The Art House is somewhere I make sure I frequent every time I'm in Southampton town centre. With…read moretheir vast selection of teas, coffees and vegan food - it's a great little place to grab something light in a pleasant atmosphere. I've never eaten a meal here however I've only heard good things, but what I will say is that their coffee is divine! You can choose from Italian and Colombian roast which comes in a cafetiere which keeps it fresher for longer. At the back of the shop you can find a small shop featuring clothes, jewellery, pins and many other kooky bits and bobs for reasonable prices. The teas, coffee, cakes and food are all reasonably priced too. Thoroughly recommended!

During a cheeky little surprise trip to Southampton last weekend, I was taken to The Art House by…read morethe birthday boy himself! This is definitely the coolest place we saw in Southampton! Nestled in the Cultural Quarter, it oozes intriguing art vibes with its quirky decor, vegan menu and vast array of teas and hot drinks. The staff are great, especially their amazing dress sense (not sure if they're just *that* cool or its part of a uniform?....) and the Southampton Fog I had was delicious! At the back of the cafe you'll find a funky little second hand shop, all you need to kit yourself out like a trendy staff member! And in the front they're turned the windows into exhibition booths for you to sit and have tea and watch the world go by (or be watched by the world!) This place is right up my street, if I lived in Southampton I'd definitely make it a regular haunt, and for those that are thinking of visiting this port city of recommended heading there as soon as you get off the train!

Best restaurant I've eaten at in Southampton. The food was creative and unique. The taste profile…read morewas out of this world. The food was full of so much flavor. Its great for a dinner date or a group of friends. The ambiance is wonderful. You forget you are in Southampton. You feel like you are in another country. Staff was friendly and helpful, music was perfect for the setting. Well done!! I can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Lakaz Maman is a Mauritian Creole word for 'Mum's House' and the food you'll find here is relaxed,…read moreinformal street food you can get messy with. No napkins, no airs or graces, just authentic Mauritian street food with a modern twist. We are also proud to be rated the best street food restaurant in Southampton. ​ Here at Lakaz Maman in Southampton you will find food to suit all your needs, from a simple kids menu as we know some kids are fussy eaters, to spicy and complex dishes such as our octopus with masala aioli and pineapple salsa there is a dish to suit everyone. If you have never tried Mauritian food before it is a lovely blend of flavours and not all dishes are spicy, our magic bowl is a Mauritian Chinese inspired dish made with a soy sauce, ginger and chives and it is served with steamed rice and a perfectly fried egg. If you have any specific dietary requirements please do give us a ring and we can go through the menu in more detail with you to ensure we cater to your needs. The menu is clearly highlighted as being vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free with simple markers but our waiters will always be able to help you by offering suggestions to you.

Really lived this place. The decor is very eclectic and fun. The food was good and plentiful. The…read morestaff was wonderful.

In Southampton for the night before getting on a cruise! Stumbled on this place and glad we did…read more Vibe is great. Food is awesome. We had 2 tapas boards and 2 glasses of wine for 25 pounds! Highly recommend.

No longer exists. Now a Greek restaurant, not open for breakfast. Huge waste of time.read more

Tried multiple places for a full English and Docks turned our by far the best. All the ingredients…read morewere fresh and felt higher quality than your typical breakfast. Sausage actually was meaty, bacon had a nice, refined flavor. Option for scrambled eggs was a nice change. Added avocado, which was the perfect ripeness. Highly recommended.

Walked in the rain from our hotel for dinner, but they were out of food by 4:30 pm a Sunday night .read more

Been to Southampton 4 times and don't know how I missed this place before this year. Great…read moreambience, great food and plenty of craft beers. Definitely a must go when in Southampton!

Still delicious, still friendly... being meat eaters we foolishly only end up here once a year when…read moreour vegan friends visit - but the owner always remembers us anyway!

