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  • It’s such a refreshing unique venue on the beach! Wish we had more places like this all over the beach front!

    Agi, Boscombe · signed 4 days ago

  • SOBO is definetly about build I g a community , a place where you can feel more than a customer , consumer , it’s a safe environment you feel part of .

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 4 days ago

  • It’s a weekly family, friends meet-up location throughout the year. It would be a travesty to have it close.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 4 days ago

  • SOBO Beach has grown into a genuine social hub — a place where people from different cultures, generations and backgrounds come together.

    A supporter in Boscombe · signed 4 days ago

  • Such an important community asset, for locals and visitors. Some things have a greater value that what they "earn".

    Sue, the UK · signed 4 days ago

  • Love this place and the great community feel. We visit every time we are down and have shared with friends who also love and visit it.

    Andrew, the UK · signed 4 days ago

  • I use the cafe all the time

    Karen, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago

  • It’s an important place for the local community

    William · signed 4 days ago

  • It's a great community spot that keeps the area an interesting place to visit all year round

    Ross, Poole · signed 4 days ago

  • It is a great local venue for so many people.

    A supporter in Poole · signed 4 days ago

  • Sobo is truly unique. It caters for EVERYONE and needs to stay. BCP have ruined Bournemouth Town, increased rates, and have ripped the heart out of this area. Don't add to that disaster by closing down SOBO! 🙏

    Ceri, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago

  • It's a proper community space, where everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, nationality and our 4 legged friends. It goes beyond a cafe/food place, where other businesses are supported such as Big Wigs bakery locally, the impact is HUGE and all year round. We can't lose this important special place.

    Beeston, Southbourne · signed 4 days ago

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    A supporter · signed 4 days ago

  • It’s a well loved establishment & we love to visit when we come to Southbourne. My brother and his family who are local & spend lots of time there.

    Jen, Devon · signed 4 days ago

  • Such a friendly safe place giving you an affordable and comforting place to visit and avoid depression even during the winter months

    Natasha, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago

  • It's a quirky venue with a lovely atmosphere. We know families who drive down from Ascot to enjoy the beach, cocktails and street-food.

    Neil, Wimborne · signed 4 days ago

  • We live here and we go to sobo beach all year round, if it’s a dog walk or a swim or water activity’s we always grab a coffee a beer sometimes some food. We love the place!

    Daniel, Southbourne · signed 4 days ago

  • Amazing bar on the beach

    Jamie, New Milton · signed 4 days ago

  • SoBo rings a variety of community projects together, creating a 3rd space that is a lifeline for so many

    Simon, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago

  • Nice place to socialise all year round.

    Karen, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago

  • I go there every weekend for a coffee or a drink

    A supporter in Poole · signed 4 days ago

  • Its a friendly run cafe in a great location. Great community hub

    Elizabeth, Southbourne · signed 4 days ago

  • It is the heart of sobo beach when we visit our son. We look forward to it

    Gloria, Devon · signed 4 days ago

  • It’s a very important hub for the community. We don’t need another posh restaurant

    Lianne, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago

  • There is nowhere else quite like it.

    Roger, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago

  • Great for meeting up with friends and family. No better view.!

    Lynda, Poole · signed 4 days ago

  • it is a low ey beach attraction that brings much needed life to the Southbourne area

    Nick, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago

  • Brings a community together.

    Jackie, Ringwood · signed 4 days ago

  • For family,safety,accessibility and community. Southbourne is safer than Bournemouth.

    Sally, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago

  • Great atmosphere and lovely place to spend an afternoon or evening, not enough nice places left in Bournemouth area why take this one away?

    Paul, Broadstone · signed 4 days ago

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