Top Bar Venues in Southampton
Forget the docks. Private bars in Southampton are where the real cargo gets loaded: cocktails, secrets, and big birthday energy. Behind closed doors, you'll find sleek booths, dim lighting, top-shelf cocktails, and not a sticky pint glass in sight. Perfect for birthdays, hen dos, or office shenanigans, these exclusive spaces put a classy twist on your classic night out. From the charm of Oxford Street to the hidden gems near Bedford Place, the city’s maritime roots might go deep—but the parties here hit harder than a storm off the Solent. Round up your crew, pick your base, and own the night your way.
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from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor
80 guestsMonarch Cocktail BarSouthamptonThe Ground Floor at Monarch Cocktail Bar has a capacity of 40 guests. It's a great spot to host a birthday party, share a drink with friends and catch up, or go out for the night.
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from £7500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
352 guestsAll Bar One SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreAll Bar One Southampton is a modern chain bar located in Southampton, UK. Our entire venue is available for hire for private parties, events and other large gatherings.
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from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace
128 guestsMail Room Bar and KitchenSouthamptonTerrace is a private outdoor space in Mail Room Bar and Kitchen defined by direct pavement frontage that extends the venue onto the street. Design: The Terrace presents a compact paved area framed by low planters and a continuous
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from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor
384 guestsMail Room Bar and KitchenSouthamptonMail Room Bar and Kitchen is a cocktail bar in Southampton. We offer catering, light bites, buffets and cocktails. We host parties wih DJs every Friday and Saturday evenings.
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from £3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
180 guestsBoom Battle Bar SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreReady, Southampton? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in West Quay South and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist,
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from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar
60 guestsGriffin Bar & GrillSouthamptonMain Bar, a Bar in Griffin Bar & Grill, is a banquette-lined social bar centred on a pool table. Design: The space has dark tufted banquette seating and green-upholstered chairs set against timber-look flooring, with pendant
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from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsHarBar on 6thSouthamptonHarBar on 6th is a contemporary bar with an airy, sociable character. Its private-hire appeal lies in the balance between polished design and relaxed seating.
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityHen Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreHen Party (Shared Space) is a shared space in a bar at Boom Battle Bar Southampton centred on open seating and an area for group socialising. Design: The space has low ceilings, dark-painted walls and coloured uplighting
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreThe best bottomless brunch in Southampton, this brunch delivers vibes for days. 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, we’re talking cocktails, fizz and draft beer & cider, a street food feast and live entertainment.
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from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Masterclass
50 guestsBoom Battle Bar SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreCocktail Masterclass is a Bar in Boom Battle Bar Southampton that provides a staffed, practical teaching bar where participants learn and make cocktails.
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBirthday Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreBoom Battle Bar has crash-landed in West Quay South and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, this is the battleground
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from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole venue
200 guestsRed Dog Saloon SouthamptonSouthampton City CentreRed Dog Saloon Southampton is a casual American-style restaurant defined by a large, well-stocked bar that gives the space a saloon-style character. Design: The interior uses dark-stained wood shelving, brass fittings, mirrored
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FAQs about Top Bar Venues in Southampton
Booking costs of private bars average £30 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Southampton, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £25 | and £40 | per person |
| Typically between £500 | and £750 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £300 | and £500 | hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Southampton, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at All Bar One Southampton
on - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our entire venue is available for hire for private parties, events and other large gatherings. Not only do we serve cocktails & wine, but also various snacks, mains and sharing plates, with vegetarian and vegan menu options... -
Whole venue at Red Dog Saloon Southampton
on West Quay Road - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for seated meals and bar-centred drinks. What guests say: The venue's service is friendly and attentive. -
Full Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Southampton
on Unit WM03, Level 1 West Quay South - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration.
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Dining Area at Lazzeez Southampton Indian Restaurant - dining room for 50 guests
Venue said: What sets it apart: An in-room PA system allows guests to play their own music during private events. What guests say: The dining area is clean and has a relaxed vibe, and the service in the space is welcoming and attentive. -
Crawford Room at God's House Tower - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: A self-contained and flexible space, the Crawford Room is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, meetings, study days, talks and workshops. -
Boardrooms 1,2,3 & 4 at Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton - boardroom for 20 guests
Venue said: The bedrooms are generally spacious and include tea and coffee facilities. The restaurant and breakfast buffet provide reliable morning meals and steady bar service.
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Terrace at Mail Room Bar and Kitchen, from £20 per person (up to 128 guests standing)
Venue said: Features: The Terrace provides movable outdoor tables and chairs and direct access to the bar through an adjacent door. The space is step-free and wheelchair accessible and benefits from plentiful natural daylight during... -
Second Floor at Monarch Cocktail Bar, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 65 guests standing)
Venue said: Second Floor is a private event space at Monarch Cocktail Bar defined by a compact, sociable layout that focuses activity into a single upstairs room. Design: The room presents a contemporary, neutral palette with a padded... -
Hen Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Southampton, from £25 per person (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: The space also provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, step-free guest access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Friend groups wanting an informal, energetic gathering that mixes standing socialising and casual seating.
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