Music in the City Southampton

94 High Street Vault

94 High Street Southampton SO14 2AA

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Accessed via a metal spiral staircase from the High St, then two stone steps into the vault. Built around 1350, it has a fireplace, which is unusual in a wine vault where you would wish to keep it cool = perhaps a charcoal brazier stood here to keep important customers warm who came to taste the wine in winter time. Size: 18.1m x 6m x2.3m high.

All Bar One

All Bar One Southampton Unit 4 Level 3 Southampton

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Your stylish wine and cocktail bar in the centre of Southampton, join us for good vibes and great atmosphere!

Arundel Gardens

Albion Place, Castle Way (Outside Westquay)

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Southampton's newest park on top of the walls overlooking WestQuay

Beards & Boards

33 Bedford Place Southampton SO15 2DG

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We are an independent alternative craft beer bar in the heart of Southampton, passionate about board.

Bottle & Stoat

45 Bedford Place Southampton

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We are a bar & bottle shop in Bedford Place, specialising in craft beer, wine, and cider

Brewdog Southampton

18a Upper Banister St Southampton

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Canute's Palace

Porter's Lane Southampton

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These remains are of one of the earliest medieval houses in Southampton. The building burnt down during the Southampton Blitz in 1940.

Carlton Place Market

22 Carlton Place Southampton

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Gaia Health Store run a monthly market showcasing the best crafters, makers and producers in the local area, 10am to 4pm on the first Saturday of every month. We are running an extra Carlton Place Market on the 13th September as a pop up venue for Music in The City.

Castle Bailey Wall

Albion Place, Southampton SO14 2BN

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Southampton Castle’s outer bailey wall was built in the 13th century. Behind it was the site of Southampton’s royal castle, which was sold off by the Crown in 1618 and later demolished.

Castle Vault

Western Esplanade Southampton

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The biggest, and one of the oldest, vaults in Southampton, built to store the King’s wine at a time when the port was at the centre of the wine trade. Ships were able to offload the casks onto a quay directly outside the vault, as the water was very close to this section of the walls during the medieval period. During the Second World War the vault was used as a large air-raid shelter. Size: 17m x 6m x 4.8m high at highest point.

Dancing Man Brewery

Town Quay Southampton

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A 13th century warehouse that's been delightfully converted into a brew pub and restaurant. Downstairs you can watch the beer being brewed while enjoying some of Southampton’s finest craft ales and ciders and upstairs is an award-winning restaurant and event space. In 2024 Music in the City proved very popular in our garden

Duke of Wellington

36 Bugle Street Southampton

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The Duke of Wellington on Bugle Street is one of Southamptons most recognisable pubs. According to Historic England, the Duke of Wellington building was constructed using the remains of an existing house, which had been built circa 1220 by Benedict Ace, an early Mayor of Southampton. According to that source, the building was badly damaged by the French and Genoese during their murderous raid in 1338. However, according to the same source, a brewer named Rowland Johnson used the old building to construct his new establishment, which he called ‘Bere House’, in 1494. The building still has its thirteenth century foundations and cellar.

God's House Tower

Town Quay Road Southampton SO14 2NY

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Heartbreakers

7-9 Hanover Buildings Southampton SO14 1JX

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Heartbreakers is able to accommodate a wide range of international touring acts as well as striving to support the fantastic local scene that Southampton has to offer. From The Last Dinner Party to Orlando Weeks, to The Magic Gang, Dry Cleaning, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Sea Girls, Working Men's Club, The Murder Capital, Willie J Healey to Our Girl and many more, Heartbreakers has hosted some of the best in the business on their way to stardom.

HMV Southampton

176-178 High St, Southampton

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Holyrood DJ's

3-5 Bernard Street Southampton

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Music in the City pop up stage

Holyrood Church

3-5 Bernard Street Southampton SO14 3AU

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The original 12th century church stood further out into the High Street. It was dismantled and moved back in 1320 to its present site. The Crusaders and men leaving for Crecy and Agincourt would all have prayed here before departing. The Holyrood church was badly bombed in 1940 and its shell now remains as a memorial to the dead of the Merchant Navy.

Hythe Ferry

Hythe Ferry Terminal Southampton SO14 2AQ

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Hythe Pier

Hythe Ferry Office, Hythe Pier Prospect Place, Hythe

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IKEA Southampton

IKEA Southampton West Quay Road SO15 1GY

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Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus textiles, lighting & home decor.

