Christchurch · Town Centre

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Christchurch town centre is one of Christchurch's local areas — these are its independent shops, cafes, pubs, trades and services.

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Alex & Us

Womenswear is the business at Alex & Us in Christchurch, established 2015 — clothing, accessories and jewellery from tops and trousers to dresses, skirts, coats, knitwear, co-ords, bags and scarves. Shop in person or online. Open Monday to Saturday ten till five, and Sunday eleven till four.

Arcado Lounge

A neighbourhood café-bar on the High Street in Christchurch serving burgers, mains, salads and tapas, alongside a brunch menu and cocktails. Offers kids, gluten-free and vegan menus, plus click and collect ordering. Housed in the former Christchurch Arcade.

Baccello

An Italian wine bar and cicchetti restaurant in Christchurch town centre, Baccello offers wine tours, tasting events, a charcuterie cart, cocktails and a lunch focaccia menu, plus venue hire and an online shop. Open Tuesday to Saturday, midday till half ten, and bank holidays till 8pm; closed Mondays and Sundays.

Health Food Shop

Bay Tree

Bay Tree is a health food shop in Christchurch.

Bona Fide

An independent wine merchant and wine shop in Christchurch, Bona Fide sells wine, beer, lager, ale and spirits, with wine tasting events too. Buy in store, online, or have it delivered.

Department Store

Bookends

A gift and department store on Christchurch High Street selling greeting cards, artwork and framed prints by local artists, coastal-themed home decor, gifts, homeware and accessories such as crochet bags.

Boots

Boots is a pharmacy in Christchurch.

British Chippy

British Chippy is a takeaway in Christchurch.

Buonissimo

Buonissimo is a café in Christchurch.

Caffè Nero

Caffè Nero is a café in Christchurch.

Cameron's

Cameron's is a bar in Christchurch.

Captain Cod

Captain Cod is a takeaway in Christchurch.

Card Factory

Card Factory is a gift shop in Christchurch.

Chicken & Blues

In Christchurch Town Centre since 2013, Chicken & Blues is a chicken restaurant and takeaway open daily from 11am to 10pm. Dine in, click and collect, order delivery, book catering, or find their food truck out and about.

Blinds & Curtains

Christchurch Blinds

A blinds retailer in Christchurch supplying Venetian, pleated, vertical, Roman, roller and wooden Venetian blinds, made to measure. Also offers fitting and repair services for existing blinds.

Christchurch Carpets

Christchurch Carpets has supplied and installed flooring since 1947, offering carpets, vinyl, laminate, LVT and rugs, with fitting, home visits, estimates, delivery, and uplift and disposal. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5:30pm; closed Sundays.

Christchurch Motor Company

Christchurch Motor Company sells used cars and vans in Christchurch, Dorset, with vehicle finance, car buying and delivery available. Open Monday to Saturday, nine till five, and Sunday ten till four, with evening appointments on request. The dealership is FCA-authorised.

Christchurch Nails

Christchurch Nails is a nail salon and spa offering acrylic extensions, BIAB, gel polish, spa manicures and pedicures, nail art and waxing, including ombre powder and infill acrylic work.

Cirqle

A cafe and bar on Church Street in Christchurch doing coffee, flavoured matcha, brunch and small plates by day and cocktails by night, with live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and the kitchen serves until eight at weekends.

Clay Studio

A pottery painting studio in Christchurch offering pottery painting, painting parties, children's parties and take-away packages, with vouchers available. Book online or in person.

Coast Coffee

An independent, family-run coffee shop in the centre of Christchurch, serving coffee, cakes and freshly made sandwiches since 2017, using local produce where they can get it.

Costa

Costa is a café in Christchurch.

Cuckoos

Cuckoos is a café in Christchurch.

Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour

Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour is a bar in Christchurch.

Dragon Palace

Dragon Palace serves Chinese food for collection and delivery in Christchurch town centre, with online ordering. Open from 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday until 10pm, and Friday and Saturday until 11pm.

Elem Hair

A hairdressing and beauty salon on Christchurch High Street, one of a small group that also runs salons in Cambridge, Guildford, Didcot and Loughton.

Going for Bust

The Christchurch shop of Going for Bust, a breast cancer charity that has run shops across Dorset and the New Forest since 2013 and fits and supplies wigs for people losing their hair. Clothing, furniture, accessories and bric-a-brac, with proceeds going to local hospitals and support groups.

Golden Button

Golden Button has offered sewing and alterations in Christchurch since 2018, including curtains, cushions, wedding dress alterations, prom dress alterations, leather and motorcycle gear repairs, canvas work and boat covers. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Health Food Shop

Grape Tree

Grape Tree is a health food shop in Christchurch.

