Food and drink

Two page boys and a wine waiter from the Bungalow Cafe in 1938.

Remembering Southampton's legendary Bungalow Cafe and its echoes of elegance

Mettricks Portswood will be one of 25 Southampton restaurants offering special deals in the Foodie Fortnight event.

Mettricks Portswood will be one of 25 Southampton restaurants offering special deals in the Foodie Fortnight event.

Special offers to hit dozens of city's top restaurants for foodie festival

Mini chefs learn to cook with new child-friendly kitchen equipment

Mini chefs learn to cook with new child-friendly kitchen equipment

Nursery introduces weekly cookery classes to boost skills

Winners gather at the Southampton Hoteliers and Hospitality Awards 2025

Winners gather at the Southampton Hoteliers and Hospitality Awards 2025

Winners of the 2025 Southampton Hospitality Awards announced at glitzy ceremony

General manager Mark Watts at Elmers

General manager Mark Watts at Elmers

New Forest hotel awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence

Plans to turn a former Dorothy Perkins store into a 12-room HMO have been approved

Plans to turn a former Dorothy Perkins store into a 12-room HMO have been approved

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Empty shop to be turned into huge HMO with McDonald's right next door

Bramshaw Golf Club in Lyndhurst

Bramshaw Golf Club in Lyndhurst

Four New Forest eateries with top food hygiene standards

Kokoro is set to open a second restaurant in Southampton right by Southampton Central train station.

Kokoro is set to open a second restaurant in Southampton right by Southampton Central train station.

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Popular Asian restaurant to open outlet near busy train station

Sally Churches and Amanda Harris have run Crafty Cakes in Woolston for the last 35 years, but are now moving on in May.

Sally Churches and Amanda Harris have run Crafty Cakes in Woolston for the last 35 years, but are now moving on in May.

Angel Cakes For Autism

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'Last of its kind' patisserie leaves customers in tears closing after 35 years

Joe Fowler serves up a signature dish of pan fried scallops at Thyme & Tides

Joe Fowler serves up a signature dish of pan fried scallops at Thyme & Tides

The former Lime Wood chef producing delightful deli treats

Miss Ellie's Cafe and Cafe Thrive are considered among the best dog-friendly cafes in Southampton according to Daily Echo readers

Miss Ellie's Cafe and Cafe Thrive are considered among the best dog-friendly cafes in Southampton according to Daily Echo readers

Best dog-friendly cafes in the Southampton area according to readers

Cozy Seven on Shirley Road is set to host a special afternoon tea for Mother's Day.

Cozy Seven on Shirley Road is set to host a special afternoon tea for Mother's Day.

Cafe of the Year 2024

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Echo's Café of the Year to host Mother's Day afternoon tea

Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit.

Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit.

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Meet the New Forest farmer cutting down 'wonky' waste with new snack

These five Wetherspoons pubs have been ranked by reviews

These five Wetherspoons pubs have been ranked by reviews

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The best and worst Wetherspoons in Southampton ranked by reviews

Southampton’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill offers a memorable Mother’s Day experience

Southampton’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill offers a memorable Mother’s Day experience

Popular Southampton restaurant to host special event for Mother's Day

Kannan Rathival, owner of The Chennai Lounge

Kannan Rathival, owner of The Chennai Lounge

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Shots fired in restaurant wars as owner blasts rivals for fake bookings

The Chinese takeaways in Hedge End have been ranked by reviews

The Chinese takeaways in Hedge End have been ranked by reviews

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The Southampton town with more Chinese takeaways than pubs and petrol stations

Brits have had their say on why they love a good Wetherspoon

Brits have had their say on why they love a good Wetherspoon

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‘No one really likes them’ – Brits quizzed on their love of Wetherspoon

Chef Colin Nash

Chef Colin Nash

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Fresh sea bass and pheasant: the top chef cooking up a storm with local produce

Peking Gourmet and China Garden are among the best Chinese takeaways in Southampton according to readers

Peking Gourmet and China Garden are among the best Chinese takeaways in Southampton according to readers

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The best Chinese takeaways to go to in the Southampton area according to readers

Guillaume Lagger and Sandy Booth in the B58 Winery

Guillaume Lagger and Sandy Booth in the B58 Winery

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New winery launches inaugural collection

Pizza Hut on Wells Place, Eastleigh

Pizza Hut on Wells Place, Eastleigh

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Popular fast food chain applies to stay open later

Kate Ledward, who owns Kate's Cafe on Portswood Road, fears businesses may not survive further disruptions to the Broadway, like the ongoing bus gate trial.

Kate Ledward, who owns Kate's Cafe on Portswood Road, fears businesses may not survive further disruptions to the Broadway, like the ongoing bus gate trial.

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Café owner warns businesses 'might not survive' controversial bus gate

Ankit Vaghela, owner of Padharo

Ankit Vaghela, owner of Padharo

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Southampton Indian restaurant wins prize at Nation's Curry Awards 2025

Imran Ghofoor, Rajan Jolly and Fariha Zahid, three of the organisers of the Indo-Pak Food Festival, which thousands attended on Sunday.

Imran Ghofoor, Rajan Jolly and Fariha Zahid, three of the organisers of the Indo-Pak Food Festival, which thousands attended on Sunday.

