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 - and a nice mix of old and new. Many of the venues also offer live 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 in Bourne. There are also several theatres within a 30-minute drive of Bourne at Stamford and Peterborough, providing regular entertainment. Please 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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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. Live bands also play at this venue on a Saturday night.
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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 Grade 2 listed building serves as a traditional bar, operated as part of the Craft Union Pub Company. 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 trendy 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 is one of the only pubs in Bourne that has kept its original character. Located on South Street, this Grade 2 listed pub benefits from an extensive outdoor seating area, snug area and entertainment provided at weekends. 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 Anchor Inn
This traditional and historic public house is located on the outskirts of the town, on Eastgate. It has a lovely outdoor area that backs onto the banks of a tributary of the River Glen. There is a small car park next to the pub and real ales are served here. Sky Sports is also shown here.
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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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The Great British Pub Crawl
A couple who visit and review pubs in towns and cities across the country visited Bourne in April 2024. The feedback given was that Bourne is a friendly place with a great assortment of pubs and bars. You can watch the full review on their YouTube content below.
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