John Hansard Gallery

142 – 144 Above Bar Street Southampton

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John Hansard Gallery, part of the University of Southampton, is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries. We support, develop and present great art by outstanding artists from across the world and are proud to play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region.

John Lewis

Westquay Shopping Centre 23 Harbour Parade Southampton

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The Southampton branch offers a wide range of products, including fashion, beauty, homewares, and technology, featuring brands such as Apple. A variety of services are available, including Personal Styling, Home Design (including Fitted Kitchens), The Beauty Society, Nursery Advice, and The Natural Image Hair Studio, which provides wigs and hairpieces by appointment only. Customers can also enjoy beauty treatments at the Elemis Spa Pod and Clarins Skin Spa, alongside a large Beauty Hall showcasing exciting brands such as Trinny London, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel, and Dior.

King John’s Palace

Blue Anchor Lane Southampton SO14 2AE

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King John’s Palace is one of the finest surviving examples of Norman architecture in the country. By the 1180s, when the original house was built, Southampton was already an important port. The house was on the quayside where ships loaded and unloaded their cargoes. It was owned by wealthy merchant and Mayor John Wytegod in the 1300s. Following a French raid in 1338, the town’s sea defences were strengthened by order of King Edward III. The door and windows in the front of the house were blocked with stone or converted into gun slits, and it became part of the town’s defensive wall.

KWACKERS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

Kwackers Sports Bar, Unit 18 / Level 2 West Quay South Southampton Hampshire SO15 1DE

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Founded to cater at music festivials, Kwackers really has served its amazing food to fans of all genres of music.

Lankester’s Vault

Corner of High & West Street Southampton SO14 2BS

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Lankester's Vault gets its name from the family who ran the ironworks behind Holyrood Church across the High St. They leased the vault during the 19th century. It is built of Bembridge stone from the Isle of Wight. Many of the limestone blocks have Roman numerals carved into them to indicate the thickness of each block in inches. These blocks were probably reused from an earlier vault. Size: 11.7m x 5.9m x 2.5m high, accessed from the High St via nine steps down.

London Road Brew House

67-75 London Road Southampton SO15 2AB

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Mettricks Guildhall

1 Guildhall Sq Southampton SO14 7DU

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O'Neill's

130-132 Above Bar St Southampton

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A warm Irish welcome to O'Neill's Southampton, where you´ll find a pint of craic and a dash of charm, with live music :)

Orange Rooms

1-2 Vernon Walk Southampton

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Orange Rooms is an independently owned bar & cocktail lounge at the heart of Southampton.

Overdraft

29 Carlton Place Southampton

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Overdraft Beer & Tacos is a vibrant bar in Bedford Place in the heart of Southampton. Craft beer, cocktails, burritos and tacos is what we do best. Big on our music, you'll usually find Vinyl Djs on the weekends and regular live music.

Papillon

61 Commercial Road Southampton SO15 1GG

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Papillon draws similarities to some of Europe’s favourite touring venues like Paradiso, Trinity, Amazing Grace and Koko. Opening as a live music venue in autumn 2023, Papillon has already begun to establish itself as an iconic destination in Southampton for musicians and fans alike. Located in the city centre and at 450 capacity, the historical church offers a unique setting for high profile touring acts and sell out shows.

Quilter's Vault

89 High Street, Southampton

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Quilter's vault opens on to the High St and is named after Eliza Quilter who owned the ancient vault, and the Royal George Hotel above it, in the late 1800s. Excavations have revealed that the vault dates back to the 1270s when the wine trade was flourishing in Southampton.

Raven & Bine

16 Carlton Place Southampton

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Classy and relaxed craft ale pub in the Carlton Crescent pedestrian area with the largest beer garden in the city centre.

St Michael's DJ's

St Michael's Square Southampton

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St Michael's Square

St Michael's Square Southampton SO14 2AD

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St. Michael's Square is situated off Bugle Street in the heart of the Old Town, opposite the Tudor House Museum. In Medieval times, the Fish Market (now the Tudor Merchant's Hall adjoining the Westgate) was situated in St. Michael's Square. St. Michael's Church occupies the east side of the Square and is the oldest building in Southampton - founded in 1070. It is the only church still active of the five originally in the medieval walled town and is a Grade I Listed building.

