{"id":22126,"date":"2023-03-31T10:54:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T09:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/?p=22126"},"modified":"2023-03-06T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:00:00","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-foodie-at-bu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2023\/03\/31\/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-foodie-at-bu\/","title":{"rendered":"The ULTIMATE guide to being a foodie at BU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food, food, food &#8211; who doesn\u2019t love it? As a \u201cfoodie\u201d myself, having lots of different options was crucial for me. Whether it\u2019s restaurants, cafes, or fast food services, Bournemouth is full of them! Today I\u2019m going to give you the ultimate guide to what Bournemouth has to offer&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22142\" style=\"width: 324px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/asdas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22142\" class=\"wp-image-22142\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/asdas-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/asdas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/asdas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/asdas.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image from: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bournemouth_ grant_too\/7638872698<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So let\u2019s start with everyone&#8217;s speedy favourite &#8211; fast food. If you are living in Lansdowne halls, you will have noticed the huge ASDA superstore a short walk away, but did you know there is actually a McDonalds in there? A short 15-minute walk will take you into Bournemouth\u2019s town centre, where you will find ANOTHER McDonalds, Five Guys, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, Slim Chickens, and even a Subway! No matter what corner you turn or road you take, you\u2019re almost guaranteed to find something that will satisfy your hunger quickly and cheaply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whilst it may be cheap, eating fast food all the time isn\u2019t for everyone. For those of you that would prefer a proper sit-down meal with your friends or family, you won\u2019t be disappointed at what Bournemouth has for you! Just around the corner from the Lansdowne halls of accommodation, you\u2019ll find my personal favourite &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g186262-d6827853-Reviews-Nuudle_Bar-Bournemouth_Dorset_England.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nuudle Bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Their menu allows you to choose from a noodle or a curry dish, giving you a complete creative choice on what meat (or not meat) and type of noodles\/rice you want. Now, the average main dish will cost you around \u00a313 &#8211; \u00a315 however, these portions are just HUGE! Whenever I visit, I tend to ask for a takeaway tub for my leftovers which leaves me with enough for another 2 &#8211; 3 meals &#8211; talk about value for money!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another slightly cheaper option would be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdwetherspoon.com\/pubs\/all-pubs\/england\/dorset\/the-mary-shelley-bournemouth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Mary Shelley Wetherspoons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> branch a short 5 &#8211; 10 minute walk from the Lansdowne halls, offering everything from a full traditional breakfast for less than \u00a35 to a whole main meal including a drink of choice for less than \u00a310! If you are fancying something slightly more luxurious and trendy, take a visit to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bh2leisure.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BH2 Leisure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where you\u2019ll find a range of restaurants such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22135\" style=\"width: 505px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/BH2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22135\" class=\" wp-image-22135\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/BH2-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/BH2-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/BH2-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/BH2-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/BH2.jpg 1184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image from: https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/298065<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask Italian<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brewdog <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TGI Fridays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Miller &amp; Carter Steakhouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nandos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pizza Express<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prezzo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Real Greek<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So there truly is something for everyone no matter what type of food you are craving on the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/coffee.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22132 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/coffee-224x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/coffee-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/files\/2023\/02\/coffee.png 658w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now for my favourite part &#8211; cafes and coffee shops! Finding the perfect study spot is the best way to truly focus on your work, and I\u2019ve found a few beautiful student friendly spots where you can refuel on caffeine whilst you work. The first cafe I visited in Bournemouth was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressokitchen.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Espresso Kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; a small cafe situated at the back of town. The upstairs seating area gives you a lovely view over the town and has plenty of room for you to spread out your work. Next, we have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/esquirescoffee.co.uk\/?utm_source=gmb&amp;utm_medium=yext&amp;y_source=1_MTUyNDU2MDQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esquires Coffee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This small cafe is full of greenery and rustic wooden seating areas, as well as providing you with student discounts! If you prefer chains, there\u2019s plenty of Costas, Starbucks, and Prets around too so you will definitely find something to satisfy your studying needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I hope this guide is helpful for you whether you\u2019re a new student or a current student! Explore your options and find your flavour\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">P.S: Wherever you decide to visit, don\u2019t forget to ask about student discounts at the check out!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food, food, food &#8211; who doesn\u2019t love it? As a \u201cfoodie\u201d myself, having lots of different options was crucial for me. Whether it\u2019s restaurants, cafes, or fast food services, Bournemouth is full of them! 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