probably the most fun you’ll have with a bat
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At the UK’s first Interactive batting cage & Sports Bar in Southampton!
👋 We're 1st Base. You may have heard of us, but if not:
1st Base is your new favourite activity bar, featuring the UK’s first interactive baseball batting cage, and wrapped inside a buzzing American-style sports bar packed with games, food, and unbeatable vibes – setting us apart as one of the most fun and unique experiences in Southampton.
Whether you’re planning a date night, birthday, stag do, hen night, team social, or family day out, or just want to try something totally new with the squad – 1st Base brings the action, with many different competitive games to keep you occupied. Outside of the interactive batting cage, we also feature basketball, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and foosball.
1st Base is parents’ ideal destination during the Summer holidays (suitable for ages 8 to 80!) – great fun with great value, as groups with children receive 30% off the entire booking using code FAMILY30 at checkout.
What to expect at 1st Base Southampton
The Activity
All you have to do is step into the batting cage and smash the ball as hard as you can!
The ball is thrown towards you from our pitching machine and you simply have to hit the ball as best you can – no skill or previous experience required!
Our advanced tracking system does the rest…
Suitable for ages 8+
No Protective Equipment Required
Easy to learn and enjoy!
The Technology
Our cutting-edge Hittrax technology tracks the trajectory of the ball after it leaves the bat, measuring velocity, launch angle and a whole host of other metrics.
Your hit is shown on big screens around the venue, as you compete on a virtual reality baseball field!
Compete with your friends, family and colleagues to see who can get the furthest hit – and maybe even hit a home run!
The Venue
There’s so much more to do at 1st Base, so even when you’re not in the batting cage, there is never a dull moment! Try out our shuffleboard table, basketball game, foosball, ping-pong, grab a pizza, or try one of our amazing 2 for £14 cocktails!
Hot food and snacks available
Come in for a drink...or three!
Plenty of different sports games
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Planning a function? Look no further…
At 1st Base we cater for groups of all kinds, from stag dos, hen parties, corporate events, kids birthdays and more!
Our packages for up to 40 people contains all of the following:
⚾ A competitive baseball game to get the whole squad fired up
🏀 Basketball, 🏓 Ping-Pong, ⚽ Foosball & ➖ Shuffleboard
🍺 Everybody’s first drink inclusive
🌭 Hot dogs and 🍕 pizzas for the squad
🍿 Refill bowls of snacks (chips & dips, popcorn, sweets)
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Session Pricing
Please note that our per person pricing changes depending on number of players (prices are cheaper with greater volume), and off-peak versus on-peak (week-ends).
Premium parties contain significant packaged discounts and are recommended for groups greater than 14.
Standard 1 Hour Session
prices from- Come and test your skills in our state of the art baseball simulator!
- This is our most popular session for small groups of 2-5 people.
- An ideal activity for date night, families, friends, work colleagues or anyone looking for a unique experience!
- Groups of up to 8 people.
Standard 2 Hour Session
prices from- Are you ready to step up to the plate and hit that legendary home run?
- This longer session is for larger groups or for those that want a longer session time in the cage.
- An ideal session for groups that want to play a mini tournament or multiple games.
- Groups of up to 14 people.
Premium Parties
prices from- Upgrade your experience with a Premium 1 Hour or 2 Hour Party!
- This includes a hot dog and large pizzas (veggie options available) plus unlimited bowls of snacks (chips and dips, popcorn, sweets). Everybody gets their first drink inclusive in the fixed fee.
- Our standard party packages cater to groups of up to 20 people. Please enquire for a bespoke package for up to 40 people.
If you would like to book a session within 3 hours of the start time, please contact the venue on 0808 164 1010 so we can confirm if we can accommodate this.
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Location
16 EAST STREET
SOUTHAMPTON
SO14 3HG
PARKING AVAILABLE DIRECTLY OPPOSITE AT EASTGATE MULTISTOREY CAR PARK.
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0808 164 1010
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