Shanghai 1814

4.7

857 Reviews

£41 and over

Shanghainese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for groups

Shanghai 1814 is an exceptional destination restaurant in an iconic listed building in the heart of Southampton. You won’t have experienced anything quite like it. This is where East meets West in a cacophony of flavour, style, colour and vibrancy. Shanghai 1814 is so-called as the owner’s ancestors opened their first restaurant in Shanghai in 1814 – the time of the Qing Dynasty, China’s final imperial dynasty.

This combination of traditional European architecture with exuberant Chinese interior design is dynamic and exciting. Welcome to Shanghai 1814 and enjoy the ultimate dining experience.

Wow-factor interiors are decadent and glamorous, draped in dazzling chandeliers and adorned with cherry blossom. The menus feature contemporary Chinese dishes that are fresh and flavoursome, created by a Chef who previously worked at Michelin-starred Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Shanghainese
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
023 8033 0888
Website
https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
private events information pls email to info@1814.co.uk

Location
Shanghai 1814, 165 High Street, Southampton, Southampton SO14 2DH
Neighbourhood
Southampton
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sharing Menu
Multiple dates available
Parties of over six guests are required to order from our sharing menu on Fridays on Saturdays. For bookings in December we require an order from one of our festive sharing menus. Please see the below links for full menu details. We will require credit/debit card details to secure this booking. Cards will not be charged apart from in the event of a no-show or a cancellation or reduction to party size with under 48 hours notice. Sharing menu: https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/_files/ugd/357922_b8653f25a2aa462a8b2516bcf62bfe51.pdf Festive sharing menus: https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/_files/ugd/357922_0c25d42d82a448089258ad9b22008aac.pdf Please also view full terms and conditions here: https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

What 857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hampshire
Best Ambience
Hampshire
Great for creative cocktails
Hampshire
Romantic
Hampshire
Good for special occasions
Hampshire
Lively
Hampshire
Most Booked
Southampton
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shanghai 1814 offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "attentive staff," and "beautiful decor." The restaurant is praised for its "superb cocktails" and "faultless service," making it a favorite for special occasions. While prices are on the higher side, the overall "ambiance" and "culinary excellence" make it worth visiting.

857 Reviews

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mark
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, second time we've eaten here, would thoroughly recommend.
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Isabelle
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was beautiful there and the food was absolutely delicious and filling!
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MarcusC
Hampshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great setting. Superb restaurant with great decor and ambiance. Attentive staff and considerate approach to service.
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Erik
Hampshire1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing setting, the waiters are very nice, the food was good
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Adam
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service! Will definitely be back
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cheryl
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Normally very good but disappointing pork dish and no cake for our birthday celebrations.
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Sommer
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loveliest staff and lovely food!! Will be back thank you!!
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Gabrielle
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great from the food to the service to the atmosphere. Will definitely be returning back!
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Jeff
Gloucestershire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening with good food and service, thank you.
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Graham
Buckinghamshire1 review
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place. Food is ok, nothing special. The price is astronomical. 2 people no alcohol £120.
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Shanghai 1814 is rated 4.7 stars by 857 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Shanghai 1814, 165 High Street, Southampton, Southampton SO14 2DH

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Southampton
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Shanghainese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/
Phone number
023 8033 0888
Private party facilities
private events information pls email to info@1814.co.uk

Shanghai 1814

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Additional information

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Sharing Menu

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What 857 people are saying

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