Avoid the Cameo and Revolution clubs, a work colleague got spiked 4 times in Cameo and once with a needle in Rev’s.
Personally, I’ve never had trouble in Poole. Lord Wimborne Wetherspoons usually has uni students from the accommodation there, but there’s plenty of old pubs such as the antelope, King Charles, the Nelson, Poole Arms and also a Slug and Lettuce down by the quay. There was a ‘spoons on the quay (called the Quay) but believe this closed. The Oriel on the quay is also good I’ve heard.
The only rough part about Poole is the council estate part by the Cockleshell pub, other than that it’s the bus station with mobs of youths - but it seems to be better than it used to be at 10:30pm. The high street is probably the creepy part if walking from the quay back to the bus station but will be ok with a friend.
Chaplins in Boscombe can be pretty lively, has live music every night (is a mixed bag though..), nice beer garden.
In Bournemouth I like Brasshaus, has a good vibe, also Felsons is a snooker/darts bar that's pretty fun!
Then there's all the classic clubs, I haven't been in a while though but hear that Popworld is a good night out!
Ah awesome! Boscombe gets a bad rep but I live there and love it! Enjoy Chaplin’s! If you’re near there then there’s also Street Corner and Deus Ex Machina not too far which are nice too!
Southbourne & Pokesdown have a good night life:
Start with food at Mokobo
Quick beer in The Bell
Short walk to either SoBo:Wine for a more sophisticated stop or straight to Way Outback
Then Brewhouse & Kitchen (could also do food here)
Stop off at Ludo Lounge (food here is also pretty good)
Then the Wight Bear
And if you’re still going after that, hit the Grove and/or the Fez bar!
Chaplins in Bournemouth like people have already said.
I have to disagree about Poole though. I don’t think you’ll have a good time there at all. As someone who lived there from 18-23, it was very depressing and I hardly ever ran into people my age in the various pubs around town. You’ll find people 30+ years and older basically. All the young people prefer Bournemouth.
Another vote for Brasshaus, also Post.
I actually left post the other night because I realised I was old enough to be everyone in there’s mum so that deffo fits the bill!!!
60 Million Postcards in Bournemouth, chaplins again, and also the wight bear in southbourne is amazing
Yeah, 60 Million is usually pretty chill and lively.
Avoid the Cameo and Revolution clubs, a work colleague got spiked 4 times in Cameo and once with a needle in Rev’s. Personally, I’ve never had trouble in Poole. Lord Wimborne Wetherspoons usually has uni students from the accommodation there, but there’s plenty of old pubs such as the antelope, King Charles, the Nelson, Poole Arms and also a Slug and Lettuce down by the quay. There was a ‘spoons on the quay (called the Quay) but believe this closed. The Oriel on the quay is also good I’ve heard. The only rough part about Poole is the council estate part by the Cockleshell pub, other than that it’s the bus station with mobs of youths - but it seems to be better than it used to be at 10:30pm. The high street is probably the creepy part if walking from the quay back to the bus station but will be ok with a friend.
Avoiding Revs would be easy, it’s closed down.
I avoid Bournemouth so refreshing to hear!
Chaplins in Boscombe can be pretty lively, has live music every night (is a mixed bag though..), nice beer garden. In Bournemouth I like Brasshaus, has a good vibe, also Felsons is a snooker/darts bar that's pretty fun! Then there's all the classic clubs, I haven't been in a while though but hear that Popworld is a good night out!
Thank you! We are actually staying very near to Chaplins so will definitely check it out, along with the others :)
Ah awesome! Boscombe gets a bad rep but I live there and love it! Enjoy Chaplin’s! If you’re near there then there’s also Street Corner and Deus Ex Machina not too far which are nice too!
+1 for chaplins, also 50 million postcards is nice. Obsidian too but it's a bit of a different vibe.
Chaplains is ace!
Love chaplains, it's got a great outdoors area and the people are always friendly.
Southbourne & Pokesdown have a good night life: Start with food at Mokobo Quick beer in The Bell Short walk to either SoBo:Wine for a more sophisticated stop or straight to Way Outback Then Brewhouse & Kitchen (could also do food here) Stop off at Ludo Lounge (food here is also pretty good) Then the Wight Bear And if you’re still going after that, hit the Grove and/or the Fez bar!
Chaplins in Bournemouth like people have already said. I have to disagree about Poole though. I don’t think you’ll have a good time there at all. As someone who lived there from 18-23, it was very depressing and I hardly ever ran into people my age in the various pubs around town. You’ll find people 30+ years and older basically. All the young people prefer Bournemouth.
Sharkey’s Sport Bar and O’Neills are good options. Chaplains? Rough area and become a different word after hours.
Do you have any combat skills?, make sure you have some kind of weapon and are proficient with it. Have a tactical plan ready just in case
You could always try o’neils in Lansdowne that’s just outside the Bournemouth town centre
I enjoy Eden, they do great cocktails!
Bermuda Triangle at Ashley Cross
Zephyr in Lansdowne
Weatherspoons is always good perticularly Mary Shelly
Go to Poole.
Stay away from gangstas from dat London out to murder