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Halo Nightclub

Bar Night club

Nightclub in former church with balconies around dance floor, for R&B, hip hop and dance DJ nights. People often mention night, good, music, security, great, venue, people, staff, club, Bournemouth,


Address

Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.halobournemouth.com

Contact

+44 1202 552562

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.30 (258 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 PM to 3 AM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10 PM to 3 AM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: night (21) good (15) music (14) security (13) great (9) venue (8) people (8) staff (8) club (7) Bournemouth (7)
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  • 1/5 Jos R. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately I’m sad to say that I was not happy with the security management in this venue as there was no action taken in the event that occurred on the 29/01/22 Group of young men in bio through beer and alcohol over me and two other people one of them a young girl from the balcony and continued to use aggressive and disrespectful behavior. After speaking to one of the door men they mentioned they would give them a warning even though they continued to do so on others after and by my eyes as a witness I saw no door man or staff approach them to negotiate. I’m truly gutted to write such a low grade review over the fact that I was treated like a second class citizen compared to a five pound entry vip. I was not drunk at the scene as I do not drink. I hope this comment shows doormen they need to be stricter with young men as this would put off many clients as I was looking into brining a stag here in the near future but now I think I will change my mind. These pictures are to show the men that behaved like animals and are clearly not ready to go into these type of clubs and have respect for anyone👎
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shane M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've never been here but my partners daughter went there and, after speaking to a female member of staff for about half an hour, who pretended to know some of her friends, had her drink spiked with ketamine, then when her friend went to leave with her, the bouncers tried stopping them and attempted talking then into staying because there was going to be something good happening. And, apparently they had no camera footage of that area to see who spiked her drink. DO NOT GO HERE!!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Craig S. 5 years ago on Google
    If i could give 0 stars i would. I have just spent 2 hours in this club listening to the worst music, and fending off the worst people. 1) The general clientele are awful! 2) The music was atrocious. After watching the Dj for several songs he clearly didn't care about what the crowd wanted. Song after song he would start with an epic tune and within 20s would poorly mix it into some horrendous beat that not even the standard club goers were dancing to. Picture attached of crowd essentially standing silent. Not how a club should be . I have never seen a dance floor so quiet from a lack of dancing. The Dj needs to be fired. Go to popworld if you want a good night out. The Djs there care about what their crowds want. Do not go here!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryan H. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Not a bad club but there's someone robbing people's things regularly. I left my bag next to security and 30 mins later it was gone, same happened to my friend had his jacket stolen. You ask the managers to check the cameras and they don't even care.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lew P. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Absolutely too loud playing music, no way to communicate. And there are serving drinks in plastics, which are washed and served over and over again. Low class place. Not recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris P. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Had a good night out - good production and venue setup - but I understand the comments about the music. Build build build, here comes the drop on this classic dance track, oh no wait it’s a quick cut to a song that isn’t as popular.