Thousands celebrate India and Pakistani culture at unifying food festival

Lorelei Reddin and her family enjoyed Sunday lunch at The Dell

Lorelei Reddin and her family enjoyed Sunday lunch at The Dell

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I treated my family to the 'best' Sunday roast at Saints pub The Dell - it was divine

Wendy's has announced that it will open its doors in Southampton

Wendy's has announced that it will open its doors in Southampton

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'More junk food': Mixed reactions as Wendy's set to open

On the menu at Chennai Lounge

On the menu at Chennai Lounge

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First birthday party for city restaurant named UK's best new Indian

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

You don't need Valentine's Day to roll out a romantic meal for your loved one

Southampton is set to get its first Wendy's location - set to bring square burgers to the city like the Colchester location pictured.

Southampton is set to get its first Wendy's location - set to bring square burgers to the city like the Colchester location pictured.

Planning and development

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Major American fast food chain to open first Southampton restaurant

Dylan James is head chef at Cambium at Careys Manor

Dylan James is head chef at Cambium at Careys Manor

The top New Forest chef who cooked for The Queen and gained a Michelin star

Little Chef at Attleborough in 2007

Little Chef at Attleborough in 2007

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What happened to the 16 Little Chef branches in Hampshire?

27 London Road, where Chaiiology's application to install a new storefront and ventilation system has been approved.

27 London Road, where Chaiiology's application to install a new storefront and ventilation system has been approved.

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Indian restaurant to open venue on busy city road

The Indo-Pak food festival in Eastleigh last year

The Indo-Pak food festival in Eastleigh last year

Food festival showcasing Asian culture to take place in Southampton this weekend

Inside the Elderflower in Lymington

Inside the Elderflower in Lymington

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Hampshire is home to three highly rated restaurants named in Michelin guide

Chef Jamie Holmes and some of his creations

Chef Jamie Holmes and some of his creations

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The Masterchef the Professionals contestant named Southampton Chef of the Year

The Riverside Diner

The Riverside Diner

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New owner to turn popular diner into a 'dual purpose' café and bistro

The vast majority of the Greggs branches in Southampton had positive scores

The vast majority of the Greggs branches in Southampton had positive scores

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All the Greggs branches in the Southampton area ranked from best to worst

The 175-year-old King Rufus pub at Eling Hill is up for sale after closing last year

The 175-year-old King Rufus pub at Eling Hill is up for sale after closing last year

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Popular pub could be converted into house, campaigners say

Bangerz 'n' Burgerz went into liquidation in early 2024. The unit previously occupied by the business in Above Bar Street, Southampton, could reopen as a chicken fast-food restaurant

Bangerz 'n' Burgerz went into liquidation in early 2024. The unit previously occupied by the business in Above Bar Street, Southampton, could reopen as a chicken fast-food restaurant

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New Canadian fast-food restaurant set for Above Bar

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Coffee Corner: The best kept secret hidden just outside Romsey

A banner promoting a new cafe has been spotted on the front of the old Sprinkles Gelato shop on Southampton High Street.

A banner promoting a new cafe has been spotted on the front of the old Sprinkles Gelato shop on Southampton High Street.

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New cafe looks set to replace beloved high street ice cream spot

Alex Whitwam from Burley Manor

Alex Whitwam from Burley Manor

Meet the top Forest chef inspired by former boss Heston Blumenthal - and his mum

Owners Tamas and Angela with two of their kids

Owners Tamas and Angela with two of their kids

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'Dream come true' as family-run vegan bakery opens in Southampton

The Lyndhurst branch of Costa Coffee has closed without explanation

The Lyndhurst branch of Costa Coffee has closed without explanation

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Costa Coffee branch closes - and nearby Mettricks is also shut

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Top chef submits plan to open restaurant at waterfront wedding venue

Plans to convert the former Cloud Hotel into a single residence have been submitted

Plans to convert the former Cloud Hotel into a single residence have been submitted

Former hotel could become house after previous plans 'decimated'

Casa Brasil co-founder and restaurant manager Paulo Estivera.

Casa Brasil co-founder and restaurant manager Paulo Estivera.

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Look inside the new Brazilian BBQ restaurant as third location teased

Hunger Breaks' The Full Monty has some mixed opinion regarding its status as a hangover food classic

Hunger Breaks' The Full Monty has some mixed opinion regarding its status as a hangover food classic

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‘I hope to continue avoiding it’ – ‘Grim’ British hangover food causes debate

Casa Brasil director David Hall with fellow director and restaurant manager Paulo Estivera in the new Ocean Village restaurant.

Casa Brasil director David Hall with fellow director and restaurant manager Paulo Estivera in the new Ocean Village restaurant.

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'Never scarier': Popular Brazilian BBQ restaurant owner says costs have tripled

Alistair Craig is executive chef at The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu

Alistair Craig is executive chef at The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu

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Meet the Chef cooking up a storm at this country house hotel in the Forest

Board in the City Café on Onslow Road

Board in the City Café on Onslow Road

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Beloved Southampton community café at risk of closure if bills cannot be met

Treat yourself to an evening to remember with Solent Hotel and Spa

Treat yourself to an evening to remember with Solent Hotel and Spa

Celebrate the season of love with Solent Hotel & Spa

Casa Brasil has moved from West Quay to Ocean Village in Southampton.

Casa Brasil has moved from West Quay to Ocean Village in Southampton.

Westquay Shopping Centre

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Popular Brazilian BBQ moves as forfeiture notice slapped on old unit