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 Lively student only club |
17 Lower Banister Street Southampton, Hampshire SO15 2EH United Kingdom +44 2380 33 4280 |
This lively, friendly nightclub serves up a non-stop diet of chart and dance music to an exclusively student crowd. Admittance is with a student ID card only, but once inside there is a range of student discounts on offer together with a buzzy, friendly atmosphere. The music is mostly taken from the charts, although house and garage is played on Saturday nights. The club is open until 2a on most nights of the week and there is no dress code. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Upmarket pizzeria in Leisure World |
Unit 3, Leisure World West Quay Road Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1RA United Kingdom +44 2380 33 8588 |
This upmarket pizzeria has the smart, stylish look and relaxed, informal atmosphere that sets the famous Ask chain of Italian restaurants apart from other pizza establishments. It offers a good selection of moderately priced pizzas and pastas. Recommended pasta dishes include Pasta Arrabbiata and Fusilli al Pesto or if you prefer pizza try the Four Cheeses, the Margherita or a Fiorentina. The restaurant is situated inside Leisure World, the huge multi-entertainment complex in the West Quay area of Southampton. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Shopping Arcade |
Bargate Centre East Bargate Southampton, Hampshire SO14 1HF United Kingdom +44 8700 11 0477 http://www.bargate.co.uk |
This stylish shopping centre houses an interesting collection of niche shops that sell exotic shoes, candles, clubbing gear, accessories and computer games, amongst other things. The centre also has a large Sega Park on the first floor and an Internet cafe in the basement, which makes it a good place to hang out when you've had enough of shopping. Based on three floors, it was once Southampton's main shopping centre, but it now faces stiff competition from both the Marlands Centre and WestQuay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun club inside Ocean Village |
Ocean Village Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3JS United Kingdom +44 2380 23 0020 |
The Beach is a fun club for the over 20s, with a good-humoured atmosphere and a mostly single crowd. Water-fights, wet T-shirt competitions and beach party themes make for outrageous entertainment until the early hours of the morning. The venue has a hot and steamy air in the heat of the summer months, which is often fuelled by the dance-floor action and the party atmosphere. It is based inside the Ocean Village complex in Southampton. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton United Kingdom |
Bevois Valley is an urban area of Southampton, where many of the students from the nearby University of Southampton live and work. Because of this, Bevois Valley is home to some of the most entertaining nightlife in the area, with open-mic nights, beer gardens and a thriving local rock scene. Among these entertaining nightlight scenes is the small, charming pub, the Hobbit, which hosts the biggest beer garden in Southampton. Bevois Valley draws its name from an ancient mythical character, Bevois of Hampton, known for his strength and cunning. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Large theatre and concert venue |
Exeter Road Southampton, Dorset BH2 5BH United Kingdom +44 1202 456 400 http://www.bic.co.uk |
As one of the largest theatre and concert venues on the south coast, the BIC regularly plays host to big name live acts, from Craig David to Alice Cooper. It forms part of a group with the Pavilion, Pier and Winter Garden theatres. The venue has one large concert hall, mainly used for the bigger-named acts, plus smaller halls for multi-purpose use. Pop, rock and musical shows are the main itinerary, together with pantomimes and stage productions. Political party conferences are also hosted every year. The venue affords spectacular views over Bournemouth and the seafront and has a number of large, fully licensed bars plus a restaurant. Opening hours below are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative music and comedy |
466 Portswood Road Portswood Southampton, Hampshire SO17 3AN United Kingdom +44 2380 55 5366 http://www.the-brook.com/ |
This 300 capacity music and comedy venue offers a great mix of live entertainment, from tribute bands like By Jovi and T-Rextasy to touring bands from a bygone age like Average White Band, Wishbone Ash and The Strawbs. Comedians like Craig Charles also regularly appear. The informal atmosphere and lively vibe around show time make it an ideal place for an alternative evening out, while thanks to its proximity to Southampton University it is also very popular amongst students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Leading independent theatre |
Oaklands Park Chichester Southampton, West Sussex PO19 6AP United Kingdom +44 1243 78 1312 http://www.cft.org.uk |
Situated on the outskirts of Chichester, the Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK's leading independent theatres and has an international reputation for staging outstanding productions. Actors of the calibre of Laurence Olivier, Ingrid Bergman, Alec Guinness, Judi Dench, John Gielgud, Anthony Hopkins, Peter Ustinov and Lauren Bacall have graced its stage. Olivier, John Clements and Derek Jacobi are amongst those who have directed here. The theatre has a 1206 seat auditorium and three bars, and is part of a complex that includes the 283-seat Minerva Theatre, a restaurant, a theatre shop and a cafe. There is limited wheelchair access, please notify the theatre in advance. Hours given are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton United Kingdom |