  • 2/5 Jodie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Don’t waste your money on a VIP booth. Payed £500 for a booth on nye, expected to have the booth until close (5 am). Ended up getting kicked of the VIP floor because it shut early (3-4 am). Ridiculous of you ask me. Had to carry’s all our stuff down which resulted in us leaving the club early. Payed that much money for a table to not even have it all night
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex 1 year ago on Google
    My phone got stolen, couldn’t find it for about an hour, security then “found it” after throwing up a fuss and refused to tell me where it was found telling me me “not to worry about it” Two girls seemed too have robbed it after being overly friendly. The security guards backed up the two girls until I got CCTV and one of the security guards said she worked there and then the manager said she did not. I highly recommend you hold on to your valuables tightly unless you want to be robbed!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom W. 1 year ago on Google
    The whole experience on Saturday night was brilliant and all the staff upstairs were excellent made my group and I have the best time and any requests we had they sorted instantly, definitely going back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brandon C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very rude staff. The business will not survive for long the way they treat people. Disappointed and will never have my business there again, the manager was very rude. Recommend cameo, was treated much better and more popular club
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 U b. 1 year ago on Google
    The best night in Bournemouth! The performers were AMAZING! Felt like I was in Ibiza, on Saturday nights they have fire performers and professional dancers and it was such a good vibe!! Drinks had good offers too. Can’t wait for my next night out at Halo
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jade L. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best nightclub in Bournemouth. Similar production scale to Amnesia in Ibiza with the triangles and the performers on a Saturday are insane! Highly recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Neutrino 8 months ago on Google
    A great potential is wasted. For those who want to come here let me tell you some details. If you want to sit there is not seats available(except reserved VIP tables), and if you want to drink good or high quality alcohol this is not your place. There are only three brands of vodkas, mid-low segment gins and no fresh lemon or satsuma(I didnt ask any more after hearing that there aren't any slices lemon). Variety of alcohols are very limited and when i ask, i am told good ones are reserved for VIP guests. You charge people £10 for entrance( I went on friday maybe the price change on different days) and when I ask a good quality drink they didnt let me buy it ????( even when I ask about the price of the bottle they didnt tell me and said "reserved for VIP tables" then they removed the bottle from the bar???? Am I supposed to show some blue blood to get the bottle rather than money?) I saw some comments about music being loud but I disagree, volume was OK the problem is that music is always fast, repeating itself too much and to me not enjoyable(btw techno music lovers might like it ). Apart from those above, you may come with your friends and have fun. However, overall I do not recommend for those who has some taste.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Georgia B. 1 year ago on Google
    SCAMMERS. MUSIC SUCKED.They scammed me and charged me double for entry VIP and when I confronted them and said that I didn't ask for VIP said there was nothing they could do as I had paid already. Once I realised I had the VIP and couldn't get it back I went upstairs and it was so packed I couldn't move - I reckon its cos they were scamming everyone with there "VIP". Also thought it was acceptable to give me tequila no salt or lemon and a communal orange juice between me and my friends?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben A. 2 years ago on Google
    I was told to stop dancing on their stairs so I walked to the toilet area where the bouncers followed me and escorted me out for no reason. I complied and lost all my belongings as a result. I then asked for a name of one of the bouncers to which he replied 'William Shakespeare' which is clearly a fake name. All I wanted was an explanation which they couldn't give me. Very poor from Halo Bournemouth
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgia J. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Had the best night with my girlfriends here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We had a booth and the hostesses were so attentive. I didn’t catch all the girls names but Alice & Sasha were lovely! Felt safe and when one of my friends tried to walk out before the rest of us the security ensured she didn’t leave alone. Really looking forward to our next girls night out. Thank you ☺️

  • 4/5 Will T. 8 months ago on Google
    Halo has the potential to be a great nightclub. The venue is cool, soundsystem while not being loud is clear and visual displays and extras are great. DJ however for the night I went too was terrible. Constant chopping of tunes and mixing styles to the point the set had no rhythm or style. It ended up feeling like a school disco. So improve the music and this place will be great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Becky M. 2 years ago on Google
    Paid for tickets because Lil Tjay was there til 3am. Well he didn't turn up until 3am when I left so never got to see him, paid £20 for nothing!! Rip off!! Should refund people!!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda Andersone H. 1 year ago on Google
    10/10 from gorgeous Gaz, Lauren and Macybest night out I’ve ever had!! Love them both
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emily W. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting venue as it is refurbished from a church. Only starts to get busy right before 11pm so no need to get there too early. Reasonable entry ticket (£5 before 11pm) and drinks. Good atmosphere, slightly disappointed by choice of music but it was still a fun night out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 George C. 7 months ago on Google
    I feel that in the past music was a lot better... Nowadays I reckon the offer is a bit more limited unfortunately... love the space but regrettably the "music" isn't for me anymore 😢

  • 5/5 Nikko R. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place for students and everyone. They had a dnb night. It was free to get in before 11.30. Getting the tickets was very easy to do. Drinks weren't too expensive. Great music

