Situated within the historic Royal Exeter Hotel in the centre of town, 1812 is a vibrant and elegant lounge bar serving up traditional tipples and an extensive repertoire of cocktails…
If you want a smart night out on the town, you’re after somewhere to socialise with a multicultural twist, a venue showing the sports or somewhere to eat without the formality of a restaurant, take your pick of bars in and around Bournemouth. From live music to guest beers, late-night opening to tasty tapas many have a niche and all offer a warm welcome.
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The Aruba Restaurant and Bar in Bournemouth offers delicious dining, tempting tropical cocktails and entertainment in a prime location right on the mouth of the town’s famous Pier. Whether you’re…
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A cracking cosmopolitan success in the heart of Bournemouth’s Triangle district, Atlântico is a Portuguese restaurant serving up all the great flavours of Madeira Island. The menu has been carefully…
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Repurposing the venue of Club 176 that had a good reputation for many years, Bar Republiq now makes use of the intimate club location at 176 Old Christchurch Road as…
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If you’re looking for a swish and swanky venue to strut your stuff on a Friday or Saturday night, Bar So in Bournemouth’s Royal Exeter Hotel is likely to fit…
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Number 3 Richmond Hill has long been a hotspot to socialise and party in Bournemouth. Formerly Lola Lo’s and before that The Consortium, this prime venue just off Bournemouth Square…
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If you frequented Klute in the early noughties or were more recently a regular at Truth, you will agree that The Bonsai Lounge, the latest resident in this prestigious plot,…
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Unsurprisingly in close proximity to the Branksome railway station in Poole, the Victorian Branksome Railway Hotel (established 1894) is a family-run business offering up a large selection of lagers, ciders…
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Situated in a prime location just off the main Winton high street, Buffalo is a lively rockbar and restaurant aimed at anyone who cares to tune in. It has a…
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Nestled in the popular district of Ashley Cross in Lower Parkstone, Poole – and with another venue in Westbourne – the Camden Bar & Kitchen chain was set up by…
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Shisha! If you’re looking for a great night out with a twist, head for the Camel Bar, a chilled out Egyptian bar brimming with bubbling shisha pipes! Camel is the…
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Whether you’re a regular on Bournemouth’s clubbing scene or you’re heading here for your first night out in town, there’s a good chance that Cameo will be on your hit-list. australiatrustpill.com/augmentin-syrup/…
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Previously the home of Bumbles nightclub, Canvas has breathed new life and style into popular Triangle district’s Poole Hill. The venue has been styled as a loft bar uniquely for…
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If you’re looking for a friendly evening venue where you can socialise with friends in an informal setting complete with live entertainment and music, Chaplin’s and the Cellar Bar in…
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The Galleon Bar & Restaurant in Highcliffe has now permanently closed. If you’re after a decent pint and a proper pub lunch on the doorstep of the New Forest, the…
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If you were planning on visiting The Print Room and Ink Bar in the Echo Building on Richmond Hill, you’ve sadly missed your deadline. This headline-grabbing eatery has now permanently closed. The venue,…
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Whether you’re a regular board gamer, you have fond memories of a youth filled with endless rounds of Operation and Buckeroo or you’re a new convert to board games by…
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If you are after Italian-style dining just minutes away from the beach, get a pizza the action at Cristallo. This grand-looking venue decorated in a rustic Mediterranean manner brings a…
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Conveniently situated away from the fracas of the main strip of bars but within paces of the popular Lansdowne part of town, Downes Wine Bar markets itself as a friendly…
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Sitting in an enviable location right in the heart of Bournemouth’s stylish Triangle district, DYMK, or Does Your Mother Know? is a modern and stylish gay bar and club open…
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Eden is the new Garden, Café, Bar & Club on Terrace Road in West Cliff, Bournemouth – opposite the Hilton Hotel. It was formerly the Hamptons Lounge Bar. Eden is…
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“We fill tummies and quench thirsts” – not a bold statement from Flirt, a friendly café bar in the Triangle, but this is the very modest tip of the iceberg.…
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If you like your nights out with a Latin soundtrack, Havana Winebar in Charminster will give you an authentic, energetic atmosphere. This venue is open all week serving up cocktails…
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When Ask Italian moved from the Lansdowne and into the Bh2 complex in early 2017 there were a lot of questions about who could possible fill their shoes. Would another…
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Whether you’re a local or tourist, you’re enjoying retirement or still pondering your first step on the career ladder, when asked to list your favourite things about Bournemouth the beach…
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Le Chic is a stylish lounge, bar and nightclub in Bournemouth town centre. They also cater for corporate events and private functions.
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Ludo Lounge, one of a growing national chain of “Loungers” is a friendly, quirky establishment along Southbourne Grove high street. The concept of the “Lounge” is just as you would…
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Maitai Lounge Bar is a cocktail bar based in Ashley Cross in Parkstone, Poole near Bournemouth, offering a range of spirits and cocktails.
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Penn Central is a popular bar and restaurant in the popular and well-heeled district of Penn Hill, near Parkstone in Poole. A lively venue with a warm welcome, Penn Bar…
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Revolution is a stylish chain of bars first established back in 1996 and now with 50 venues around the country. Bournemouth’s venue opened in 2012 right in the heart of…
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If a conventional night on the tiles isn’t your style or you’re looking for a place with atmosphere to watch the final, Sharkeys Sports Bar is just the ticket. From…
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Situated slap bang in the middle of Bournemouth Town Centre off the main Exeter Road, Sixty Million Postcards is the venue of place for all types – for music lovers,…
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Possibly not the two most exciting prospects when gearing up for some drinks in town or a meal out, but not looking too deeply at the name, the Slug and…
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If you’re looking for an unpretentious venue to meet up with your mates, listen to live music and enjoy great whiskey and cocktails, then Smokin’ Aces in Bournemouth’s popular Triangle…
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Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or you’re just after a cosy bite to eat with a good glass of red, Tawny’s Wine Bar in Swanage is a real find. Its…
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Although we love to think Bournemouth is Britain’s tropical hotspot, there are times when *shock, horror* the sun forgets to shine. Fortunately, The Lost Paradise late night cocktail bar, beach…
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Whether you’re a local, a student in town or you’ve dabbled in Bournemouth’s nightlife at some point over the last twenty years, the Old Fire Station on Holdenhurst Road will undoubtedly be…
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The Xchange is a wine bar and club based in The Triangle and, at 25 years old, is the longest-running gay venue in town. It prides itself on being a…
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For traditional Thai food a stone’s throw from the sea, check out Tiien, a Thai restaurant and lounge bar on St Michael’s Road. This high-gloss, yet laid-back venue is decorated…
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Sat in a prime position along Boscombe beach promenade, Urban Reef has made a real name for itself since it opened in 2009. It was built by the people behind…