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Where to eat in Southampton? Meat eaters, vegans, gluten free, gluten full – you're all welcome and catered for!

From hearty breakfasts and quick bites to lazy lunches, afternoon teas, fine dining and bountiful buffets – there’s all you can eat in Southampton. The city has the best tea rooms, cafes and restaurants to suit all your foodie needs. If it’s a good drink you are looking for Southampton has award-winning cocktail bars, clubs, pubs, wine bars and even speak easy bars.

Big and loud or small and intimate - the choice is yours.

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Rancho

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Smart, wood-panelled steakhouse offering South American-style meats.

Taj Mahal

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Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant.

Chatime

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Cafe and fresh tea specialist.

Cosmo

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Stylish, modern dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet options.

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4Q

Independent Pub in Southampton serving food and drinks.

All Bar One

Stylish city bar, perfect for after work drinks or a sophisticated meal.

Bayleaf Kitchen

Indian restaurant.

BB's Coffee and Muffins

Mouth-watering muffins , premium coffee and other tempting drinks and snacks.

Beefy's

BEEFY'S a British bar and restaurant inspired by Sir Ian Botham and located within Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Belgium and Blues

An independently owned bar and brasserie boasting a huge selection of gins.

Bella Italia (Above Bar St)

Bubbly chain venue for Italian pasta, pizza and grill dishes.

Bella Italia (Hanover Buildings)

Bubbly chain venue for Italian pasta, pizza and grill dishes.

Bill's Restaurants

Contemporary European chain dishing up breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner.

Board in the City CIC

Not-for-profit board game cafe supported by volunteers.

Boost Juice Bars

Juice bar.

Brewdog

No-nonsense chain bar specialising in craft beers.

Brunch and Barista

Cafe serving brunch and meals throughout the day.

Buffalo Bills

Western saloon-style restaurant with American cuisine, including steaks, ribs and burgers.

Burger King (Bar St)

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries and shakes, plus breakfast.

Burger King (Bargate St)

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries and shakes, plus breakfast.

Byron

Proper hamburgers served the way they should be.

Cafe Thrive Southampton

Totally vegan cafe with plenty of choices for special diets.

Caffe Nero

Casual coffee-shop chain with a menu of Italian-style light dishes and specially blended drinks.

Carluccios

Immersive Italian restaurant dining experience open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Casa Brasil

Offering a range of delicious, freshly cooked, meat, slowly cooked on the BBQ.

Caskaway

A cozy craft beer and real ale bar in Southampton's cosmopolitan Oxford Street.

Cattle Steakhouse

Serving fresh and tasty steaks, burgers, chicken and more.

Chariteas

Specialising in afternoon and high teas and an amazing selection of exclusive teas.

Chatime

Cafe and fresh tea specialist.

Co-sushi

Authentic Chinese and Cantonese dining experience located in the heart of Southampton.

Coffee #1

Local chain serving gourmet coffees and snacks amid reclaimed furniture.

Coffee Lab (2-4 London Rd)

Coffee specialist cafe serving fantastic coffees and simple, but delicious foods.

Coffee Lab (High St)

Coffee specialist cafe serving fantastic coffees and simple, but delicious foods.

Coffee Lab (London Road)

Speciality Coffee Shop in Southampton

Coriander Lounge

Fine dining experience with affordable prices within the locality of Southampton.

Cosmo

Stylish, modern dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet options.

Costa Coffee (High St)

Coffee chain serving hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.

Costa Coffee (The Marlands)

Traditional, authentic Italian coffee alongside drinks and snacks.

Costa Coffee (West Quay)

Coffee chain serving hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.

Dancing Man Brewery

Microbrewery/pub located in an old Wool House, serving beer, ale, spirits and food.

Diegos

An authentic Portuguese restaurant in Bedford Place.

Duke of Wellington

Historic building serving real ales and traditional food, plus open mic nights.

Ed's Easy Diner

Much loved retro American diner with burgers, fries, shakes and more.

Egyptian King

Egyptian and Mediterranean restaurant.

Ennios

A traditional Italian ristorante facing directly onto the old waterfront.

Five Guys

Serving burgers, fries and grilled cheese and veggie sandwiches.

Franco Manca

A Neopolitan pizza restaurant using authentic ingredients.

Fredericks Chocolates

An award-winning local chocolate shop and cafe located in the heart of Southampton.

Gatehouse 1833 Restaurant

A modern British restaurant located at the historic Royal Pier.

Georges Restaurant

Neighbourhood restaurant with a history going back to 1940 offering Greek dishes.

Giddy Bridge

Wetherspoon's pub serving real ales, craft beers, spirits, coffee and food.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen limited

Amazing burgers, ace shakes and the best feel-good food in the UK.

Grand Cafe

Steeped in history, Grand Café offers both light lunches and early dinners.

Greggs (Bar St)

Bakery and Sandwich shop.

Greggs (East St)

Bakery and Sandwich shop.

Grumpy Monkey

The original bar, lounge and kitchen situated in Southampton's cultural quarter.

Gusto Lounge

Lounge bar and beautiful restaurant well-situated for the Mayflower Theatre.

Halladays Tea Rooms

Tea room offering cream teas, cakes and meals.

Indian Melody

Traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine on Southampton High Street.

JRC Global Buffet

Serving up fresh, mouth-watering dishes from all around the globe and all under one roof.

KFC (Bar St)

KFC serves up original recipe chicken, tasty sides and freshly prepared salad.

KFC (West Quay)

KFC serves up original recipe chicken, tasty sides and freshly prepared salad.

Korean BBQ

Korean Barbeque restaurant in Southampton.

