shopping near port of Southampton

[mycruisey]

IIs there any shopping, specifically for wine, near the port?

[John Bull]

Which berth or cruise terminal? Or ship/date?

And how are you travelling to Southampton - Private transfer? Train? Nat Expess bus? ship-sponsored transfer bus ? 

 

JB 🙂

[mycruisey]

Island Princess, June 13th, 2022

[John Bull]

1 hour ago, mycruisey said:

Island Princess, June 13th, 2022

 

Your ship is scheduled to berth at Mayflower Cruise Terminal.

The nearest shops of any description are a 20 minute walk from your ship, but that includes a wine specialist https://www.majestic.co.uk/stores/southampton 

Excellent range and knowledgeable staff.

It's right opposite Southampton Central train station (Western Esplanade side) so if you arrive by train, first buy from Majestic then take a taxi from the rank at the train station - taxi should cost about £8.

 

There's also an ASDA grocery store opposite the coach (bus) station & only a 6-minute walk from the train station. Also a decent selection of wines, but no top-quality stuff - and of course no knowlegdeable staff.

Whether you arrive by train or by Nat Express coach, you enter via the multi-storey carpark opposite the coach park, via the white pedestrian carpark entrance then up in the elevator. Since you'll have luggage you'll find it easier if one of you stays with the luggage by the entrance while the other goes up to the store. You can then take a taxi from the rank at the coach station, it'll cost £8 to £9.

If you arrive by private transfer its easier to use the front entrance - because the road at the front is a great deal higher than at the back you enter direct onto the shop floor - if your driver isn't a local get him to set Portland Terrace into his GPS.

 https://groceries.asda.com/dept/beer-wine-spirits/wine/1215685911554-1215345814806

 

If you arrive by car you also have a number of other options.

 

If you arrive on a ship-sponsored transfer bus it goes direct to the ship. And even if it (rarely) makes a comfort stop that'll be at a motorway service area - no acohol sales.

So you choose to

- buy at the airport (no duty-frees on arrival & limited choice)

- or buy before you travel (needs to go in checked luggage with lots of padding and crossed fingers) -- or if you have time a taxi from the ship (there'll be plenty dropping folk off). If to Majestic a taxi back to the ship from the rank at the  rail station, if to ASDA there's a rank near the shop's front door in Portland Terrace. But whether its worthwhile for a couple of bottles of wine is debateable.

 

JB 🙂

 

 

 

 

[mycruisey]

14 hours ago, John Bull said:

 

Your ship is scheduled to berth at Mayflower Cruise Terminal.

The nearest shops of any description are a 20 minute walk from your ship, but that includes a wine specialist https://www.majestic.co.uk/stores/southampton 

Excellent range and knowledgeable staff.

It's right opposite Southampton Central train station (Western Esplanade side) so if you arrive by train, first buy from Majestic then take a taxi from the rank at the train station - taxi should cost about £8.

 

There's also an ASDA grocery store opposite the coach (bus) station & only a 6-minute walk from the train station. Also a decent selection of wines, but no top-quality stuff - and of course no knowlegdeable staff.

Whether you arrive by train or by Nat Express coach, you enter via the multi-storey carpark opposite the coach park, via the white pedestrian carpark entrance then up in the elevator. Since you'll have luggage you'll find it easier if one of you stays with the luggage by the entrance while the other goes up to the store. You can then take a taxi from the rank at the coach station, it'll cost £8 to £9.

If you arrive by private transfer its easier to use the front entrance - because the road at the front is a great deal higher than at the back you enter direct onto the shop floor - if your driver isn't a local get him to set Portland Terrace into his GPS.

 https://groceries.asda.com/dept/beer-wine-spirits/wine/1215685911554-1215345814806

 

If you arrive by car you also have a number of other options.

 

If you arrive on a ship-sponsored transfer bus it goes direct to the ship. And even if it (rarely) makes a comfort stop that'll be at a motorway service area - no acohol sales.

