Is anyone up for some axe throwing? Or how about a friendly match of pool? Get together with colleagues after work or celebrate a special occasion with family at one of the many unique venues across the city. Your day doesn't have to end after 5pm! Read on to see what the nightlife has to offer.
High Score Arcade
Calling all gamers. Are you ready for an hour of unlimited fun? High Score Arcade located on East Street is a free-play amusement centre that offers a great range of new and traditional arcade classics. With Space Invaders, Pac-Man, racing games and more, there is lots of fun to be had. 
Escape Rooms
Work with friends to find hidden clues and solve puzzles at one of Southampton's many escape rooms. Our city is home to Locked in a Room, Elusion Escape Rooms, Sneaky Dog Escapes, and even the number 1 voted escape room in the world, Houdini's Escape room. No two experiences are alike!
Hollywood Bowl
Ready, set, bowl. Head out with some friends for some healthy competition at Hollywood Bowl in Westquay. While battling it out on one of their lanes, you can also enjoy great food and drink, amusements and pool all under one roof.
1st Base
Over on East Street, you'll find 1st Base, an indoor interactive batting cage and bar. Suitable for ages 10 and up, all abilities and group sizes are welcome to step up to the plate. With ball tracking technology, 1st Base makes it feel as if you're playing in a real stadium! There are also lots of 'stadium snack' favourites on offer from beers to American-style popcorn.
Sixes Social Cricket
Test out your cricket skills at Sixes Social Cricket in Westquay. Step into one of their batting cages and try to achieve the highest score - will you get your name on their leaderboards? But don't worry, if it's your first time playing, Sixes offers five different challenger skill levels to try so that everyone can experience the thrill of the game.
Boom Battle Bar
Are you ready to feel the BOOM? Go head-to-head with some friends at Westquay's Boom Battle Bar for some fun competitive play. Compete in a wide range of bar sports such as augmented reality darts, Axe throwing, beer pong, American pool, and even karaoke. After 7pm, Boom Battle Bar becomes a strictly over-18's venue.
Looking for more axe-throwing fun?
Check out Axeology on East Street - a great space for groups both big and small.
Rocket Ronnies
In the heart of the city is Rocket Ronnies, a large pool hall which offers a wide range of pool table games. You don't have to be a member to hang out here. Simply turn up and start playing. Rocket Ronnies is also the only pool hall in the South Coast that offers a Chinese pool table. Learn more here.
Karaoke Nights
Sing the night away at one of our many city centre venues hosting karaoke nights. Here are just some great venues to check out:
- Medbar
- Shanghai 1814
- The Lion
- O'neill's
- Boom Battle Bar
Pub Sports
Enjoy delicious pub favourites over some friendly games of pool, ping pong, darts, and even table football. Some highlights include:
- The Grapes (pool table)
- CRIB (shuffleboard)
- Mayflower Village (shuffleboard, table tennis, interactive darts, table football)
- The Lion (pool table)
- Sharkey's (snooker, pool table, darts, table tennis, beer pong)
- Yates (pool table)
- The Scholars Arms (shuffleboard, pool table)
Leo Leisure Bingo Hall
As currently the largest bingo hall operator on the South Coast, Leo Leisure is the place to 'B3'. Membership is free to join so you can get right to the fun. Plus, while you play, you can enjoy great value food cooked on their premises with daily specials available.
Adult amusement centres
Southampton also has several adult amusement centres that offer a range of casino favourites including slot machines, roulette, black jack, and more! Here are a few locations to explore:
- Admiral Casino
- Genting Casino
- Golden Touch
- Grosvenor Casino
Looking for more late-night fun?
Head over to our Light Up Your Social Life page for more great ways to spend your evenings. Plus, be sure to take a look at our What's On page for special performances, shows, and events taking place around the city.
