Guidebook for Southampton
Food Scene
There are a fantastic range of beers brewed and you can order these as a taster-tray of three 1/3 pints. The food is also absolutely exquisite, particularly the Sunday roast, which includes the finest roast beef I have eaten ANYWHERE in the world. It is very busy during festivals etc. but well worth the 4 minute walk from the boat.
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Dancing Man Brewery
Town QuayThere are a fantastic range of beers brewed and you can order these as a taster-tray of three 1/3 pints. The food is also absolutely exquisite, particularly the Sunday roast, which includes the finest roast beef I have eaten ANYWHERE in the world. It is very busy during festivals etc. but well worth the 4 minute walk from the boat.
Drinks & Nightlife
This eclectic pub serves a good range of real ales and craft gins. There is a regular programme of live music and the food is also very good, with their speciality being pies.
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Platform Tavern
Town QuayThis eclectic pub serves a good range of real ales and craft gins. There is a regular programme of live music and the food is also very good, with their speciality being pies.
Sightseeing
Many cruise liners are based out of Southampton and it's not unusual to have three or more liners in the harbour. On special occasions there can be up to seven cruise liners docked. They usually leave between 5-8 and it can be a fantastic view watching a string of them steaming down Southampton Water towards the Solent and beyond.
The old city walls provide a wonderful walk, rich with history which stretches back many centuries.
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Ocean Cruise Terminal (Berth 46-49)
Cunard RoadMany cruise liners are based out of Southampton and it's not unusual to have three or more liners in the harbour. On special occasions there can be up to seven cruise liners docked. They usually leave between 5-8 and it can be a fantastic view watching a string of them steaming down Southampton Water towards the Solent and beyond.
The old city walls provide a wonderful walk, rich with history which stretches back many centuries.
If the weather is suitable, Cowes on the Isle of Wight is about an hour and a half away from us. This mecca of yachting is a hive of activity, particularly when one of the festivals is on. However, there are plenty of places to eat catering for every budget. One of the particulalry fine establishments is the pub 'The Anchor'; close by are two other treasures - Wine Therapy and Joliffes, serving fabulous cream teas!
Cowes
If the weather is suitable, Cowes on the Isle of Wight is about an hour and a half away from us. This mecca of yachting is a hive of activity, particularly when one of the festivals is on. However, there are plenty of places to eat catering for every budget. One of the particulalry fine establishments is the pub 'The Anchor'; close by are two other treasures - Wine Therapy and Joliffes, serving fabulous cream teas!
Parks & Nature
A five minute walk brings you to the start of Southampton Common, from where wooded paths, play areas and lovely grassy areas stretch for a number of miles.
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Southampton Common
The AvenueA five minute walk brings you to the start of Southampton Common, from where wooded paths, play areas and lovely grassy areas stretch for a number of miles.
Shopping
There is a vast range of shops available in the West Quay area, from IKEA to John Lewis, from Decathlon to Argos. In the main mall, there are the usual extensive collection of brands. There is also a huge food court, where you can have your pick of cuisines from around the world.
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West Quay Shopping Centre
There is a vast range of shops available in the West Quay area, from IKEA to John Lewis, from Decathlon to Argos. In the main mall, there are the usual extensive collection of brands. There is also a huge food court, where you can have your pick of cuisines from around the world.
Essentials
There are two Co-Op stores within a few minutes walk. The closest is on the High Street. A couple of minutes further away is the store on Harbour Parade, which stocks a range of wonderful ready-made meals, for one, two or four.
CO-OP Welcome - Harbour Parade
96 Harbour ParadeThere are two Co-Op stores within a few minutes walk. The closest is on the High Street. A couple of minutes further away is the store on Harbour Parade, which stocks a range of wonderful ready-made meals, for one, two or four.
Getting Around
Both the coach and rail stations are reasonably close by - about a 20 minute walk from Town Quay. However, there are also plenty of taxis available and Uber operate in Southampton.
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Southampton Coach Station
Harbour ParadeBoth the coach and rail stations are reasonably close by - about a 20 minute walk from Town Quay. However, there are also plenty of taxis available and Uber operate in Southampton.