Lost clubs of Bournemouth
Fir Vale Road was the strip. Zoo and Cage (later Elements, then Lava Ignite), Urban and Slam all opened onto it, and so did Cameo's door until a student-flats development moved it.
From our 2002–2004 listings to this yearThe ones that have gone
19 clubs
Cameo
Cameo held its last night on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Mr Kyps
The live music venue at Parr Street, Lower Parkstone has closed.
Alcatraz Club
This busy all year round club is for oversees students. The club boasts 3 floors each with its own style of music.
Bar Med
This venue has a spicy and dynamic continental flavour. With a stunning interior, providing a luxurious warm feeling with fresh seating throughout.
Berlins and the Voodoo Lounge
Berlins biggest feature is its Wonderwall where at various times throughout the night the board spins and lands on special drink offers.
Bumbles
Bumbles is for over 21's only. Bumbles is one of the oldest clubs with a very successful cocktail bar.
Club Exclusive
Club Exclusive is a club right next to the train station. The club specialises in Rock, Alternative, and live music.
Elements
Originally known as the Zoo N' Cage, Elements has refitted the club making it the biggest in Bournemouth with a capcity of 2300.
Incognito
Jumpin Jaks
Jumpin Jaks is a live entertainment bar. Open late, this venue provides live entertainment every night of the week.
K-Bar
The k-bar is situated in the centre of BOURNEMOUTH and is the south's only TRUE US GARAGE CLUB
Platinum
Platinum is an up market market stylish fresh menu. The club is west end style without the pretentiousness.
Slam
SLAM CLUB is a vibrant and friendly club. Located in the very heart of central Bournemouth with a capacity of 500.
The Opera House
The Opera House, the home of Slinky, is the countries largest independent night club which has had over 360,000 people visit its premises in the last year.
The Showbar
The Showbar is a government owned club on Bournemouth pier. The club is rented out on different nights.
The Villa
The Villa is one of the best alternative music club. There is no dress code. Open from 9pm to 2am.
Urban
A custom-built intelligent space for the more clued-up clubber. A minimalist but stylish industrial environment with high quality detail and designer touches.
Wax
Zoo and Cage
The Zoo and Cage has been revamped and renamed to Elements.