Naked Wednesdays
towel-free all day (midday–8pm), small towel for comfort provided
Closed
SaunaBar Bournemouth
140 Commercial Road · Bournemouth · BH2 5LU / South West
Last verified 7 May 2026
About
SaunaBar – Bournemouth
SaunaBar is a gay sauna and social venue at 140 Commercial Road in The Triangle, Bournemouth’s LGBTQ+ quarter. Open seven days a week from midday to 8pm, it has a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, private rest areas, on-site massage from qualified masseurs, and a fully licensed bar serving food, alcoholic and soft drinks. On selected Fridays and Saturdays the venue stays open into the evening for themed events — including Spectrum (a monthly trans night), Gear’d (fetish), Naked Mates, and XPLORE (an all-inclusive night open to all genders, orientations, and backgrounds). Towels are included with entry and free Wi-Fi is available.
Dorset's Only Gay Sauna — SaunaBar Bournemouth
SaunaBar is the only gay sauna in Bournemouth, Dorset, and the surrounding South Coast corridor between Southampton and Exeter. For men searching for a gay sauna in Bournemouth or a gay sauna near Bournemouth, this is where you end up — there’s nothing else in the county. The venue sits on Commercial Road in The Triangle, Bournemouth’s established LGBTQ+ quarter, within walking distance of the town centre, the seafront, and Bournemouth rail station.
That isolation on the map works in the venue’s favour. SaunaBar pulls visitors from well beyond the BH postcode: Poole and Christchurch are around 10 minutes by car, Southampton roughly 35 minutes via the A31 and M27, Salisbury about 40 minutes, and Weymouth around an hour along the A35. Visitors from Exeter and wider Devon occasionally make the trip east too, particularly when Bournemouth’s seaside setting makes for a more appealing day out than a longer drive to London or Bristol. Bournemouth station has direct South Western Railway services from London Waterloo (around two hours), Southampton Central (under 30 minutes), and Poole (10 minutes), making the venue reachable without a car for anyone on the South Western main line.
What's inside
Facilities
Bar (Licensed)
Café/Food
Hot Tub/Spa Pool
Lounge/Rest Area
Steam Room
Towels Provided
Wet Room/Showers
Sauna
SaunaBar has a sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi alongside shower facilities and private rest areas. The licensed bar serves food, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks, with comfortable lounge seating, a pool table, and free Wi-Fi. Clean towels are included with every entry.
Massage at SaunaBar Bournemouth
On-site massage is available from qualified masseurs and can be booked through the venue’s website or at reception on arrival. Sessions range from short treatments to full body massage.
Entry fees
Prices
| Entry | Amount | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Entry | £20 | All days | |
| Last 2 Hours of the Day | £10 | All days | Reduced rate |
| Senior Entry (Over 70) | £19 | All days |
Check the official website or call 01202 552654 for current pricing.
When to visit
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–20:00 | |
| Tuesday | 12:00–20:00 | |
| Wednesday | 12:00–20:00 | Naked Wednesday (daytime) / Swingers social (evening, 20:00–00:00) |
| Thursday | 12:00–20:00 | |
| Friday | 12:00–20:00 | Check events for evening sessions (Spectrum 1st Fri, Gear'd last Fri) |
| Saturday | 12:00–20:00 | Check events for evening sessions (XPLORE 4th Sat, Swingers social) |
| Sunday | 12:00–20:00 | Hard Up Sundays 16:00–20:00 (under-30s free) |
What's on
Events & Themed Sessions
Check venue for schedule
Hard Up Sundays
under-30s free entry 4pm–8pm (photo ID required)
Spectrum (1st Fri, monthly)
trans club night, 8pm–2am. Buy tickets online or pay on the door
Gear'd (last Fri, monthly)
leather/rubber/fetish, 7:30pm–midnight
Naked Mates
body-positive social evening, Fri 8pm–12am (check dates). Discounted tickets online for members
XPLORE (4th Sat, monthly)
all-inclusive, all genders/orientations/sexes welcome
Bournemouth Swingers Club (Wed evening + Sat nights)
8pm–midnight, no booking required
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New here?
Your First Visit
No membership or pre-registration is needed — just turn up and pay at the door. You’ll receive a clean towel and access to all daytime facilities for the remainder of the session. The bar and lounge area make a good starting point if you want to settle in before exploring further.
If it’s your first time on a Naked Wednesday, towels and clothing can’t be worn — you’ll receive a small comfort towel instead. If you’d prefer a standard towel day for your first visit, any other day of the week works. For evening events like Spectrum or XPLORE, check the relevant event pages for dress codes and entry details — these operate separately from the daytime session.
For more on what to expect at UK gay saunas, see our guides: Preparing for Your First Visit and Etiquette and Consent.
Getting there
Directions
SaunaBar is at 140 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LU — in The Triangle, Bournemouth’s LGBTQ+ quarter. Bournemouth station is about ten minutes’ walk away, and West Hill Road car park is directly behind the venue.
Bournemouth station is on Holdenhurst Road, roughly a ten-minute walk south-west. From the main exit, head down Holdenhurst Road towards the town centre, then turn right onto Commercial Road. The venue is at number 140 in The Triangle.
Bournemouth is served by South Western Railway (London Waterloo, fastest around 1 hour 44 minutes; Southampton ~26 mins; Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth) and CrossCountry (Birmingham, Reading, Oxford, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh).
Bournemouth Triangle [C] is the nearest bus stop, served by Morebus routes including the 32 and 36. Additional stops on Commercial Road are a short walk. The Morebus 737 connects Bournemouth Airport to the town centre via the station. Single fares are capped at £3 under the national bus fare cap. Route planner: morebus.co.uk
The nearest car park is West Hill Road, directly behind the venue — from there you can enter SaunaBar via the side entrance on Mannington Place or the main entrance on Commercial Road. Avenue Road multi-storey is also close by. Bournemouth is accessible via the A338 from the north (connecting to the A31, M27, and M3) and the A35 from the west. For sat-nav, use BH2 5LU. Parking information: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/parking
What visitors say
Reviews
SaunaBar Bournemouth draws regular positive feedback as a welcoming, community-focused venue with a loyal local following and an increasingly strong events programme under its current management.
Staff are regularly praised for being friendly, attentive, and proactive in maintaining a positive environment. Feedback since the late-2024 management change highlights a noticeably friendlier and more organised front desk.
The venue’s compact size is often cited as a strength, creating a more intimate and social setting than larger city saunas. Visitors describe a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere where both first-timers and regulars report feeling comfortable.
Events such as Spectrum and Naked Wednesdays attract a diverse and sociable crowd. Feedback frequently describes the venue as a good place for meeting new people in a relaxed environment, with the themed nights adding variety to the weekly programme.
> Based on publicly available reviews from Google Reviews and TravelGay as of March 2026. Monitored by gaysaunas.co.uk.
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Based on Google Reviews as of May 2026.
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