Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar and our wonderful south-facing garden are the best in Bournemouth.

Voted Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) Pub of the year. Great British Pub Award winner, “Best Community Pub UK” winner, ‘Best Community Pub South West’ and ‘Best Entertainment Pub South West’. Best Bar None National Winner & Bournemouth in Bloom Gold Award winners.

Join us in a luxurious setting to enjoy a great cocktail or gravity poured real ale. Enjoy fine cuisine in our beautiful restaurant Modern Times. Catch some live music with up-and-coming music acts in our Cellar Bar .

Based in the heart of Boscombe, minutes from the seafront and close to the Victorian Royal Arcade & O2 Academy. Thought and attention has been put into creating a unique environment for people to unwind and have fun. It’s a great place to meet people from all walks of life.

WELCOME TO CHAPLINS

  • OPEN MIC NIGHT

    OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS

    Our most popular night at Chaplins, get here early to sign up to play! Acts start from 9pm.

  • Sunday

    garden delights

    Our garden is open all summer, all day and evening! Grab a drink in our award winning setting.

  • live music 7 days a week

    LIVE ACTS

    Join us on Friday and Saturday nights to hear the best bands from every genre. Check out our events page for more.

  • dine

    Dine at Modern Times

    Our sister restaurant offers fine dining, light bites and sumptuous desserts all week. See Modern times for more.

oUR nEW mENu
IS hERE

Our stage hosts some of the most incredible singer-songwriters and bands, both local talents and artists from far and wide. The energy is off the charts as we curate the perfect ambiance for your night out. Get ready for our powerhouse showcase full band nights that rock the house on Fridays and Saturdays. Then, on Sundays, unwind with smooth Jazz that sets the mood for relaxation.

Mondays are dedicated to an enchanting Night of Singer-Songwriters, featuring the incredible sounds of Solid Air. Tuesdays bring laughter and acoustic vibes with Comedy, Spoken Word, and special acoustic performances. And of course, our Wednesday nights are the stuff of legends with our legendary Open Mic Nights, where the spotlight is on you!

Join us at the coolest live music venue in town and let the music move you, the laughter uplift you, and the talent inspire you. Get ready for a week full of sensational nights that will keep you coming back for more!

entertainment 7 days a week