A nightclub with red LED lighting, exposed beams, and a wooden dance floor at Old Fire Station.
A nightclub with red curved booths, round tables, and exposed brick walls in The Loft at Old Fire Station.
A nightclub with an industrial-style wooden bar, exposed ceiling, and liquor display at Old Fire Station.
A nightclub packed with people dancing under purple and blue lighting at Old Fire Station.

The Loft at Old Fire Station

Nightclub
·
Private space
36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD –
Central, Bournemouth
Up to 150
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Loft is a private nightclub space in the Old Fire Station, organised around live music and DJ performance within a compact, stage‑centred layout.

Design: A dark, industrial interior with timber floors, exposed ceilings and low‑coloured lighting; simple fittings and a long timber‑fronted counter keep visual focus on the performance area.

Features: A professional PA system and installed speakers support amplified performance, and hosts may use their own music files or bring an external DJ. A wooden dance floor sits in front of the performance area and the venue provides on‑site bar service during events. Accessibility features include step‑free entrance, wheelchair‑accessible layout and accessible toilets; the space also provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

Ideal for: Bands, DJs and music‑focused groups seeking a compact, lively standing‑orientated space that accommodates both active socialising and attentive performance viewing.

What sets it apart: Elevated seating tiers on both sides of the floor place guests close to the stage and preserve clear sightlines.

What guests say: The Loft has top‑class acoustics and an intimate, atmospheric interior well suited to live performance nights.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £480 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
DJ Booth
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 18:00

Host rules

The spaces can be hired individually or together to form flexible capacities from 50 to 1200.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About Old Fire Station

Old Fire Station is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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