Banana Wharf

You're right on the water here, watching the boats bob about while nursing a pint or something stronger. The location on Channel Way puts you slap bang in the heart of Ocean Village, which means you get all the marina views without the tourist trap pricing that usually comes with it. The weekend brunch service starting at 9am is a proper treat – they've clearly worked out that Southampton's weekend crowd wants somewhere decent to start their day before wandering around the shops or heading off on the water. The drinks menu runs from standard lagers through to cocktails that won't break the bank, and the staff seem to actually know what they're doing behind the bar. It's the sort of place that works whether you're meeting mates for a quick drink or settling in for a longer session watching the world go by.