Greggs

Greggs is a takeaway in Christchurch.

Kitchen Showroom

Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch

A kitchen showroom in Christchurch selling made-to-measure handmade kitchens with over 200 cabinet styles from 170 pounds, plus kitchen islands, curved cabinets and personalised engraving. Trade-price quartz worktops, a free design service and nationwide delivery and installation are also offered.

Kitchen Showroom

Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch

A kitchen showroom in Christchurch creating handmade in-frame kitchens made to measure, with over 200 cabinet designs, kitchen islands, curved cabinets and personalised engraving. Includes a free design service with CAD plans and 3D renderings, plus trade-price quartz worktops.

Happy Nail Bar

A nail salon and spa in Christchurch, open for over a decade, offering acrylic extensions, BIAB, gel polish, spa manicures and pedicures, and bespoke nail art. Open Monday to Saturday, nine till half six, closed Sundays.

Healthy Hearing

An audiology and hearing aid service in Christchurch, offering hearing checks, home visits, hearing protection, wax removal, aftercare, and music and TV listening solutions, plus an online hearing test. Open Monday to Friday nine till five, and Saturday nine till one.

Hot Bowl

Hot Bowl is a café in Christchurch.

Frozen Food Shop

Iceland

An Iceland supermarket in Christchurch selling frozen food including meat, chips, ice cream, ready meals, pizza and fish, alongside fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and dairy, bakery items, drinks and household products. Offers free delivery, same-day delivery and a Bonus Club loyalty scheme.

Jaylo's

Jaylo's is a women's fashion boutique in Christchurch, trading since 2011, selling casual, day and occasion wear, separates, shoes, hats, jewellery, accessories, gifts and gift cards. Shop in person or by phone. Open Monday to Friday 10 to 4:30, and Saturday 10 to 5; closed Sunday.

Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant

Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant has been a Christchurch café since 1992, serving hot food, breakfast, freshly ground coffee, homemade cakes, lunches and cream teas. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am till four, and Sunday nine till four.

Lemon Garden

Lemon Garden is a café in Christchurch.

Loch & Quay

Loch & Quay is a restaurant in Christchurch.

Majestic

Majestic is an off-licence in Christchurch.

Maravi

Maravi is a café in Christchurch.

Masala Bay

A hairdresser on Bridge Street in Christchurch specialising in colour work including balayage, blonde, brunette and copper shades, plus colour corrections. Also offers seamless hair extensions and cutting and finishing services.

Mathews

Mathews has fitted women's, men's and children's footwear in Christchurch since 1957, also stocking sports shoes and handbags, with children's fittings available. Open seven days a week.

Matisse

A beauty salon on Bargates in Christchurch offering Clarins facials and body treatments, hot stone therapy, waxing, threading, IPL and electrolysis hair removal, microneedling, microblading, dermaplaning and thread vein treatment, plus nail care, lash and brow treatments, ear piercing and makeup.

MAW

MAW is a restaurant in Christchurch.

meadowbrook Produce

meadowbrook Produce is a greengrocer in Christchurch.

Mela

An Indian restaurant in Somerford, Christchurch, offering appetisers, tandoori specialities, balti, korai and handi dishes, biryanis, seafood and vegetarian options, plus a full drinks list. Serves dine-in and takeaway, with table reservations and a licensed bar.

Meram Kitchen

A British Kebab Award winner, Meram Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant in Christchurch serving Mediterranean dining, authentic Turkish cuisine, traditional meze and dishes from the charcoal grill.

Outdoor & Camping

Mountain Warehouse

The Christchurch branch of the outdoor chain, selling walking boots, waterproofs, fleeces and softshells, rucksacks, camping gear and ski wear.

Muag Thai Massage & Spa

A massage and wellness spa in Christchurch offering massage therapy, facials, waxing, body treatments and tinting. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm.

Pinocchios Restaurant

Pinocchios Restaurant is a restaurant in Christchurch.

Pizza Hut Delivery

Pizza Hut Delivery is a takeaway in Christchurch.

Polished Paws

Polished Paws is a dog grooming business in Christchurch, offering full grooms, bath and tidy, bath and blow-dry, bath and deshed, puppy introduction grooms, nail clipping and teeth cleaning.

Print & Copy Shop

PP Printing

PP Printing is a trade print shop in Christchurch, established in 1995, working for other businesses on digital print, copying and design. They produce large-format posters, banners, canvas prints, stickers and flyers, plus full-colour process print work.

Raxworthy

An opticians and hearing care practice on Christchurch High Street, formerly trading as Raxworthy and now part of Leightons. Offers NHS and private eye tests, contact lens fittings, children's eye tests, dry eye assessment and emergency eye care, plus hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal.

