Santo Lounge, on the corner of Shirley Road and Shirley Avenue, has long been a favourite of locals and visitors to enjoy brunch, or a cheeky cocktail or two. 

And now there's even more reason to visit the venue, one of three in Southampton part of The Lounges chain, following a facelift and the launch of a new menu.

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General manager Aimee Sherriff told the Daily Echo: "We've been here 13 or 14 years so we thought it was about time for a bit of a makeover. We've changed the décor at the front, it's now a lovely pink, replaced the wallpaper and the bar has been completely redone. 

"We've got a lovely bunch of regulars and it's one of the nicest places to go out for a meal locally.

"It's also a great place to work. I've been with the company five years and was at Epsom in Surrey before. I'm a Shirley girl so when the chance to work here came up a year ago, I jumped at the opportunity."

As well as the makeover, Santo Lounge has launched new food and cocktail menus. 

(Image: Santo Lounge) Dishes including the Diablo Smash Burger, Persian Lamb Kofte and the Breakfast Quesadilla are going down a storm and customers are also loving the new list of cocktails, including Santo's own take on the classic cocktail Sex on the Beach and the alcohol free Pina Nolada. 

There are numerous offers throughout the week, including the popular Tapas Tuesday where you can enjoy three tapas dishes and a glass of wine for £13.25 from 5pm every Tuesday. 

Teatime Tipple sees all cocktails available at two for £12.50 between 5pm and 8pm Sunday to Thursday, and the lunchtime soup and sandwich offer and Cheeky Monday deal also prove popular.

(Image: Santo Lounge) Santo Lounge hosts a regular quiz on a Wednesday night as well as carols at Christmas and their recent inclusion in the Shirley Fringe means live music will become a more regular feature.