london Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Firstly, it honestly is a fresh of breath air to see you lot doing so well instead of the usual "big clubs".. I really hope you can finish in the top 4 season... It's going to be a really tough evening for us on Wednesday and I would bite your hand off for a draw.. The reason i'm here is to ask a few questions about Southampton in gerneral.... Coming down for the game on Wednesday and staying the night.. is there much to do on a Wednesday night in Southampton? I know there is two universities so I'm guessing there is a good chance something will be happening after the game? Thanks in advance.
SNSUN Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I draw your attention to this thread... http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?53328-Drink#.VNivRCcgGSM
Saint_Jonny Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Get in a taxi and ask to go to Bedford Place. Loads of bars around there that should start filling with students from about 10pm onwards. Hope that helps and hope you lose
farawaysaint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Why do these posts always start "xxxxx IN PEACE" it's not like we expect you to storm the server room and occupy the mb.
The Cat Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Bedford Place/London Road is best for bars. Avoid Leisure World at all costs.
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Why do these posts always start "xxxxx IN PEACE" it's not like we expect you to storm the server room and occupy the mb. It is well known we have the scariest internet firm.
Professor Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Only three years ago that both of our clubs were in the Championship so it has been good to see that teams like ours can compete despite the hugely unfair financial advantage given to the wealthy 5 or 6. As for what to do after the game on Wednesday, one of the Wetherspoons pubs is a good place to drown your sorrows in quality beer at low prices, and they do food, if you can call it that, until 11pm. The nearest to St Marys is the Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis by Ocean Village. If you go back to the City Centre you won't get there until after 10.00pm. If you want a night spot, there are several to choose from, as Google will show you.
Smirking_Saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Bedford place is okish, if you want a decent night head to oxford street around dock gate 4, so much of a better night out Bedford is full on students.
hypochondriac Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Don't wear any colours. We have a notorious firm out on a Wednesday and they will chase you pit of the city if they recognise you as an outsider.
pap Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Don't wear any colours. We have a notorious firm out on a Wednesday and they will chase you pit of the city if they recognise you as an outsider. Good advice, regardless.
South City Si Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Bedford place is okish, if you want a decent night head to oxford street around dock gate 4, so much of a better night out Bedford is full on students. Maybe, but Oxford Street will be dead on a Wednesaday night. There's half priced steak night at both Coco Rio and Marshals on a Wednesday!
Bearsy Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Don't wear any colours. We have a notorious firm out on a Wednesday and they will chase you pit of the city if they recognise you as an outsider. Steer clear of Farmhouse!
ericofarabia Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Steer clear of Farmhouse! You won't be able to move in the Gent's
Beckenham Saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Only three years ago that both of our clubs were in the Championship so it has been good to see that teams like ours can compete despite the hugely unfair financial advantage given to the wealthy 5 or 6. As for what to do after the game on Wednesday, one of the Wetherspoons pubs is a good place to drown your sorrows in quality beer at low prices, and they do food, if you can call it that, until 11pm. The nearest to St Marys is the Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis by Ocean Village. If you go back to the City Centre you won't get there until after 10.00pm. If you want a night spot, there are several to choose from, as Google will show you. Can't believe that is a 'Spoons! Was down a few weeks ago and saw it, thought it was the most ridiculous name for a pub I had ever seen and found myself taking a picture of the sign. Would never have guessed it was a Weatherspoons!
Professor Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Can't believe that is a 'Spoons! Was down a few weeks ago and saw it, thought it was the most ridiculous name for a pub I had ever seen and found myself taking a picture of the sign. Would never have guessed it was a Weatherspoons! The Admiral Curtis is quite a good place for a pre-match drink, being a short walk to the SMS, although as you'd expect it gets very busy. You get home and away fans mixing happily there and there is reasonably priced parking behind the pub or on nearby streets.
Turkish Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Don't wear any colours. We have a notorious firm out on a Wednesday and they will chase you pit of the city if they recognise you as an outsider. I'd echo this. Ever since the Battle of Whitechapel underpass when 15 saints routed 60 West Ham relationships have been strained between the two firms. Saints top lads are angry that the scene was deleted from Rise of the Footsolider and there was no mention of this in the ICF book. Since then Saints boys have been looking to shut the loud mouth cockneys up once and for all but West Ham have never shown since, no doubt paralyzed with fear and the memories still fresh of their last hiding. So yes, take my advice, dont talk like Billy Mitchell, keep your nut down and you'll be alright. If anyone asks you if you know any of the ICF say no, or you can forget about Blue, you'll just be covered in your own claret.
london Posted 9 February, 2015 Author Posted 9 February, 2015 I'd echo this. Ever since the Battle of Whitechapel underpass when 15 saints routed 60 West Ham relationships have been strained between the two firms. Saints top lads are angry that the scene was deleted from Rise of the Footsolider and there was no mention of this in the ICF book. Since then Saints boys have been looking to shut the loud mouth cockneys up once and for all but West Ham have never shown since, no doubt paralyzed with fear and the memories still fresh of their last hiding. So yes, take my advice, dont talk like Billy Mitchell, keep your nut down and you'll be alright. If anyone asks you if you know any of the ICF say no, or you can forget about Blue, you'll just be covered in your own claret. I'll bear that in mind, thanks
tartan_saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Wednesday night in Southampton.... you'll be hip deep in student clunge.
alpine_saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Bedford Place for stoodent trash Oxford Street for a better class of clientele
alpine_saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Bedford Place/London Road is best for bars. Avoid Leisure World at all costs. Is Leisure World still open ? When I was over at Xmas I went to the Odeon in there and there rest was closed and looking extremely run-down.
pap Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Is Leisure World still open ? When I was over at Xmas I went to the Odeon in there and there rest was closed and looking extremely run-down. It looked like that when it opened.
