Turtle Bay Southampton is a Caribbean restaurant and bar at 1 Guildhall Square. Positioned opposite the Civic Centre and close to parks, performance venues and the station, it is suited to lunch, dinner and drinks before or after an event. The bright, informal room aims to capture the sociable spirit of an island gathering.
The jerk pit supplies sweet, smoky and spiced flavours to chicken, wings and other grilled dishes. Curry goat, sharing plates, burgers and changing Caribbean inspired mains broaden the selection, with rice, plantain and fresh sides providing familiar accompaniments. Brunch and set menu formats offer different ways to order beyond a standard evening meal.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available, including substantial plant based alternatives rather than only side dishes. The kitchen handles gluten, dairy, nuts and other allergens in shared areas, so guests should consult current information and speak with staff. Walk ins are welcomed when space permits, and delivery provides an additional option.
Rum based cocktails are a defining part of the bar, joined by beer, wine, zero alcohol cocktails and soft drinks. Happy hour and bottomless brunch can create a livelier visit, while daytime meals remain more relaxed. Turtle Bay Southampton brings together bold jerk flavour, tropical drinks and an accessible city centre location.
Address: 1 Guildhall Square, Southampton SO14 7FP, United Kingdom
Turtle Bay Southampton Menu
Breakfast
Folded Breakfast Roti
Choose from Egg, Sausage, Plantain or Bacon. Our soft and fluffy rotis are hand rolled and grilled to order. Packed with cream cheese, chilli jam, rocket and pink onion. Add an extra filling for £1 per filling.
Full Caribbean
Bacon, sausage, spiced beans, tomato, mushroom, muffin & fried egg
Honey Bunny Yardbird
Crispy chicken, bara roti maple syrup, watermelon, fried egg
Island Eggs – Bacon
Muffins, sundried tomato sauce, poached eggs, spiced hollandaise
Island Eggs – Avocado
Vegetarian. Muffins, sundried tomato sauce, poached eggs, spiced hollandaise.
Vegan Caribbean
Vegan, Vegetarian. Plantain, roasted peppers, avocado, beans, tomato, mushroom & muffin. Add a fried egg for £1 (V)
Veggie Caribbean
Fried egg, plantain, roasted peppers, avocado, beans, tomato, mushroom & muffin
Sunrise Steak & Egg
28-day aged grilled rump, Trini-churri, avocado, tomato, fried egg, muffin
One Pot Hash
Choose from Curry Goat or Brown Chicken. Diced fries, roasted peppers, pink onions, fried egg
Sweetcorn Hash
Vegetarian. Sweetcorn fritters, poached eggs, halloumi, avocado, mango mole, maple syrup
Vegan Yardbird
Vegan, Vegetarian. Crispy jackfruit patty, smashed avocado, bara roti stack, maple syrup, watermelon
Martinique Toast – Plantain
Vegetarian. Brioche French Toast with caramelised plantain, coconut & lime yoghurt, mango
Martinique Toast – Crispy Bacon
Brioche French Toast with crispy bacon, fried egg, maple syrup
Bottomless Brunch
Bottomless Brunch is available until 5pm (3pm on Saturdays). Whole table participation required. Pick any two small plates, or one brunch or bigger plate with a side and choose your bottomless vibe.
Early Bird Bottomless
90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, alongside your favourite dishes. Available until 12:45pm (Glasgow 5 drinks only).
2-Hour Bottomless Brunch
Enjoy 2 hours of bottomless cocktails and your favourite dishes. Available everyday until 5pm (3pm on Saturdays). (Glasgow 5 drinks only).
Island Nights
Choose any two courses and enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless drinks. Every day from 7:30pm
Nibbles & Bites
Chilli & Thyme Olives
Aged green olives in chilli, fresh thyme & pimento oil. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Spiced Sausage
Sticky & sliced with jerk gravy & pickled pink onion.
Crispy Channa
Fried & tossed chickpeas with spice mix. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Plantain Chips
Vegetarian, Vegan.
Starters | Small Plates
Trini Doubles
A Trinidadian favourite – soft bara roti, curried chickpeas, cucumber chow, and a dash of hot sauce. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Sweetcorn Fritters
Crispy golden fritters with mango mole. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Tamarind Pork
Crispy pork bites, tamarind & chilli glaze.
Pit Prawns
Inspired by Jamaican pepper prawns. Whole prawns, Scotch bonnet garlic butter, roti.
Chilli Squid
Coconut panko, lemon mayo, mango mole.
Mango Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken thigh pieces, fresh mango.
Charred Corn Ribs
Choose from: Sweet Tamarind, Mango and Garlic Glaze. Smoky, spiced, juicy. Perfect to share.
Crispy Wings
24hr marinated, fried and tossed in a choice of: Rum BBQ sauce, Hot Mango, Jerk and Garlic Glaze.
Loaded Fries
Golden fries, rich jerk gravy, melted cheese, chilli mayo. Vegetarian. Add bacon, jerk chicken or pulled pork for £1.
Baked Goats Cheese
Fresh tomatoes, Trinichurri. Vegetarian.
