WHERE TO GO...BOURNEMOUTH
New Places to go in Bournemouth
For theNative magazine

60 Million Postcards
19-21 Holdenhurst Road, BH2
Tel. 01202 292 697
With deals you just can’t say no to, 60 Million Postcards brings in stylish DJs to get your feet more than just tapping. The venue has certainly seen a turn around after its chain roots as Edwards, now a chic bar with leather booths and Boho decor, it attracts everyone from indie chicks to classy birds. Laid back during the week, the heat is turned up at weekends, and past guests such as Trash Pussies (Peaches Geldof and her mate Fifi Brown), Chris Peddle and Joe Ransom, make sure you let your hair down good and proper.

Ibar
15 Holdenhurst Road, BH8
Ibar claims it’s a ‘cutting-edge independent bar and club’, and with an enticing line up every week, plus a mashed-up mix of beats for all tastes, it’s the hottest new bar in Bournemouth. Surf the net while you’re sipping away, and download tunes onto your phone or laptop for free. If you miss the big event, you don’t even need to turn up to sample the tunes, just log onto the website and enjoy the gig in your room. Art Bitch Tuesdays are guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing with an arty farty exhibition of everything from film, design, fashion, photography and animation.

The Burger House
274 Old Christchurch Road, BH1
Tel. 01202 311 308
With the atmosphere of an exclusive London club, The Burger House is the number one choice for a classy lunch in town. Sleek leather sofas and stylish art on the walls make it an experience you’ll keep going back to. All food is locally farmed, and the beer locally produced. The friendly staff know everything there is to know about cows, sheep, chickens and pigs, and the wine is chosen by the world’s youngest Master Sommelier, of the Wine Library in Bournemouth for vino freaks out there. From organic lemonade to hand made mayonnaise, you’re guaranteed to leave satisfied.

The Metropole
2 Holdenhurst Road, BH8
Tel. 01202 311 400
Previously known as Karma, The Metropole has had a makeover to give Cher a run for her money, and is now a top venue for budding singers, with Kamikaze Karaoke on Thursdays and Revolving Door open mic night on Tuesdays. You can take a gander upstairs to celebrate the music loft’s Classic Albums Festival throughout May, or just kick back and relax on the decking outside with a pint. Although it’s in the slightly rougher Lansdowne end of town, the spacious bar looks like it could and should be in London’s West End.

Landmarc
Exeter Road, BH2
01202 589 868
The only thing you’ll be worshipping at the Landmarc is alcohol. The club and restaurant is in an old church, and the interior keeps the character of a Grade II listed building. It’s certainly Hogwarts Great Hall cum chic Boho bar with long dark wood benches, tall arches and stained glass, making you feel like you’re rocking with the gods. With everything from a Comedy night on Wednesdays, to private functions, to an estranged mix of pop and rock performances, you can either sit down and eat (£25 per person) or stand up and enjoy the bustling atmosphere (£10 entry).