Best places in Southampton, United Kingdom to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in Southampton

Discover the best places in Southampton, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.2K places in the city.

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Mexifun

Mexican restaurant

Mexican street food, burritos, tacos, enchiladas & quesadillas offered in a cosy eatery.

4.90 (642 reviews) (~0.11 km from centre)

Southampton Reptile

Reptile store

Reptile specialist selling live snakes, geckos, lizards and chameleons, plus animal feed and tanks.

4.90 (623 reviews) (~3.24 km from centre)

Board in the City CIC

Board game club

👍👍 I'm struggling to find the words to explain how incredible this place is and how much it means to me. I would be devastated if it closed. The staff couldn't be more friendly or attentive. There's an endless range of games from my childhood favourites (obviously Monopoly!) to goodness knows what with...

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4.90 (562 reviews) (~1.28 km from centre)

Steam Town Brew Co.

Bar

Local craft brewery offering own-label ales & ciders plus comfort food such as burgers & fries.

$$ $$

4.90 (461 reviews) (~8.55 km from centre)

Boulder Shack Climbing Gym

Rock climbing gym

👍👍 A fun gym with lots of techy climbs and a good variety of quite unique holds. Big training area and quite a lot of bouldering wall space too.

4.80 (857 reviews) (~1.74 km from centre)

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

National museum

250-plus vehicles and World of Top Gear, plus each ticket gives access to Abbey and Palace House.

4.70 (10.3K reviews) (~9.34 km from centre)

Mayflower Theatre

Performing arts theater

Musicals, opera, ballet and names from music and comedy at 1928 theatre with restaurant.

4.70 (7.5K reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)

Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton

Movie theater

Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

4.70 (4.5K reviews) (~0.22 km from centre)

Parking4cruises Ltd

Park & ride

😠 Until February this year (2021) I would have strongly recommended Parking4Cruises as they had provided a very good service. However when the cruises we had booked for this year were cancelled we tried to contact them to rearrange our bookings. All of our emails, messages through their online contac...

4.80 (710 reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)

Piecaramba!

British restaurant

👍👍 That was an amazing English brunch breakfast . Everything in pies 🥮!! I took the traditional one as it was my first time with that kind of breakfast but all the options seemed tasty 🤤! Sided with cheesy mashed potatoes (it had 3 other options) and chilly mint semi-mashed peas (beans as an alternat...

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4.80 (678 reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)

Solent Sky

Museum

Collection of 20 vintage aircraft that includes flying boats, jet fighters & the iconic Spitfire.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~0.92 km from centre)

Slim Chickens

Restaurant

👍👍 First time for me down at this west Quay......lads stay away its all shoppin an know pub's 😭........but If ya gonna munch try out SLIM CHICKEN......it's bangin food and fast service........defo worth a shot😏

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4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)

Cafe Thrive

Cafe

Down-to-earth, local counter serve providing a variety of gluten-free, vegan cafe meals & desserts.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)

Holly Hill

Park

👍👍 This is a beautiful place to visit, with gorgeous trees and many pathways to explore. You can walk down to Hamble river, but wellies needed in the winter or wet weather. Great for taking your dog and/or kids. You can spend all day there . No good for wheelchairs or push chairs, very steep in...

4.70 (1K reviews) (~8.78 km from centre)