Bakers Arms (Pub)

Friendly and welcoming LGBT and attitude free pub that plays host to the KissNMakeup group on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Sport and telly free, so no squeezing through crowds of footie fans to the bar on match nights.

Full range of beers, wines and spirits that are reasonably priced. Facilities for smokers include use of a galvanized bucket full of sand on the front doorstep.

No changing facilities, but Steve and Mike the landlords as well as all the bar staff are very friendly, accommodating sorts so ask if you can use the cellar bar (providing it’s not in use) or the upstairs toilets, which are scrupulously clean.

Close to The Triangle which is the gay area of Bournemouth, so very few problems with drunken clubbers there. Within walking distance of many hotels and B&Bs too, as well as public car parks.