Retail
Coffee Reef, Pasty Shop, Ice Cream Shop, News & Gifts & Beach Shop – Open every day
Key West
Open Daily From 10am
Last Drinks/Dinner Booking: 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Last Dinner Booking: 7pm (Weekends)
Last Drinks Booking: 8pm (Weekends)
MAY BANK HOLIDAY (2nd May):
Open From 10am
Last Dinner Booking: 7pm
Last Drinks Booking: 8pm
MAY HALF TERM (28th May to 5th June):
Open Daily From 10am
Last Dinner Booking: 7pm
Last Drinks Booking: 8pm
SUMMER (23rd July onwards) – Opens daily at 10am. Kitchen closes daily at 8pm Bar closes daily at 9pm. Last booking: 8pm
Indoor RockReef:
Wednesday to Friday: 4pm to 7pm (Last session: 5:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 5pm (Last session: 3:30pm)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Special Hours
May Half Term – (May 28th to June 5th) Daily: From 10am to 5pm (Last Booking: 3:30pm)
Bank Holidays (outside school holidays) – 12pm until 5:30pm (Last Booking: 4pm)
Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holidays (June 2nd & 3rd) – 12pm to 5:30pm (Last Booking 4pm)
Summer Holidays – (July 23rd to August 31st) Daily: From 10am to 5pm (Last Booking: 3:30pm)
Outdoor PierZip
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 5:30pm (Last session: 5pm)
PierZip may close depending on the weather. Please visit our Facebook page for up to date information.
Special Hours
May Half Term – (May 28th to June 5th) Daily: From 11am to 3:30pm (Last Booking: 3pm) Walk-ins are available but we recommend booking. Zip will stay open until 5pm for walk-ins if demand is there.
Bank Holidays (outside school holidays) – 11am to 5pm (Last booking: 3:30pm)
Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holidays (June 2nd & 3rd) – 11am to 5pm (Last Booking 4:30pm)
Summer – (From July 1st) – Open daily from 11am to 3pm
PierZip is dependent on weather conditions. Please check Facebook for weather updates.
Amusement Arcade
The Amusement arcade is operated by the BCP council.
Open every day between 10am and 10pm*
*May be subject to change due to levels of trade.
Fishing
From June through to September expect to find Bass, Smoothhound, Mullet, Mackerel, Garfish, Gurnard, Bream, Scad, Ray, Dogfish, Soles and Flounders. In the Winter you will see Place, Codling and Whiting. Due to the popularity of the pier during Summer, it is recommended to fish early in the morning or late in the evening preferably on an incoming tide.
For the latest news including if fishing is open on Bournemouth Pier, please contact the BCP Tourist Information Centre on 01202 123800.
By Road
From the A338 Wessex Way follow the brown signs to the beaches or Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
Parking
The closest pay and display car parks are just a few minutes walk to Key West. BCP Council has a webpage that lists the local car parks. The closest car parks are: Bath Road North & South Car Parks – 0.2 miles, BIC Car Park – 0.2 miles, Winter Gardens Car Park – 0.3 miles, Beacon Road Car Park – 0.3 Miles, Eden Glen Car Park – 0.3 Miles.
By Coach
Coaches can drop passengers off in the turning area next to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), a short two-minute walk from Bournemouth Pier.
By Rail
The closest railway station is Bournemouth Train Station – 1.5 miles away
By Air
The closest airport is Bournemouth International Airport – 6.5 miles away
Bournemouth Pier is flat and accessible by wheelchairs. The main entrances to RockReef Activity Attraction and Key West Bar & Grill are on ground level and have small ramps. Both entrances have wide double doors.
Toilets are on the ground floor in both buildings and there is also a disabled toilet located on the East side of the pier. Baby changing facilities are available.
Assistance dogs are welcome on Bournemouth Pier. All dogs should be kept on leads at all times. Water bowls are provided on request in Key West Bar & Grill. Key West also are a dog-friendly restaurant and are welcome at any time.
The RockReef Café is on the first floor and only accessible via steps. There is a small viewing and seating area on the ground floor if you wish to not take part in RockReef activities.
RockReef café and Key West Bar & Grill strive to meet all dietary requirements with their menu options.