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Great place to socialise, eat and drink with friends and family. Lovely hub for all locals, great music. Great events and lovely spot to sit and look out to sea.
Jennie, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
I enjoy sitting on the beach with a drink/icecream listening to the music. It's a great place to relax and meet up with friends whatever the time of day or whatever the weather is doing.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago
My friends and family love sobo beach, it gives us a perfect hub to get together and enjoy our fabulous location
Jo, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
It's a great venue, lovely food friendly atmosphere, I love the community feel there, the art classes in the bus, activities on the beach. The fun silent disco's , everything about it would be missed.
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago
My mum and dad walk there every morning with the dogs. My mum says they have the best hot chocolate and it’s part of their daily life
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago
For all locals, not makes a change from the usuall expensive restaurant on the sea front where you have to have a expensive meal to get a seat!
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago
A committed community service set in a fabulous, accessible setting.
Ann, Ferndown · signed 8 days ago
It's a great place to go in summer & winter. Especially good if you just want a drink & not a full meal out. Bournemouth council should encourage more venues like Sobo along its vast coast not remove it.
Maria, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
We go in here after the dog walk along the prom have a coffee dogs are accepted and it’s a lovely community feel and very relaxing to be there would hate to see it go
Elaine, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
I am a frequent visitor as I have family in Southbourne and Sobo is one of our favourite places both young and old. Absolutely fantastic place makes our visits special as even the teenager loves it
Michelle, the UK · signed 8 days ago
A fabulous place with a lovely, relaxed vibe and a warm, community spirit - great food, coffee and very dog friendly. It’s quirky and different and it always makes me feel happy - no wonder people travel so far to get here! 🤗
Julia · signed 8 days ago
I frequently stop here for a coffee or meet a friend for a drink. It has been great to have such a good quality reliable facility on the beach with a genuine interest in being part of the thriving SOBO community.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
The sense of community is very apparent at Sobo beach No gender ,race or age issues just people all having fun together
A supporter · signed 8 days ago
I go here regularly. Weekly. For coffee. Food. Catch up with friends. It’s part of the charm of living here.
Oliver, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
The perfect community hub in a beautiful location. I go all the time: after a swim, with friends, with kids. There is no where else like it!
Lois, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
I meet friends to swim here all year round.
David, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago
It is rare to see somewhere cater a second space to so many different people of different ages and ability. I know so many people who engage with the activities at SOBO that wouldn't necessarily have a means to do them elsewhere
Jade, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago
It is run by the community for the community
A supporter in Poole · signed 8 days ago
It's a delight, quirky, interesting. I
A supporter in Poole · signed 8 days ago
It’s great as it is, change Bournemouth town centre instead
Matt, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago
Such a great place to go to. Since they have been there the whole area has improved. It is used by such a wide selection of people a great friendly place to meet all year including Christmas morning which has become a tradition for so many. Mental health is such a big part in our world, what is better than a walk by the sea, whatever the weather and a chat with a friend or sitting alone with a cuppa it always feel a safe place with friendly attentive staff.
A supporter · signed 8 days ago
Swimming, pilates, Don't try to fix something that isn't broke .. Council need to focus on sorting Bournemouth Town Centre!!
Fionarogers, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago
I swim here every Friday and also come down on the weekends! I travel from out of the area just to go to SOBO - I know there’s other options but the only reason I go to that location is because of SOBO!
Gareth, Ringwood · signed 8 days ago
It's a lovely community hub. I cant imagine heading to Sobo beach and not going for a drink with my family at Sobo. Love it there and love the vibe. The area and beach won't be the same without it. They've worked so hard to provide a wonderful community area for all.
A supporter in Surrey & Hampshire · signed 8 days ago
I use SBO beach regularly, whether if it’s meeting friends or clients for coffee, stopping in during a walk or food and rest bite or on Sunday for a really good dance. It’s central to my daily life and I’d hate to see it go. The additional activities, yoga for example are brilliant and I’d be really lost without it!
Amy, Poole · signed 8 days ago
It’s the best thing to have ever been put on the beachfront. Stop putting greed over something people actually want
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
I discovered sobo beach 2 years ago I love it there i like the indoor hub with seating and the livevDJ s and music they have there I love the beatle car they have there as you walk down the path I like all the outdoor seating it has a real holiday feel about the place and its colour and the food and bars are great too and they always have great events there I have been lots of times I dont wantbot too close we need to keep it please
Sandra, Poole · signed 8 days ago
A great place to stop for a drink or bite to eat on a lovely beach walk
Sarah, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
SOBO beach is somewhere different, you can go for a coffee or a drink and it always feels sp unique and a community!
A supporter in Wimborne · signed 8 days ago
It is a community space that brings people together. The location on the beach is perfect for everyone and ensures wellbeing in all shapes and forms. Loneliness and mental health are prevalent and we need places like this to support everyone
Paula, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago
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