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Switch, Above Bar (Photo: Pete Horn - 05/12/2014). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 05-12-2014
Image: Switch, Above Bar (Photo: Pete Horn - 05/12/2014). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 05-12-2014
As 'Myth' in July 2014 (Photo: Pete Horn - 25/07/2014). (Pub, External). Published on 25-07-2014
Image: As 'Myth' in July 2014 (Photo: Pete Horn - 25/07/2014). (Pub, External). Published on 25-07-2014

District, Southampton

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Opens Fri at 10:00pm
127 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7FN (View on Google Map)
(023) 8023 8418
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This is an other drinking establishment and you may be charged for entrance at certain times.

Nightclub. Entrance charges/tickets usually apply. Compulsory ID & dress code.

Large nightclub in the former ABC cinema, open Fridays & Saturdays only.

Historic Interest

Built in 1935 as the Forum cinema, changed name to the ABC in 1959 before closing in 1991, then converted to the Square Balloon.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Switch; Myth; Provenance; BarSquare; Square Balloon
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
09/04/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Palace Capital (Signal) Ltd
Pub ID
HAS/00570
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
10:00pm - 3:00am
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00pm - 2:00am

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Close to bus routes (150m)
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Nearby Station (680m)
Southampton Central

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