Expect the Unexpected at Cafe Parfait, Southampton

Well, Cafe Parfait in the centre of Southampton - most paramount for being the place that enormous departed on it's ill-fated journey. Its the normal large city, industry, big business, sell centres and some historic buildings. There are also the usual hotels that mostly cater to the overnight stops for those taking an ocean cruise.

This is how we stumbled upon Cafe Parfait, quite by chance. The lavish interior gives the impression of a glamourous Parisienne Cafe seen in old movies. Despite the high-priced interior, it has a warm and hospitable charm and we were welcomed like long-lost friends. After experiencing the 'molecular' cocktails served by barman Stu - were were won over - who could resist Sambucca Ice cream, created in a mist of swirling liquid nitrogen - this was no lowly bar, but a place of sheer indulgence. We were genuinely persuaded to book in for a inexpressive supper that night.

Ice Indulgence

We were not disappointed. The ten course tasting menu, - the chef Ian and barman Stu choreographed the whole thing. It was all simple, tasty tastes - combined to give us anticipated tastes and experiences - the affect was Mediterranean Tapas/Antipasta type dishes that just kept on coming. On top of this one of the resident Djs played subtle house music and a live sax accompanied to generate something of a 'jam' session. The whole caress for just 18 of us took nearby 3 hours, we were made to feel like kings and left after sampling some great coffee and one last nightcap from Stu.

The next day some of our friends left for the cruise, whilst the rest of us returned home. A great re-union made very special by the climate and staff of Cafe Parfait.

Since our reunion dinner, a few of us have returned, this time to sample 'Le Cirque Musical' which happens every Saturday and is something like a mix between Moulin Rouge and Les Cirque du Soleil. Corset clad bar staff managed to pull off a great look and were utterly charming and knowledgeable. an additional one absolute triumph for the owner - you should expect the unexpected from this venue - such an innovative idea to mix club music with live jazz, indoor pyrotechnics, trapeze artists and fire breathers and of course, those cocktails.

This is a place we will return to - again and again - it should genuinely be a place to aim for when visiting Southampton.

Expect the Unexpected at Cafe Parfait, Southampton

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