Guidebook for Southampton
Everything Else
A short 25 minute walk away, or call a cab on 02380 999999.
44 locals recommend
Southampton Central station
Blechynden TerraceA short 25 minute walk away, or call a cab on 02380 999999.
RSYC welcomes visiting yachtsmen/women, and has full clubhouse facilities including a great bar and restaurant. They also have short stay marina berths available.
Royal Southampton Yacht Club
Saint Leonards CottagesRSYC welcomes visiting yachtsmen/women, and has full clubhouse facilities including a great bar and restaurant. They also have short stay marina berths available.
I work here! Stormforce Coaching run a range of training, charter, and racing products, all centred around watersports. A great place for all things boating!
Stormforce Coaching
William StreetI work here! Stormforce Coaching run a range of training, charter, and racing products, all centred around watersports. A great place for all things boating!
Queens Park
1-10 Queen's TerraceThe closest bit of green to my flat, if a little small!
Netley
Set in a Country Park.
Coaches across the UK, including to London, go to and from here.
15 locals recommend
Southampton Coach Station
Harbour ParadeCoaches across the UK, including to London, go to and from here.
West Quay Cars
02380999999 for the best taxi experience in town.
City Cruise Terminal station
Herbert Walker AvenueCruise Liners mostly start from here!
Southampton Airport
International and Domestic Flights.
O2 Guildhall
West Marlands RoadEvents venue.
All the Bike repairs you could possibly need (Collection only, not a bike shop, no visitors!)
Bike Guy
All the Bike repairs you could possibly need (Collection only, not a bike shop, no visitors!)
The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex
27 Harbour ParadeSwimming Pool, Gymn etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wetherspoons has free WiFi, cheap food, and cheap drinks. Great for lunch and dinner.
The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis
Wetherspoons has free WiFi, cheap food, and cheap drinks. Great for lunch and dinner.
A slightly more upmarket bar, great food and drink with Marina Views.
10 locals recommend
Pitcher & Piano Southampton
A slightly more upmarket bar, great food and drink with Marina Views.
Grand Cafe
Terminus TerraceReally nice bar and dinner venue.
The Waterfront
William StreetMarina location.
The White Star Tavern
28 Oxford StAward winning food, good ambiance for drinking.
Arts & Culture
A traditional/boutique picture house, Harbour Lights is a great place to catch up on movies you wouldn't otherwise watch.
18 locals recommend
Harbour Lights Picturehouse
A traditional/boutique picture house, Harbour Lights is a great place to catch up on movies you wouldn't otherwise watch.
The Brook
466 Portswood RdAmazing live music and gigs.
TeamSport Go Karting Southampton
Chicken Hall LaneGo Karting! Need I say more?
Cineworld Cinema Southampton
4 Ocean WayNearest Cinema showing mainstream films.
Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road SouthNice little museum to visit.
The Cellar
78 West Marlands RoadLive food, great burgers, small venue with good ambience.
Mayflower Theatre
22-26 Commercial RdRegular Theatre showings.
Sightseeing
Saber powersports run adrenaline filled powerboat rides at very reasonable prices. Kid friendly, they're a great day out!
Saber Powersports Ltd
William StreetSaber powersports run adrenaline filled powerboat rides at very reasonable prices. Kid friendly, they're a great day out!
Red Funnel Red Jet
7 Town QuayJust a twenty five minute blast, and you're on the Isle of Wight!
Weston
Nice waterfront for walks.
Royal Victoria Country Park
Great country park for a longer walk.
Brilliant little Village feel, VERY sailing orientated, with a few boutique shops, great pubs, and lots of marinas/waterfront access.
25 locals recommend
Hamble-le-Rice
Brilliant little Village feel, VERY sailing orientated, with a few boutique shops, great pubs, and lots of marinas/waterfront access.
Home of the Southampton International Boat Show, great views, a nice open space.
17 locals recommend
Mayflower Park
Town QuayHome of the Southampton International Boat Show, great views, a nice open space.
Food Scene
BEST Restaurant in Southampton. Not the cheapest, but a great place to eat really good food.
Quay FIFTEEN
William StreetBEST Restaurant in Southampton. Not the cheapest, but a great place to eat really good food.
Amazing venue overlooking the water, and great Thai food.
Royal Thai Pier on the ground floor at Kuti's Royal Pier
Red Funnel Terminal Dock Gate 7Amazing venue overlooking the water, and great Thai food.
I struggle to call this a Restaurant, but it's there, and it's convenient!
23 locals recommend
McDonald's
Saint Pauls RoadI struggle to call this a Restaurant, but it's there, and it's convenient!
Banana Wharf Ocean Village
33 Channel WayHuge selection of food, very large group friendly.
Award winning burgers - an eat and go style restaurant.
8 locals recommend
7Bone Burger Co. Southampton
29 Portswood RdAward winning burgers - an eat and go style restaurant.
Maritimo is a great Lounge Bar, with a really friendly atmosphere. Good food at reasonable prices, including a fully vegan menu, and great views from their super smart building across the marina.
Maritimo Lounge
1 Ocean WayMaritimo is a great Lounge Bar, with a really friendly atmosphere. Good food at reasonable prices, including a fully vegan menu, and great views from their super smart building across the marina.
Shopping
Actually on the corner opposite Wetherspoons, ideally placed local convenience store.
12 locals recommend
Tesco Express
Actually on the corner opposite Wetherspoons, ideally placed local convenience store.
IKEA Southampton
West Quay RoadIKEA - has as much wooden swedish furniture as you could need!
John Lewis
23 Harbour ParadeHome stores, electronics, gadgets, clothing, everything.
Essentials
Closest big food store (Tesco Express in Ocean Village has most things though)
11 locals recommend
Asda Southampton Superstore
Closest big food store (Tesco Express in Ocean Village has most things though)