Charlie Wayman Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I'd echo this. Ever since the Battle of Whitechapel underpass when 15 saints routed 60 West Ham relationships have been strained between the two firms. Saints top lads are angry that the scene was deleted from Rise of the Footsolider and there was no mention of this in the ICF book. Since then Saints boys have been looking to shut the loud mouth cockneys up once and for all but West Ham have never shown since, no doubt paralyzed with fear and the memories still fresh of their last hiding. So yes, take my advice, dont talk like Billy Mitchell, keep your nut down and you'll be alright. If anyone asks you if you know any of the ICF say no, or you can forget about Blue, you'll just be covered in your own claret. Are you for real? Not sure I can ever take you seriously again.
london Posted 9 February, 2015 Author Posted 9 February, 2015 Are you for real? Not sure I can ever take you seriously again. Come on... it's clearly a joke.. we don't all sound like Billy Mitchell
stardustonmyfeet Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Are you for real? Not sure I can ever take you seriously again. You should ask yourself that question, unless you're deliberately baiting
Turkish Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Are you for real? Not sure I can ever take you seriously again. Order the special edition DVD box set of rise of the footsolider, watch the deleted scenes then come back here and tell me who should be taken seriously or not pal.
eelpie Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Only three years ago that both of our clubs were in the Championship so it has been good to see that teams like ours can compete despite the hugely unfair financial advantage given to the wealthy 5 or 6. As for what to do after the game on Wednesday, one of the Wetherspoons pubs is a good place to drown your sorrows in quality beer at low prices, and they do food, if you can call it that, until 11pm. The nearest to St Marys is the Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis by Ocean Village. If you go back to the City Centre you won't get there until after 10.00pm. If you want a night spot, there are several to choose from, as Google will show you. What quality beer exactly do Weatherspoons serve up? It hasn't been my experience in the past.
The Cat Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 What quality beer exactly do Weatherspoons serve up? It hasn't been my experience in the past. They sell Brewdog beer now and a decent US IPA.
JN9 Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 What quality beer exactly do Weatherspoons serve up? It hasn't been my experience in the past. Notoriously bad is my recollection... But then it's been quite a while
The Cat Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 If you're looking for a market to trash Green Street style then head to the one on St Mary's Street. The lads drinking in the Kingsland Tavern won't mind some propa nawty Hammers fans acting up on their manor.
Marsdinho Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 We have students from all around the world working on projects for a few months, then heading back to their uni; almost all of them comment on what a shiiitehole Southampton is for night life / things to do. They are here for 6 months at a time, and spend their weekends in other towns (Brighton, Bath, Bournemouth etc) Unless you are down here to count how many student flats we have in the city, don't expect a great night out. Especially after letting 4 in....
The Cat Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 They're down for one night. I've had good evenings in many a craphole.
sussexsaint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I've had good evenings in many a craphole. too.... many....jokes..... mind...struggling... not...to go.......for....obvious...
Wade Garrett Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Start off in the Dockers Club for a few cheap beers. Then get yourself to the Pier, couple in there, then round to New York New York. Happy days.
Beckenham Saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Jesters. Trust me. I'm a scientist (student). I've heard this is the kind of place that you ought to have on a pair of shoes that you don't mind getting ruined if you're going!
sussexsaint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I went to St Marys for the first time in ages this year and walked past teh Frog and Frigate - sad to see it boarded up - real sawdust on the floor pub, no chairs and blokeplaying guitar in the corner behind a wooden cage fun nights Don't even get me started on the loss of the Canute
igsey Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I've heard this is the kind of place that you ought to have on a pair of shoes that you don't mind getting ruined if you're going! Yep, my last housemate had a pair of Jesters' shoes - £2 from Primark, replaced every month or so. Turns out vomit, urine and unknown beverages is a tough combination to wash out.
Beckenham Saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Yep, my last housemate had a pair of Jesters' shoes - £2 from Primark, replaced every month or so. Turns out vomit, urine and unknown beverages is a tough combination to wash out. Haha oh god, I'm being taken there on the night before the Liverpool game - will make sure I pick up a pair!
spyinthesky Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I went to St Marys for the first time in ages this year and walked past teh Frog and Frigate - sad to see it boarded up - real sawdust on the floor pub, no chairs and blokeplaying guitar in the corner behind a wooden cage fun nights Don't even get me started on the loss of the Canute Think Frog & Frigate has reopened
Denzil Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 The London Arms or The Edge is a cracking night in midweek.
pap Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Does anyone know of a bar called Jesters that doesn't have a dubious rep? I know Jesters in Southampton and a Jesters in Plym. Both have dubious reps.
SuperMikey Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 If you're looking for a market to trash Green Street style then head to the one on St Mary's Street. The lads drinking in the Kingsland Tavern won't mind some propa nawty Hammers fans acting up on their manor. Used to drink in the Tavern before games, some nawty geezers in there. Think I saw more fights in there in a year than in the rest of my life combined..
SuperMikey Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Plus you know it's a classy establishment given its prime location to one of Southampton's finest methadone clinics.
Dalek2003 Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I didn't think there were TWO universities. Obviously Southampton University and another ?
The Cat Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I didn't think there were TWO universities. Obviously Southampton University and another ? Solent
hypochondriac Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 I didn't think there were TWO universities. Obviously Southampton University and another ? Solent.
so22saint Posted 9 February, 2015 Posted 9 February, 2015 Think Frog & Frigate has reopened It has, and Derek the guitarist is the new landlord! Stories like this give me renewed optimism for the future...
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