Lord Duckhunter Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 Having lived in sunny Poole for 20 years, I am rather out of touch when it comes to Southampton nightlife. Me, Mrs Duck ,my Skate mate, and Mrs Skate are planning a night out in Southampton, and were looking for some advise on the best pubs or group of pubs for this night out. Before the match I drink in Bedford Place, but have no idea what it's like on non match days. We are all between 42-47 and dont want anywhere full of nippers. Love live music in pubs. Nothing too heavy, but rock and I'm not too keen on tribute acts. Need to find somewhere with decent pub bands, or oldies DJ. Stuff we like is, Beatles, Paul Weller, Stones, Faces, John Fogerty, ect ect. Normally like Poole Quay, or Weymouth, but transport issues mean Southampton is our best bet next time we meet. Would like similar pubs in walking distance, in case we dont like one or two. Has anyone got any suggestions as to where some young at heart 40's can have a cracking night?
Saint Mikey Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 Start off at Pop, then go to Junk. They play all that stuff in there, might have to ask the Dj for a specific request...
sambosa75 Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 Soul Cellar plays all that. Bit of a ****hole but a good night.
sambosa75 Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 Jesters. Yes!!! Best night out in Southampton. Quad-Vod for £2. Can't say fairer.
SuperMikey Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 Yes!!! Best night out in Southampton. Quad-Vod for £2. Can't say fairer. Monday night - £5 entry, 50p pints all night. I've had some f*cking quality nights there.
RedArmy Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 I thought they "banned" quad-vods? Except for sobar who do what they want. Town is full of pr1cks, much rather stick to Portswood and Bevois Valley.
SuperMikey Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 I thought they "banned" quad-vods? Except for sobar who do what they want. Town is full of pr1cks, much rather stick to Portswood and Bevois Valley. They banned serving them in glasses, so Jesters, Sobar and the other places in Portswood do them in little plastic buckets instead.
dune Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 You'd be better of going out in Winchester. More civilised for people of your age.
Crab Lungs Posted 28 June, 2011 Posted 28 June, 2011 Gahhhhhhhhhhhhh, been saying town is full of pr1cks for years. Don't bother with it now.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 29 June, 2011 Author Posted 29 June, 2011 Thanks for the responses, a little bit depressing reading really. Plastic glasses, and full of pr1cks. Just want a few decent pubs, with a bit of live music for a few jars. Went to Bournemouth the other night to see Ringo Starr, and drinking in Town before hand felt sooooo old and out of touch, dont want to fell the same in southampton. I refuse to drink anywhere with plastic glasses unless I have to, eg football or concert. Maybe better to stick to Poole/Ashley Cross............
the stain Posted 29 June, 2011 Posted 29 June, 2011 Gahhhhhhhhhhhhh, been saying town is full of pr1cks for years. Don't bother with it now. I've noticed that there's less pr1cks there now.
sambosa75 Posted 29 June, 2011 Posted 29 June, 2011 Thanks for the responses, a little bit depressing reading really. Plastic glasses, and full of pr1cks. Just want a few decent pubs, with a bit of live music for a few jars. Went to Bournemouth the other night to see Ringo Starr, and drinking in Town before hand felt sooooo old and out of touch, dont want to fell the same in southampton. I refuse to drink anywhere with plastic glasses unless I have to, eg football or concert. Maybe better to stick to Poole/Ashley Cross............ Just stay up around Bedford Place, you'll be fine.
dronskisaint Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 Nice Tea Dance on the pier perhaps...not sure if skates are allowed? :-)
Johnny Shearer Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 I would say Bedford place is more geared towards the students these days, although relatively quiet weeknights (unless its student of course). Wht not try Oxford Street instead? A couple bars and restuarants but not sure on the music front though.
Jonnyboy Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 How about the platform tavern at the top of the high street. Usually got a blues band on, decent food and ales. http://www.platformtavern.com/ You could move on to Oxford Street later (or even Leisure world! joke)
suewhistle Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 How about the platform tavern at the top of the high street. I have the odd pre-match pint there when I'm over and there are normally posters up advertising live music. Talking Heads in Portswood used to do live music but I'm really out of touch. The Bent Brief still does but the beer can be good or dodgy...
Jonnyboy Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 I have the odd pre-match pint there when I'm over and there are normally posters up advertising live music. Talking Heads in Portswood used to do live music but I'm really out of touch. The Bent Brief still does but the beer can be good or dodgy... yeah, stick to the bottles in the bent brief i reckon
saint hawk Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 The Angel in town is slowly becoming a music venue try that out mush
Crab Lungs Posted 30 June, 2011 Posted 30 June, 2011 I've noticed that there's less pr1cks there now. Depends on how you categorize a pr1ck.
svetigpung Posted 1 July, 2011 Posted 1 July, 2011 I was over with some mates from sweden a couple of times last season and had a good time on Oxford Street . Would also recommend the Platform tavern round the corner. However , we ended up in The London Hotel pub....a very interesting place. They had live music as well , performed by drag queens!
Crab Lungs Posted 1 July, 2011 Posted 1 July, 2011 Oxford Street is literally the only place which hasn't been infested by the "crazy" pontificating, students or the knuckle-dragging Ikonites. If I'd go anywhere, I'd go there, defo.
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