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We are lucky in Bournemouth to have loads of nice pubs and bars to choose from.

When looking for somewhere to get a drink, you always want to find the best bars in town. With student bars, beach pubs, beer gardens, craft beer, gin bars, places for dancing, and of course, places to find classic pub food, you can be sure you’ll find somewhere in Bournemouth to get a drink and soak up the great atmosphere.

Town Centre

Bournemouth town centre is jam packed full of great pubs and bars. On a sunny day in the Square, you will see people enjoying the open space with a beer in hand, and a deeper dive will take you to nearby beer gardens and local pubs.

Towards the beach, either through the lower gardens or via Exeter Road, you can find more popular spots with great views and unique cocktail menus. There’s so much nearby that you will find the perfect spot for a drink in any direction.

Back into town, Bournemouth triangle contains its own rabble of pubs and bars with smaller venues often with live music and entertainment, specialist cocktail menus and restaurants with great food and drink.

Student Bars

Bournemouth is renowned for its great student culture, and on a night out, you can expect to see crowds head to either Old Christchurch Road or Lansdowne. Just a 10-minute walk from each other.

Old Christchurch Road is closer to the city centre with popular nightclubs and bars, while Lansdowne is closer to the student accommodation with more places to eat, drink, and be merry with larger venues for entertainment here too.

Boscombe

Just outside of Bournemouth, you will find Boscombe, with its quirky high street and stunning beach and pier.

Boscombe Beach contains some small collective of great beach pubs and bars ideal to soak up beautiful views of the sea. Perfect on a warm summer’s eve, although you will see these places are popular all year round.

Neighbouring areas

Further east of Boscombe, you will come to Southbourne Highstreet. What was once a residential area is now a bustling microcosm of independent retailers and nightlife. With great pubs on the Highstreet, unique and award-winning restaurants and bars, and on the clifftops some special pubs with nice beer gardens, it truly is a wonder to explore in and of itself.

The historic town of Christchurch is also only a step away, with its own nightlife culture, craft ales, gin bars, and even a brewery. Find out more about Christchurch pubs and bars here.

West of Bournemouth, you will find Westbourne, similar in ways to Southbourne with its gentrified high street, you can find some unique places to get a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.

Further down the road, you will stumble into Ashley Cross, with its terrific culture and finally, you'll make your way to Poole Town, which is not far down the road.

Find out more about Poole pubs and bars here.

With superb travel links and many spots with their own atmosphere, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole are fun places to explore the many wonderful pubs and bars.

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Smokin' Aces

Bournemouth

Welcome to Smokin Aces Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge, Bournemouth. Sophisticated style with a Rock 'n' Roll twist. Subtly lit lounge bar with exposed brick walls and plush red banquettes, hosting regular live music.
O'Neills Bournemouth

Bournemouth

From Irish folk to indie and beyond, if there's a sound or scene that gets you going, you're likely to find it here.
Sixty Million Postcards

Bournemouth

60 Million Postcards is a bar and restaurant offering a wide range of cocktails, brews, wine and fizz.
The Goat and Tricycle

Bournemouth

The Goat and Tricycle is a traditional real ale pub, with a huge range of hand pulled real ales. It is often referred to as Bournemouth's best kept secret.
Brewhouse & Kitchen Southbourne

Bournemouth

Brewhouse & Kitchen promises you a warm, friendly welcome. Whether you are popping in to sample our latest seasonal brew, a quick after work glass of wine or G&T, having dinner with friends, or learning how to brew beer on our legendary Brewery…
Be At One

Bournemouth

Lively chain bar that serves sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and offers mixing masterclasses.
Camel Bar

Bournemouth

Camel Bar is the Best place to go to party, have fun with your friends, or just relax. We are open until 6:00 A.M every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and on Bank Holiday Sundays.
Banana Wharf

Poole

Banana Wharf bar & restaurant at Poole is the perfect spot to meet, eat and drink by the water, with fantastic views looking out over the marina to Brownsea island.
Level8ight - The Sky Bar

Bournemouth

Situated on the 8th floor of the hotel, overlooking Bournemouth and the English Channel, LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar is the hottest and highest new bar in the South West.
Slug & Lettuce- Richmond Hill

Bournemouth

Welcome to Slug & Lettuce - the ultimate destination for those seeking a hip and vibrant cocktail bar experience!
Nestled in the heart of the city, Slug & Lettuce isn't just a bar, it's the best place to chill with your faves. Whether you're…
Boscanova

Bournemouth

We use speciality coffee and pride ourselves on serving you quite the best coffee in Dorset. Ethically sourced & traded directly through farmers to ensure they get a great price for the coffee they grow.
Revolution

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's most exciting and stylish venue offering hand-crafted cocktails, delicious food, the finest party music and of course an unrivalled selection of premium spirits and home-made vodka flavour.
The Mary Shelley

Bournemouth

The Mary Shelley is a short distance away from the Bournemouth Pier & Aquarium, this is the perfect place to re-fuel after a fun packed day out.
Bar Republiq

Bournemouth

We are a secret VIP boutique club situated in the heart of Bournemouth. Creating a unique concept from the high-life of Manhattan & the uber trendy East Village fused with the Upper East Side's socialite scene.
The George Tapps

Bournemouth

Lively bar with food and drink deals, showing live sport on plasma screens, plus sofas and terrace.
Zephyr

Bournemouth

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