Bournemouth
An oasis of hipster grunginess amid pound-a-pint Bournemouth, Sixty Million draws a decidedly beatnik crowd. Worn wooden floors and fringed lampshades set…
Must-see nightlife in Wessex
Hampshire
This handsome red-brick pub near Brockenhurst station is an ideal stop after a New Forest walk; it serves five local real ales plus craft beers and ciders…
Salisbury
Unashamedly chasing a quirky, retro-chic vibe, Yoyo is the spot to indulge in nostalgic board games and cool cocktails. The mojito list alone is six…
Winchester
Two open fires, a random array of dented antiques, a clutch of draught ciders and five real ales make this a legendary local. Any time after noon, check…
Salisbury
Featuring wood-panelled snugs, spiral staircases and crooked ceilings, this 14th-century drinking den is packed with atmosphere – and ghosts. One is a…
Winchester
Shabby-chic decor and board games put this cool but friendly bar firmly on your must-visit list – that, plus the 140 vintages you can sample from self…
Dorset
A picture-perfect, rambling thatched inn with a swish new interior, garden and regularly changing selection of prime Dorset ciders.
Salisbury
Buzzing three-room club with adjoining bar where the DJ sets range from funk to '90s hip hop and chart 'n' cheese.
Wiltshire
Having a pint here means downing a drink at the only pub in the world inside a stone circle. The best table is the Well Seat, where the glass tabletop…
Bournemouth
Mixes touring gigs, club nights and student parties; music takes in indie, punk, rock 'n' roll and old skool.
