So I think I've found the most Instagrammable cafe/restaurant/bar in Hampshire... The Exchange in Romsey. Elliot and I went for a wander around Romsey and stumbled across this little gem in the square. We'd already had a big breakfast so didn't fancy a massive lunch, instead we had a cup of tea and some cake, and weren't disappointed!
THE MENU
For a café/cocktail bar, The Exchange in Romsey has quite an extensive menu. They have quite a few brunch options, lunch dishes as well as various different tapas in the evenings. They also serve afternoon tea, pastries, cakes, and all sorts of other sweet treats. Their cocktail menu was huge, with all of the classics, and a happy hour every Thursday.
THE DECOR
10/10. That's all I have to say, The Exchange is an Instagram dream and I will absolutely be returning. With pretty pink velvet chairs, a gorgeous bar, terrazzo tables and flooring, and pretty crockery, it's certainly ticking all of the decor boxes for me.
THE FOOD
Now, we did only have a piece of cake each but they were delicious. I had the Victoria Sponge and Elliot had the lemon cake. They were both rich, moist but lovely, and light. We didn't see anyone else eating whilst we were sat outside, but there were plenty of people having hot drinks.
EVERYTHING ELSE
As for service, it was a little slow but we didn't mind and enjoyed just sitting in the square in the sun. For a hot drink on a sunny winter's day, there aren't many other places in Romsey that I'd rather sit. Price-wise, it was all fairly reasonable and not particularly extortionate considering the decor and the captive market.
Overall, I would highly recommend The Exchange in Romsey. It's a truly aesthetic venue and the cake is pretty delicious. With the Causeway not too far away, it's a nice spot to visit after a wander...
So I think I've found the most Instagrammable cafe/restaurant/bar in Hampshire... The Exchange in Romsey. Elliot and I went for a wander around Romsey and stumbled across this little gem in the square. We'd already had a big breakfast so didn't fancy a massive lunch, instead we had a cup of tea and some cake, and weren't disappointed!
THE MENU
For a café/cocktail bar, The Exchange in Romsey has quite an extensive menu. They have quite a few brunch options, lunch dishes as well as various different tapas in the evenings. They also serve afternoon tea, pastries, cakes, and all sorts of other sweet treats. Their cocktail menu was huge, with all of the classics, and a happy hour every Thursday.
THE DECOR
10/10. That's all I have to say, The Exchange is an Instagram dream and I will absolutely be returning. With pretty pink velvet chairs, a gorgeous bar, terrazzo tables and flooring, and pretty crockery, it's certainly ticking all of the decor boxes for me.
THE FOOD
Now, we did only have a piece of cake each but they were delicious. I had the Victoria Sponge and Elliot had the lemon cake. They were both rich, moist but lovely, and light. We didn't see anyone else eating whilst we were sat outside, but there were plenty of people having hot drinks.
EVERYTHING ELSE
As for service, it was a little slow but we didn't mind and enjoyed just sitting in the square in the sun. For a hot drink on a sunny winter's day, there aren't many other places in Romsey that I'd rather sit. Price-wise, it was all fairly reasonable and not particularly extortionate considering the decor and the captive market.
Overall, I would highly recommend The Exchange in Romsey. It's a truly aesthetic venue and the cake is pretty delicious. With the Causeway not too far away, it's a nice spot to visit after a wander...
THE MENU
With over 20 pizzas to choose from as well as 15 pasta dishes, risottos and salads, it's fair to say that the El Murrino menu is pretty vast for an Italian restaurant. One thing to note is that the menu has limited vegan options, so if that's something you're looking for, El Murrino might not be the place for you.
THE DECOR
With a bright glass front, the restaurant is airy and light. It has exposed brick walls, industrial-style lighting, and a huge bar with black and white tiles. It's not a massive building, so the bright decor certainly helps it to feel bigger and more spacious.
THE FOOD
The bit we're all here for... The food! The pizzas were incredible! Matt and I had a garlic pizza bread with cheese to start and then a margherita pizza each. The bases were fantastic - nice and light, there was plenty of cheese and the tomato sauce was really tasty. I can't fault the pizzas in any way at all, one of the best I've had in a while.
EVERYTHING ELSE
Being quite a small venue (with, from what I can tell, a bigger emphasis on takeaway) it was fairly quiet. When we arrived at about 12:30 on a Saturday we were the only people in there to begin with. The service wasn't the quickest ever, so it's certainly not somewhere to go in a rush. In terms of price, for two lemonades, a garlic pizza bread with cheese and two margheritas we paid under £28 - it's very reasonable! They also do all sorts of offers and meal deals so be sure to check those out if you're keen to give El Murrino a go.
The pizzas at El Murrino were fantastic. If I'm ever in the Bournemouth area and fancying a pizza, this is definitely going to be my new go-to spot!
THE MENU
With over 20 pizzas to choose from as well as 15 pasta dishes, risottos and salads, it's fair to say that the El Murrino menu is pretty vast for an Italian restaurant. One thing to note is that the menu has limited vegan options, so if that's something you're looking for, El Murrino might not be the place for you.
