Banana Wharf

Banana Wharf is a modern and atmospheric restaurant on the waterfront. It is popular with families and mooring yacht folk. The restaurant opens from early breakfast (Sat & Sun starting 8.30am) all day to late at evening, and offers a fusion of oriental and tropical influences in its dishes.

• Web:

  www.bananawharf.co.uk

• Address:

  Ocean Village, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8033 8866

Ennio’s

Ennio’s is recognised as one of the finest Italian restaurants in Hampshire. The speciality is fresh fish and seafood, with 10-12 different varieties daily. The most popular dish is "Grigliata Mixta" which is mixed fish and seafood grill - a good way to sample a variety of flavors at once.

• Web:

  www.ennios.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@ennios.co.uk

• Address:

  1 Town Quay, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8022 1159

• Opening hours:

  Opens for lunch and dinner

Fusion Noodle Bar

This restaurant serves primarily oriental noodle and rice dishes, with a few variations on the theme. On the menu you will find mouth-watering dishes such as Thai green curry chicken, roasted duck in Hoi Sin sauce, Malaysian beef curry and much more.

• Web:

  www.fusionnoodlebar.co.uk

• Address:

  15 Mary Street, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8063 2221

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 5pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm, closed Mondays

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. Lunch buffet is offered Sunday to Friday, and buffet-style dinner is served Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

• Web:

  www.kutis.co.uk

• Address:

  39 Oxford Street, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8022 1585

• Opening hours:

  Daily lunch: 12pm-2.30pm, dinner: 6pm-12am

La Regata

La Regata is a small Spanish family-run restaurant with a beautiful location on the Southampton’s water front. This is an ideal restaurant if you fancy trying lots of different flavours since the menu offers a wide variety of traditional tapas, which are all home made.

• Web:

  www.laregata.co.uk

• E-mail:

  laregata94@gmail.com

• Address:

  Town Quay, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8022 3456

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm

The Oxford Brasserie

Everyone in Southampton who’s into food knows the legendary Oxford Brasserie. Never resting on laurels, they’ve revamped the restaurant’s image to reflect the contemporary menus and understanding of the modern working lunch. In the evening, the restaurant transforms into an intimate, relaxed oasis.

• Web:

  www.theoxfordbrasserie.co.uk

• E-mail:

  hello@theoxfordbrasserie.co.uk

• Address:

  33-34 Oxford Street, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 2380 635 043

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon-10pm

• More info:

  Monday to Friday closed from 15:00 to 18:00

Bring & Mix

A different cocktail bar, where patrons are allowed to bring their spirits of choice along to let themselves be surprised by resident mixologists' creations. Guests hand the alcohol over to the barman, and receive artisan drinks with juices, syrup infusions, herbs and spices.

• Web:

  www.bringandmix.com

• E-mail:

  info@bringandmix.com

• Address:

  34 Bedford Place, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 7595 264773

• Opening hours:

  Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm

Orange Rooms

Established in 2001, Orange Rooms is winner of Southampton’s Best Bar Award. A great place for a burger (be sure to try the Lamb far-kofta), or to unwind with a cocktail and soak in the music and good times. Orange Rooms features blues every Monday and various other shows throughout the week.

• Web:

  www.orangerooms.co.uk/southampton

• E-mail:

  info@orangerooms.co.uk

• Address:

  1-2 Vernon Walk, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8023 2333

• Opening hours:

  Sun-Mon 12pm-12am, Tues-Thurs12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-2am

The Giddy Bridge

Conversation takes precedent over loud music in the traditional environment of this Southampton pub. The friendly staff serve hot meals and ales at reasonable prices. The drink selection is quite extensive, and includes ciders, draft & bottled beers (including exotic Polish & Chinese), and more.

• Address:

  10-16 London Road, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8033 6346

The London Hotel

Located quite close to the busy Oxford Street nightlife district, The London Hotel (housed inside an imposing 19th century building) is an old-fashioned pub that offers entertainment almost every night, including cabaret, pub-quizzes and karaoke. The bar staff are extremely helpful and friendly.

• Web:

  www.the-london.co.uk

• Address:

  2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8071 0652

Cafe Creme

This is a café/coffee shop with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Here you can have a good, solid breakfast, a hefty lunch or - if you are craving something sweet - the menu offers fruit scones, cakes and tasty smoothies; do not miss the heavenly fresh croissants.

• Address:

  31 Bedford Place, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8023 6616

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm

Costa

Costa is a chain of Italian coffee shops. In this café you will be served coffee made the Italian way, slow-roasted for 20 minutes for a fuller, richer taste. Costa also offers different types of snacks and cakes - perfect for a short pit stop when touring the city.

• Web:

  www.costa.co.uk

• Address:

  Civic Centre Road, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8022 3023

• More info:

  Located at Marlands Shopping Centre

The Art House Southampton

The Art House Gallery Café is a volunteer-run, multi-disciplinary art venue and café. It’s located in the heart of Southampton’s evolving cultural quarter and they also offer organic food and drink. Immerse yourself into the place's unique atmosphere of creativity.

• Web:

  www.thearthousesouthampton.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@thearthousesouthampton.co.uk

• Address:

  178 Above Bar Street, Southampton

• Phone:

  +44 23 8023 8582

• Opening hours:

  11:00-22.00 (Tuesday to Saturday) 12:00-17:00 (Sunday)

• More info:

  Closed on Mondays