Roma

An Italian delicatessen in Christchurch town centre selling artisan pastas, sauces, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, wine, cheeses and cured meats, plus ready meals, coffee, paninis, gift hampers and party catering. Open Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm; Friday, 9am to 5:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm; and Sunday, 9:30am to 4pm; closed Mondays.

Silver Ripple

Silver Ripple is a takeaway in Christchurch.

Soho

A bar, restaurant and nightclub in Christchurch Town Centre with live music, cocktails, gourmet pizza, private events, and coffee and brunch during the day. Open Monday to Thursday nine till eleven, Friday and Saturday nine till two, and Sunday nine till eight.

Electrical Goods

Southern Domestic Appliances

A domestic appliance shop in Christchurch selling used washing machines, dishwashers, cookers, ovens, tumble dryers, microwaves and fridge freezers, along with spare parts and repairs. Offers delivery, installation and collection, with over 35 years' experience in the trade.

Starlight

An Indian and Bengali restaurant in Christchurch serving starters, tandoori sizzling grill mains, classic curry dishes, biryani dishes, fish dishes, and vegetable and rice accompaniments to eat in, takeaway or have delivered. Fully licensed and air-conditioned, with children's platters also on the menu.

Studio 56

A hairdressing salon in Christchurch offering haircuts, blow-dry and styling, colouring and hair extensions, with in-person and online booking. Open Tuesday and Thursday nine till half eight, Wednesday and Friday nine till half five, and Saturday nine till four. Closed Monday and Sunday.

Subway

A Subway sandwich shop on High Street in Christchurch where customers build their own sub, salad or wrap from a choice of meats, plant-based alternatives, cheeses, vegetables and signature sauces. Offers in-store ordering, Subcard app collection, and delivery via Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

Superpet

A pet shop on Somerford Business Park in Christchurch selling food, accessories, medications and treatments for cats, dogs, aquatic life, reptiles, small animals and wildlife. Also runs an online shop with free standard UK mainland shipping. Part of the Superpet chain, trading since 1983.

SuSu Nails

SuSu Nails is a nail salon and beauty business in Christchurch, Dorset, offering nail extensions, gel and Shellac nails, manicures, pedicures, nail design, waxing, facials and a hair wash massage with NuSkin. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6.30pm, and Saturday, 9.30am to 6pm; closed Sundays.

The Coffee Pot

The Coffee Pot is a café in Christchurch.

The Dome

A brasserie, bar and coffee house in Christchurch serving lunch and dinner. Open Monday to Thursday half nine till eleven, Friday and Saturday half nine till midnight, and Sunday eleven till six.

The Priory Fryer

The Priory Fryer is a takeaway in Christchurch.

The Saxon Bar

The Saxon Bar is a pub in Christchurch.

The Ship

A family-run pub in Christchurch serving home-cooked food including a main menu, bar snacks, a lunch menu and Sunday roast. Hosts regular live music and comedy nights, with table booking available and a mobile app for menu browsing and event updates.

The Snug

A café, bar and place to eat and drink in Christchurch, serving coffee and other drinks alongside food throughout the day, promoted on its site as offering more than beer and coffee alone.

The Venue

A beauty salon in Christchurch offering laser, skin and body treatments alongside nails, brows and lashes using advanced skincare technology.

Tony Hair

A hairdressing salon at The Fountain on Christchurch High Street. One of its stylists was a UK finalist for Creative Colourist in 2017.

Trove

Trove is a gift shop in Christchurch.

Ye Olde Eight Bells

A Christchurch gift shop, Ye Olde Eight Bells sells souvenirs, sweets, Purbeck ice cream and Dorset biscuits, alongside haberdashery and stitch craft, plus dry cleaning and alterations. Open ten till half four; contact by phone or email.

Ye Olde George Inn

Ye Olde George Inn is a pub in Christchurch.

1 + 1 Hairdressers

1 + 1 Hairdressers is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Mobility Equipment

Ableworld

Ableworld offers mobility equipment in Christchurch.

Age Concern

Age Concern is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Alexandra

Alexandra is a sports shop in Christchurch.

All Aboard

All Aboard is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Amplifon

Amplifon offers hearing aids in Christchurch.

Anatolia

Anatolia is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Boots Hearing Care

Boots Hearing Care offers hearing aids in Christchurch.

Boots Opticians

An opticians in Saxon Square Shopping Centre, Christchurch, offering Essential and Advanced eye tests with OCT scanning, prescription glasses, designer frames, sunglasses and contact lenses with a free trial, plus a Contact Lens Rewards Plan. Step-free access is available at the entrance.