Just off the main high street on Commercial Road you will find the City Art Gallery, which boasts a collection of over 2700 works of art, spanning six centuries. Around the corner, in the same complex of buildings, is the Guildhall, which is the city's major venue for rock, pop and classical concerts. A five minute walk away, following down Commercial Road, is the Mayflower Theatre, the main venue for great musicals, ballets and opera. Past the busy shopping precinct stands the historical Bargate, one of the surviving gateways to the city. Look up when you are walking through and you may see the damage caused by trams, which attempted to pass through the middle until 1949 and sometimes didn't quite make it. Other places of interest in the lower part of town are the Tudor House Museum, which gives a fascinating insight into 15th century life, and the Maritime Museum. This gives a history of the development of the port and tells in detail the story of the famous Titanic, which began its ill-fated voyage from Southampton in 1912. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Art gallery, library, law courts, guildhall and cafe |
Civic Centre Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7LP United Kingdom +44 2380 83 2277 |
This large complex was the first building of its type to be called a Civic Centre. Designed by Mr E Berry Webber, with foundation stone laid in 1930, it was built on the site of the West Marlands leper colony. The Law Courts moved here in 1933 and it is also home to the Guildhall, the Library and the Reference Library, which contains stacks of local information. The City Art Gallery, one of the best in Europe, opened in 1939 and the excellent Fountains Café can also be found on the premises. Plaques inside mark US involvement in World War II - this was the headquarters of the 14th Major Port. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Alternative/rock club |
30 Bevois Valley Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 0JR United Kingdom +44 2380 22 7081 |
This alternative/rock club in Bevois Valley is the hiding place for those who like their music loud, fast and bone crushingly heavy. Narrow steps lead down to confined, underground surroundings, with a low ceiling and hand painted walls. Black T-shirts are compulsory for the long haired lads, leather and fishnets for the vampiric girls. The young crowd respond enthusiastically to new bands like Slipknot, but sit back down, bored, when relatively old hands like Metallica are aired. If it all gets too heavy, there is a garden to cool down in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Party songs and cheap drinks |
8 Queensway Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3AZ United Kingdom +44 2380 39 9889 |
This late closing club offers a party atmosphere and great value on drinks. Smart-casually dressed clubbers dance until 2a on Friday and Saturday nights to a mixed soundtrack of club anthems, chart music and cheesy party songs. Two-for-one drinks promotions are regularly run, while on Sundays many drinks cost a very cheap amount, although the club is probably most well known for its male dancers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton's main arts centre |
Off Blechynden Terrace Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1GW United Kingdom +44 2380 33 0729 |
This lively venue covers a wide spectrum of the arts including comedy, dance, theatre, concerts and literary readings. Both local and touring companies regularly appear and the centre also hosts international arts and puts on traditional entertainment and exhibitions. The committed and friendly staff are mostly made up of volunteers and a good selection of food and drink is served, including delicious South Indian cuisine on Friday and Saturday evenings. There is also a licensed bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton superclubs |
Leisure World West Quay Road Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1RE United Kingdom +44 2380 33 3003 http://www.ikon-diva.co.uk |
Thanks to state-of-the-art sound equipment, lighting, lasers and videos, Ikon and Diva are considered to be two of the best dance venues in the south. Open until 2am Wednesday to Saturday, they offer differing sounds. Ikon is very much the dance venue, with pumping tunes and guest appearances from some of the UK's finest DJs including Judge Jules, Boy George and Brandon Block, while Diva offers more retrospective disco and dance tracks. Wednesday night is student night in both venues. The clubs can be found inside the huge Leisure World complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Earthy live music venue |
141 St Mary's Street Southampton, Hampshire S014 1NS United Kingdom +44 2380 22 5612 |
The Joiners Arms is something of an institution for live music in Southampton. Over the years, numerous acts that have gone on to make it big have appeared on its stage, including Primal Scream and James. Don't expect luxury surroundings. The Joiners is an earthy place, while its clientele are a real mix. Expect to see punks, hippies, goths, anything. The front of the pub is fairly small, with a pool table, and the back of the pub is where the bands play. If you like live music and a lively mixed atmosphere, this is the place for you. If you like clean-cut bars and a quiet drink, then it is not recommended! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top Comedy Club |
Bargate Centre 2-4 High Street Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2DH United Kingdom +44 2380 63 2918 http://www.jongleurs.com |
This highly successful and popular comedy club started off in central London, before taking its unique stand-up style to other major cities on the back of a television series. It is almost a national institution now, specialising in groundbreaking new acts and established comic talent. The Southampton Jongleurs offers live comedy Thursday to Saturday. Big names and local talents tread the boards and the acts are always of the highest quality. Tickets are £8 on Thursday, £10 on Friday and £13 on Saturday. Advance booking is recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theme pub at Leisure World |
Leisure World West Quay Road Southampton, Hampshire SO9 5YH United Kingdom +44 2380 637 200 http://www.jumpinjaks.com |
