meals with a friendly service. The venue offers a large dining area that can accommodate large parties. There is also a separate lounge area for those just wanting a quiet drink, along with a lovely outdoor seating area.
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The Lounge Bar & Venue


This is a trendy late-night bar in the centre of town (located above The Nags Head on Abbey Road), open mainly on a Friday and Saturday night from 11.30pm onwards. This venue offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinking with friends in the evening, with music and a good range of seating. The venue also serves as a nightclub on a Friday and Saturday night, with professional DJ's and a good-sized dance floor. Open until the early hours, this is generally the place where most hard-core party goers finish off the night. This venue is also available to hire as a functions room that is free for 50 guests or more.
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The Burghley Arms


Located right in the centre of town, this is a traditional bar that has recently undergone a complete renovation. The venue benefits from several large HD TVs (showing Sky Sports), a pool table and darts board, along with a functions room to the rear that can be hired out for private functions. There is also an outdoor area, complete with a smoking shelter, outdoor heaters, a large TV and music. The venue offers entertainment at weekends on regular occasions.
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The Red Lion

Located on South Street, this recently refurbished sports bar offers Sky Sports on several big screens. This venue is open until 1.00am on a Friday and Saturday night, providing entertainment, including a DJ, bands and karaoke. There's also a large outdoor seating area with outdoor heaters, TV screens and shelter.
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The Mason Arms

This is a traditional old inn with lots of charm and character, including low beamed ceilings - it was one of the only pubs in Bourne that has kept its original character. Located on South Street, this pub benefits from an extensive outdoor seating area (with music) and pool tables, and entertainment provided at weekends, including karaoke and bands. Being open until late at weekends, this is a popular venue for those wanting a night out in a traditional pub environment.
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The Sugar Mill

Located on the outskirts of the town opposite Elsea Park, this is large family-orientated pub with an indoor and small outdoor play area, and a relaxed outdoor seating area. Meals are good value, with special meal deals available. This is a great venue to have a catch up with friends and family whilst enjoying a meal in contemporary surroundings. The pub also has its own car park to the rear.
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Restaurants in Bourne
Chinese Restaurants
- China Palace - South Street
- China Hand - North Street
Indian Restaurants
- Gurkha 91 - North Street
- Montaz - West Street
- UK Shalimar Ltd - Abbey Road
- The Leaf - West Street
Thai Restaurants
- Sassi's - South Street
Italian Restaurants
- il Mulino - North Street