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Lunch and Dinner Meet-ups

Networking with like-minded authors

Meet and eat with other writers at meal times. Collaborate, connect or just have a chat with other festival attendees whilst supporting Bournemouth's town centre restaurants.

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A volunteer host will be at each venue between 12pm & 2pm for lunch and 5pm & 7pm for dinners.

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Please RSVP using the buttons below so we can inform the restaurants. We are not taking pre payments, but please let us know if you can’t attend.

  • Sat 25 Apr
    Cosy Club
    25 Apr 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    The Bournemouth Stable
    25 Apr 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
    The Bournemouth Stable, 7-10 Westover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BU, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    The Botanist
    25 Apr 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Botanist, Top Floor of Bobbys, Commercial Rd., Bournemouth BH2 5LP, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    Vicolo
    25 Apr 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    Vicolo, 4 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Wagamama
    26 Apr 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
    Wagamama, 31-32 Westover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Mamma Mia
    26 Apr 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
    Mamma Mia, 2-6 Post Office Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BA, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Brass Haus
    26 Apr 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    Brass Haus, 8-9 Westover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BY, UK
    Chat and eat with other festival attendees at meal times. Hosted by a volunteer to welcome you and get the conversations started.
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