Sobo Beach in Bournemouth

The worst coffee ever, not a single ounce of effort went into making our coffees. Watched the guy on the machine not even use fresh oat milk for us just used the lukewarm jug that had been sat on the side, a waste of our money. Atmosphere from all the staff is always miserable. Only good thing about this place is the atmosphere that the general public bring

This could have been a lovely addition to the beach, but it feels uncomfortable and just takes up valuable space. Maybe better in summer but not appealing at all, really detracts from what was a quieter, family beach. It feels like you are supposed to like it, as it's so hyped up, but reality is a few old 'buses' and an uncomfortable shack, with average food.

Gotta be fair probably the best calimari I’ve tasted from my personal view , others may disagree but my sweet lord that sh1t was tasty. Easily hands down the best nachos ever to grace my filthy little taste buds . Every time I’ve been in here service has been great , staff always seem happy and helpful and service is always as quick as it could possibly be . Deffo worth a visit for anyone whether local or grockle

Another place we found on a our trip to Bournemouth. Which claims to be The UK’s Number One Beach Venue & Community. We don't know about that, but it is great. It's a cafe and beach bar on the prom. You can chose to sit on seating outside next to the sand. Or inside under canopys and maybe you would like to sit on the upper deck of a bus. They are open everyday serving drinks such as coffees to beers,wines and cocktails. There's various street food,from burgers,hot dogs, tacos,poke bowls and fries. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to let you know when it's ready. As the food is all prepared to order. We managed to get a seat inside overlooking the beach. That's the great thing about here. It doesn't matter where you sit,you're guaranteed a sea view. This is a very dog friendly venue. It's so friendly,they even allow kids in too.🤣 In fact, if you don't have either, you might be the odd one out. The area and beach is beautiful and definately worth a visit away from the Bournemouth centre.

Always a great walk on Sobo beach to either Hengisbury Head or heading to Boacombe or Bournemouth. Free parking at southbourne. dog friendly, variety of food establishments. Cafe by Fishermans zig zag great.

Lovely vibe and location. Food acceptable and drinks great. Staff look slightly oppressed! Everything is in green washed single use plastics and paper.

Fantastic place for breakfast, lunch or just drinks.

Ordered an Americano and a hot blackcurrant in that order. Server looked confused and grumpy when I wouldn’t accept hot blackcurrant drink with coffee in it! What was she thinking of? It was put right, but not with a cheerful face or any apology. Not the first time we’ve noticed the rudeness of staff at this establishment. My dog was rather disappointed to learn that I refused to pay £5 for a doggy ice cream. Come on!! They’re £3 everywhere else. This place is taking the Micky out of dog owners.

Great place, shame I was under the weather, but will definitely return when next in Southbourne

Uber cool beach bar with great food music and vibes

Didnt eat but fab place to drink coffee with family

Great venue that offers something for everyone from Yoga to Food, Drinks and Great Music and Dancing

Nice atmosphere in ventage style. Although crowded do not wait very long for the order. Friendly to four-pawed furries

Overpriced drinks and average quality cocktails but a fantastic little place to visit for Sunday afternoon day parties with a great crowd and good music.

Great food, right in the beach, great vibe

Visited in October and was still popular. Scored 3 for food as only had chips so can't comment on burgers etc. Beach is lovely café really quirky. Will definitely visit again when we are back this way.

Great place to unwind and have a drink on the beach. We should have more of these along the seafront

Even on a cool autumn morning a lot of people enjoying sit down with super coffee + more

Absolutely brilliant, we feel so lucky to Sobo Beach on our doorstep. Delicious food, great coffee and dog friendly! Love it!

A great venue, in a lovely location. Brandon Block on a Sunday afternoon with no entry fee! Brilliant! A bit chilly though, so wear a good coat if the weather isn't so good!

Perfect place to stop by at the beach any time of year, dogs welcome and always a great atmosphere

Such a brilliant funny night last night. Great atmosphere...Thank you!

Amazing to have a beer at sunset on the beach. Not many places you can do that, particularly in September!!

A great vibe place by the beach, with good food.👍😎

Great place to visit for a beach day. Highly recommended.

Very casual menu and dining. Essentially an eat-on-site takeaway. Beach Burger was amazing. Fries portion was ultra huge. Nice vibes and always a seat going spare somewhere.

Perfect place to enjoy a drink or food regardless of the weather! Funky decor and great music

With the sun shining, a bacon roll, black coffee, top deck and views to die for, alls good in the world

Do much better than your average seaside food and drink. I recommend the Zpimms and chicken flatbread

A good fun beach bar experience. The atmosphere is great and while the bar line is always long it moves quickly and isn't an issue on the whole. Always good to be by the beach. Only negative is the food prices are criminal for bang average before the portion size hurts even more. I'd go for a drink by the beach but won't bother with food again, just feels like a total rip off. Example 8 calamari for £10 and £13 for a burger you get at a kids football match at £2.50

Grabbed some chips whilst having a walk along the beach. Thought they were a little bit expensive, but happy to find a good portion, slathered in garlic oil and plenty of condiments to choose from.

