We host a wide range of corporate events in Southampton, including:

• team building events

• company socials

• work celebrations

• client entertainment

• department outings

• Christmas parties

• team away days

Because the venue combines competitive games and a social bar environment, it works equally well for small team gatherings and larger company events.

We regularly host corporate groups from 5 people up to 40+ guests.

Smaller teams can book standard activity sessions, while larger groups can take over the venue for a more private corporate event experience.

If you're organising a larger company event, we can help tailor the format so everyone stays involved and the event runs smoothly.

Yes, many companies include food and drinks as part of their corporate or team building event at 1st Base.

Our standard corporate package offers everybody's first drink inclusive alongside American-style street food including pizzas, jumbo hot dogs and sharing snacks, allowing teams to turn their activity session into a full social event.

If you'd prefer to run the session without food or inclusive drinks, no problem at all, just get in touch and we'll provide a bespoke quote.

Most corporate or team building sessions at 1st Base last two to four hours, depending on the group size and format. For groups of greater than 12, we advise a 2 hour session is best. If those numbers start to push beyond 20, 3 hours+ is advisable.

1st Base is located in central Southampton on East Street, close to the historic Bargate and the city’s main nightlife areas.

The central location makes it an ideal venue for team building events followed by dinner or drinks in town.

There is often roadside parking right outside the venue on East Sreet; alternatively there is the Eastgate Multi-Storey Car Park directly opposite our venue.

Not at all. Our batting cage is designed so that complete beginners can enjoy it straight away.

The pitching machine throws the ball automatically, and the HitTrax system tracks your hits and displays them on large screens around the venue. The goal is simply to compete, laugh and see who can hit the ball the furthest.

Many corporate groups have never played baseball before - that’s part of the fun.

Yes - many companies organise friendly competitions between colleagues or departments.

Our baseball simulator tracks performance using HitTrax technology, which means you can easily see who hit the furthest ball, scored the most points or topped the leaderboard.

It’s a great way to add a competitive element to your team event.

Yes. Larger groups can arrange private venue hire, allowing your team to enjoy the space exclusively.

This is a popular option for company celebrations, Christmas parties and team away days.

You can book directly through our website or contact us to discuss your corporate event requirements.

Our team will help you organise the best format for your group so everyone gets involved and has a great time.

Absolutely. One of the reasons companies love 1st Base is that the activities are designed to be accessible and fun for everyone.

You don’t need to be athletic or competitive to enjoy the games - most corporate groups come for the laughs, friendly competition and social atmosphere.

Many companies consider 1st Base one of the best corporate event venues in Southampton because it combines interactive activities, great food and drinks, and a central location all under one roof.

Unlike venues that offer just one activity, we provide multiple games and a full social bar environment, making it easy to keep teams engaged throughout the event.

Our ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 TripAdvisor rating and 4.8 Google rating from more than 500 reviews also make us the highest-rated activity bar in Southampton.