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The Dancing Jug Southbourne

Southbourne Grove bar and kitchen with live music every Saturday from 7pm

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week.

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Checked 31 Oct 2026

Here is The Dancing Jug Southbourne in Bournemouth at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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Standing
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grassroots room
In detail
Live music1 night a week
TodayClosed12:00–00:30Opens in 11h 48m 07s
BacklineTBC
BooksMixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about The Dancing Jug Southbourne that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsSat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Websitedancingjug.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked31 Oct 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find The Dancing Jug Southbourne

Southbourne

Getting there

You will find The Dancing Jug Southbourne at 2 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3RP. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 28 rooms in our Bournemouth venue directory.

2 Southbourne Grove,
Bournemouth BH6 3RP

The nearest station is Pokesdown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Dancing Jug Southbourne publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon12:00–00:30
Tue12:00–00:30
Wed12:00–00:30
Thu12:00–00:30
Fri12:00–00:30
Sat12:00–00:30
SunToday12:00–00:30

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Dancing Jug Southbourne is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Southbourne, Bournemouth

About The Dancing Jug Southbourne

Here is the story of The Dancing Jug Southbourne in Bournemouth so far. It has live music 1 night a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Dancing Jug Southbourne is a grassroots music venue in Southbourne, Bournemouth.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Dancing Jug Southbourne has live music every Saturday from 7pm until late, following a bottomless brunch earlier in the day. It sits at 2 Southbourne Grove and is open daily from 12pm. Friday nights bring the Jug & Groove DJ from 7pm, and Sundays mean a roast followed by the weekly quiz. The kitchen serves dishes from fresh Cornish mussels to loaded burgers, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. It is a neighbourhood bar on the Grove where Saturday night comes with a live set.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

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Southbourne · Grassroots

The Dancing Jug Southbourne

Southbourne Grove bar and kitchen with live music every Saturday from 7pm

Venue at a glance The Dancing Jug Southbourne · Bournemouth
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1 night
Live music
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12:00
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Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
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Last updated: 31 October 2026

The Dancing Jug Southbourne — Quick Facts

Southbourne Grove bar and kitchen with live music every Saturday from 7pm. Here are the key facts on The Dancing Jug Southbourne at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekSat · from 19:00
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today12:00–00:30Opens in 11h 48m 07s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Dancing Jug Southbourne this week

Mon 12:00–00:30
Tue 12:00–00:30
Wed 12:00–00:30
Thu 12:00–00:30
Fri 12:00–00:30
Sat 12:00–00:30 Live music
Sun· today 12:00–00:30

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Dancing Jug Southbourne is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About The Dancing Jug Southbourne

The Dancing Jug Southbourne is a grassroots music venue in Southbourne, Bournemouth. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

This listing is part of the Bournemouth venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Dancing Jug Southbourne has live music every Saturday from 7pm until late, following a bottomless brunch earlier in the day. It sits at 2 Southbourne Grove and is open daily from 12pm. Friday nights bring the Jug & Groove DJ from 7pm, and Sundays mean a roast followed by the weekly quiz. The kitchen serves dishes from fresh Cornish mussels to loaded burgers, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. It is a neighbourhood bar on the Grove where Saturday night comes with a live set.

Playing The Dancing Jug Southbourne: what to know

The Dancing Jug Southbourne usually has live music on Sat, starting around 19:00. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Dancing Jug Southbourne isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Nights The Dancing Jug Southbourne usually has live music — typical start 19:00

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Find The Dancing Jug Southbourne

You will find The Dancing Jug Southbourne at 2 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3RP. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 28 rooms in our Bournemouth venue directory.

Address2 Southbourne Grove
AreaSouthbourne, Bournemouth
PostcodeBH6 3RP
Getting there

The nearest station is Pokesdown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Dancing Jug Southbourne is in Southbourne, Bournemouth — use BH6 3RP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 2 other venues sit in Southbourne too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Bournemouth this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Bournemouth this weekend.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Bournemouth League

The Dancing Jug Southbourne isn’t in the Bournemouth top 10 yet — these are the front-runners of its 19 ranked rooms, by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

  1. #1 – Bearcave 2 gigs
  2. #2 – Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts 2 gigs
  3. #3 – Old Fire Station Bournemouth 1 gig
  4. #4 – Brass Haus 0 gigs
  5. #5 – Buffalo 0 gigs
  6. #6 – Canvas 0 gigs
  7. #7 – Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar 0 gigs
  8. #8 – Hamworthy Football Club 0 gigs
  9. #9 – Lark Rise 0 gigs
  10. #10 – Meyrick Park 0 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Dancing Jug Southbourne. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Dancing Jug Southbourne. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

The Dancing Jug Southbourne has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bournemouth venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Bournemouth grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Dancing Jug Southbourne has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Dancing Jug Southbourne. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Dancing Jug Southbourne. Browse the Bournemouth Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
2 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3RP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bournemouth venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Bournemouth vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Pokesdown (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH6 3RP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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More rooms near The Dancing Jug Southbourne: The Underground, Zephyr, 1812 Lounge, Barbara's Bier Haus, Bearcave, Brass Haus, Buffalo, Canvas, Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar, Hamworthy Football Club, Lark Rise, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Old Fire Station Bournemouth.

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