Very nice spot for a day on the sea. Public toilets, free park on the street and pay as you go beach front. bar open with hot food served. Lively environment

Had a good coffee here with friends. Despite the rain we had seating under cover.

Just had coffee & cake but all good.

Great place for drinks and food right on the beach I have given a couple star off for the fact I asked for no chocolate on my cappuccino and even after it was put on the guy who took my order me told the guy that served me no chocolate, hearing this he just shoved the drinks at me. This might seem petty, and luckily, I'm not allergic, but what if this was a request because a customer was allergic to something else and it was just given to them with no thought or care about what was asked for.

Called in for a coffee during a morning walk. From the outside it looked a bit quirky (double decker bus etc) so we weren’t sure what to expect but it was a thoroughly pleasant, relaxing experience & the coffee was good. Great Spotify playlist! Highly recommend calling in.

Street food, very good. Crowded in a good day

Beautiful spot and lovely staff, drinks very expensive though. £12 for a pimms and lemonade!

Enjoy the beach scenery, but food is quite expensive, but good.

Just had a coffee, the place is welcoming, the beach is very beautiful.

Best beach we've been to, great facilities and food and an amazing beach!

Didn't have food as the portions were very small and expensive

A lovely beach just 15 minutes drive from Bournemouth. Stunning views, lots of food and drinks and seating areas and benches. Live music and friendly vibes and family friendly as well. Definitely recommended

Very nice on the beach and lovely atmosphere, one of my favourite places 😄

Just had a hot chocolate but it was good, everything is given in takeaway cups. It was a busy weekend so lots of people, music playing and queues but there was a good atmosphere. We took our drinks to the beach as it was crowded but a great spot on the beach, quite unique.

LOVE this quirky spot on the beach. It's perfectly placed between hengistbury head and Southbourne to make the perfect speedy coffee pit stop, a breakfast outing after a morning walk or somewhere to sit and while the day away whatever the weather. The food and drink are pricey, but you definitely get quality products even if the portion sizes are relatively small. They have a captive audience so can get away with charging extra, and the relaxed vibe, friendly staff and super fresh pastries more than make up for it hitting your pocket a little harder than expected. Definitely worth a visit if you're passing through and have ever wondered what a converted double-decker bus and a beach-side cocktail bar/cafe might have in common...

Bit windy. Every time I've been there, there's always been a guy doing lunges, he's got good form but, feels a bit odd, you know?

Food was tasty if a little expensive. Bar service was poor, uninterested and rude.

Excellent atmosphere, food was ok but location is fantastic!

Food was amazing, staff were great. Only issue was there wasn’t enough tables and the tables could’ve done with being wiped down. Either way would recommend and will come back 👍

Delicious food, great atmosphere.

Lovely location 💙 £17 on 2 Italiano toasted sandwiches. 1 slice of each meat, not made fresh ( not a busy day, mid week late lunch ) pre made which is fine if it's cooked through but both freezing cold in the middle and hot around the outside. Children's mini dawg was ok and reasonably priced £10.50 on a frozen watermelon margarita - was like a kids slushie. No watermelon or alcohol In sight ( maybe it hadn't mixed in the machine yet 😕) GREAT MR WHIPPY though and great price for a beach ice-cream Maybe we just came on the wrong day.

The best beach near Bournemouth because of the food and drink available from the bar. No wonder it gets crowded.... Go early to get parking.

Went in for a few drinks with a friend, the staff were friendly and great to talk to.

Large area for food and drinks. Friendly staff

Love it there. Great atmosphere.

Lovely place to relax. Great atmosphere. Friendly & polite staff. I've been to Sobo every day over the last 2 weeks whilst on my holiday. I love this place!!!

Great vibe, well laid out right on the beach.

We were there in storms and rain. It's a simple beach bar, with drinks from paper cups, but very tasty. The staff is very friendly, dogs are welcome guests! When the sun is shining it's definitely a great place to be with a great view!

One of the best beaches and refreshment areas in the UK. Chilled and relaxing vibe.

Great lunch in the sun...RIGHT on the beach!!!... food was like street food... very tasty! As it was a sunny day it was very busy ..but still good service. ( the large glass of wine isn't large!! 😬).. Great location.. Great concept!

Only found by accident. Its alright for those who know but our first time. Superb location and great for dogs. Only downer is parking and bloody expensive. £7.80 for 3 hours. Is there really any need.

Really nice place in a great location to chill out by the beach. Sunday sessions are great, i only wish they had more similar regular events.

Very nice seafront, small bars offer good beers and good food. All stuffed into an old bus and old shipping containers.

