This combined club, bar and restaurant is the focal point of Southampton's thriving gay community. In the packed downstairs bar, a mix of gay and straight lads and ladies, plus the odd stray tranny, chat and make new friends or dance to hi-energy classics. Upstairs in the Loft Bar you can enjoy a meal in the dining area, chill out on comfortable sofas or pop down to the garden. A narrow corridor leads through to The Box, a small, dimly lit extension to The Edge. Here the atmosphere is clubbier and the music harder, in a house and garage vein.

Thanks to the state-of-the-art sound equipment, lighting, lasers and videos, Oceana is one of the best dance venue in the area. The club can be found inside the huge Leisure World complex. Around 4,000 crazy clubbers can fit into Oceana's three floors. Different areas are decorated in different styles, from Milan to Monte Carlo to New York Disco, as well as having different age limitations.

One of the premier nightspots in the city, Vodka Bar & Nightclub is a great place to unwind after a tough week. A site packed with excitement, the party at this club goes on until the wee hours of the morning. Set over two levels, with a bar and dance-floor on both levels, the club plays host to some of the most iconic DJs and live bands, who keep the place alive with a fabulous selection of classical and modern hits. At the bar, one can indulge in a variety of imported spirits and exclusive cocktails, and even munch on a light snack.

Housed within a magnificent historic building on Guildhall Walk, The Astoria used to be The Palace Cinema. Remodeled without losing the authentic Victorian look and regal feel of the place, The Astoria, one of the swankiest clubs in Portsmouth, opened its doors in 2013. Primarily an alternate-genre joint, the place features quite an eclectic music line up, with the best acoustic and electronic sets. The event calendar at The Astoria is always busy with the most popular DJs and artists in the world! Done up gorgeously with state-of-the-art decor and sound and video system, The Astoria promises an unforgettable night.