The Art House

A creatively-inspired, community-run, organic, love-filled, not-for-profit, quirky, slightly wonky, homegrown, 100% original, local cafe / gallery / venue / home-from-home in Southampton, bringing inspiration, art, ethical food and creative joy to our city since 2008.

We are community run to be a hub of grassroots creativity in Southampton, with performance, workshops, meetups and more to connect people through art and lovely veggie food, gorgeous coffee, tea and cake and a selection of organic and local wines, beers and spirits.

* Events calendar of world-class music, performance poetry, fringe theatre and more

* Clubs and groups to join where you can share interests with like-minded folk

* Crafts, Zines, prints, books and original art by local artists for sale

* A preloved gender neutral clothes Boutique

* Award winning, licensed organic cafe, open daytimes and evenings for food and drink (click here for our opening times and menu)

Contact Details

Address

178 Above Bar St

Telephone

023 80238582

Email

Click here to email

Website

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 10pm

Wednesday 9am - 10pm

Thursday 9am - 10pm

Friday 9am - 10pm

Saturday 9am - 10pm

Sunday 12 - 5pm

CLOSED MONDAYS

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