The Joiner (Southampton)

Southampton's only live Rock/Punk/Ska venue. Situated in St Mary's Rd, almost opposite the new St Mary's Surgery by Palmerston Park. Open most evenings, from 7/8pm till 11pm for live acts, gigs, and upcoming bands. Entry is usually £4-£8 depending on who is playing and whether anyone has heard of them before, its usally pretty full in there whenever I've been! Entry is for ages 14 and up, be aware if you do look under 18 you will be ID'd at the bar. The bar is at the front of the venue with the live area (usually including mosh pit) is at the rear of the venue. Drinks are decently priced and they have a good selection of draught and bottles. The ...  Read the complete review

If you are into rock music- or generally NME friendly bands the only place in southampton is Joiners- it might look like just another scruffy pub on st mary's st but it has been the home of many an up and coming band. It's worth checking out bands you havn't heard of before they get to massive to play joiner size gigs (2-300) Bands like at the drive in- who are now rising as a "Hot" band played recently- and the vereve in a recent interview namechecked the venue as the home of one of their best gigs! Tickets are usually around £5 and beer is prices are pretty reasonable- one word of warning St Mary's is a bit of a rough area so ...  Read the complete review