Dan's guide to Southampton - lockdown edition
Walks and fresh air
Netley
A huge area of green space with ponds, lakes, forest and open grass.
52 locals recommend
Southampton Common
The AvenueA huge area of green space with ponds, lakes, forest and open grass.
Riverside Park
Manor Farm RoadMayflower Park
Town QuayGood to see the sunset and the ships
East Park
Above Bar StreetThe parks around town are good for some fresh air
Lord's Wood
Takeaway coffees
Muse Coffee Co.
Portswood RoadPortswood high street's newest independent cafe
Mettricks Guildhall
1 Guildhall PlaceDown in the city centre, a local Southampton chain cafe
Old Town Cafe
117 High StreetA new cafe down by Mayflower Park and the Old Town
Favourite takeaways
Mumbai Indian Kitchen
57A High RoadThe Black Phoenix Pub
29 Carlton PlaceBest veggie and vegan food in town
Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen
273 Portswood RoadCoriander Lounge Indian Restaurant
130-131 High StTakeaway beers
The Bookshop Alehouse
21 Portswood RdUnity Brewing Co Taproom & Bottleshop
23-27 Princes StSouthampton's leading independent brewery
Dancing Man Brewery
Town QuayBeards & Boards Craft Beer Bar
33 Bedford PlaceThe Handle Bar
City advice
Don't miss
Southampton Old Town Walk
You can walk around Southampton's old town - surprisingly interesting - and you can use this guide for information: https://historicsouthampton.co.uk/old-town-walk/