Mint Lounge

Set in The Polygon, Southampton, Mint Lounge pairs culinary craft with a lively pulse.

It is a modern bar and dining room where authentic Indian traditions meet a polished, contemporary sensibility, all shaped to celebrate flavour, ambience and good company.

Evenings often begin with crisp poppadoms and house chutneys before the spice dial turns to the bright, tangy lift of a spicy peanut chaat. From there, kesari malai chicken tikka arrives fragrant with saffron and soft cheese, while lamb chops, tender from raw papaya and malt vinegar, settle beside a warming masala potato.

Vegetarians are well looked after too, from the ruby crunch of beetroot (chukander) tikki to Achari-style paneer tikka, its pickled figs adding a playful, piquant note.

Mains lean into comfort and craft: butter chicken, silken and gently spiced, and saag gosht, simmered and earthy with spinach, speak to kitchen confidence and a respect for classics. Whether for an unhurried supper, a gathering of friends or drinks that drift into dinner, service keeps things warm and welcoming.

Join Mint Lounge soon and savour the moment; after all, nights like these are best served with a dash of mint.