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Last update: March 2026

Papillon Southampton is a bar and restaurant in Southampton, Hampshire, offering a fabulous space to host an unforgettable wedding. Situated in a stunning renovated church, this venue is perfect for events that exude style and sophistication. With top-class service, delicious food, and an inviting atmosphere, your big day will be nothing short of unforgettable at Papillon.

Facilities and Capacity

Initially built in 1854, this historic building is a licensed wedding venue ideal for hosting memorable special occasions. You can host your ceremony, reception, and after-party under one roof in this flexible space. Exquisite decor details, such as intricately designed stained glass windows and rustic wooden accents, will add a flair of sophistication to your celebration. Whether you envision an intimate dinner or a wedding extravaganza, there is space for up to 300 guests at Papillon Southampton. You also have the option to rent the entire restaurant out for a private and bespoke function.

Services Offered

The talented team at Papillon Southampton will go above and beyond to help create the wedding celebration of your dreams. The friendly staff here will offer a warm welcome and helpful assistance throughout the evening. Aiming to bring the best quality food, beverage, and customer care, these professionals will take care of the details so you can relax and enjoy your festivities. The extensive menu presents various delicious options, from tasty starters to delectable desserts, so you can design a menu to suit your taste and style. They also offer an extensive cocktail menu for you and your guests to browse through. Reach out to Papillon Southampton to learn more about how they can make your special day unforgettable.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Church
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Papillon Southampton

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Richard Sent on 10/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and unique venue for a wedding!

We hosted our wedding reception at Papillon in April 2026 and we had the best day of our lives.

The whole day felt extremely well organised, and it all went very smoothly. We were especially impressed with all of the staff on the day – they were really friendly and helpful, allowing us to enjoy our day, with the odd request for extra cocktails and emergency coffees thrown in! We both felt very relaxed during the day, knowing that things were going smoothly, and everybody was enjoying the day.

The food was exceptional - everybody was more than satisfied with the portions, and it was all delicious.

We hosted a jam session as our evening entertainment on the stage downstairs - this was so much fun, and we were very impressed with the general sound and stage setup – the groom playing guitar on our wedding day is a memory we will cherish!

Communication prior to the wedding was also very professional and thorough - Tommy and Ellie both dedicated lots of time to us via meetings, emails and phone calls in the build up to our big day. We felt like everyone was very organised, and they gave us confidence that the day would go well, and were very accommodating to our queries and specific requests we had for the wedding.

Overall we are so happy that we chose Papillon for our wedding reception, and we will always cherish the memories we have of our big day!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 29/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Whimsical wedding at the papillon

After being messed around by another wedding venue in Southampton and having looked at a few others that were missing that something special, we walked into the papillon hoping it would finally be the one.

First impressions were promising, the building was amazing, and had a beautiful quirky look to it, that made it stand out from the other venues and sparked our imagination. We both loved it!

The Papillon team were very accommodating and made the whole process, from planning to delivering the final event so easy.

They let us have free range when it came to decorating and didn't mind us bringing people in to help set-up the night before the wedding.

All the staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. Many of our guests we're very impressed with the food and we also thought it was delicious. Everything ran smoothly and many said it was the best wedding they had been to. 🥰
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Olivia Sent on 23/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant wedding venue

We had our day in November 2024 at Papillon in Southampton. The venue itself is amazing! We had so many guests comment on how beautiful the space was! The staff were so polite, helpful and friendly throughout all of my emails, phone calls and drop-ins. Their flexibility was really helpful throughout the process too. The food and drinks were great, accommodating all dietary requirements. The sound system for our evening of dancing was fantastic also! Cannot recommend Papillon enough! Thank you for making our day so special!
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Papillon - 61 Commercial Road SO15 1GG Southampton (Hampshire)
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