IT'S the classy cocktail bar with creations fit for a King.
Staff at The Exchange in Romsey are gearing up for a coronation celebration which will include a special menu, live music all afternoon and joining the street party for the town with all the royal connections.
But even their regular offerings are something to savour with regulars and visitors indulging in an impressive cocktail list, which includes the Celebration Fizz, which comes in passion fruit or strawberry flavour complete with an upturned mini bottle of prosecco and a sparkler.
Tipsy Tapas, two tapas dishes and bottomless drinks for two hours on a Saturday between 4pm and 6pm, is a customer favourite.
Make your own breakfast, with various delicious options, is part of the all day brunch menu and then thoughts turn to tapas with a variety of sharing boards and a 25 per cent discount on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
There are also muffins, homemade cakes and tea cakes and the newly-launched summer menu includes some delicious pastas and salads.
All the food is locally sourced and freshly prepared by head chef Nimet Kimca, who has 20 years of experience including a long stint at Southampton Italian institution La Lupa, and his team.
All classic cocktails from the impressive menu are half-price during happy hour, which runs from 4pm to 6pm Wednesday to Saturday.
Situated right in the heart of Romsey, The Exchange opened in 2021 in the building previously occupied by Santander bank. Being just yards from the Abbey and the Town Hall, it's the perfect spot for a wedding or christening celebration and also regularly plays host to baby showers, anniversary parties and other special events.
Customers love the outdoor seating where they can sit in the sun and watch the world go by.
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Manager Naomi Randall said: "We bring something different to Romsey. We are relaxed in the day and vibrant at night. The whole place always has a really nice feel to it.
"The coronation and the Beggars Fair are coming up and it should be a great summer. We're really looking forward to it."
There's live music at least once every weekend, usually soul or jazz and occasionally tributes, the latest being an Adele copycat.
The Exchange also has a children's menu for its many young guests.
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