Smokin' Aces - Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge

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  Mark Eustace

  ·1 month ago

  “Walked in the guy behind the bar ignored me while playing with his phone. I said excuse me and got a finger raised at me to wait a minute while he hit his vape and continues to use his phone. I signalled the other bartender and before she could come he decided to serve me. I stated my drink then walked to the other end of the bar and started to dance at other patrons. That was the point I nipped out of this business. If you can't do basic customer service you shouldn't be customer facing!”

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  Leanne Mackay

  ·2 months ago

  “I cant rate food as I didn't know it did food to be honest only gone late and enjoyed the music. Lovely little bar, great staff, great atmosphere and always good djs playing a great mix of music.”

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  Annie Hallett

  ·4 months ago

  “Very disappointing experience. I was sitting in a booth with friends when another customer tripped over my foot. I immediately apologised, but instead of accepting it as an accident, the situation escalated after he spoke to his girlfriend, who then started directing abuse towards me. What should have been a minor misunderstanding turned into an unpleasant confrontation that left me feeling intimidated and unwelcome. My group had been drinking in the venue all evening without any problems before this happened. I have since found out the people who had been rude towards me were friends with staff members so I feel there was a complete bias towards the situation. I understand that venues cannot control every customer’s behaviour, but I was disappointed by how the situation unfolded and by the lack of any apparent intervention to de-escalate matters. Unfortunately, this experience has put me off returning.”

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  sabina chumber

  ·4 months ago

  “My sister and I visited last night for week day drinks. The atmosphere was great and the staff are incredibly friendly. I’d highly recommend!”

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  Chris R

  ·7 months ago

  “This place is great for any whisky lovers. Had a few days away in Bournemouth and came across this place. A guy with glasses/beard who works in there gave some great recommendations for whisky and was having a good chat with him. Great music in there too and would definitely go back if I'm away there again.”

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  James M

  ·1 year ago

  “Whisky tasting experience was fantastic, great fun and so informative. Not just knowledgeable, but terrific range! If you like whisky you must, and if you haven’t visited this little gem before, go along one evening and try one of the awesome cocktails…prepare to be entertained”

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  Georgia Suggett

  ·1 year ago

  “Saw the bar passing by and thought we'd pop in. Izzy at the bar was incredibly attentive, welcoming, witty and entertaining and made a good night into a great night. A definite return when we visit Bournemouth again!”

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  Joanna Blackwell

  ·1 year ago

  “Had the best night on Friday 11th April with my friends for a hen do. Staff were brilliant, live singer was fab and then the party atmosphere after the singer had finished, was spot on. Thanks for. Great night!”

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  Jane Mordell

  ·2 years ago

  “We booked for a rum tasting afternoon as part of a hen do package and we had the best afternoon. Louis was a great host and made the afternoon fun as well as learning about different rums. Safe to say we left there merry. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the bar itself had a nice cosy feel. Definitely going to be returning.”

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  Joana Oliveira

  ·4 years ago

  “Good pub, amazing decoration, music is usually good. The staff is terrible, rude and make clients feel as they don't need us, when it is obviously the opposite or they don't want to be there. It is such a shame for a lovely place. Owners should hire new, educated staff.”