Bar Beyond is a funky new bar and cafe for the Bournemouth scene.

Based in The Triangle and set over 2 levels, Bar Beyond has an impressive line up of DJ's and a new music policy.

There is also a smoking terrace at the rear and available for private hire. 

The Branksome has become one of Bournemouth's most well known gay venues.

With a large beer garden (the only one in Bournemouth town centre), multiple bars and regular entertainment, The Branksome is popular every day and night of the week.

Weekly cabaret, competitions, drinks promotions and theme nights.

The Bakers Arms is a long standing gay pub in the Triangle area.

Steve, Mike and the staff welcome you to The Bakers which is a traditional styled pub in The Triangle area.

It's popular with a mixed crowd and a warm welcome is assured. A great place to unwind after the beach, shopping & to meet up with friends for a drink or two.

2930 The Triangle is Bournemouth's largest gay club.

It launched in 2008 and has become a firm favourite with the locals ever since. They have some great drink promotions, live acts and 2 bars and 2 dancefloors with some top local DJs.

The Xchange is one of the longest running gay pubs/clubs on the South Coast. It has had a number of incarnations in it's time including 'telephone bar' and 'wine bar'. However after a recent refit it's now a great looking gay bar and club.

It has a large bar and an extended dance floor with a great sound system, it's a popular venue and it's not unusual to see queues at the weekend.

CIRCUS is the excellent gay night at The O2 Academy (formerly The Opera House) in Boscombe.

Circus happens the Sunday before Bank Holidays and occasionally at other times during the year such as a Saturday night for 'Bourne Free Circus' and a special Boxing Day Circus!

It's the biggest gay night on the South Coast (the venue has a 2200 capacity).

After a multi-million pound refit the venue is kitted out for some seriously sexy nights out with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems!

Bar Ventana is a very large yet opulent bar which combines art deco luxury and contemporary style.

Table service and huge selections of premium drinks define its status as one of the town’s top venues.

Saunabar Bournemouth is the largest complex of it's type on the South Coast.

It occupies the fantastic space under the library and is open 7 days a week - and they have a licensed bar! Facilities include: steam room ~ dry sauna ~ masseurs ~ dark rooms ~ communal showers ~ jacuzzi ~ sling room ~ cinema screens ~ rest rooms ~ refreshments ~ pool table ~ friendly staff

Making a welcome return for 2009 is the Bournemouth Spa sauna in Westbourne.

This discreet sauna is open from 11am until late and has lots of free refreshments and plenty of other bottled drinks, snacks and ice creams available.