Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Hampshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Porters Wine & Charcuterie

4.9

4.9 (493)

£25 and under

British

Southampton

About the restaurant

Situated on Queen's Terrace, Southampton and overlooking the historic Queen's Park, Porters name originates from the history of its surroundings, 'Porters Meadow'. Tucked away from the vibrant Oxford Street, Porters offers a place to unwind, eat and drink in the company of friends. We are passionate about creating a social dining experience to be enjoyed by all. To compliment our hand selection picked of wines, we have sourced only the best UK produced meats and cheeses. Our unique menu allows you as the customer to build your board by selecting from our great range of cheese and charcuterie. Our boards have been designed to share among friends and to create a social and relaxed dining experience.

Top review

Harry

Dined 7 days ago

Loved it; great menu, great food, great setting! Thank you

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (246)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Southampton

About the restaurant

The sister restaurant of Shanghai 1814
Serving Asian-inspired small plates, Robata grilled dishes, sushi and sashimi, designed to share and be devoured alongside an unforgettable selection of theatrical cocktails and fine wines.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Four of us ate at Edo Asia on the Thursday before Christmas. It was my first time here, and I was blown away by the style and quality of the restaurant atmosphere, the food and service. Probably the best Asian restaurant I've been to outside of London. Between 4 of us, we tried two different set menus (2 or each), one mainly fish, the other mainly meat (chicken, beef). There was plenty of food, all beautifully presented and VERY tasty! All in all, a really great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to come back. The cost? About £100 per head, including a bottle of fizz and 2 bottles of wine and the obligatory service charge. For the quality, I thought it was good value.

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (465)

£26 to £40

Turkish

Fleet

About the restaurant

Welcome To The Kara Lounge Fleet! After our success in Grays, Essex, we've decided to bring you the hype and excitement to fleet.

With our amazing lunchtime offer, evening meals, and weekend entertainment, what's not to love.

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Alan

Dined 5 days ago

I have visited the Kara on several occasions when staying local, everything is great about this place, service staff, food. I will visit again when staying local.

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Experience

Mid-Week Lunch Time Offer £15.95

Shanghai 1814

4.6

4.6 (786)

£41 and over

Shanghainese

Southampton

About the restaurant

Shanghai 1814 is an exceptional destination restaurant in an iconic listed building in the heart of Southampton. You won’t have experienced anything quite like it. This is where East meets West in a cacophony of flavour, style, colour and vibrancy. Shanghai 1814 is so-called as the owner’s ancestors opened their first restaurant in Shanghai in 1814 – the time of the Qing Dynasty, China’s final imperial dynasty.

This combination of traditional European architecture with exuberant Chinese interior design is dynamic and exciting. Welcome to Shanghai 1814 and enjoy the ultimate dining experience.

Wow-factor interiors are decadent and glamorous, draped in dazzling chandeliers and adorned with cherry blossom. The menus feature contemporary Chinese dishes that are fresh and flavoursome, created by a Chef who previously worked at Michelin-starred Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair.

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Joanna

Dined 5 days ago

Been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time as it looks stunning 🤩. Very pleased to say the experience lived up to my expectations. First class staff service, gorgeous food and great atmosphere. Even the presentation of the leftover food I took home was lovely. Well worth it! Thank you 🤩

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Experience

Sharing Menu

The Jack Russell

4.6

4.6 (579)

£26 to £40

British

Andover

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Jack Russell Inn. We provide luxurious and homely, dog-friendly accommodation and local food that celebrates great British produce with a focus on the conservation of the outstanding natural beauty and wildlife of our surrounding areas. Our Landlord Ross, his two trusty canine companions Barnie and Betty and the entire team look forward to warmly welcoming you to The Jack Russell.

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Radha

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and location. Food fresh, rich and delicious. Dog friendly.. amazing lunch! Thank you

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (12564)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Winchester

About the restaurant

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, holding back a number of tables for everyone wishing to drop in at their leisure

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Nikki

Dined 2 days ago

It was a fantastic meal, after a walk round the Winchester Christmas Market. Food and service wonderful

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Côte Brasserie - Winchester

4.5

4.5 (88)

£25 and under

French

Winchester

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Barbara

Dined 7 days ago

We were a large group and it was a busy night. However the staff were very attentive and we were looked after. The food was great and overall we enjoyed our family Christmas outing to Winchester. Thank you Côte

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

Four London Road

4.5

4.5 (1115)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Rowland's Castle

About the restaurant

Food, like life, is best shared with friends and loved ones, and tapas are the embodiment of that.

The beauty of tapas is that you can share them so easily with friends and family. Eating from the same plate enhances conversations and brings us all closer together. Enjoying small plates of food with your drink means the proportion of food to alcohol is friendly!

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Heinrich

Dined 2 days ago

Great gluten free options, brilliant service and tasty food.

Heaven's Kitchen Alton

4.3

4.3 (223)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Alton

About the restaurant

HK Alton: Fresh Flavours, Timeless Ambiance

Heaven's Kitchen Steak House in Alton, Hampshire, is celebrated for its exquisite steaks and Mediterranean flair, set within the historic ambiance of a grade 2 listed building. Our Alton location prides itself on a tradition of culinary excellence, offering guests a unique dining experience where the passion for superb food and service is palpable. With the innovative feature of an open kitchen, diners can witness the culinary artistry that goes into every dish, making each meal a memorable event. Here, we invite you to indulge in a dining journey that highlights our dedication to exceptional cuisine in the heart of Hampshire

Recognised as:
✅ The best Steakhouse in Hampshire
✅ Best restaurant by Diners’ Choice 2021&2022
✅ TripAdvisor certificate of excellence.

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Howard

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

The wines, food and service here are all consistently very good. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive.

Red Dog Saloon Southampton

3.7

3.7 (1725)

£25 and under

American

Southampton

About the restaurant

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR HEATED & COVERED TERRACE FOR GROUPS FROM MULTIPLE HOUSEHOLDS

Red Dog Saloon is an Austin, TX Barbecue restaurant, serving 18-hour roast ribs, brisket, aged chuck steak burgers and much more, all best enjoyed with tasty cocktails or milkshakes.
Barbecue grew up in the South of the USA where cooks learned to slow roast cuts of meat over fire pits to make them tender. Exposure to the smoke of the smoldering wood added a distinctive smoky and juicy taste to the meat. Our award-winning smokers have been imported from the USA and are built to recreate the cooking process of those original fire pits. We use the traditional American woods of hickory and mesquite to give a full smoke flavor, and the meat stays in the smoker for up to 18 hours.

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Heleena

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Mo was a great waiter and made us very comfortable

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