Funky bar
24 Apr 08, 17:41
As expected
The Consortium Bar has excellent cocktails, the music on certain nights is OK, but on other nights is a bit dodgy, and it's a little pricey on the drinks. The advantages are, late opening and good-looking bar staff.
Groups: 2cr
Good music...
03 Nov 07, 11:10
As expected
In recent years, I have found going out for a few drinks in Bournemouth more of a chore than a pleasure. One cannot move for scores of girls out on hen nights, guys out on stag nights, anyone and everyone throwing up in the street, policemen on horseback attempting to look threatening, overpriced drinks, cheesecore music; the sorry list is endless. To me this all equals one thing: a huge headache. However, if I am going out, I most often will turn to the Consortium. The Consortium's roots lie as a skate-wear shop (which still exists further up Richmond Hill, for all you sk8r bois out there), but don't let that put you off (haha). The music is almost always good, playing just the right mix of oldskool, hiphop and funk that everyone is having a great time. For all those that loved Jazz Juice at the Showbar, it seemed a natural transition for that popular club night to move here if anywhere. A must for the diaries every month. The drinks prices here are also reasonable, with offers on most weekends. They also always have a healthy supply of my shot of choice: sambuca, which gives it a huge thumbs up from me.
Sarah N.
Bournemouth
23 reviews
Bar / Club
01 Nov 07, 15:11
Below expectations
5 years ago this used to be a trendy place to hang-out. The bar here is reasonably priced and there are a range of dirnks including cocktails. The bar / club is stretched over two floors and does get extremely busy. I personally feel that in recent years there's been an increase in'sleaziness' in the bar, and the bar service isn't great. However, it's very popular with students, and there are very funky toilet seats !!
