
Popworld - Bournemouth
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About Popworld - Bournemouth
On Old Christchurch Rd in Bournemouth, Popworld is a bar that runs a drag bottomless brunch hosted by drag queens. Pizza is served during the brunch, and games keep the table busy between rounds of drinks. Waitstaff bring service to the table, so groups can stay seated through the session. At events, a DJ plays and takes song requests. Security staff at the door check ID and tickets on entry. Tickets are bought online through Fatsoma.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention drag bottomless brunch, pizza, dj music choices and bottomless drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention drag bottomless brunch, pizza, dj music choices and bottomless drinks.
Customer Review Summary
The drag bottomless brunch is what reviewers praise most, describing drinks that kept flowing, plenty of pizza, inclusive and fun games, and friendly, attentive staff. Diners also credit the drag queens and the event DJ, and one says staff were accommodating with a mobility scooter. The pizza gets a mixed response, with one table not enjoying it. The club nights draw far more complaints, mainly about the music. Several say the DJ did not play the songs they requested, one calls the music dreadful, and another says it was nowhere near what the event described. Two describe a near-empty dance floor, one on a Saturday night where the few people there left after minutes. Other complaints include Fatsoma tickets being declared invalid at the door, a bouncer who would not briefly hold a ticket while a reviewer looked for ID, and a photo booth with a broken screen that still took pictures and charged for them. One reviewer still enjoyed the plastic sunglasses the barman handed out.
Customer Review Summary
The drag bottomless brunch is what reviewers praise most, describing drinks that kept flowing, plenty of pizza, inclusive and fun games, and friendly, attentive staff. Diners also credit the drag queens and the event DJ, and one says staff were accommodating with a mobility scooter. The pizza gets a mixed response, with one table not enjoying it. The club nights draw far more complaints, mainly about the music. Several say the DJ did not play the songs they requested, one calls the music dreadful, and another says it was nowhere near what the event described. Two describe a near-empty dance floor, one on a Saturday night where the few people there left after minutes. Other complaints include Fatsoma tickets being declared invalid at the door, a bouncer who would not briefly hold a ticket while a reviewer looked for ID, and a photo booth with a broken screen that still took pictures and charged for them. One reviewer still enjoyed the plastic sunglasses the barman handed out.
Featured reviews
- Amy Ransom
“It was fun for the first half our but it got dead so me and my friends left. The security asked why we left so early (they were lovely) then a manager (blonde lady) got involved and grabbed me by the wrist and dragged me back in and said “how can u say this is dead” on the empty dance floor. I’ve never left a club so fast, management made me feel unsafe which is silly. I do NOT recommend going there freshers 💀”
- Lucy Darcy
“Shame the bouncer, refused to hold my ticket for 2 seconds!! All I needed him to do was hold it whilst I found my ID?? 2 seconds is he joking????”
- Emily Smith
“Came for a hen night as we had a table for £300 didn’t want to waste it or would have gone somewhere else, no one in there was dead. DJ was not great didn’t play any songs we requested”
- Sandy
“went here a couple weeks ago and had a great time although it was empty, but last weekend not so much.. bought tickets on fatsoma just like everyone else and after was told the tickets were invalid 🫠 then we manage to get in and the music is no where near what the event described. tried to go to the photo booth and the screen was broken so i didn’t think i was being charged. ended up spending £25 because we didn’t know any pictures were being taken.”
- Tommy Chilcott
“Dreadful music and an awful DJ. Please avoid at all costs it is not worth it. Saturday night with 3 people on the dancefloor who left after three minutes, as did we. Don't bother”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bar Coast is a premier nightclub in Bournemouth”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Onsite services
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- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near Popworld - Bournemouth
- Barbara's Bier Haus Bournemouth4.93,2920.1 mi£10–50ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
karaoke room, bottomless brunch, gluten free pizza
- Sonny's Speakeasy4.81860.1 mi£10–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleTakeout
live jazz music, happy hour drinks, cherry noir cocktail
- 0.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
breakfast, quiz night, cheap drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popworld - BournemouthReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,929 | — | — | drag bottomless brunch, pizza, dj music choices |
| Barbara's Bier Haus BournemouthReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.93,292 | 0.1 mi | £10–50 | karaoke room, bottomless brunch, gluten free pizza |
| Sonny's SpeakeasyReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Takeout | 4.8186 | 0.1 mi | £10–30 | live jazz music, happy hour drinks, cherry noir cocktail |
| The Mary Shelley - JD WetherspoonWheelchair accessible | 4.14,740 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | breakfast, quiz night, cheap drinks |
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