1) What’s on in January in Bournemouth

The George Tapps in Bournemouth offers daily 2-for-1 cocktails and weekly food deals including burgers, pub classics, steak, curry night, fish Fridays and Sunday dessert specials, all in a lively, spacious pub with great value and a fun atmosphere.

O’Neill’s Bournemouth offers happy hour deals, bottomless brunch, weekday meal-and-drink offers, two-for-one pizzas, live sport and a lively Irish pub atmosphere perfect for casual drinks and social nights.

Bournemouth parkrun is a free weekly 5K for runners, joggers and walkers at Kings Park. Taking place every Saturday at 9am, it welcomes experienced runners, complete beginners, families and anyone wanting a more active start to the weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the course, registration, parking, public transport and current participation rules.

Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth offers axe throwing, crazy golf, beer pong and more, with 2-for-1 cocktails during weekday Happy Hour and a £15 fully loaded lunchtime deal including food, drinks and games.

BrewDog Bournemouth offers a £15 weekday lunch deal with a pint included, all-you-can-eat wings every Wednesday for £19.95, and a lively craft beer bar atmosphere perfect for casual dining and nights out.

Barbara’s Bar in Bournemouth offers a German-inspired après-ski experience with daily Happy Hour, a weekly boozy quiz on Tuesdays and a £30 Saturday bottomless brunch with unlimited pizza, cocktails and alpine music.

The Four Horsemen in Bournemouth offers craft beer, Detroit-style pizzas, live music, a weekly Tuesday quiz, over 100 beers and ciders and Bournemouth’s only underground microclub for gigs and club nights.

Celebrate the beginning of 2027 with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s Day Viennese Gala at Lighthouse, Poole. Taking place on Friday 1 January, this uplifting afternoon concert features sweeping Strauss waltzes, lively polkas, orchestral favourites and vocal performances from soprano Claudia Boyle. Expect famous pieces including The Blue Danube, Emperor Waltz and Offenbach’s Can-Can during an elegant musical celebration inspired by Vienna’s traditional New Year concerts.

Be At One Bournemouth offers daily 2-for-1 cocktails, student discounts, £5 margaritas mid-week and 50% off spirits for students and industry workers, all set to DJs and a lively nightlife atmosphere.

Flirt Café & Bar in Bournemouth hosts weekly quiz nights, monthly curry and bingo events, arts and crafts sessions, live entertainment and regular Happy Hour deals in a fun, welcoming community space.

Smokin’ Aces Bournemouth offers whiskey, rum and gin tasting classes from £28 per person, live music every Friday and Saturday, award-winning cocktails and a vibrant late-night atmosphere in the Triangle.

The Dancing Jug in Bournemouth offers daily 2-for-1 cocktails, bottomless brunch, weekly food discounts and karaoke nights from Wednesday through Sunday. A lively bar and restaurant with great value deals, fun entertainment and an energetic atmosphere all week long.

Slug & Lettuce Bournemouth offers 2-for-1 cocktails every day and a popular Bottomless Brunch with unlimited drinks and food options, all in a lively, stylish setting perfect for daytime plans and evenings out.

Cosy Club Bournemouth offers two cocktails for £12, a £25 bottomless brunch with 90 minutes of drinks, and private cocktail masterclasses with hands-on mixology, all served in a stylish, welcoming bar and restaurant.

Aruba Bournemouth offers £3 tacos and £6 margaritas on Thursdays, a £35 bottomless brunch on Fridays and Saturdays, cocktail masterclasses, live music with wings deals on Wednesdays and vibrant beachside nightlife all week long.

The Brass Haus in the centre of Bournemouth offers weekday meal-and-drink deals for £8.50, £4 Happy Hour pints and cocktails, live music every weekend and live sport in a vibrant Bavarian-style pub setting.