BIRTHDAY PARTY
VENUE IN
BOURNEMOUTH
YOUR PARTY,
YOUR ROOM
A BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE IN THE HEART OF BOURNEMOUTH
Looking for a birthday party venue in Bournemouth that feels like a proper night out? Canvas is a loft bar and live lounge at 45 Poole Hill, five minutes from Bournemouth Square. Hire one of our rooms for your birthday and you get a space of your own, your own door and our bar, so the night is all about you and your guests.
Whether it’s an 18th for your closest mates, a 30th with a DJ and a dance floor, or a 50th that brings the whole family together, we have a room that fits. We’re an over 18s venue, so every guest will need photo ID on the night.
CHOOSE YOUR BIRTHDAY ROOM
FULL HIRE INFORMATION →
LIVE LOUNGE
The main room and the stage, with a full PA and our complete lighting rig. Made for big milestone birthdays with a DJ or band and a proper dance floor.

BALCONY BAR
Its own bar, looking down over the Live Lounge. Our go-to room for birthday drinks, mid-sized parties and drinks receptions.

GREEN ROOM
Our small speakeasy-style room with an extensive gin menu. Perfect for a more intimate birthday with close friends and family.
EVERY MILESTONE BIRTHDAY, COVERED
Big birthdays deserve a big night. Here’s how our rooms work for the ones people plan for.
18TH BIRTHDAYS
Your first legal night out, done properly. We’re strictly over 18s, so make sure every guest brings photo ID.
21ST BIRTHDAYS
Take over the Balcony Bar or the Live Lounge, get a DJ on and invite everyone you know.
30TH BIRTHDAYS
Cocktails, a dance floor and your own room for the night. A 30th your friends will talk about for years.
40TH BIRTHDAYS
Fancy something a little more grown up? The Green Room’s speakeasy feel and gin menu set the scene.
50TH BIRTHDAYS & BEYOND
Bring the whole family together, with buffet and canapé options and room for up to 250 in the Live Lounge.
WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY HIRE INCLUDES
A ROOM OF YOUR OWN
A private space for your party, with your own door.
A FULLY STOCKED BAR
Draught beer and cider, cocktails, wines, champagnes and an extensive spirit collection.
FOOD OPTIONS
Buffet and canapé options to suit your budget.
SOUND & LIGHTING
A stage, full touring-spec PA, Yamaha M7 desk and professional lighting rig in the Live Lounge.
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
Extra tables, chairs, screens and projectors if you need them.
A CENTRAL LOCATION
Five minutes from Bournemouth Square, with the town centre on your doorstep.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY
SEND US YOUR DATE
Use the enquiry form below, call 01202 556113 or email us.
TELL US YOUR NUMBERS
Your guest list decides the room: up to 45, 125 or 250.
PLAN THE DETAILS
Talk to us about food, drinks and music for your night.
ENJOY YOUR PARTY
Turn up, bring your ID and celebrate. We’ll look after the bar.
NOT AFTER A PRIVATE ROOM?
Bring your birthday group to a Feel Free Friday, or book Saturday Night Comedy as a group and stay on for the club night. Birthday in December? See our guide to Christmas parties in Bournemouth.
BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE FAQS
How many guests can you fit for a birthday party?
The Green Room holds up to 45, the Balcony Bar up to 125 and the Live Lounge up to 250. The whole building is licensed for 450.
Can under 18s come to a birthday party at Canvas?
No. Canvas is over 18s unless an event says otherwise, and photo ID is required.
Which days can I hire a room for my birthday?
We take private hire bookings any day, subject to availability. Our club nights run on Fridays and Saturdays, so get in touch with your date and we’ll tell you what’s free.
Do you offer food for birthday parties?
Yes. We have buffet and canapé options to suit your budget.
Can we have a DJ or live music?
Yes. The Live Lounge has a stage, a full touring-spec PA and a professional lighting rig, so it’s ready for a DJ or band. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
How much does it cost to hire a room for a birthday?
It depends on the room, the day and what you need. Send us your date and numbers and we’ll come back to you with the details.
Where is Canvas?
45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW, about five minutes from Bournemouth Square. See our private hire page for more on each room.
ENQUIRE ABOUT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Fill in the form with your date, numbers and the room you’re interested in, and we’ll get back to you.
Prefer to talk? Call 01202 556113, message us on WhatsApp on 07950 400549, or email info@canvasbournemouth.com.
45 Poole Hill
Bournemouth BH2 5PW