Tucked on Dean Park Crescent just north of Bournemouth Square, BOMO House took over the unit that used to trade as Slug & Lettuce, giving central Bournemouth another late-opening cocktail bar right in the heart of town. The space spans two floors plus a garden terrace, so there’s a choice between the ground-floor bar buzz, a quieter upstairs spot, or outdoor seating when the weather allows.
The bar
Inside, the look leans into deep green panelling, brushed gold fixtures and warm, low lighting rather than the brighter, more generic feel of the chain bar it replaced. It’s built as a cocktail-first venue, with a list running from classic serves to more playful, sweet-shop-inspired drinks, plus cold beers for anyone after something simpler. A pool table comes out for free play on Fridays, and DJs take over on Friday and Saturday nights, so the later hours have a distinctly more energetic, nightlife feel than the daytime.
Food and drink
The kitchen keeps things centred on sharing plates and light bites rather than a full three-course menu, which fits the bar-led format - food designed to be picked at over drinks rather than a sit-down dinner destination. Bottomless brunch sittings are also available, and a daily happy hour (4-6pm and 8-10pm) covers both the early evening crowd and the later push before last orders. As with most bars of this kind, BOMO House operates an 18+ policy throughout.
Where it is
Dean Park Crescent sits right in Bournemouth’s central area, within easy walking distance of Bournemouth Square, the Lower Gardens and the main shopping streets, which makes it a practical stop before or after a night out in the town centre. Its position on a former high-street bar site means it’s easy to find for anyone who already knew the building under its old name.
Good to know
Opening hours vary through the week, and different listings show slightly different times, so it’s worth checking the BOMO House website or calling ahead before visiting, especially for weekday daytime opening. Given the 18+ policy, this is one for adults rather than a family stop, and there’s no confirmed information yet on step-free access or dog policy - best to ask directly if either matters for your visit. Private hire is available for groups and events, and ticketed live events are run from time to time, so it’s also worth checking what’s on if you’re planning a night that revolves around a particular DJ set or party.