  • 5/5 thisiswren 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best venues in Bournemouth by far, production was incredible alongside great staff. Overall experience was insane, definitely recommend 🙌🏻💥

  • 5/5 steven g. 11 months ago on Google
    Great night out in the Vip area upstairs the hostess was attentive and friendly

  • 1/5 Nicole B. 1 year ago on Google
    not very good went to under 18s night to night no one dancing really really good either though in a tracky and the music was overall really bad and don’t put it’s a xmass ball if they isn’t gonna be any christmas songs

  • 2/5 Rosalyn D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an OK time and the decor was great, but this club has a really weird culture of aggressive men. In one night me and my friends got approached by tons of men who wouldn't take no for an answer and would dance uncomfortably close and even grab us. I've had bad experiences clubbing before, but never this many in a single night.

  • 4/5 Charlie-Jade H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a really nice night at the throwback 2000s night. Really nice bar staff and bouncers are friendly and nice atmosphere in general

  • 4/5 Ellie C. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is so unique it’s in a church and the vibes are great inside, drinks are fairly price and ticket entry was £5 there is free face paint upon entering and the DJ we had was really good 9/10 would come again

  • 1/5 Lehas E. 1 year ago on Google
    Chav central. Looks like anyone can enter no matter how chavvy you look.

  • 5/5 jonathan c. 2 years ago on Google
    its amzing im from london and this is the best place in bournemouth

  • 5/5 Amy N. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a great time. Best nightclub in Bournemouth

  • 5/5 Jacob C. 2 years ago on Google
    such a good night, halo mondays are always good fun, drinks chape and vibes

  • 5/5 Charley T. 2 years ago on Google
    So lovely security really supportive in dilemmas, very smart - big black quy security made sure I was safe and looked after me until I found my friends

  • 1/5 Amy B. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Will never be returning or recommending halo to anyone. Such an awful experience with extremely aggressive and rude security staff for no reason. Very disappointing as I missed the act I had paid for. One particular security person was lovely and throughout the whole night was amazing at keeping us safe and being helpful however, the rest of them need sufficient training and respect for their guests.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 James H. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    For such a big venue you’d expect them to have a good sound system, but it’s far from it. Everyone warned me that people stopped going to Halo because the speakers and security were awful but I decided to check it out anyway. My god were the speakers awful! You could barely understand a word any MC was saying as they were so muffled and the DJs monitor speakers weren’t even working ! The security were very hands on and rude for no apparent reason, I assume it is a bad work environment and after I heard how the manager Dominic treats people I’m not surprised . Definitely avoid
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jack G. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    first two sets were amazing then decides to turn the music n bass up so much everyones ears were bleeding 🤣 gotta sort out that sound system
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jordan G. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    The venue itself is great and has a lot of potential, but unfortunately it is being run into the ground by awful management. I must say that Steve is a credit to the company and has always been very helpful to me and my mates - my opinions in this review do NOT reflect on him whatsoever and more so of the female manager Bryony. The soundsystem is absolutely shocking, which everyone in Bournemouth knows at this point hence why all the big promoters are cancelling their shows here. You’d think after so many awful reviews all about the soundsystem they’d fix it by now, but clearly the owner doesn’t care. The security are potentially the worst I have ever witnessed in the 20+ years I have been clubbing and it seems like they just bully people for their own entertainment. Another thing that was really shocking is the fact they advertise it to end at 3:30/4am yet closed it at 3 because it wasn’t full enough… I think it is very unprofessional to hassle a DJ and Promoter to make them finish early because the greedy manager isn’t making enough money on the bar / wants to go home early. As I said before, the venue itself is lovely and has massive potential if the owner starts putting a bit more money and effort in. The lack of recent investment is clear to see as the venue has been in a downward trajectory for the last year or so and everyone in Bournemouth has bad things to say about it hence the recent drop in popularity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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