Top 10 Nightlife in Dorset, England
Discover the best top things to do in Dorset, United Kingdom including Rubyz, The Firkin Shed, Coastal Comedy, The Saxon Bar, The Silverback Alehouse, Cellar 59, Be At One Cocktail Bar, The Doghouse Micro Pub, The Square and Compass, Globe Inn.
Restaurants in Dorset
1. Rubyz
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Rubyz Drag Comedy Club Bournemouth - Bournemouth's Premier Drag Show. The perfect venue whatever the occasion. From hen parties to a birthday party, Works do or just a night out with friends. The award winning Rubyz offers you the ideal night out in Bournemouth. With three course meal and the best drag queens on the south coast.. Every Saturday there is a full Cabaret show with comedy, song and more than a hint of fabulousness. Arrive at around 7.00pm for pre show drinks with your friends in the bar before being seated at 7.50pm for dinner and the cabaret show. The after show party disco starts at 10.30 PM and runs till 12 AM. A FULL NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT ALL IN ONE VENUE!
Reviewed By 836hilaryb
Well what can I say another fantastic night in spent with these lovely ladies, keeping us all entertained with songs, chats, quizzes and challenges. Thank you so much Miss Foxy, Miss Sally and Miss Betsy for hosting Rubyz Live every Saturday, can’t wait to be able to visit Rubyz when you open again always a pleasure and a fabulous evening and good food. Show is for adults only and is very funny so if you are in Bournemouth after Lockdown I recommend you book to see their show you won’t be disappointed. Please support them as they have supported us through this.
2. The Firkin Shed
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
We are Bournemouth's first ‘Micro pub.' A small family run freehouse providing you quality craft beer straight from the cask. The beers are sourced from independent breweries and our large range of still ciders are free from concentrates. No telly, but occasional live music. Enough rum to sink a ship.
Reviewed By jewhitelam - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
We had heard about the firkin shed and thought we would check it out for ourselves, it was a lovely evening, it was raining and cold but once inside we sat next to a heater and soon warmed up, the beers and cider helped as well , fantastic choice of ciders , I had the mead, first the original and then the ginger it was so moorish, great staff really friendly they know their stuff, i would highly recommend stopping for a few, and taxi back like we did.
3. Coastal Comedy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Coastal Comedy is a monthly stand-up comedy show of live entertainment in Bournemouth, and Poole in Dorset for over 18's. We offer a unique comedy experience bringing famous faces to the South West and offering live entertainment close up and personal in our intimate venues. Coastal Comedy is a small independent business run by Adrienne who is a comic herself and has a passion for comedy and books the acts as well as promotes and hosts every show! Each line-up is hand picked to ensure the best fit for the audience and the most belly laughs. In our first year we reached the semi finals for 'Best Night Out' as part of the prestigious Bournemouth Tourism Awards, reached the finalist stage in 2017 and again became finalists for the 'Best Night Out' as part of the Bournemouth and Poole Tourism Awards 2018 (BAPTAs)! 2019 finds us Gold Winners of the 'Night Time Award' as part of the BH Star awards.
Reviewed By JBro68
This was such a fabulous night of comedy at madding Crowd . Loved all 3 acts . All different . Headline was changed last minute but we totally lucked out Seeing Simon b (aka lee nelson) was icing on the cake . All 3 acts made me laugh out loud. Fab compere holds all the acts together and you feel in safe hands ( Adrienne) Thanks for a very welcome night out - another fab night of comedy - highly recommend.
4. The Saxon Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Your local micropub in Christchurch, Dorset.(Cousin of The Wight Bear in Southbourne) Serving independently produced real ales, cider, perry, wine, tea & Coffee, and food. No loud music, no TVs and no ringtones. Just good ale, good conversation and good times...
5. The Silverback Alehouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
We like : Ale, beards, English wines, local food and dogs. No thanks : Electronic noise, shouting, smoking, naggers and spiders.
Reviewed By auflage_x
Excellent rotation of beers and ales and friendly service - great atmosphere and fun to go to. Love the fact that the bar staff are attentive and chilled out.
6. Cellar 59
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
The Natural Beer House - Unfined artisan beer at it's finest! 4 - cask ales on traditional hand pumps 10 - craft beers from our Keg Shed Cider and a selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks are also available Small cheese, vegan and meat plates are available to complement your beer
Reviewed By timctownsend - Winscombe, United Kingdom
The 2 most difficult things about Cellar 59 is bending down to get through the entrance and then choosing what to drink. Very glad to return to this great bar and taste it’s delicious beers. Friendly staff and fellow customers. An extensive menu which all staff were happy to guide you through. Child and dog friendly, a great place to visit. A gem!
7. Be At One Cocktail Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
Cocktails by the sea! What could be better? We specialise in great cocktails, served with a smile and to a great soundtrack With over 150 drinks available, you're sure to find one you like!
Reviewed By Sashaamariee
We attended Be at One Bournemouth on 4th December for a birthday party. We had arranged this on short notice and the venue had been really accommodating - even allowing us to attend with a slightly smaller number than the minimum required for a class, which we were extremely grateful for. We had a great time making cocktails and this was largely due to our amazing host Jack. Jack was incredibly friendly and funny. He matched our level of enthusiasm, which only enhanced the brilliant time we were already having. Jack was a fabulous but equally fun teacher. He spent a lot of time and was very patient with us, and most of all felt like part of our group - which made the evening feel super comfortable and at ease. Fantastic evening out. Lovely team. Would highly recommend to all.
8. The Doghouse Micro Pub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Weymouths's Micro Pub, how pubs used to be. Real ales directly from the cask, traditional ciders, country wines, mead, gins and European bottled craft beers. No music, no jukebox, no fruit machines. Just good old fashioned conversation.
Reviewed By gljidb - Leeds, United Kingdom
Visited the micropub after struggling to find a decent variety of real ale in Weymouth. A warm welcome was ensured by Ruddles, who we kept entertained playing fetch for the duration of our visit. Three real ales were available straight from the cask and a number of different ciders.
9. The Square and Compass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By marknall70 - Winchester, United Kingdom
Super walker's rest with honest home-cooked pasties & great beer. Live music and heaps of unspoilt, smuggler's-inn character. After a blowy dog-walk via Dancing Ledge the Square & Compass is a welcome sight after the stiff pull up Seacombe Bottom (a valley named to keep 12 year old boys giggling all the way up the hill.) If you're looking for a "typical" 21st century gastropub lunch you're in the wrong pub - but then there's a million places you can find that. The tiny low-beamed rooms, stone flags & rough tables are a real step back in time. There's no bar - just two serving hatches into a cellar room where the beers are gravity-poured. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed inside & out with an eclectic & good-humoured crowd, bolstered by the hipster fans of a very good, young country-ish band playing in the main lounge, live music always a great surprise. The pasties were home-cooked with excellent pastry and served piping hot, really quickly & by friendly staff. Had a couple of pints of excellently kept best bitter & younger children loved the Palmers Ginger Beer. It was a wrench to leave the fireside for a quick turn around the fascinating higgeldy-piggeldy fossil & antiquities museum and then squeeze our way back through the narrow passageways & out to a blusterous return walk. Our hound was amongst many friends - certainly a dog-friendly establishment. Worth bearing in mind the Square & Compass is tiny & very popular, we were lucky to get a table inside but you'd need to go prepared to eat at one of the many outdoor tables, enjoying fabulously airy views across the surrounding countryside & out to sea and of course the weather you'd expect to go with such an impressive situation! Will definitely be back.
