A seaside smasher with fun as its base reputation, it's no wonder our town is such a destination for nights out in the UK thanks to its sweeping sea views, brimming town and top notch antics. From its menagerie of cocktails bars and burger based joints to status as one of the best destinations for hen nights, this place is brimming with places to go and drinks to guzzle. Check out our recommendations for some of the best bars in Bournemouth.
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Last updated on 10th April 2024
When it comes to knocking back a few craft beers and getting familiar with some of the best pizza in Bournemouth, there's no better place for it than at The Stable. From meaty toppings to the best in vegan flavours, this is not a destination to be missed.
When it comes to cocktail bars in the UK, Revolution is ever a name that can be recognised. With their Bournemouth plot standing testament to its reputation, guests to this corker of a cocktail bar can expect some of the best happy hours and Americana inspired grub in the business. From cocktail classes and DJ nights to its cutesy if not slightly kitsch innards, this Bournemouth bar is a charmer to try when heading down South.
A beach-side bar with a true dose of Bournemouth to its name, Aruba may be a darling destination for sea-views and lunch during the day, but come sun-down, the joint knows how to get rowdy. A firm favourite amongst Bournemouth's young and fun, Aruba is a hot-to-trot affair of roaring DJ nights, themed parties and student shindigs.
Pubs and wine haunts are nice and all, but they don't hold a candle to the cocktail bars in Bournemouth. Specifically Slug and Lettuce. The central watering hole and their Old Christchurch Road spot are serving up colourful tipples, bottomless brunches and decadent afternoon teas in a very swish setting.
One of the best bars for sports, entertainment and food alike, O'Neill's Bournemouth is your one-stop shop whatever your mood. From live music come Saturdays to chilled out nights tucking into hearty fare, it's got all bases covered.
On the hunt for a gorgeous bar in Bournemouth? Blush is the pretty-in-pink hotspot that you need to check out. Not only is it a total looker with gorgeous cocktails to match, but it also hosts brilliant DJ nights, live music sessions, cracking brunches and so much more.
Just a five-minute walk from the sea, BrewDog Bournemouth is the ideal spot for an ice-cold bevvy (or two). Head inside this top-notch venue, where you'll be able to quaff a few drinks, all before chowing down on vegan burgers and buffalo-loaded fries.
Fronting slick interiors and stylish terrace, Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Bar is a brilliant place to drink at the Hilton Bournemouth. Think a community-led take on Jamaican food, plus all the Caribbean-inspired cocktails, drinks and culture you can imagine.
Soaring with cowboy-style and some of the best cocktails in Bournemouth, Smokin' Aces is one of the most notable tipple taverns by the sea. From its Prohibition inspired innards and smattering of live gigs, to a regular rotation of DJ nights and some of the best mixologists in the business, this Bournemouth cocktail bar is a testament to contemporary speakeasies with an edge.
Half bar, half slap-up restaurant, 1812 is a plush palace of live music, cocktails and more, all found in the heart of the Royal Exeter Hotel. From cocktails the likes of their 'Thai Green Martini' to main meals such as slow cooked pork belly and more, 1812 pulls in a mature crowd, but one ready for a might knee-ups and night out in Bournemouth.
Hailing itself as the bar that hopes to merge the South of the UK with the high-end bustle of Manhattan, Bar Republiq is a bar in Bournemouth with glamour on its mind. Something of a secret bar in Bournemouth with a VIP, boutique edge, Bar Republiq present their guest with world renowned bottles of booze, luxury cocktails and more.
A top notch restaurant bar in Bournemouth, The Larder House is one of the most notable venues in town thanks to its taste for unique flavours and sensibly sourced drinks. From the creativity and vintage charm of their upstairs cocktail bar, to the regular supper clubs held in their rustic restaurant below, date nights in Bournemouth belong in a place like The Larder House.
Attracting a handsome crowd of young professionals out to let their hair down, Bar So is among a clutch of the city's most glam late night destinations. There's not much room in the Bar So trophy cabinet - they've won more than 20 in their time – and it's the mix of glamorous private hire spaces, big party tunes and excellent drink deals that continues to bring the punters back time and again.
