At 1st Base you can play interactive baseball in our batting cage, as well as basketball, shuffleboard, ping-pong and foosball. The mix of games means everyone in the group can get involved and the energy stays high throughout the session.

More than the games though, 1st Base is also a bar - so grab yourself a drink, take advantage of the unlimited jukebox, and have yourself a boogie!

No experience is needed at all. Our baseball simulator is designed so complete beginners can jump straight in and have fun, while more competitive players can still try to hit the leaderboard.

Players take turns stepping into the batting cage and hitting real baseballs pitched from a machine. The balls are tracked using HitTrax technology, which measures things like speed, distance and launch angle and displays the results on large screens around the venue.

Not at all. Most people pick it up within a few swings. The activity is designed to be easy to learn and fun for all ability levels, so everyone in the group can join in.

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.

You’ll find 1st Base on East Street in central Southampton, just a short walk from the Bargate and the city’s main nightlife areas.

That makes us a great starting point for a night out in town.

You don’t need any special clothing or equipment. Just wear comfortable clothes and shoes that allow you to swing a bat and move around easily.

Yes - we have a fully stocked bar and American-style street food available while you play.

You can grab cocktails, beers or soft drinks alongside pizzas, jumbo hot dogs and snacks so your activity session can easily turn into a full social experience.

Yes. The cage is fully enclosed with protective netting and uses specially selected equipment designed for safe recreational play. Our team also explains everything before you start so everyone feels comfortable.

We regularly host groups from around 5 people up to 40+ guests. Smaller groups usually book a standard session, while larger groups can arrange private events.

We welcome a wide range of groups including friends’ nights out, birthday celebrations, work socials, stag and hen parties, corporate events and visiting groups looking for something fun to do in Southampton.

Yes. Our games are designed so beginners and competitive players can enjoy them together, which makes the experience perfect for mixed groups.

Yes. Many groups start their night out at 1st Base because it combines games, drinks, music and food in a lively social environment. It’s a great way to kick off an evening before heading out into Southampton afterwards.

We highly recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred time, especially during evenings and weekends when sessions can fill up quickly.

Most sessions are enjoyed by people from around 8 to 80 years old, making the activity suitable for families, groups of friends and colleagues alike.

Groups looking for fun things to do in Southampton often choose 1st Base, because it combines competitive games, a lively atmosphere and great food and drinks in one venue. Instead of just meeting for drinks, groups can compete, socialise and celebrate together.

One of the best group activities in Southampton is visiting 1st Base, the city-centre activity bar where groups compete in interactive games together. Friends, families and colleagues can take turns in our baseball batting cage, challenge each other at shuffleboard, ping-pong, basketball and foosball, and enjoy drinks and food while they play.