St Michael's Vault

Vault under 11 St Michael’s Square Simnel Street Southampton SO14 2BE

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Access to this vault is from Simnel St, through the Titanic Inn car park. There are steps down into the vault with a handrail. This preserved vault has floodlighting installed creating a very special atmosphere. It measures 14.6m long x 5m wide. 2.4m high at highest point.

St Michael’s Church

St Michael’s Square Southampton

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St. Michael the Archangel Church is the oldest building still in use in the city of Southampton, founded in 1070. It is the only church still active of the five originally in the medieval walled town. The church is a Grade I Listed.

The 1865

1865 Club Brunswick Square Southampton Hampshire SO14 3AR

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THE 1865: SOUTHAMPTON'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT MUSIC & EVENTS VENUE

The Cricketers Arms

34 Carlton Place

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This is the Cricketers Arms of Carlton Place LppThe Cricketers Arms of Carlton Place, in the centre of Southampton . We are one of the oldest, well established, and completely independent pubs on the south coast. We show live sport both inside and a covered outside area, and have LIVE music most Friday’s and some Saturday daytimes.

The Dell

Southampton Football Club Ltd, St. Marys Stadium Britannia Road, Southampton

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Welcome to The Dell The Dell is a lively venue where Saints history meets modern comforts, offering a welcoming spot for fans, friends, and families alike. Whether you’re here to grab a bite, enjoy a drink, catch a game, or unwind with some friendly competition. With dartboards, shuffleboard , great beers and wines, The Dell has something for everyone.

The Dusty Barrel

Unit 5, Pylewell Road, Hythe, Southampton

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Craft beer and live music venue in Hythe, Southampton

The Grapes

41-43 Oxford Street Southampton

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Welcome to The Grapes Step into The Grapes, where history and good times intertwine! Established in 1855, this cherished Southampton landmark isn't just a pub; it's a story waiting to be shared. Imagine: the very spot where, legend has it, six Titanic crew members, including three brothers, lingered over a pint, fatefully missing their voyage.

The Grumpy Monkey

144 Above Bar St Southampton SO14 7DU

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The Joiners

141 St. Mary Street Southampton

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Southampton's Iconic 200 capacity multi genre, award winning grassroots music venue.

The King Canute

Canutes Pavilion Southampton

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The Loft

21 Lower Banister Street Southampton SO15 2EH

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Live music and comedy venue (upstairs at the Social), 300 capacity.

The London Hotel

The London Hotel 2 Terminus Terrace

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The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern Town Quay

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The Platform Tavern is a well established venue putting live music on for the last 27 years, local national and international artists from every music genre.

The Rockstone

63 Onslow Road Bevois Valley Southampton SO14 0JL

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The Rockstone, a traditional-style pub in the heart of Bevois Valley, where classic charm meets bold flavour. In partnership with Woosabi, we bring you a vibrant Asian fusion menu served alongside craft beers and warm hospitality.

The Social

21 Lower Banister St Southampton SO15 2EH

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The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

Simnel Street Southampton

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There has been a pub on the site of The Titanic, in Southampton's Simnel Street close to the city's famous docks, since the 1880s.
The Titanic is a go to spot for locals and tourists alike, with a wide selection of drinks, a simple but tasty menu and regular live music & DJs.

The Undercroft

38 Upper Bugle Street Southampton SO14 2BJ

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The Undercroft is particularly elaborate with its vaulted ceiling, carvings of human heads and large fireplace. Traces of paint have been found in some places so the whole interior was probably once richly painted. As the wine vaults acted as showrooms as well as stores, this might have been designed to impress prospective buyers. The wine was mostly sold wholesale to the butlers of the aristocracy who were sent to Southampton by their masters to buy a cask or two at a time. Size: 10.3m x 6.7m x 3.5m high. Accessed via two flights of stone steps from Simnel St above.

Unity Brewing Co

Unit, 23-27 Princes Street Southampton

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Weigh House & Vault

Weigh House French Street Southampton SO14 2AU

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Weigh House is one of the best-preserved vaults in Southampton, possibly designed to be used as a shop. It is the only one to have stone benches built beneath its windows on to the street. The windows are now bricked up, but the rest of the vault is constructed out of skilfully dressed limestone blocks. Access is through the Weigh House on French St, which measures 11m x 7m with 6m high walls.

Western Esplanande

Area outside Castle Vault and the Old Walls (West Quay) Southampton SO14 2BL

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XOXO

31-32 Oxford Street Southampton SO14 3DS

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