Jumpin Jaks is a fun venue with a different theme on most nights of the week. Clientele aged 18 and over are treated to Karaoke on Monday nights and 70s and 80s sounds on Tuesdays, before live bands kick-in on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A party atmosphere reigns on Friday and Saturday nights before the week is rounded off in style with cabaret every Sunday. Located within the giant Leisure World complex, this is a great alternative to a night-club and certainly is the place to visit for weeknight entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Student only club with no dress code |
94-96 St Mary's Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 0AH United Kingdom +44 2380 22 0183 |
Located to the north of Southampton city centre, Kaos is a popular night-time venue. It has no dress code and reasonable door prices, but it does have a strict policy of students only. You must have an identity card to get in. There is a resident DJ but the music tends to vary from night to night. The club is close to pubs and bars and is very close to late-night bus routes and taxi ranks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large multi-entertainment complex |
West Quay Road Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1RE United Kingdom +44 0871 224 4007 |
This vast leisure complex provides a world of entertainment options, including the nightclubs Ikon & Diva, the live entertainment bar Jumping Jaks and a casino, plus bars and restaurants such as Ask Pizza, not to mention a 13-screen Odeon Cinema. Moored to the west of Southampton city centre, near the docks, it was built in the late 1990s with a £27 million investment by the Rank Organisation and attracts, on average, 40,000 visitors a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Newly refurbished popular nightclub |
The Onslow 29 Onslow Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 0JH United Kingdom +44 2380 57 0460 |
This friendly, busy nightclub will give you an enjoyable night out without making too much of a dent in your wallet. Recently refurbished and revamped, it is especially popular amongst students thanks to its reasonable drinks prices and lively atmosphere, with week nights proving just as popular as weekend dates. DJs provide the beats every night of the week with the addition of live bands on Fridays and Saturdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Main theatre venue in Southampton |
Commercial Road Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1GE United Kingdom +44 2380 71 1811 http://www.the-mayflower.com |
The Mayflower is Southampton's premier theatre venue. Conveniently located in the city centre, it hosts plays, musicals, ballet, opera and concerts, featuring a cornucopia of headline British and International actors, groups and companies. With many shows coming direct from the West End, the theatre attracts some of the biggest names in popular music and comedy. The Mayflower offers a high level of service and accessibility to disabled visitors. Ticket prices vary per performance, but average from GBP19-36, call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatre, comedy and light entertainment |
University Road Highfield Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1TR United Kingdom +44 2380 67 1771 http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk |
This intimate theater offers a mix of comedy and classic theater productions, interlaced with poetry readings and light entertainment. The emphasis is on the presentation of new work and a rounded auditorium creates an interactive atmosphere, with every vantage point located close to the stage. The theater's Gallery Restaurant doubles up as a venue for poetry readings and more informal entertainment, while the landscaped gardens, which have sculpture and water features, provide a pleasant spot to relax before and after productions. There is limited wheelchair seating. Facilities are available for the hard of hearing and visually impaired. The opening hours provided are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurants, boats and the SS Shieldhall |
At the end of M271 Past the Red Funnel Ferry Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3JS United Kingdom +44 2380 22 8353 |
This waterfront development is one of the UK's biggest marinas and you never know who you might bump into in one of its seafront restaurants or cafes, especially during mega-events like the International Boat Show in September. The real attraction is sitting on the waterfront, looking at a forest of masts with a glass in your hand and recognising famous yachts and faces. There are also two cinemas, the Virgin multi-screen and Harbour Lights Picture House, as well as the SS Shieldhall, a fully operational steamship that berths at Ocean Village when it is not at sea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular nightclub in Bournemouth |
570 Christchurch Road Boscombe Southampton, Dorset BH1 4BH United Kingdom +44 870 830 1515 http://www.slinky.co.uk |
The Opera House is not only the biggest nightclub in Bournemouth, it is one of the largest independent clubs in the country. 6000 people pass through its doors every week. There are also special theme evenings and student nights. As a former theater the venue offers superb sound when the music is pumping. It houses a number of bars, plus small themed rooms off the main dance floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bournemouth venue |
Westover Road Southampton, Dorset BH2 5BU United Kingdom +44 1202 45 6456 http://www.bic.co.uk |
As part of an entertainment complex that includes the BIC, the Pier Theatre and the Winter Gardens, the Pavilion Theatre attracts its fair share of renowned touring companies and big-name acts. It is usually used as a comedy and smaller concert venue and its compact seating and overhanging balconies provide plenty of atmosphere on performance nights, especially when comedians like Steve Coogan and Ben Elton visit the town. The theatre is an older style venue, built in the early part of the 20th century. There is a licensed bar, which opens before performances and during intervals, and a lobby area selling merchandise and refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively club with no dress code |
