Sophie P.
Yelp
There aren't many places where one can sit alone and feel totally comfortable, Trago Lounge is one of them. It's also ideal for large parties, taking your parents for a slap up meal and even when you're really broke, in short, it's an all rouder.
It has a decent and varied menu from burgers and brownies, to gorgeous tapas (three for £7 or three and a glass of wine for £8 on Tuesday). As veggie, I love the stuffed bell peppers, or ask at the bar for the pea and feta salad which is so gorgeous they forgot to get it printed on the main menu! My meat eating friends rave about the pork belly and chorizo sausage. I enjoy popping in for a cup of hot chocolate or a really decent coffee during the day. The booze is a bit pricey for me but they have a good selection and I can usually be temped by a glass of wine.
The real beauty of Trago Lounge is its atmosphere, it has an array of newspapers or even bored games to choose from as you enter, inviting you to linger as long as you like. During the day the huge windows let the light pour in and in the evening the dimmed lights and candles create an intimate atmosphere. Service is generally speedy thought they do have their off days, and though you order and pay at the bar the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful as they serve your food, so you don't miss the full waiting experience. I went there with a table of 20 for my birthday recently and we were each given a novelty item to distinguish our orders (I had a silver teapot), we didn't have a reservation and they coped admirably. Novelty and charm, combined with delicious food and friendly service make Trago Lounge one of the best places to socialise in Southampton, highly recommended.