Union Films

Only really been in the Student Bar part of the Student Union as a visiting friend, but was impressed by the size and layout of the bar and amount of seating.
Prices were pretty good, but it did take a long time to actually get a drink at the bar (and it was fairly early in the evening!). It was quite busy in there, with mostly students, the atmosphere was quite mellow, although there were alot of posher students in there, and I can understand why some of my friends don’t go there!

It is the centre of the university, around which most people meet up, either to go to their restaurant, pub, or for sporting activities. It is a massive student union, that offers several cafes/​restaurants, a pub, a cinema screen with room for a large amount of students, as well as a gymnasium and squash court. From the inside of the building, it seems dated and worn in many places, but the variety of things to do there is astonishing compared to many other university student unions around England.
For those who want fresh organic fruit and vegetables for reasonable prices there is a farmers market usually every Monday, and also cd/​dvd/​book sale at least one day every week.

Not bad for a University Student’s Union, its the biggest in Europe. I’ve been to many others as well as this one, but this is still the best in my mind. Three cheap restaurants, a nice coffee shop, a cheap Spar type shop next door a nightclub that can double up as a cinema. It really does have a lot to offer! My advice is not to go there early on a Saturday or Sunday morning though. The place really stinks of the spilled alcohol on the lower levels.
One of the best things about the SU restaurants are the cheap english breakfasts which are very good value, and also the coffees. Both of which are half the price you would pay in London. Also, I should also say that the students here have really low drink prices on certain nights.

For Southampton uni students, the union is a brilliat place. There is always something going on like market day or DVD/​CD/​Book sale and is the hub of activity. With 3 cafés, there is always a place to go and eat in a brilliant atmosphere.