Best Nightclubs in Southampton UK for Every Vibe & Mood
Southampton is a historical city, famous for the big ship liners that have set sail from there over the centuries, for football, art and music, and is set in a beautiful location by the Solent.
There’s more to it though, a vibrant nightlife that makes it one of the most popular student cities in the country. If you are looking for nightclubs in Southampton, UK, to make a part of your big student nights out, you’re in luck.
Below, we’ve put together a list of some of the best clubs in Southampton, giving you everything you need to know to plan your next big night out. There are loads of fun things to do in Southampton, and we’re sure you’ll be adding some of the following nightclubs in Southampton, UK, to your list.
What are the best nightclubs in Southampton, UK to meet the vibe of every student in the city?
The Edge & The Box Bar
Compton Walk. SO14 0BH
The only established LGBTQ+ nightclub in Southampton, The Edge is connected to the Box Bar on Compton Walk and has been open since 1995.
It’s well-loved, inclusive, friendly and welcoming, but it holds up its end as a great night out too!
There are plenty of drinks deals on offer, different rooms that play different styles of music to suit whatever mood you’re in. If you fancy yourself as a singer, karaoke night is always a blast here, and to be honest, any night it’s open you can walk in and have the time of your life.
The Stage Door
West Marlands Road. SO14 7FW
More of a low-key affair, the Stage Door is a multi-purpose nightclub and venue in Southampton that has been a family-run institution for many years.
You’ll find plenty of bands and artists performing at this live music venue, cabaret, comedy, tribute nights, drag acts, and much more. It’s also just one of the best nightclubs in Southampton when there isn’t a live performance.
Trilogy
London Road. SO15 2AD
Three bars, spread over two floors. Triology is the same space as the legendary Junk venue that was part of the thriving underground music scene in the city for years and has carried on a tradition of an epic night out.
Two fantastic rooms, great DJs at every club night, with drum n bass, rnb, disco, cheese and pop blasting on the dancefloors. You’ll also find some amazing drinks deals whenever you go there — £4 for a double is pretty unheard of anywhere else.
The Orange Rooms
Vernon Walk. SO15 2EJ
The oldest cocktail bar and club in Southampton, The Orange Rooms is a unique place and one of the best nightclubs in Southampton, UK.
There’s a reason it’s got its name — the décor is a vibrant orange that you can see from miles away, glowing in the distance!
There are loads of drinks deals on club nights, bottomless deals, and regular events, such as a Sabrina Carpenter Brunch or The Neon Jungle (a new jungle-themed outdoor space at the club), alongside Brazilian funk tunes and the latest club anthems. A retro vibe that transports you back to a cooler time.
Café Parfait
Above Bar Street. SO14 7DW
VIP tables, and old school RnB, dance music, and pop tunes, there’s something for everyone at this cool, laid-back and late-night haunt.
It’s been a staple on the Southampton nightlife scene for a while and offers something unique to the rest of what’s on offer.
Great drinks deals throughout the week and club nights to suit your tastes (Simply Saturdays for RnB heads or Monday Madness for your pop fix, and WAVZ for drum n bass every last Friday of the month).
The Stag’s
University of Southampton. SO17 1BJ
It’s good to have a student-only nightclub to fall back on throughout the year. Your Student’s Union is an important part of university life, and at Southampton University Student’s Union, you’ll find The Stag’s.
It doubles as the student pub and nightclub, right in the heart of the Highfield Campus. Watch live sport and eat pub grub during the day, and at night there’s music and club night events, including the weekly karaoke sessions every Thursday night that have made Friday morning lectures a little difficult for many over the years!
It’s not a late-night venue, but it’s certainly a great place to start a big night out on campus before venturing to some of the other nightclubs on the list.
Apocalypse at The Hobbit
Bevois Valley Road. SO14 0JZ
It might be a Tolkien-inspired pub and not a nightclub, but the club nights at The Hobbit are spectacular.
It’s the biggest alternative night in the city, with the very best DJs offering up a mix of the best alternative music, indie guitars, emo bands, classic and modern punk, nu-metal, and metal.
It’s not your typical nightclub, but it’s always packed out, a lively atmosphere, and some of the best times to be had in Southampton if you like heavier music. Expect pint cocktails and mocktails, drag nights, raves, pro wrestling, rum festivals, and quiz nights.
As you can see, there are some incredible options for a big night out, including some of these nightclubs in Southampton, UK, that we’ve suggested to you.
We’re always open to your recommendations though, are there any new Southampton nightclubs that you really love that should make our list?
Let us know so we can add them to the top nightclubs in Southampton, UK, and to the freshest events in Southampton to keep all you students in the city informed!