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Après Bar Southampton

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

Step into Southampton's festive ski lodge bar at Westquay Esplanade for a magical Christmas experience. They offer cozy mini chalets, perfect for gathering with friends and enjoying a selection of winter cocktails, mulled wine, and frosty beers. Seating in the main lodge and heated outdoor space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Tickets

$$

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Full bar with beers, wines, cocktails, mulled wine, spirits, hot chocolate, and soft drinks. Food vendors are neighbored and guests are welcome to bring food in.

Accessibility

The mini chalets have limited accessibility. The lodge bar area is fully accessible.

Going?

Location

Après Bar · Westquay Esplanade, Southampton Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Festive gatherings and drinks

Vibe

Cozy, festive, lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book your mini chalet well in advance, especially for weekend slots and peak Christmas periods, as they fill up quickly.
  • Arrive within 45 minutes of your booked chalet time to avoid a no-show policy, which may make your chalet available to others.
  • While food is not sold on-site, you are welcome to bring in food from the independent vendors located nearby to enjoy with your drinks.
  • If you need to amend your chalet booking time, you can do so via your confirmation email, subject to availability.
  • While the mini chalets have limited accessibility, the main lodge bar area is fully accessible for all guests.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Mini Chalet bookings available for groups of up to 8-10 people.
  • Weekend slots and peak Christmas periods fill up fast, book early.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the chalets accessible?

The mini chalets have limited accessibility. However, the lodge bar area is fully accessible.

Can I reserve regular seating, not a chalet?

All seating, other than the mini chalets, is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.

What drinks do you sell?

They sell Beers, Wines, Prosecco, Cocktails, Mulled Wine, Spirits, Hot chocolate, and Soft drinks. Prices are in line with other local, premium venues.

Do you sell food?

They do not sell food but are neighbored by fantastic independent food vendors, and guests are welcome to bring food into the venue.

Can I bring my dog?

Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be kept on leads during your visit.

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