Bournemouth has changed dramatically in recent years. The multi-millionaire clubbing entrepreneur Richard Carr owns and leases most of the venues in the town, and down the road in Poole.
The best bars are Toko, Bliss, Elements, Censo and there are several strip clubs like Wiggle, FYEO, and Spearmint Rhino. Pubs are all themed affairs, the Inferno on Holdenhurst Road is good, avoid the Wetherspoons like the plague unless you enjoy a 40-minute wait at the bar,
Accomadation is broad, B&B's are plentiful, restaurants are usually the same you get what you pay for...if you get time worth heading down to Poole for a bit more sophistication.