Soak up the best of the summer sun with these top places to drink and dine al fresco in Southampton…
As the UK reopens and staycations are the firm focus for many of us, it has us wondering just where we can go for the best views, food and drink. If you’re after the best cityscape and coastal views, fine dining, delicious cocktails and more, you’re in luck. Here we have put together the top five places to drink and dine al fresco in Southampton, ideal for soaking up the summer sun…
Sea views at the HarBar on 6th at Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
With spectacular views overlooking the Solent, HarBAR on 6th is Southampton’s most coveted alfresco dining spot. Opening on 14th April from midday to 11pm Wednesday to Sunday, guests can make the most of the outdoor seating complete with heaters and blankets and get comfortable on the extensive wrap-around roof terrace whilst enjoying a cocktail and meal from the new all-day menu including pizzas from the outdoor wood-fired oven.
To book contact: https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/southampton/eat-and-drink/harbar-on-6th/book-a-terrace-table
Middle Eastern Mezze at the Ottoman Kitchen
The family run Ottoman Kitchen will be filling Southampton’s High Street with the delicious aromas of dishes cooked fresh from the charcoal grill this April. Winner of the UK’s best Middle Eastern restaurant, diners will be able to choose from two new outdoor eating areas – with a south facing terrace that makes the most of the all-day sun as well as an additional alfresco option at the rear of the restaurant, complete with a retractable roof. Open Monday to Sunday from 11am to 11pm, for more information and to book: https://ottoman-kitchen.co.uk/
Join the roof terrace Revolution
Lively and stylish, offering hand-crafted cocktails and a seasonal all day brunch and sharing plate menu, Revolution’s rooftop Sky Bar is ideal for a post lockdown get together. Its outdoor seating area overlooks Bedford Place a bustling boutique area of the city that sits in between the cultural quarter and Southampton common. For more information visit: https://www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bar/southampton.
Best for breakfast, brunch and late night cocktails – Aussie-style XOXO
From breakfast and brunch to a late night cocktail, Southampton’s XOXO in Bedford Place offers an antipodean style alfresco dining experience. The venue has doubled its outdoor seating capacity ready for the April opening and head chef Natalie Allen is fine tuning the menu which makes the most of local suppliers from the nearby New Forest. From the bread, organic eggs and vegetables to the meat and even the coffee beans, which are roasted in Alresford, the restaurant’s ethos is all about farm to fork – keeping it fresh, local and tasty. Not just about the food, XOXO also offers a just drinks offering too. To book, visit: https://www.wearexoxo.co.uk/
Go Bananas with all day outdoor dining at Ocean Village’s Banana Wharf
Deciding where to drink and dine al fresco in Southampton doesn’t get better than a marina-front view and the Banana Wharf really is right beside the water in Ocean Village. The restaurant’s name is a nod to Southampton’s illustrious trading past when, in the 1880’s, the Fyffe Company started to import bananas into the UK from the West Indies. One of Southampton’s largest outdoor dining venues, the restaurant offers a wide-ranging choice international cuisine. For more information and to book: Ocean Village (bananawharf.co.uk)
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