A bar area with high wooden tables and leather bar stools, exposed brick-style walls, vases with flowers, and colorful wall art at The Edge & The Box Bar.
An event space featuring a central bar counter, wooden tables and stools, brown leather banquette seating, and floral arrangements at The Edge & The Box Bar.
A bar area featuring a hexagonal counter with three cushioned stools, pendant lighting, bottles and glassware on shelves, and a chalkboard wall at The Edge & The Box Bar.
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, overhead pendant lighting, exposed brick walls, and festive decorations at The Edge & The Box Bar.

The Box Bar at The Edge & The Box Bar

Bar
·
Whole venue
Compton Walk, Southampton, SO14 0BH –
Bevois, Southampton
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Edge & The Box Bar is an LGBTQ+ nightclub and bar complex whose defining quality is a mix of performance-focused rooms and bar-led social areas.

Design: The venue has dark timber floors, exposed brick walls and low beam-style ceilings that produce a compact, club-scale interior. The lighting combines pendant and spot fixtures that highlight the bar and performance areas while leaving circulation spaces dimmer.

Features: The venue has a staffed cocktail bar alongside a performance area with a stage and a clear dancefloor. A house PA and speaker system is installed and the space allows external DJs or guest music. A partially roofed patio, air conditioning and accessible toilets are also available.

Ideal for: Social groups and nightlife-focused gatherings that want an informal, music-led evening combining bar seating and standing dance or performance space.

What sets it apart: A dedicated music-free zone provides a quiet area for conversation separate from the club rooms.

What guests say: The venue has a welcoming atmosphere supported by professional, attentive door and bar staff. Crowding can make the space uncomfortable on busy nights and music choices are sometimes inconsistent.

Prices

Monday
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
16:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Cabaret
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

• Must bring a form of ID;
• Any Damage caused will result in extra charge;
• Any other source of Entertainment such as DJs or hosts must be run past the venue before hand;

About The Edge & The Box Bar

The Edge & The Box Bar is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map
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