O2 Academy Bournemouth

Recently at this stunning venue to see Example again, last here just before covid lockdown seeing them.
Well run and we had Access to the accessibility area, thankyou to Becky for sorting. Lovely venue and staff, only negatives were drink prices, £11 for a pint and a half.... £9 for non alcoholic lager bottle and half lemonade, plus too much vaping in the building. As someone with lung issues it wasn't great and headed to the toilets coughing badly.... Mentioned to security who said no vaping was allowed but clouds of it coming of the main floor. 😞

OK the venue is amazing. The staff are lovely. The gig was superb.

But drink prices are insane!! £18-20 for 2 drinks is criminal. a pint and a single measure of spirit with coke. This place is a complete rip off - and until you start selling drinks at a reasonable price, you will lose audiences to cheaper venues nearby - of which there are many.

This was the third time attending with my brother, who has mobility problems. Every time we have had a fantastic experience thanks to Becky and the disabled facilities on offer here, particularly the separate seated area with a great view of the stage. Becky goes over and above to help and advise to ensure we always have the best time and enables us to continue to enjoy our shared passion for live music. The only negative is the drinks prices (£7.80 a pint!), but I t’s a beautiful venue and the sound quality is always excellent.

The O2 Academy Bournemouth, as a disabled person, was really accommodating to my needs and treated me and my carer both warmly and professionally. Especially Becky who went above and beyond to show us where the wheelchair-accessible toilet was, where we would be situated in the venue, and letting us know where the medical room was. Also, have to thank the paramedic who allowed me to use the medical room on several occasions. And one of the venue security members who also helped with several things. If anyone with a disability either in a wheelchair or other apparatus I would highly recommend this venue. Plus where you are situated you have a wonderful view of the stage, without fear of being bumped into and onto.

If anyone is interested I went to the Bury Tomorrow headline show with support from We Came as Romans and Kingdom of Giants.

Amazing experience at Daði Freyr. Our daughter (7) is a huge fan but was rather poorly. Chris and Becky at the O2 went above and beyond. They got us a spot in the downstairs accessibility section meaning we could sit and watch the gig right at the front. We were able to get in late so we got to see Daði and leave before the encore making it really easy and enabled us to go!

Thank you so very much, we know other venues would never be so accommodating.

Will absolutely be back! And it is such a beautiful venue to boot!

Ocean colour scene were awesome.
Staff were really good dealing with people that don't know control.
I wish there was 2 areas, one for people wanting to listen to the music and another for the people who want to talk constantly and should not have paid for a concert ticket!
16 quid for a pint and single vodka and oj. A bit much.
But still a great night

Recently attended a Bongo's Bingo night at the O2, what a well run night!! The bars were well staffed so service was super quick, the entertainment was top class and security was on top of their game. The interior is so beautiful too.