In Southampton overnight we fancied Indian and from reviews thought we'd give this place a try, and…read morevery glad we did. The outside dose not do the inside justice, it's got a nice feel and the owner is indeed very welcoming and helpful. As others have said we went with his suggestions and for both starters and mains were very happy with the choice. This isn't a normal Indian the dishes do seem less oily and more traditional, but most importantly they are very tasty. Reasonable prices and good size portions.

The place opens early in a city that sleeps in. When traveling, your schedule is not always your…read moreown. The food at your hotel is not always the most flavorful. This place was open and had good eats.

Great coffee, atmosphere and breakfast! Medium coffee is definitely a large. WiFi access is speedy…read moretoo!

An unusual pub experience. Table service for drinks, pay at the end. It was good but it really…read morethrew me. We went on a Monday. It was billed on their website as open mic night, this was half true. They were open, but there was no mic to be seen. This wasn't the reason for our visit so it made no difference to me but if you are going with your guitar in hand in the hope of being spotted by a talent scout then you could be disappointed. They seem to specialise in burgers, and the stream of them which kept coming out looked good, as well as big. The Volcano is billed as being their ultimate hot offering, a claim most places can't back up when it comes down to it. Not here though. I saw a guy obviously struggling with his burger and figured it must be a Volcano so I asked him if it was hot. He offered me a piece to try. This was a total stranger, and total strangers don't often share their food with you, this was an indication of what was to come. Anyway, being a sucker for free food as well as hot food I snatched his hand off. All I can say is the Volcano is not for the faint of heart. The poor guy who shared his with me couldn't finish his, and when they offered to box it up for him to take home he came up with some half arsed excuse as to why he didn't want them to. If you like hot food then go for it, if you are a pretender to the throne then give it a miss. Outside the pub is a small garden in the rear, it's semi covered and has a few cushioned benches to sit on. There is an outdoor pizza oven but it wasn't doing anything when we were there. Although the garden is small it was a nice space to be in, which you enter through the smallest door in the world. It's a nice pub, little bit quirky but that's what I liked about it.

Having recently moved to Southampton and being outraged at myself for not visiting The Rockstone…read morebefore (being a local of the area my whole life), I decided to seize the opportunity as soon as the last box in my new house was unpacked. I must say, I was not disappointed. We went on a sunny Wednesday evening which meant it wasn't too busy and there were plenty of seats both inside and outdoors. The bartender was happy to recommend cider to us, asking us questions about what we liked. We went for the safe option of an Angry Orchard (an old favourite) however there were lots of different local ales, beers and ciders to try. The location of the pub is lovely, situated on a fork in the road with the pretty garden out front and the pub standing triumphantly behind it. We opted for a drink and a couple of menus first, and then sat out in the sunshine - paying for our drinks as we went which I prefer. I was most impressed with the amount of vegan options on the menu - I ended up opting for the Guac To The Future burger (guacamole, nachos and sriracha sauce on a sweet potato burger with sweet potato fries) but there were loads of options for both plant-eaters and meat-eaters. It was a bit pricey for me however the portions were huge and it was delicious - I couldn't fault the food at all. This is definitely somewhere you'd go for a treat though, not every day. All in all, it was a great first visit to The Rockstone and to top it all off, it's also a PokeStop! Highly recommended.

A lovely theatre that offers multiple amounts of entertainment and creative arts opportunities for…read morenot just little ones but for adults and the older generation too. A great venue for a night out or any entertainment purpose, The Point is quality.

I love this little theatre. It is small and intimate and is a really great place to introduce…read morechildren to the theatre. As it's on a small scale you get a real feeling of being involved with the performances as the actors do a great job of encouraging audience participation. It's very good value for money too when you compare the cost of taking a family to the larger theatres. My children have certainly told me that some of their favourite shows were ones we've seen at The Point. You have to park a fair way away in the Swan Centre as there is no car park so allow plenty of time to get parked if you are going to a show. The staff seem to be really friendly and enjoy their jobs.