Entire Venue at Dylans Kitchen & Bar

Bar
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Whole venue
Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB –
Branksome East

About this space

Dylan's Kitchen & Bar is a funky event space and eatery that is based between Bournemouth and Poole on the University Campus. It's a great space available for private parties at weekends (& weekdays out of University term times). We have unbeatable deals on hiring the space, food and drink as we are a charity. The room can accommodate from 50 to 250, comfortably, 300 max. We have facilities and equipment for music, bands, quizzes, karaoke and a stage area. The furniture can be rearranged to suit.


Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 70-100 guests and costs about £1,500.


"All went as expected. Free overnight parking , collection of cars anytime on the Sunday."

- Sam Sep 2026


Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 120
Cabaret
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Free parking is available on-site (300 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Stage
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
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

Host rules

No smoking
No unaccompanied children under 18

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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Sam
Verified review
Party · 250 guests · September 2026
Everything, it was an amazing evening. All went as expected. Free overnight parking , collection of cars anytime on the Sunday. On the bus route, taxis knew exactly where to drop off and collect.
Maybe more signage , but , as far as I am aware, every one found the venue.
5.0
S
Sam
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very helpful and responsive
5.0

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2 Reviews
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