Ocean Village Southampton

Summer 2016 in Ocean Village, and the development of the new Harbour Hotel is well underway.

MDL Marinas confirms to its berth holders that construction of the new 5-star hotel at Ocean Village is set to commence imminently

After a pretty miserable weekend, people are really taking advantage of the glorious Easter Monday weather to get out onto the water. The pontoons are half empty this morning!

Spring has definitely arrived in Ocean Village

A special day in Southampton today, as P&O Cruises welcomed their newest ship, Britannia, into the Port of Southampton for the first time. Photo courtesy of Brian Davies, MAD Photography.

Ocean Village's newest business, Maritimo Lounge, which describes itself as a 'food-led cafe/bar', opened its doors for the first time today. With breathtaking views across the marina, it is the first commercial opening of the new Admiral's Quay development. The relaxed restaurant space is spread over three floors and features an extensive all-day menu including brunch, tapas, burgers and panini, plus a cocktail menu. The quirky yet homely open space is dominated by dramatic lighting fixtures, an eclectic mix of furniture and portraits which adorn every wall. The restaurant has created 25 new jobs in the area, including a kitchen staff of five. We were shown around the restaurant ahead of their grand opening party this evening. Take a look at these fantastic photos taken by our friends at MAD Photography!

They're getting close! Maritimo Lounge are opening on Wednesday evening this week.

Maritimo Lounge sharing the latest photos of their restaurant fit-out. Their grand opening is scheduled for 25th February.

Have your say on the relocation of Red Funnel's ferry terminal at this public exhibition on Monday

Our eagle-eyed community has brought some very exciting news to our attention… Planning notices went up around the marina a few days ago. And, as a result of that, we now have details of one of the first new restaurants to open at the Admiral's Quay development! Maritimo Lounge, which is part of The Loungers group of cafe/bars, is set to open on 25th February. This will be the company's third location in Southampton following the success of Trago Lounge in Portswood and Santo Lounge in Shirley. They describe themselves as "informal, neighbourhood food-led cafe/bars open all-day everyday where families, friends, and locals can come for a coffee, a drink, or something to eat in a relaxed comfortable environment."

It looks like the crane might be coming down today at Admiral's Quay!

Abseiling window cleaners working their way down the Moresby Tower at Admiral's Quay this morning. We don't fancy their jobs!

A little something to be happy about on this horrible, wet day... The damaged lamp post outside OVIC was finally replaced this morning. It only took about 11 months to get it sorted out!

The first release of apartments at Southampton's newest and tallest residential building, The Moresby Tower at Admiral's Quay, go on sale tomorrow.

No, it's not a spaceship!! It's just the super-inconsiderate, retina-burning lighting that ABP Southampton - Port of Southampton have installed.

We managed to capture this moment where the final pane of glass was being lifted into position on the southern elevation of the new Moresby Tower, the tallest residential building in Southampton

Photos from the Itchen Imperial Regatta, taking place today on the Chapel Riverside — with Itchen Imperial Rowing Club

To our boating community... Never underestimate the importance of wearing your kill cord. Such a terrible and tragic event which could have easily been avoided.

You know it's a big boat when... you can't see Admiral's Quay anymore

Were so lucky to have places like this..its not until you move away form Southampton you realise what a cracking place it is ..

Very good atmosphere and a vibrant place to be. I really liked it.

There are places to eat and drink. A Tesco express and benches where you can sit in peace and quiet watch the boats and enjoy some tranquillity.

The only place to live,eat, drink and socialise.

Stayed in an apartment overlooking the marina. Wide choice of good restaurants

Lovely marina, very helpful staff, great variety of places to eat and very central for shops in Southampton.

Lovely lively place, i was visiting my Grandson who lives there, it is stunning

I lived there for 8years feels like home . Miss deep water key abd los marinos .love the old cork bottle! !

Great selection of bars to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat whilst looking across the Marina

Great pubs, restaurants and coffee bars and getting better all the time - current building work will produce a 5* hotel, more residential accommodation and will complete the development by summer 2017. All we need is the sunshine on the water!

Awesome, it's much better than Trago and Santo Lounges, spread over three floors, looking forward to trying the menu after the grand opening.

After 3 seasons of keeping the boat there, looking forward to it no longer being a building site! looking at the new restaurants and general feel of the marina, the wait was worth it

A very nice man at the marina answered my phone call and went out of his way to find out the height restrictions of the car park. Not where he works but nearby. Very helpful

good away pub for a pint and not to far to walk to the ground

I have spent the last month living on the marina seafront and have loved it. ��

Good marina only a short walk from interesting bars and restaurants.

We went thete for a meal before the cinema and ti look around shops as we thought there was shops there. No shops pubs and restaurants not advertised well we have decided we wound visit again.

Not much there, facilities were ok but a long walk from our berth, midwinter birth price expensive, nice bars, but nice restaraunts wont let u in if ur wearing ur all weather gear!

It was very nice to walk there, pass drink a beer. It's now submerged by high buildings.

Were so lucky to have places like this..its not until you move away form Southampton you realise what a cracking place it is ..

Very good atmosphere and a vibrant place to be. I really liked it.

There are places to eat and drink. A Tesco express and benches where you can sit in peace and quiet watch the boats and enjoy some tranquillity.

The only place to live,eat, drink and socialise.

Stayed in an apartment overlooking the marina. Wide choice of good restaurants

Lovely marina, very helpful staff, great variety of places to eat and very central for shops in Southampton.

Lovely lively place, i was visiting my Grandson who lives there, it is stunning

I lived there for 8years feels like home . Miss deep water key abd los marinos .love the old cork bottle! !

Great selection of bars to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat whilst looking across the Marina

Great pubs, restaurants and coffee bars and getting better all the time - current building work will produce a 5* hotel, more residential accommodation and will complete the development by summer 2017. All we need is the sunshine on the water!

Awesome, it's much better than Trago and Santo Lounges, spread over three floors, looking forward to trying the menu after the grand opening.

After 3 seasons of keeping the boat there, looking forward to it no longer being a building site! looking at the new restaurants and general feel of the marina, the wait was worth it

A very nice man at the marina answered my phone call and went out of his way to find out the height restrictions of the car park. Not where he works but nearby. Very helpful

good away pub for a pint and not to far to walk to the ground

I have spent the last month living on the marina seafront and have loved it. ��

Good marina only a short walk from interesting bars and restaurants.

We went thete for a meal before the cinema and ti look around shops as we thought there was shops there. No shops pubs and restaurants not advertised well we have decided we wound visit again.

Not much there, facilities were ok but a long walk from our berth, midwinter birth price expensive, nice bars, but nice restaraunts wont let u in if ur wearing ur all weather gear!

It was very nice to walk there, pass drink a beer. It's now submerged by high buildings.