voco Southampton by IHG

You're not just popping in because you're staying upstairs – this bar has earned its spot as a decent shout for drinks near Ocean Village. The cocktail menu goes beyond the usual hotel fare, and the bartenders know what they're doing with a proper martini or negroni. The floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of those harbour glimpses, especially when the evening light hits just right. It's the kind of place that works whether you're meeting clients from the cruise terminal or settling in for a few rounds after work. The space feels more like a proper bar than a hotel lobby that happens to serve drinks, which is exactly what you want when you're not fussed about crossing town to Bedford Place.