Santo Lounge
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About Santo Lounge
Santo Lounge is an all-day bistro-style restaurant at 429 Shirley Rd in Southampton, set in an exposed-brick room with large open windows facing the street. The breakfast and brunch menu includes shakshuka, and the lunch side runs to a birria toastie. Drinks include the homemade Tropical Dream and a cocktail selection made with local ingredients. Board games sit alongside books for children and adults, and children's meals come with a drink and a free pot of hummus with carrot and bread sticks, plus colouring. The kitchen caters for dietary requirements, including gluten free, and dogs are welcome inside. The restaurant is open daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, cocktail selection, board games and gluten free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, cocktail selection, board games and gluten free options.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the Shakshuka, described as full of flavour and perfectly cooked, with the Big Veggie Breakfast alongside it on a breakfast visit. Close behind are the tuna melt and birria toastie, and the drinks earn their own praise: the homemade Tropical Dream, a salted caramel latte, fresh orange juice and a nice cocktail selection. A few say the kitchen handles dietary needs well, with one gluten free diner and another with food restrictions both noting the options offered. Diners describe a cosy mix of old and modern pub, with board games, large open windows and friendly staff, and one singles out the helpful, knowledgeable bar staff. The criticisms are small: one reviewer found service a bit slow, and another found the sweetcorn fritters a little overdone. Families say the kids' menu has good choices and the meals include a drink, and children get a free pot of hummus with carrot and bread sticks while they wait.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the Shakshuka, described as full of flavour and perfectly cooked, with the Big Veggie Breakfast alongside it on a breakfast visit. Close behind are the tuna melt and birria toastie, and the drinks earn their own praise: the homemade Tropical Dream, a salted caramel latte, fresh orange juice and a nice cocktail selection. A few say the kitchen handles dietary needs well, with one gluten free diner and another with food restrictions both noting the options offered. Diners describe a cosy mix of old and modern pub, with board games, large open windows and friendly staff, and one singles out the helpful, knowledgeable bar staff. The criticisms are small: one reviewer found service a bit slow, and another found the sweetcorn fritters a little overdone. Families say the kids' menu has good choices and the meals include a drink, and children get a free pot of hummus with carrot and bread sticks while they wait.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Visit this restaurant semi-regularly, often with our children. Menu has a really good range of choices for both food and drink which are always excellent and very good value for money. Staff are friendly and service is efficient. Ambience is lovely and the restaurant is clean. Kids menu also has good choices and I love that the kids meals include a drink, and a free pot of hummus with carrot and bread sticks to eat while they wait. There's also colouring for them to do, and a selection of games and books for both kids and adults. Thoroughly recommend.”
- Google user
“Great place for coffee, snacks or dinner and they really understand dietary requirements, great for gluten free.”
- Google user
“Great bar staff , helpful and knowledgeable. Easily found a seat and was clean and tidy. Food was good with quality ingredients used.”
- Google user
“Visited Santo Lounge for breakfast and ordered the Big Veggie Breakfast and the Shakshuka. The fresh orange juice was lovely and the coffee was good too. Overall, the food was enjoyable, although the sweetcorn fritters were a little overdone. Overall, a lovely neighbourhood café-bar that offers good food, good drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.”
- Google user
“We have tried different foods here and have yet to be disappointed. And the environment is quite cosy. A mix of old and modern pub. The board games are a great toich. A bit slow service but otherwise a big thumbs up.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“All-day bistro serving classic café fare in a rustic setting with exposed bricks.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
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adana kebab, lamb shish, mixed grill platter
- 0.2 mi£10–20Good for kids
calzones, chicken and rice dish, lemon herb flavor
- The Chippy4.1370.8 mi£1–15
fish and chips, freshly fried cod, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.51,618 | — | £10–20 | shakshuka, cocktail selection, board games |
| Mevlana Turkish Kitchen | ShirleyOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.3973 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | adana kebab, lamb shish, mixed grill platter |
| Shirley Kebab House | SouthamptonGood for kids | 4.1320 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | calzones, chicken and rice dish, lemon herb flavor |
| The Chippy | 4.137 | 0.8 mi | £1–15 | fish and chips, freshly fried cod, generous portions |
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