So you choose to

- buy at the airport (no duty-frees on arrival & limited choice)

- or buy before you travel (needs to go in checked luggage with lots of padding and crossed fingers) -- or if you have time a taxi from the ship (there'll be plenty dropping folk off). If to Majestic a taxi back to the ship from the rank at the  rail station, if to ASDA there's a rank near the shop's front door in Portland Terrace. But whether its worthwhile for a couple of bottles of wine is debateable.

 

JB 🙂

 

Thank you for this information.  It seems that as we will be taking the ship's transfer,  we  will most likely try first at the airport or just bite the bullet and buy on the ship!!

 

[wowzz]

On 3/9/2022 at 3:32 PM, mycruisey said:

just bite the bullet and buy on the ship!!

If you have Princess Plus, obviously you will not be paying for glasses of wine, but you also get 25% off bottles of wine. 

[Crown Vic]

On 3/8/2022 at 4:41 PM, mycruisey said:

IIs there any shopping, specifically for wine, near the port?

If you have a little time, stroll down to the West Quay Shopping Centre. It isn’t too far. Ask any local for directions.

If nothing else, there’s an M&S (Marks and Spencer) with vino.

 Cheers!

[ladysail2]

On 3/13/2022 at 1:53 PM, Crown Vic said:

If you have a little time, stroll down to the West Quay Shopping Centre. It isn’t too far. Ask any local for directions.

If nothing else, there’s an M&S (Marks and Spencer) with vino.

 Cheers!

Is the Marks and Spencer located in the West Quay Shopping Centre or a separate shop?  Thank you.

 

Also, I’ve reserved a room at the Elizabeth House hotel for the night before my cruise in November.  Do you think it’s too far from the cruise docks?  I’m arriving by coach from London the day before the cruise and will have all day to wander around (Osbourne House is closed the first week of November) so West Quay and M&S will give me something to do.  Thanks again.

[John Bull]

7 hours ago, ladysail2 said:

Is the Marks and Spencer located in the West Quay Shopping Centre or a separate shop?  Thank you.

 

Also, I’ve reserved a room at the Elizabeth House hotel for the night before my cruise in November.  Do you think it’s too far from the cruise docks?  I’m arriving by coach from London the day before the cruise and will have all day to wander around (Osbourne House is closed the first week of November) so West Quay and M&S will give me something to do.  Thanks again.

yes, it’s in the West Quay Mall.

Elizabeth House isn’t very convenient, it’s a 10 to 15 minute walk from the top end of town (the Civic Centre & white clock tower) or 25 minutes from West Quay Mall. 

For something to do, can I suggest you visit the Tudor House & Gardens..

 

JB 🙂

[ladysail2]

4 hours ago, John Bull said:

yes, it’s in the West Quay Mall.

Elizabeth House isn’t very convenient, it’s a 10 to 15 minute walk from the top end of town (the Civic Centre & white clock tower) or 25 minutes from West Quay Mall. 

For something to do, can I suggest you visit the Tudor House & Gardens..

 

JB 🙂

I wanted to stay in a place a little different than a typical hotel. Have stayed at Premiere Inn a few times..nice but no character.  
Thank you for the Tudor House suggestion. I’ll take a look.  😊

[John Bull]

11 hours ago, ladysail2 said:

I wanted to stay in a place a little different than a typical hotel. Have stayed at Premiere Inn a few times..nice but no character.  
Thank you for the Tudor House suggestion. I’ll take a look.  😊

Yes, the vast majority of hotels close to the city centre and cruise terminals are modern chain clones like Premier Inn - perfectly acceptable but rather bland and soul-less.

If you’re not already committed to ElizabethHouse, Pig-in-the Wall and Ennios are characterful boutique hotels in the same area as Premier Inn West Quay

 

JB 🙂

[Crown Vic]

2 hours ago, John Bull said:

 

If you’re not already committed to ElizabethHouse, Pig-in-the Wall and Ennios are characterful boutique hotels in the same area as Premier Inn West Quay

 

JB 🙂

Good suggestions, JB. Have stayed at Ennios which is in a converted Victorian warehouse. Very enjoyable stay, good location and an easy walk to the Docks when we boarded the QM2. Also, for those so inclined, Ennios is close to a Starbucks. 

p.s. JB, thanks for the M&S in West Quay answer. Cheers!