Clubbing in southampton

MeAnBoY · 20 Jan 2007 at 15:09

Alright guys, now i dont normally frequent S'oton for clubbing too often and when i do it's usually down the Dungeon or the Ikon/Bambuubar area. Anyway off out there tonight and just wondering for the guys who live in the area which clubs are good to go for student types on a saturday night? Any suggestions is appreciated - apart from flares!

tastyweat · 20 Jan 2007 at 15:47

Ocean & Collins all the way mate

MeAnBoY · 20 Jan 2007 at 15:48

tastyweat said:
Ocean & Collins all the way mate

Whereabouts is it mate? and what kind of music?

Burnsy2023 · 20 Jan 2007 at 15:48

The Dungeon? Interesting choice of places.

Anyway, it all depends on what sort of places you like going.

A typical student night plan usually starts off at the Hobbit in Bevios Valley and then moves up into the high street, I quite like the drinks at the Square and then continue to Yate's to fully tank up. Depending on who I'm with we'll end up at Pikon (Ikon) or even somewhere like Ocean and Collins at the back of Woolworths.

Although saying that, if you like something a little different there is an interesting place called the Frog and Frigate in ocean village which is usually open till about 4.

Burnsy

starscream · 20 Jan 2007 at 16:00

What music do you like?

divine` · 20 Jan 2007 at 17:13

If you want a bit of 80s, Reflex is ok, not my cup of tea though really.

If you like the Dungeon, Unit 22 is the place to go.

Indie/emo kinda vibe = Lennons

Poletrix/For Your Eyes Only are ok, mates gf works in Poletrix.

(Don't go to O&C, it's RUBBISH

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Van Hellseek · 20 Jan 2007 at 17:18

the only club in southampton i enjoy is the soul cellar. i would usually rather stay at somewhere like the orange rooms, than go to a club.

divine` · 20 Jan 2007 at 17:18

seek said:
the only club in southampton i enjoy is the soul cellar.

That was the other one I was thinking of that I couldn't remember the name of!

Van Hellseek · 20 Jan 2007 at 17:19

and lets not forget the frog...

tastyweat · 20 Jan 2007 at 17:54

MeAnBoY said:
Whereabouts is it mate? and what kind of music?

Here you go mate:

http://southampton.oceancollins.com/web3/DesktopDefault.aspx

Links that tell you where to find and what's on

tastyweat · 20 Jan 2007 at 17:56

burnsy2023 said:
The Dungeon? Interesting choice of places.

Anyway, it all depends on what sort of places you like going.

A typical student night plan usually starts off at the Hobbit in Bevios Valley and then moves up into the high street, I quite like the drinks at the Square and then continue to Yate's to fully tank up. Depending on who I'm with we'll end up at Pikon (Ikon) or even somewhere like Ocean and Collins at the back of Woolworths.

Although saying that, if you like something a little different there is an interesting place called the Frog and Frigate in ocean village which is usually open till about 4.

Burnsy

what's the frog and frigate like? Haven't heard of that one

starscream · 20 Jan 2007 at 18:14

tastyweat said:
what's the frog and frigate like? Haven't heard of that one

Is it the really thin pub with a guy playing accoustic guitar and singing covers standing on a table?

Van Hellseek · 20 Jan 2007 at 18:21

starscream said:
Is it the really thin pub with a guy playing accoustic guitar and singing covers standing on a table?

yeah. but he doesn't stand on a table. the customers do.

MeAnBoY · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:05

Well on nights out rock/metal isnt my favourite, that's reserved to gigs etc so anything dancey really, im based in bournemouth usually and the clubs i normally goto there are Toko, The Old Firestation, Opera House, Dusk til Dawn etc if anyone knows them. Anyway i guess i will start at the square actually then make my way further into town

starscream · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:08

seek said:
yeah. but he doesn't stand on a table. the customers do.

He did when I was there

Van Hellseek · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:11

MeAnBoY said:
Well on nights out rock/metal isnt my favourite, that's reserved to gigs etc so anything dancey really, im based in bournemouth usually and the clubs i normally goto there are Toko, The Old Firestation, Opera House, Dusk til Dawn etc if anyone knows them. Anyway i guess i will start at the square actually then make my way further into town

simple then. head to bedford place and you'll be happy.

tastyweat · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:17

MeAnBoY said:
Well on nights out rock/metal isnt my favourite, that's reserved to gigs etc so anything dancey really, im based in bournemouth usually and the clubs i normally goto there are Toko, The Old Firestation, Opera House, Dusk til Dawn etc if anyone knows them. Anyway i guess i will start at the square actually then make my way further into town

I know them... but can't remember the differences between thurs/fri/sat lol

If you like Toko though - you'll like O&C for sure

HangTime · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:43

Not wishing to put a dampner on things (heck you've probably left already anyway) but in my view Bournemouth is superior for that kind of scene. Bar Med/Toko/Bliss/Slam/Elements etc all in close proximity. As you like the Opera House then Ikon might be acceptable but it's really not in the same league. Both attract ****** (hence the moniker someone gave above) but at least OH is a good venue with good music.

Maybe I've just not been to the right places in Soton yet but I'd say the nightlife is a little disappointing for a town of this size.

Haven't actually been out in Bournemouth for a couple of years now which is a shame as expensive drinks aside I really like it.

starscream · 21 Jan 2007 at 00:55

HangTime said:
Haven't actually been out in Bournemouth for a couple of years now which is a shame as expensive drinks aside I really like it.

Last time I was in Bournemouth (admittedly it was a stag night) but drinks were in the relgion of £3.50 for a bottle of bear and £4 for the chaser :/

Van Hellseek · 21 Jan 2007 at 00:57

starscream said:
but drinks were in the relgion of £3.50 for a bottle of bear and £4 for the chaser :/

bottled bears are much better value for money in southampton.