5-6 Waterloo Terrace Southampton, Hampshire SO15 2AL United Kingdom +44 2380 63 0171 http://www.therhinoclub.co.uk |
The Rhino is one of the few clubs in Southampton that does not enforce a strict dress code on the door. As a result it has a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere that contrasts with excellent, loud music from DJs every night. Catering to a young audience and dance lovers, it is situated in the centre of town, ideally located near all the main pubs and bars. Student concessions are available and theme nights are often scheduled. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thriving regional theatre |
Malthouse Lane Southampton, Wiltshire SP2 7RA United Kingdom +44 1722 32 0333 http://www.salisburyplayhouse.com |
This modern theater offers an excellent variety of drama. Opened in 1976 by Sir Alec Guinness, it consists of a Main House, which has a capacity of over 500, plus the Salberg Studio, which can accommodate almost 150 patrons. Productions are either own-produced or co-produced by the likes of the English Shakespeare Company and the Bath Theater Royal. Many Playhouse productions are reviewed nationally. The Main House season runs from September to June or July, with an average of ten productions a year. Tickets cost between £9 and £14. The Salberg Christmas productions often incorporate a cabaret-style set and are very popular, so book early. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock, pop and classical concert venue |
West Marland Road Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7FW United Kingdom +44 2380 63 2601 |
The Guildhall is the premier venue for rock and pop concerts in Southampton. It has a large capacity and attracts the biggest touring names in music and comedy. Recent acts have included The Beautiful South, Foo Fighters, Steve Winwood, Alice Cooper, Harry Hill and Lee Hurst. Located in the North Guild, a multi-purpose facility within Southampton's Civic Centre, the Guildhall is also used for conferences and has food and drink outlets, as well as full disabled access, lifts and parking. Opening hours below are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music, comedy and alternative entertainment |
320 Portswood Road Portswood Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2TD United Kingdom +44 2380 67 8446 http://www.thetalkingheads.co.uk/ |
This small, friendly music venue puts on gigs by both established and new bands and makes a point to showcase local talent. Styles range from salsa and reggae to dance and disco, as well as rock and indie. There are regular comedy evenings and live traditional Irish music every Sunday around lunchtime. Alternative entertainment is also a feature, with Murder Mystery evenings on alternate Tuesdays. This charming venue can be found in the Portswood area of Southampton, close to The Brook. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular regional theatre |
West Borough Southampton, Dorset BH21 1LT United Kingdom +44 1202 848014 (Box Office) http://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/ |
This thriving, regional theatre offers an entertaining mix of family fun, live music and drama. Attractions include an annual pantomime, live performances by tribute bands and plays presented by the Wimborne Drama Club. Recent performers have included Val Doonican and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and the theatre also regularly screens mainstream film releases. An ampetronic magnetic loop system is in place for the hearing impaired. There is wheelchair access to the ground floor, please notify the theatre in advance. Hours given are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical and jazz concerts |
University of Southampton University Road Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom +44 2380 59 5151 http://www.soton.ac.uk/~turnsims |
This popular venue provides an informal and relaxed atmosphere with good acoustic sound. It mostly hosts classical music concerts, from the likes of the London Sinfonietta, and jazz productions. The entry fees provide extremely good value for money and there is full disabled access. Located just around the corner from the Nuffield Theatre, in the University of Southampton grounds, the hall has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Opening hours below are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Five screen multiplex cinema |
Ocean Village 4 Ocean Way Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3TJ United Kingdom +44 870 200 2000 http://www.ugccinemas.co.uk/ |
This popular picture house shows new releases from Hollywood, together with high-profile British films. It has five screens and offers a comfortable and relaxing viewing experience, with a high level of customer service. Located adjacent to Canute's Pavilion in the Ocean Village complex, there is ample parking space and the cinema is located conveniently near a wide variety of restaurants. Opening hours below are for the box office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional university |
Highfield Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom +44 2380 59 5000 http://www.soton.ac.uk |
Southampton is one of the most important centres for education and research in the south and its university is renowned for its excellence in academic, medical and technological fields. A popular visitor attraction, it is home to a substantial student body and large research facilities. It also hosts public lectures, conferences and city events and houses the Nuffield Theatre, the John Hansard Gallery, which specialises in avant-garde art, and the Turner Sims Concert Hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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