Top Unique Event Spaces in Bournemouth
Ever thrown a party in a circus tent or hosted a meeting in an old bank vault? Unusual venues in Bournemouth let you ditch the expected and go full eccentric. From underground bars near the Triangle to retro arcades tucked away in Boscombe, this town doesn’t play it safe, and neither should you. Got a wild birthday idea, a weirdly fun team social, or a launch that needs to stand out? Tagvenue has the quirkiest spaces lined up, ready for you to break the mould and turn your event into a story worth telling.
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from £2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Room
1800 guestsO2 Academy BournemouthBournemouthWhat guests say: The venue's staff are attentive and helpful during events. The auditorium produces a lively, party atmosphere and events are well organised.
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from £54
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGarden Studio
30 guestsPavilion Dance South WestBournemouthOur studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. Combined with the theatre, the studios also work well as changing rooms, catering areas and breakout spaces.
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from £38
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityChristmas Party
34 guestsEscape Hunt BournemouthBournemouth Town CentreChristmas Party is a shared space at Escape Hunt Bournemouth that functions as a compact lounge area organised around low tables and casual seating, designed for small-group socialising.
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Space
80 guestsThe Coconut Tree BournemouthBournemouthThe Coconut Tree Bournemouth is a casual Sri Lankan restaurant defined by a colourful, informal interior and street-food style dining. Design: The interior pairs painted timber panelling and solid wooden tables with a long,
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from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityStudio
20 guestsCollective StudioBournemouthThink of this as your very own creative clubhouse! Part studio, part classroom, all creative energy.
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from £144
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOcean Theatre
80 guestsPavilion Dance South WestBournemouthWithout theatre style seating, the space measures 11.2m x 17.7m. This opens up possibilities for higher capacity workshops and events. The theatre has a full lighting and sound rig as well as cinema projection.
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from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth#Supervenue
Terrace, a semi-private outdoor space at The Green House, sits adjacent to the hotel grounds and provides a garden-linked paved patio arranged for outdoor seating.
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from £375
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Conservatory Restaurant
140 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouthThe Riviera Hotel is the perfect venue for your Civil Ceremony. The Conservatory Restaurant is the larger of our two rooms with beautiful sea views.Perfect for larger weddings, it can accommodate up to 140 guests.
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from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Events Room
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth#Supervenue
Private Events Room is a Function Room in The Green House that provides a flexible, AV-ready layout suitable for combined seated dining and socialising.
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from £400
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsSobo SommelierBournemouthEnjoy the exclusive use of Sobo Sommelier, giving you and your guests privacy and a personalized experience. The interior includes a wine bar area, high-top sharing tables, and a seated dining area that seats up to 36.
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from £10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth#Supervenue
With the exclusive use, you have an acces to: -Arbor Restaurant with large curved windows and stylish design offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests.
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from £100
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityFunction Room
30 guestsThe Duck WestbourneBournemouth#Supervenue
Our function room can seat 16 around a table or up to about 25-30 people standing. It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes.
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FAQs about Top Unique Event Spaces in Bournemouth
The cost of unusual venues averages around £34 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Bournemouth, based on Tagvenue data:
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| From £400 | hire fee per event | |
| From £54 | hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.9 mi from central Bournemouth, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Garden Studio at Pavilion Dance South West
on Lower Gardens Westover Road - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. -
Terrace at The Green House
on 4 Grove Road Dorset - 0.7 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our 2 Rosette Award-winning Arbor restaurant is the perfect location for any event or dining experience. From corporate meetings to weddings we cover it all. -
Function Room at The Duck Westbourne
on Poole Road - 0.9 mi from centre.
Venue said: It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. The function room is fitted with a 50-inch TV, sound bar, free WiFi and is available for booking...
Cheap unusual venues in Bournemouth start from £35 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Christmas Party at Escape Hunt Bournemouth, from £38 minimum spend per event (up to 34 guests standing)
Venue said: Christmas Party is a shared space at Escape Hunt Bournemouth that functions as a compact lounge area organised around low tables and casual seating, designed for small-group socialising. -
Function Room at The Duck Westbourne, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. The function room is fitted with a 50-inch TV, sound bar, free WiFi and is available for booking... -
The Conservatory Restaurant at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine, from £375 minimum spend per event (up to 140 guests seated)
Venue said: The Riviera Hotel is the perfect venue for your Civil Ceremony. The Conservatory Restaurant is the larger of our two rooms with beautiful sea views.Perfect for larger weddings, it can accommodate up to 140 guests.
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