Prive Bar Restaurant

On Commercial Road in The Polygon, Prive Bar Restaurant brings polished ease to Southampton’s dining scene. Just steps from the theatre, it’s the perfect fit for everything from a quick coffee to cocktails at the counter or the full dinner-and-drinks experience.

The menu leans into freshness and familiarity with a modern tilt. There’s the silken comfort of chicken liver parfait with red onion chutney and toasted brioche, and mussels marinière in a white wine, chilli and garlic cream. Italian cravings are met by spaghetti marinara bright with seafood and cherry tomatoes or a hearty beef brisket lasagne with garlic bread.

Among the mains, classics carry the day: beef bourguignon with creamy mash and crispy pork belly paired with sage mash and cider purée. For something lighter, the Asian beef salad comes with tenderstem broccoli, fried vegetables and soy dressing, while the chicken Caesar salad adds anchovies, pancetta, a soft-boiled egg and parmesan.

It’s best to book, especially on performance nights. Take your seat, raise a glass and let the evening take a bow.