Had lunch here yesterday. Stunning. Great food, good beer, good value, good service. Perfect. The Med comes to Dorset.

Love the atmosphere . Drinks a bit expensive .

Great location for a summer drink.

This place is really nice. Great location. Great atmosphere. Great service. The food can be a bit hit and miss though. But I particularly love the garlic fries. A must try.

Amazing location right on Southbourne seafront. It's quite pricey due to its location and can get busy at the weekend but it's well worth a visit

As a local come here quite often for coffee/brunch. I find the quality of the coffee to be very inconsistent. Sometimes great but sometimes mediocre. Nice vibe and setting but I try and avoid the busy times. Shame they've hiked their prices for the Summer. Might have to avoid for a few months and hope the prices come down again.

I love heading to Sobo after a mornings beach walk. Lovely staff, food and drinks. We had my husbands birthday here in April and just had the best time! Love it!

Honestly a super cool selection of bars and food huts on the beach, with an awesome atmosphere. The whole venue looks really unique, and having a drink at the top on the "balcony" is really atmospheric. We only had the salt and pepper fries but they were really nice. They also had Thatchers AMBR which is really good stuff. 👍 Only downside is that the drinks are fairly expensive, but that's to be expected on the beach.

Nice chips, confusing where to actually order food

Great for youngsters but for more mature people a big turn off

very chilled out beach cafe , friendly staff very well organised to cope with high demand of a hot summers day on the beach. The food offering was varied our food was amazing the Thai food on offer was delicious. Reasonable prices and great selection of both food , drink and ice cream available.

Great place 😇 plenty of room and seating, lovely staff and service, can't wait to visit again 👍🏻👍🏻

Absolutely beautiful. Great choice of drinks, hot and cold, food as well. Lots of seating, including terrace with amazing views. Super dog friendly. We loved this place and will be back. Staff were ok, could do with being happier working in such a nice place 😊

Nice beach, parking scarce as very busy.

The best calamari you'll ever find. Brilliant atmosphere. Great location. Good value.

Food and drink average and not cheap. Had peri chicken on a skewer. Expected something hot but chicken was cold and piata full of soggy beetroot and salad.

Fantastic beach , parking available and the Sobo beach bar and cafe is fabulous chilled out and dogs are welcome 5* all round

A Perfect Beach Escape with a Quirky Twist! Sobo Beach is an absolute gem! From the moment you arrive you will be captivated by its chilled vibe and unique charm. The quirky bus is a standout feature, offering a fun and colourful touch that sets Sobo apart from other beach destinations. It’s a fantastic spot for families, with plenty of space for kids to play and explore even your dog will have the time of his life, as the beach is incredibly pet-friendly. Whether you’re a coffee aficionado or just need a great cup to start your day, Sobo Beach delivers. Do try their enormous Croissants! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed, friendly, and unique beach experience!

Absolutely love this place - finally we get an awesome beach bar in Bournemouth where you can relax and enjoy the sun or have at bit more fun at one of the many events/sessions they organise. It’s an eclectic mix of seating arrangements and different kiosks servings cocktails, ice creams (even doggy ice cream!), food etc - there really is something for everyone and you absolutely can’t beat the view !

Great coffee and blueberry muffins. Right on the beach. Good friendly vibe.

Great spot by the beach, but the quality of food and drink is shockingly bad. Total rip off. £5 for an awful coffee and warm oat milk for my daughter. We live round the corner and the quality is getting worse. I’m sure many Tourists will fall for it.

Great place for a coffee or a drink and lunch. Lovely position.

Great Food, Great Coffee, Great view.

Visit Sobo every year when visiting the area. The coffee, relaxed seating and choice of food are all brilliant. Recommend for any time of the day.

Beautiful sand, warm water. Busy. Plenty of food choices

You won't get a better place to drink by the sea , had a great time and it's dog friendly bonus, also great food 😎

Light hearted beach vibe !! Rustic appeal and comfy lounge seats

Great atmosphere on a sunny day but we waited over an hour for a burger and noodles. The noodles were horrible, I ordered the veggie ones and there was I slice of Carrott and two shrivelled suger snap peas. Don't recommend the food at all.

Love this place. Haven't eaten there yet, but staff are very friendly. Great music. Good coffee. Great place to be 😃

Went for a drink with friends. Didn't eat, but really enjoyed it. Right on the beach

The food is very tasty and the ginger cocktail was nice. It is a bit pricey but it is on the beach. Toilets local and a nice sandy beach in front

Silent disco, was one if the beat nights out .dejays were amazing. Highly recommend

Very nice bar, should be more of this around Bournemouth beaches for when the sun comes out.

Really nice view for the beach and to eat and drink nice place parking is just on the top walking about 2 mins to get down

Just great when the sun shines and pretty good when it's raining. This is what holidays are made of ...

Great place for food and drinks at the beach. Staff is nice and attentive. Plus the see view :)