THE DECOR
With a bright glass front, the restaurant is airy and light. It has exposed brick walls, industrial-style lighting, and a huge bar with black and white tiles. It's not a massive building, so the bright decor certainly helps it to feel bigger and more spacious.
THE FOOD
The bit we're all here for... The food! The pizzas were incredible! Matt and I had a garlic pizza bread with cheese to start and then a margherita pizza each. The bases were fantastic - nice and light, there was plenty of cheese and the tomato sauce was really tasty. I can't fault the pizzas in any way at all, one of the best I've had in a while.
EVERYTHING ELSE
Being quite a small venue (with, from what I can tell, a bigger emphasis on takeaway) it was fairly quiet. When we arrived at about 12:30 on a Saturday we were the only people in there to begin with. The service wasn't the quickest ever, so it's certainly not somewhere to go in a rush. In terms of price, for two lemonades, a garlic pizza bread with cheese and two margheritas we paid under £28 - it's very reasonable! They also do all sorts of offers and meal deals so be sure to check those out if you're keen to give El Murrino a go.
The pizzas at El Murrino were fantastic. If I'm ever in the Bournemouth area and fancying a pizza, this is definitely going to be my new go-to spot!
After seeing it alllllll over Instagram, this weekend I finally made it to The Salisbury Orangery! Located on the river, by Queen Elizabeth Gardens, the Orangery is a popular brunch spot in the city. There's also a branch in Winchester that is equally as popular, but I'm still yet to visit.
THE MENU
There is quite a variety of different options on the menu. From classic fry-up style breakfasts to fancy topped toasts, to waffles and ginormous pastries, pretty much all of the brunch bases are covered. From looking online, the Winchester menu is slightly different to the Salisbury one, but the general gist is the same. If I didn't end up having a waffle, I definitely would have had the mushrooms on toast - it looked fantastic! They also had quite a range of smoothies, teas, and coffees as well as some alcoholic drink options. There really is a bit of everything for a nice morning brunch.
THE DECOR
With exposed beams and brickwork, and a tree in the middle of the building, it's certainly an aesthetic place. The tables are all glass-topped and filled with foliage. If an Instagrammable spot in Salisbury is what you're after, then The Orangery is definitely the place to be.
THE FOOD
As someone that adores Biscoff it was only natural I had the Biscoff waffle. It came with cream and ice cream, and was truly delicious. The portion size was huuuuge and it was also reasonably priced considering. We had two waffles and two teas and paid just under £24. The bacon and maple syrup waffle was also pretty tasty, but if anything could have done with a bit more syrup.
EVERYTHING ELSE
A couple of other things to note; The Salisbury Orangery doesn't take bookings so it's a turn-up and wait for a table sort of situation. That said, we went on a Saturday at about 1pm and only waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. In a similar vein, it's not a massive place and there aren't that many tables. So, if you're looking to go in a larger group, this is something to be mindful of.
Overall, we loved our visit and the food was pretty tasty. I'd certainly go back and am keen to try the Winchester branch too.
Have you ever been to The Salisbury Orangery?
After seeing it alllllll over Instagram, this weekend I finally made it to The Salisbury Orangery! Located on the river, by Queen Elizabeth Gardens, the Orangery is a popular brunch spot in the city. There's also a branch in Winchester that is equally as popular, but I'm still yet to visit.
THE MENU
There is quite a variety of different options on the menu. From classic fry-up style breakfasts to fancy topped toasts, to waffles and ginormous pastries, pretty much all of the brunch bases are covered. From looking online, the Winchester menu is slightly different to the Salisbury one, but the general gist is the same. If I didn't end up having a waffle, I definitely would have had the mushrooms on toast - it looked fantastic! They also had quite a range of smoothies, teas, and coffees as well as some alcoholic drink options. There really is a bit of everything for a nice morning brunch.
THE DECOR
With exposed beams and brickwork, and a tree in the middle of the building, it's certainly an aesthetic place. The tables are all glass-topped and filled with foliage. If an Instagrammable spot in Salisbury is what you're after, then The Orangery is definitely the place to be.
THE FOOD
As someone that adores Biscoff it was only natural I had the Biscoff waffle. It came with cream and ice cream, and was truly delicious. The portion size was huuuuge and it was also reasonably priced considering. We had two waffles and two teas and paid just under £24. The bacon and maple syrup waffle was also pretty tasty, but if anything could have done with a bit more syrup.
EVERYTHING ELSE
A couple of other things to note; The Salisbury Orangery doesn't take bookings so it's a turn-up and wait for a table sort of situation. That said, we went on a Saturday at about 1pm and only waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. In a similar vein, it's not a massive place and there aren't that many tables. So, if you're looking to go in a larger group, this is something to be mindful of.
Overall, we loved our visit and the food was pretty tasty. I'd certainly go back and am keen to try the Winchester branch too.
Have you ever been to The Salisbury Orangery?
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