Hungry? Get something to eat at Mangoes
Thai restaurant or some excellent West
Indian cuisine at Turtle Bay, then round
off the evening with some cocktails - all
within a stone’s throw of the Guildhall
Square. There’s also a Mexican restaurant
called La Cantina just across the park in
Bedford Place.
This is only the beginning, restaurantwise, with Sushi restaurant Zen just down
the High Street (enjoy the student-friendly
Sunday buffet prices). Situated opposite
is the highly recommended Coriander
Lounge - an Indian restaurant with a
difference - and my long-time favourite
Italian restaurant, La Lupa.
On a student budget, I often find myself
getting decent Mexican food at the
excellent Mexigo takeaway on London
Road.
Once you’re settled, you might want to
venture further afield, with the infamous
Bedford Place area at the top of your
agenda. Home to many rammed latenight bars, I normally start off at Vodka
Revs, then the Orange Rooms or 90
Degrees before ending up in Junk, which
plays some fierce tunes till gone 3am. All
of Bedford Place is designed specifically
for students to have fun, so enjoy it!
Just remember to soothe your hangover
with a drink and a Sunday roast at the
Cricketers the day after!
HIDDEN GEMS
I’m always at Monday Night Blues, a live
music night at the Orange Rooms every
Monday - free entry with cheap drink
deals and the best burgers I’ve ever
tasted, all at student-friendly prices.
If you are looking to go off the beaten
track, I recommend Bevois Valley; a
quiet little secret suburb kept between
Southampton locals and Southampton
University students. A multi-cultural
city urban district, it’s been on the up for
years. If you are a metal fan, the Dungeon
is a must, or stop off at the Hobbit
pub, famous thanks to its victory over
Hollywood lawyers last year To this day, I
have yet to finish the cocktail challenge.
Bars and clubs might not be your thing,
but don’t worry because there’s lots of
other things to do in Southampton to
keep you entertained. The Guildhall itself
www.accommodationforstudents.com
177
SOUTHAMPTON
BEST PLACES TO EAT