Bournemouth
🍸 Best Bars
Bournemouth's bar scene punches well above its weight for a seaside town — chalk it up to a young university crowd, a influx of London escapees, and a stretch of coastline that makes drinking outdoors feel genuinely special. Beyond the main drag's chain pubs, you'll find craft cocktail bars tucked down side streets, neighbourhood wine rooms, and a growing natural wine movement that's quietly reshaping what a night out here looks like.
47 places in Bournemouth
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1812
Bournemouth cocktail bar with a focused menu and skilled bartenders.
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99 Perk Cocktail Bar
Creative cocktail bar with curious bartenders and an inventive menu.
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All Hail Ale
All Hail Ale: Craft beer haven in Westbourne with rotating taps and local charm.
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Barbara's Bier Haus Bournemouth
German beer hall with proper lager, long tables and great atmosphere.
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Barley Mow Inn
16th-century country pub with exposed beams, log fires and garden, for local ales and British food.
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Be At One - Bournemouth
Reliable cocktail bar with 2-4-1 deals and a menu for every taste.
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Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth
Competitive socialising with axe throwing, games and cocktails.
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Brass Haus
Considered Bournemouth bar with craft beer, cocktails and real design.
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Brunswick
Stylish bar offering craft cocktails and premium drinks in Bournemouth.
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Camden
Camden brings craft cocktails and vibrant energy to Westbourne's thriving bar scene.
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Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar
Quaint bar staging live local bands and serving real ales, with a cobbled terrace plus fairy lights.
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Coach & Horses
Classic country pub offering great ales and hearty food
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Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour
Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour: Christchurch's ultimate destination for premium gin cocktails.
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Eden Garden Bar
Cocktails, beer & wine offered in a lively, open-air venue with greenery & a retractable roof.
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Elephant & Castle
Classic British pub offering great drinks and friendly atmosphere.
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Fiveways
Classic pub with a garden and covered smoking area, offering a tapas menu and showing TV sports.
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Karaoke Rooms
Sing your heart out at Bournemouth's premier karaoke venue tonight.
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Marroy's Bar
Marroy's Bar: your go-to spot for drinks in Boscombe.
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O'Neill's Bournemouth
City centre pub for live sport and a reliable pint.
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Porterhouse
Real ales and bar snacks in convivial, no-nonsense local with stripped floors and panelled walls.
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Richmond Arms
Hosting mid-week karaoke & weekend DJs, this easygoing pub with a beer garden is dog-friendly.
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Smokin' Aces - Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge
Serious whiskey lounge with a curated list and considered cocktails.
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Sonny's Speakeasy
Step back into the roaring twenties at Bournemouth's best-kept secret.
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The Branksome
Proper Bournemouth local. Well-kept ale, honest food, genuine welcome.
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The Bunker Bar and Café
The Bunker Bar and Café serves craft drinks and quality coffee daily.
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The Butcher's Dog Bar & Bottleshop Wimborne
The Butcher's Dog Bar & Bottleshop serves craft drinks and good vibes.
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The Dancing Jug (Bournemouth)
Lively bar on Poole Hill serving drinks and great vibes nightly.
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The Dancing Jug (Charminster)
Your favourite local pub for great drinks and good vibes.
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The Four Horsemen Pub
Confident Bournemouth neighbourhood pub. Good beer, no pretension.
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The Gamekeeper
Laid-back restaurant offering a pub & a beer garden, plus unfussy rooms, some with 4-poster beds.
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The George Tapps
Bournemouth pub with a serious cask ale programme. Rotating, well-kept, worth it.
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The Goat and Tricycle
Bournemouth's best-loved pub. Exceptional real ales and a loyal following.
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The Horns Inn
Classic country pub serving quality ales and hearty food.
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The Oddfellows Arms
Classic pub charm meets warm hospitality in historic Wimborne town centre.
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The Pavilion Arms
A beloved Bournemouth bar where great drinks meet great company.
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The Rising Sun
Classic pub charm in the heart of historic Wimborne Minster town centre.
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The Ship
Stylish gastropub with leather banquettes and a candlelit garden, for British cuisine and live jazz.
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The Smugglers Christchurch
The Smugglers Christchurch is your go-to Purewell bar for great drinks and atmosphere.
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The Snug
Cosy neighbourhood bar serving quality drinks and warm hospitality.
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The Sun
Burgers, beer and American classics with an eclectic music selection from live bands and DJs.
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The Sun Inn
Classic country pub offering real ales and warm hospitality in rural Dorset.
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The Taphouse Wimborne
The Taphouse Wimborne serves craft beers and quality pub fare.
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The Three Compasses
Traditional pub in Charminster offering real ales and classic hospitality.
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The Westbourne
Spacious, traditional pub with outside seating, offering real ales and an international menu.
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The White Hart Pub & Accommodation
Traditional ale house offering quality drinks and cosy overnight stays.
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The Woolpack
Classic comfort food, afternoon tea and real ales in a 17th-century pub, with a garden by a stream.
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Ye Olde George Christchurch
Historic charm meets modern hospitality at this beloved Christchurch watering hole.
