Full list of deals available in Southampton as Foodie Fortnight starts
Southampton's Foodie Fortnight is offering a range of dining deals across the city.
The event runs until Sunday, March 30, and features exclusive menus from various eateries.
Flo Bevis, marketing and communications director, said: "Foodie Fortnight aims to help support the city's hospitality industry, showcasing the excellent variety of food and drink that Southampton has to offer.
"Whether you're a long-time local or visiting for the first time, this event is the perfect chance to explore new dining experiences and support the city's restaurants, cafés, and bars."
Full list of Foodie Fortnight 2025 offers:
Bagel Factory - £10 All Day Bagel, snack and drink
Beity Restaurant - £20 special set-menu
Bella Italia (Hanover Buildings) - £10 pizza and soft drink
Charlie's Corner Restaurant (Ibis Hotel) - £15 burger and beer
Coishi - £10 bowl and sip deal
Coishi - £20 sushi meal deal
De Ja Vu - £20 four-course set menu
Figurati - 50% off all food
IKEA Southampton - £10 three course meal
Kwackers Kitchen & Sports Bar - two katsu curries for £20
Las Iguanas - £20 bottomless tapas
Mama's Kitchen - £15 starter, main and cocktail
Mango Thai Tapas (Above Bar) - £15 Thai tapas, curry and rice
Mettricks (Guildhall and Portswood) - Buy one, get one free pancakes
Mint Dosa - Buy one, get one free dosa
Moxy - Buy one, get one free pizza
O'Neill's - Buy one, get one free pizza
Overdraft (Bedford Place) - £15 burrito and house beer
Padharo - £20 starter, main, rice dish and naan
Portside Restaurant (Novotel) - Free dessert with the purchase of an entrée & main
Revolution - 2-for-£10 on mains
Stakks - £10 stakk and drink Stakks - Buy one regular Stakk, get a mini Stakk free
Tap and Tandoor - Free side dish with every main course ordered
Thaikhun - £20 starter, main course, soft drink, and scoop of ice cream
The Cricketers Arms - £15 burger and pint
The Dell (St Mary's Stadium) - £10 main meal and non-alcoholic drink
The Mayflower Village - Two medium pizzas for £10
The Mayflower Village - £15 pizza and pint
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