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Dorset

Entertainment in Dorset

  1. Lava Ignite

    Four-room megaclub playing R&B, pop, house, hip hop and dubstep.

    reviewed

  2. O2 Academy

    Restored Victorian theatre with a wealth of gigs and DJ sets ranging from '80s revival acts to dubstep, hip hop and hardcore.

    reviewed

  3. A

    Sixty Million Postcards

    An indie crowd inhabits this quirky drinking den, where worn wooden floors and fringed lampshades frame events ranging from DJ sets (expect '70s vinyl, soul and punk) and cinema screenings, to pub quizzes and pop-up Sunday jumble sales.

    reviewed

  4. B

    Cobb Arms

    The Cobb Arms pulls a good pint.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Empire Club

    The home of techno, trance house and Drum and Bass.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Elements

    Massive queues and club anthems are the mainstays at Bournemouth's biggest club.

    reviewed

  7. E

    20:20

    Former casino with varied programme - DJ sets and rock, breakbeat, house and hip-hop.

    reviewed

  8. F

    Poole Lighthouse

    The town's arts hub, Poole Lighthouse hosts a lively events calendar including live music, theatre, film and exhibitions.

    reviewed

  9. G

    Opera House

    This gorgeously renovated 19th-century theatre mixes Victorian design with an ultracool lighting system. The line-up features a cross-section of music (jazz meets rude-boy punk) and comedy.

    reviewed

  10. H

    Harbour Inn

    The trio of pubs clustered at the foot of the Cobb are great for harbourside bustle. The Harbour Inn, with stone walls and wooden settles, pips the others for atmosphere and sheer range of pub grub.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    Poole Arms

    Poole's harbour is lined with waterside watering holes. The green, tiled Poole Arms is the oldest pub on the quay and is thankfully unmessed-about-with - framed knot-samples and deeply worn wooden tables still rule. It also serves tasty bar food of the homemade fish soup and pie variety.

    reviewed

  13. J

    Landmarc

    The preacher wouldn't recognise it. This vibrant bistro-cum-music venue is set in a massive former church - now the stained glass merges with red neon. Acts are a mix of acoustic and tribute bands, with comedy on Wednesdays. The menu's full of tasty café staples: Swiss burger and fries, grilled tuna steak and Thai chicken curry.

    reviewed