Bou-tiki

Bou-tiki is a beauty salon in Christchurch.

British Heart Foundation

A British Heart Foundation charity shop on Christchurch High Street selling second-hand clothes, books, toys and homewares, plus shoes, accessories, greetings cards and small gifts. Accepts donations in store or via a freepost service.

Bubbles

Bubbles is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Castle's

Castle's is a hardware store in Christchurch.

CHEC

CHEC is an optician in Christchurch.

Christchurch Jewellers

Christchurch Jewellers is a jewellers in Christchurch.

Convenience Store

Christchurch News

Christchurch News is a convenience store in Christchurch.

Kitchen Showroom

Classic Kitchens

Classic Kitchens is a kitchen showroom in Christchurch.

Frozen Food Shop

Cook

Cook is a frozen food shop in Christchurch.

Coral

Coral is a betting shop in Christchurch.

Davis

Davis offers fishing tackle in Christchurch.

Dorset Blind Association

Dorset Blind Association is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Convenience Store

E & E Store

E & E Store is a convenience store in Christchurch.

eden boutique

eden boutique is a clothes shop in Christchurch.

Francesco

Francesco is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Fred Olsen

Fred Olsen is a travel agent in Christchurch.

Gibbs

Gibbs is a clothes shop in Christchurch.

Golden Cut

Golden Cut is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Hamilton

Hamilton is a jewellers in Christchurch.

Hays Travel

Hays Travel is a travel agent in Christchurch.

Imperial Hearing

Imperial Hearing offers hearing aids in Christchurch.

Printer Ink & Cartridges

Ink Cartridge Store

Ink Cartridge Store offers printer ink & cartridges in Christchurch.

Julia's House

Julia's House is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Keith Bryant

Keith Bryant is a jewellers in Christchurch.

Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge is a clothes shop in Christchurch.

Koh Thai

Koh Thai is a restaurant in Christchurch.

Lavender & Bay

Lavender & Bay is a gift shop in Christchurch.

Lewis Manning

Lewis Manning is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Convenience Store

M&S Simply Food

M&S Simply Food is a convenience store in Christchurch.

Made in Italy

Made in Italy is a clothes shop in Christchurch.

Mark Bennetts

Mark Bennetts is a bakery in Christchurch.

Mind

Mind is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Mobile Phone Shop

Mobilink

Mobilink is a mobile phone shop in Christchurch.

Medical Supplies

Mobility Station

Mobility Station offers medical supplies in Christchurch.

Mobile Phone Shop

O2

O2 is a mobile phone shop in Christchurch.

PDSA

PDSA is a charity shop in Christchurch.

PizzaExpress

An Italian restaurant on Christchurch High Street serving thin and crispy Romana pizzas, dough balls and fresh salads. Offers collection and delivery, pizza-making parties, and an upstairs room for private celebrations, meetings and event hire.

Poundland

Poundland is a variety store in Christchurch.

Prama Care

Prama Care is a charity shop in Christchurch.

Priory Brides

Priory Brides is a clothes shop in Christchurch.

Priory Hair

Priory Hair is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Reign

Reign is a jewellers in Christchurch.

Robert Dyas

Robert Dyas is a hardware store in Christchurch.

Sharp Shavers

Sharp Shavers is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

Mobile Phone Shop

smartfixx

smartfixx is a mobile phone shop in Christchurch.

Specsavers

An opticians and hearing centre on Christchurch High Street offering adult and children's eye tests, OCT 3D eye scanning, contact lens services and home eye tests. The hearing department provides hearing tests, hearing aid fittings and hearing protection from 12.95 pounds.

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd is a hairdresser in Christchurch.

TGJones

A bookshop in Saxon Square Shopping Centre in Christchurch selling fiction, non-fiction, children's and educational books, alongside stationery, gifts, toys, games and media including CDs, vinyl records, DVDs and Blu-rays. Also offers store delivery, DHL parcel drop-off, InPost lockers and National Lottery tickets.

The Cobblers

The Cobblers offers shoe repairs in Christchurch.

Department Store

The Emporium

The Emporium is a department store in Christchurch.

The Nail Bar

The Nail Bar is a beauty salon in Christchurch.

The Works

The Works is a discount retailer in Christchurch selling children's, fiction and non-fiction books, art and craft supplies, toys and games, stationery, and party supplies.

Toolstation

Toolstation offers DIY & hardware in Christchurch.

Vama

Vama is a beauty salon in Christchurch.

Venture

Venture is a gift shop in Christchurch.

Very Good Nails

Very Good Nails is a beauty salon in Christchurch.

Yanni

Yanni is a hairdresser in Christchurch.