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It’s a lovely vibrant cafe, meeting point for myself and our friends. Employs local teens and gave my son his first opportunity of playing live music at the age of 16.
Jenna, Verwood · signed 1 day ago
Lovely atmosphere Love the DJ’s It’s really popular, why change something that lots of people enjoy
Terri, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
Music and the good community work it does
Neil, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
Use it regularly after having a walk along the beach or having an early evening drink by the beach.
Ann, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
It brings the community together in this amazing location right by the sea all year round,therefore helping the fight against loneliness and bad mental health . A full range of activities are available to all ages. It is important to local residents and to visitors, thus helping the tourist industry of Bournemouth. As the centre of Bournemouth is challenged in this area currently, the success of well established hospitality hubs in the surrounding area is even more important.
Sarah, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
Wonderful place to meet with dogs
Vivien, the UK · signed 1 day ago
It’s a beautiful community with lovely staff & great ideas for people to get behind.
Beverley, Poole · signed 1 day ago
Great staff, great service, great vibe. Nothing else like it in the region. No need for it to run by anyone else.
Phillip, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
It’s a staple.
Helena · signed 1 day ago
Love heading there for a cuppa or swim
Janet, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
We visit Bournemouth a few times a year and this venue really delivers on a great atmosphere to relax and unwind from the daily stresses. The loss of SoBo would be significant.
Nicola, the UK · signed 1 day ago
A lovely busy beach venue, modernising Southbourne
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
Great vibrant venue all year round. Why change something that works!
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
It’s an amazing place that you can meet with friends and take the kids - keeps everyone happy! Please don’t take it away and please council people - stop being greedy!!!! You get enough out of businesses and residents!!!!!
Delia, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
They do a lot of good work bringing the community together
Yvonne, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
Sobo has real community at its heart and has worked hard to build that over the years. It's given so much to the local area, to take that away now would be devastating, especially if the community's voice has not been heard, it would be unjust.
Kate, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
i come here all the time when i’m at the beach and the music id always so fun
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
Sobo Beach is a fun, casual expression of beach life and community. We love the way we can walk in there sandy and enjoy the service, food, and drink without it feeling like a pretentious restaurant!
Ben, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
It's such a lovely set up. Chilled and friendly place to go for a coffee and cake after paddle boarding, or a drink after a walk. We go every week at some point and gutted it may be closing.
Lucy, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
It’s a great beach, mainly used by locals all the year round.
Penny, Ferndown · signed 1 day ago
As a local resident it’s a great hub to meet up with my friends and family, in a superb location
Henry, Boscombe · signed 1 day ago
I go there after swimming
A supporter in Poole · signed 1 day ago
Good vibes
A supporter in Poole · signed 1 day ago
This is a valuable local resource this is used by both locals and visitors of all agree. It will be a massive loss to the community.
Robert, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
It provides a wonderful centre for members of the community to gather for social interaction.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
It’s a great place to visit, it suits everyone families, dog walkers, swimmers, friends meeting, couples, walkers passing by.. quirky just a great place to be.
A supporter · signed 1 day ago
When I come to visit I love visiting here with friends. It’s a great spot for wellness, community and social
Michelle, the UK · signed 1 day ago
I drink there all summer. Love it
Mr, Poole · signed 1 day ago
Love to visit a local business and support staff
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
Offers so much to the community and beyond
Ian, Boscombe · signed 1 day ago
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