📍 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD
Have a pre-performance drink at The Mowlem’s Showbar, or enjoy a coffee with panoramic sea views across Swanage Bay during the day.
The Showbar Taproom & Bar is open to the public throughout the year and hosts regular monthly events, as well as one-off live shows and gigs.
It’s also a regular performance venue for annual festivals such as the Swanage Jazz Festival and the Swanage Blues Festival.
You’ll find the bar upstairs at The Mowlem, where you can order teas & coffees, soft drinks, wine & beer, including local Hattie Brown’s Brewery and Purbeck cider, and a selection of snacks.
Opening Times
In addition to the below hours, The Showbar is open later for live shows and special events.
Summer hours
- Monday – Thursday: 5pm – 10pm
- Friday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm
Winter hours
- Monday – Thursday: 6pm – 9pm
- Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 10pm
Follow the bar’s Facebook page for the latest events and updates:www.facebook.com/TheShowbaratTheMowlem
Hire the Showbar
If you’d like to hire the Mowlem’s Showbar for your event, get in touch via their contact page: https://themowlem.com/contactus/
Events at Mowlem Showbar
NewBees Social Meet-Up (at The Mowlem Showbar) 
Thu 10 Oct 2024
18.00
Sundrunk: Live Acoustic Session (at The Mowlem) 
Wed 21 Aug 2024
19.00
Karen G & Aaron (at The Mowlem) 
Fri 2 Aug 2024
20.30
Jazz DJ Night (at The Mowlem) 
Sat 13 Jul 2024
21.30
Sea of Sound Expedition (at The Mowlem) 
Fri 5 Jul 2024
20.30
The JazzKnots plus DJ (at The Mowlem) 
Sat 22 Jun 2024
20.00
Back to Black After-Party at The Mowlem 
Sat 11 May 2024
One Love: Free After-Party (at The Mowlem) 
Fri 3 May 2024
21.00 - 23.59
Let's Rock! After-Party at The Mowlem 
Fri 26 Apr 2024
19.00
Swanage Carnival Open Evening 
Thu 25 Apr 2024
18.00 - 20.00
Purbeck Flower Club Demonstration of Floral Designs 
Thu 18 Apr 2024
14.00