Krispy Kreme UK Ltd

We're all about made fresh daily, hand decorated, delicious doughnuts!

Kuti's Brasserie

Award-winning Indian restaurant in Southampton.

L'Osteria

L'Osteria is famous for the best, best pizza and pasta.

La Regata

Spanish Restaurant and Tapas bar.

La Tavernetta

Italian and Mediterranean dining amid traditional wood-panel brasserie decor.

La Vita Cafe

Italian Cafe in the Bargate serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and wood oven pizza.

Lakaz Maman

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Leelawadee

Thai restaurant on Commercial Road.

Liberty Sports Bar

Sports Bar in Southampton.

London Road Brew House

The London Road Brew House is a vibrant, buzzy pub with lots going on.

Mango Thai

Classic and creative Thai fare, plus cocktails in an informal restaurant.

Maxim Pizza and Kebab

Kebab shop on the High Street.

McDonalds

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Mettricks Ltd

Sourcing only the highest grade speciality coffees from around the world.

Mexigo

Burrito bar on London Road.

Millie's Cookies

Millie's Cookies has the best freshly baked cookies in the city with all sorts of flavours.

Nandos Chicken Ltd (Arts Quarter)

Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.

Nandos Chicken Ltd (Harbour Parade)

Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.

Nousha Lounge

Bespoke coffee shop with an elegant interior. Also serves cocktails.

Oasis Bar

Relaxed cocktail/wine bar with tropical murals and a patio area.

One-0-Four

Bar and cocktail lounge offering a range of food.

PARKafe

Flying Aubergine is situated in the East Park Pavilion- opposite to Southampton Solent University, next...

Pizza Hut

Family-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas and pasta.

Platform Tavern

An old school boozer in Southampton's dockyard.

Poppins Café

Unfussy Cafe serving food all day.

Puccini’s Ristorante Italiano

Traditional Italian food made from the best ingredients. Friendly Italian welcome.

Rancho

Smart, wood-panelled steakhouse offering South American-style meats.

Red Dog Saloon

An authentic American BBQ restaurant serving ribs, burgers and more.

Revolucion De Cuba

Latin inspired food, drinks and cocktails.

Revolution Bars

Individually styled chain bar with a global menu and nightly happy hours.

Roosters Piri Piri (High St)

Tasty, healthy, fast food at truly affordable prices.

Roosters Piri Piri (London Rd)

Tasty, healthy, fast food at truly affordable prices.

Sakura

A licensed Japanese restaurant serving sushi, ramens, noodles and rice dishes.

Scholars Arms

A great pub in the heart of the city offering food and drinkt.

Shakeaway

Milkshake store with a variety of milkshake flavours.

Shanghai 1814

Chinese restaurant with fabulous food, fine wines and karaoke!

Shanghai Bay

Chinese restaurant, late night food. Casual and good for kids.

Sidewalk

Serving a wide-range of food including English, Persian and Turkish.

Slug & Lettuce

Smart chain pub with cocktails and a classic British menu.

Soleto

Italian bistro-style restaurant with seafood specialities.

Sprinkles Gelato (Above Bar St)

A family-run dessert parlour with hand-crafted gelato and other sweet treats.

Sprinkles Gelato (High Street)

Family-run dessert parlour with hand-crafted gelato and other sweet treats.

Sprinkles Gelato (Portswood Road)

Family-run dessert parlour offering award-winning hand-crafted gelato.

Stakks

Passionate about pancakes. Freshly-prepared daily with unapologetically high standards.

Starbucks

Well-known coffee shop, located on Above Bar Street.

Subway (Above Bar St)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads.

Subway (East St)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads.

Subway (London Rd)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads.

Subway (West Quay)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads.

Taj Mahal

Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant.

Tang's Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant offering buffet lunch and dinner.

Tapas Barcelona

Tapas bar and restaurant situated in Southampton's Cultural Quarter.

Thai 2 Go

Thai takeaway offering authentic Thai ingredients.

The Art House

Community-run cafe, gallery and venue offering organic and homegrown produce.

The Bedford Arms

A traditional pub with budget food, live TV sports and pool tables.

The Cricketers Arms

A traditional real ale pub serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks.

The Docks Coffee House

Taste, sustainability and community are the main drivers behind this coffee house.

The Eggfree Cake Box

Eggfree cake shop.

The Firehouse

Rock Bar in Southampton.

The Fish Station

Fish and Chip shop on East Street.

The Jetty Ocean Village

Contemporary city chic restaurant in Ocean Village

The Lion

A friendly pub with cosy bar, pool table, jukebox and beer garden.

The Mayflower Village

A pub located next to The Mayflower Theatre serving, beer, wine, spirits and food.

The Social

A laid back bar and club in the heart of Southampton.

The Southampton Stable

Over 60 varieties of cider served next to rule breaking pizzas!

The Standing Order

A Wetherspoon pub with craft beers, real ales and freshly-ground coffee.

The Vestry

Southampton's only independent restaurant and bar housed in a renovated church.

Tortilla

Local burrito joint offering authentic California-style burritos and tacos.

Triple Two Coffee

An unique coffee shop offering food plus hot and cold drinks.

Wagamama

Fast, fresh food that's full of authentic Asian ingredients. Eat in/take away.

Wahaca

The fresh taste of Mexico's markets served in Southampton.

Yates

A lively chain pub with typical English decor and pub classics.

Yo! Sushi

Boasting a fun dining experience, YO! Sushi promises fresh, seasonal food.

Zizzi

The Italian restaurant serves tasty, authentic dishes including pizza, pasta and risotto.

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