Southampton - Eating
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Southampton’s world trade links through its harbour are reflected in the wide choice of international cuisine on offer in its restaurants: Oriental, Indian, Mediterranean, American, Mexican or new and traditional British are all represented. Deep within the old town, Oxford Street has developed a reputation as the new home of cosmopolitan chic with its collection of eateries, bars and cafés. Bedford Place also offers an equally enticing dining experience to Oxford Street. It is home to a number of restaurants, cafés and bars.
Orange Rooms
Established in 2001, Orange Rooms is winner of Southampton’s Best Bar Award and offers a menu full of great food and retro-inspired decor. A great place for a burger (be sure to try the Lamb far-kofta), or to unwind with a cocktail (or two) and soak in the music and good times. Orange Rooms feature blues music every Monday and various other concerts and DJs throughout the week. Reservations available online or by telephone.
Yuzu Lounge Bar
Yuzu Lounge Bar is a new, fresh and smartly designed lounge and late night venue serving tasty Asian fusion cuisine in a comfortably modern ambience. Complete with a "plush" VIP area, Yuzu is the perfect place to impress your date or friends. Resident DJs create the cool soundtrack to your evening so you can sit back and enjoy yourself. Be sure to check out their smashing happy hour deals, too!
Cantina
Cantina restaurant and bar is located in the heart of Bedford Place and offers "fresh tasty and affordable authentic Mexican food." But Cantina is more than that, too—it’s rustic, funky and fun charm put you at ease so you can enjoy the delicious food, including a market tapas menu. Be sure to try the slow-cooked chili mole (both in beef and vegetarian options).
Kuti’s
A lively, bright brasserie in the heart of Oxford Street serving traditional Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine together with a selection of innovative signature dishes.
The White Star Tavern And Dining Rooms
The White Star is an award winning restaurant and hotel. The restaurant boasts 2 AA Rosettes for food and dining. Here they offer you fresh local produced meal in a classic modern British style. At the bar you can enjoy the very best drinks and cocktails.
La Margherita
Traditional and modern Italian cuisine served in a lively atmosphere overlooking the water at Town Quay. All products are freshly made on the premises.
Ennio’s
Ennio’s is recognised as one of the finest Italian restaurants in Hampshire. The speciality is fresh fish with 10-12 different varieties daily, the most popular being "Grigliata Mixta," fish and seafood mixed grilled.
Dockgate 4 Bar And Grill
Elegant dining in the former ball room of South Western House. Today elegant dining in this grade II listed building is based on international cuisine with strong British influences.
Radley’s Bar And Restaurant
British and European produce and cuisine heavily influence this famous local meeting place. Enjoy a light lunch or cocktail in the bar.
Banana Wharf
Modern & atmospheric restaurant on the waterfront, popular with families and mooring yacht folk, that opens from early breakfast all day to late at evening.
Cantina
Lively and atmospheric Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Bedford Place, just north of the main shopping district.
Tgi Fridays
American themed, family-orientated chain of restaurants that offer value for money both at lunch and dinner times.
The Olivetree Restaurant
Over 10 years of fresh, natural & seasonal dishes have earned Olivetree its sparkling reputation as Southampton’s source of good, honest homemade food. Menus are created around local produce and an ever-changing chalk board of seasonal flavours brings an element of old-fashioned style to the Restaurant. To this day, bread is still baked daily on the premises and you need only to follow your nose to find our charming location in the heart of Oxford Street, Southampton.
The Oxford Brasserie
Everyone in Southampton who’s into food knows the legendary Oxford Brasserie – after all, they’ve been serving fab food forever! Never wanting to rest on their laurels, they’ve revamped their restaurant’s image to reflect their contemporary menus and understanding of the modern working lunch.
In the evening, the restaurant transforms into an intimate, relaxed oasis where a wonderful evening is guaranteed.
Merchants Bar & Restaurant and The Boozy Rouge Restaurant
Merchants Bar & Restaurant has been established in Ocean Village for over 10 years, its reputation for Good Food and Live Entertainment is still going strong.
The Boozy Rouge Restaurant is now serving at Merchants, with all the familiar faces and menus back, along with Merchants live music experience. Every weekend the shownights offer fantastic dining and entertainment, perfect for any type of celebration.
To cap-off the weekend, try our Sunday Lunch. Open from 12noon offering a great traditional roast with acoustic latin jazz live entertainment.
