Chaplin's and The Cellar Bar in Boscombe is an award winning venue and reminded us of a certain somewhere. On a recent trip to Budapest we discovered their love of Ruin Bars, particularly Szimpla Kert. With an eclectic mix of arts, music, food and drink, it's evocative and full of character based in an old building with lots of kooky corners in which to relax and all manner of quirky bric-a-brac strung up on the walls and ceiling. While soaking up the atmosphere and the local Unicum we thought it would be great if Bournemouth had something similar. Well no need to dust off the passport, we've got a venue in its ilk right here in Bournemouth. Chaplin's shares many of the qualities that make the crowds descend on Szimpla Kert.

Families with a taste for adventure will be right at home at Poole’s first annual Seven Seas Festival coming up on the 19-21 May 2017.

It's not easy to find a quality, 5-course dining experience for £30, but at this hidden gem in Westbourne you can. Angelique of Westbourne, made famous for French patisserie, is now opening it's doors in the evening and offering set price dining.

In one of the best make-overs we've seen in Bournemouth, The Stable is now open in the former Tourist Information Centre on Westover Road. The rather dated building has been given the full treatment and now looks fabulous in white render and the venue features many panoramic windows.

YO! Sushi is now open in Bournemouth and brings it’s delicious conveyor belt of Japanese cuisine to Old Christchurch Road in the town centre.