No - you don’t need any baseball experience to enjoy 1st Base.

Our batting cage is designed so beginners can jump straight in and have fun, while more competitive players can still try to smash the leaderboard. Most people pick it up within minutes.

1st Base is suitable for a wide age range, enjoyed by ages 8 to 80.

That is one reason it works so well for mixed groups, whether you are visiting with family, friends, work colleagues or a group celebrating a special occasion. It is active and competitive, but still easy to pick up and enjoy.

Yes - 1st Base is a great family activity in Southampton, especially for families with active kids who want something more interactive than a cinema or restaurant.

Alongside the batting cage we have multiple games, food and drinks available, making it an easy and fun day or evening out.

Remember to use code FAMILY30 before checking out to get 30% off your entire booking value, when bringing under 18s!

Yes - 1st Base is a fun and unique date night idea in Southampton!

Instead of just sitting across a table, you can compete in the batting cage, play games together and enjoy drinks or food while you hang out... and we offer a "no awkward silences" guarantee - because as soon as that silence begins to linger, you say "right, I'm jumping back in the cage!"

Yes - 1st Base is one of the best places in Southampton for group nights out.

Our venue combines competitive games, drinks, music and food so groups can stay in one place and keep the energy going throughout the night.

Better yet, you get to set the vibe with our unlimited jukebox!

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.

At 1st Base you can play interactive baseball, basketball, shuffleboard, ping-pong and foosball all in one venue.

Our batting cage is the main attraction, but the mix of games is what makes the experience work so well for groups!

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.

One of the best things to do in Southampton is visit 1st Base, our activity bar in the city centre where you can play interactive baseball and other competitive games with friends, family or colleagues.

At 1st Base you can step into our batting cage and hit real baseballs using HitTrax technology, then carry on competing in basketball, shuffleboard, ping-pong and foosball while enjoying drinks, pizzas and hot dogs!

One of the most fun indoor activities in Southampton is visiting 1st Base, our baseball-themed activity bar on East Street.

Because everything is indoors, it’s perfect for rainy days, evenings out, or when you want something more interactive than just going for drinks. Alongside the batting cage we have basketball, shuffleboard, ping-pong and foosball so there’s always something to do!

One of the best group activities in Southampton is visiting 1st Base, because we give everyone something to do in the same venue.

Groups can take turns in the batting cage, compete on our other games, eat, drink and socialise without needing to split up or move between locations!

Batting cage busy? No problem - head over to the shuffleboard, ping-pong, basketball or foosball.

A great rainy day activity in Southampton is visiting 1st Base, because the whole experience is indoors and designed for groups to have fun regardless of the weather.

You can hit baseballs in the batting cage, challenge friends to shuffleboard or ping-pong, and enjoy drinks and food while you play.

Even our entranceway has a roof to protect the vapers from the elements!