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Best Cocktail Bars in Southampton

17 handpicked cocktail bars in Southampton, chosen by locals who actually eat and drink here.

17 places
Platform Tavern
Local institution
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Bars · Waterfront

Platform Tavern

Medieval arches, real ales, live music and the best pub atmosphere in Southampton.

££
CRIB | COCKTAILS | SHUFFLEBOARD |
02

Bars

CRIB | COCKTAILS | SHUFFLEBOARD |

Laid-back bar with quirky decor offering shuffleboard, drinks & all-you-can-eat pizza brunch.

££
Dancing Man Brewery
Hidden gem
03

Bars · Waterfront

Dancing Man Brewery

On-site craft brewery in a stunning medieval building. The seasonal specials are always worth trying.

££
Funky Flamingo Southampton - Lounge & Roof Garden
04

Bars

Funky Flamingo Southampton - Lounge & Roof Garden

Cocktail lounge with garden-themed decor offering pizzas, fajitas & tandoori chicken.

££
Heartbreakers
05

Bars

Heartbreakers

Intimate haunt for live music, cocktails & pub grub in a relaxed, rustic-chic setting.

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London Road Brew House
06

Bars

London Road Brew House

Rustic-chic microbrewery featuring its own brand of beers, plus pizzas & other pub bites.

££
Medbar Southampton
07

Bars

Medbar Southampton

Stylish, modern cocktail bar with weekend DJs & popular Latin dance parties on Sunday evenings.

££
O'neill's Southampton
08

Bars

O'neill's Southampton

Relaxed chain pub with big-screen sport, live music and Irish-influenced food and drink menus.

££
Popworld - Southampton
09

Bars

Popworld - Southampton

Nightclub with speciality cocktails, lighting effects and DJs playing new and retro pop music.

££
Shenanigans
10

Bars

Shenanigans

Shenanigans is a well-regarded local venue.

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Smokin' Barrels Pub
11

Bars

Smokin' Barrels Pub

Smokin' Barrels Pub is a well-regarded local venue.

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Southampton Arms
Hidden gem
12

Bars · Portswood

Southampton Arms

Real ales only, no food, no nonsense. The neighbourhood pub Southampton didn't know it needed.

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The Alexandra
13

Bars

The Alexandra

Pub with movie memorabilia, arcade machines, beer garden, plus screens showing live sport.

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The Cricketers
14

Bars

The Cricketers

The Cricketers is a well-regarded local venue.

££
The Hobbit Pub
15

Bars

The Hobbit Pub

Tolkien-inspired pub and live music venue with exposed brick walls and large terraced garden.

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The Red Lion
16

Bars

The Red Lion

Tudor-style tavern offering tap brews & traditional English grub, including fish & chips.

££
The Shooting Star
17

Bars

The Shooting Star

Lively pub with regular DJ nights and large beer garden, with local ales and pool table, open late.

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