Main Plates
Whole Sea Bream
Grilled whole fish bursting with flavour—herbs, butter, lemon and thyme.
Tamarind Salmon
Whole fillet, sweet tamarind glaze, charred veg.
Carib Steak
28-day aged rump, served pink, Trini-churri. + £3 add whole prawns, Scotch bonnet garlic butter, roti.
Chicken Breast
Choose from: Bajan Hot Mango, creamy Mo’Bay or classic Jerk Gravy. 24 hour marinated and chargrilled over open flame.
Half Jerk Chicken
Choose from: Bajan Hot Mango, creamy Mo’Bay or classic Jerk Gravy. 24 hour marinated and chargrilled over open flame.
Whole Chicken
Choose from: Bajan Hot Mango, creamy Mo’Bay or classic Jerk Gravy. 24 hour marinated and chargrilled over open flame.
Grilled Octopus
Tomato salsa, lemon mayo, chilli oil.
Rum BBQ Ribs
Rack of fall-off-the-bone ribs, sticky rum BBQ glaze.
Curry Goat
A classic. Slow-roasted with garlic & ginger, warm Scotch-bonnet spice.
Jamaican Brown Chicken
Braised thighs, tomato, thyme, peppers, plantain.
Trinidad Coconut Curry – Chicken
Creamy coconut, ginger, garlic, green seasoning. If you’d like it milder, just ask.
Trinidad Coconut Curry – Prawn
Creamy coconut, ginger, garlic, green seasoning. If you’d like it milder, just ask.
Curry Okra & Spinach
Vibrant and warming, packed with spinach, okra & chickpeas. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Easy Eating
Smashed Burger
Two beef patties, melted cheese, chilli mayo. Served in a soft vegan brioche bun with lettuce, pickles and zingy onions. +£1.5 to add bacon.
Crispy Chicken Burger
Fried thigh, chilli mayo. Served in a soft vegan brioche bun with lettuce, pickles and zingy onions. + £1.5 to add bacon.
Jackfruit Burger
Crispy jackfruit patty, green seasoning, tomato. Served in a soft vegan brioche bun with lettuce, pickles and zingy onions. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Carib Roti Wrap – Chicken
Grilled roti, avocado, slaw, tomato & cucumber.
Carib Roti Wrap – Crispy Jackfruit
Grilled roti, avocado, slaw, tomato & cucumber. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Kingston Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken thigh, creamy slaw, pink onion.
Mac & Cheese
Choose from: Jerk Chicken, Mushroom or Pulled Pork. Creamy & cheesy, roasted peppers & herbs.
Island Wellness Bowl – with Chicken or Whole Prawns
A bowl full of health. Charred veg, leaves, channa, corn ribs, watermelon, plantain, candied beetroot, pineapple salsa, rice & peas.
Avocado & Mango Salad – with Grilled Chicken or Prawns
Leaves, tomatoes, lime & maple syrup dressing.
Side Plates
Rice & Peas
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Spiced Fries
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Coconut Creamed Spinach
Vegetarian.
Sweet Potato Fries
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Mac & Cheese
Vegetarian.
Bara Roti
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Dumplings
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Garlic Flatbread
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Cheesy Garlic Flatbread
Vegetarian.
Garlic Tenderstems
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Pickled Cucumber
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Creamy Slaw
Vegetarian.
Sweet Plantain
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Green Salad
Vegetarian, Vegan.
Desserts
Ginger Pudding
Pineapple compote, coconut ice cream. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Cheesecake
Banoffee cheesecake, mango coulis. Vegetarian.
Salted Caramel Brownie
Coconut ice cream. Vegetarian.
Ice Cream
Ask for our choice of flavours.
Banana Bread
Warm chocolate chip banana bread, caramel sauce, coconut ice cream. Vegetarian.
Trio of Desserts
Chocolate & peanut butter stack, rum & raisin pudding, ginger & pumpkin slice, with coconut & lime yoghurt, mango coulis. Vegetarian.
Cocktails
Happy Hour. All day. Everyday. Relax, you’re on island time, and our cocktails are 2 for £13 (£14 in London), all day, everyday.
Koko Colada
Koko Kanu, Deeds, passion fruit, coconut cream, pineapple. Vegetarian.
Cherry Sling
Kingston 62 Gold, cherry rum, lime, vanilla, cherry, grapefruit soda. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Raspberry Reggae
Dark rum, blackberry, guava juice, raspberry soda, lime. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Passion Fruit Mojito
Appleton Signature, fizz, passion fruit, mint, vanilla.
Coffee Rumtini
Dark rum, coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Wine
Verdejo
La Vivienda – Spain – White.
Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze – South Africa – White.
Pinot Grigio
Da Luca – Italy – White.
Sauvignon Blanc
Waipara Hills – New Zealand – White.
Tempranillo
La Vivienda – Spain – Red.
Rum
Appleton 12yr
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £6.2, Double – £9.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
Pusser's Blue Label
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £5.2, Double – £8.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
Brugal 1888
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £5.2, Double – £8.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
El Dolardo 12yr
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £6.2, Double – £9.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
House Rum
Our house rum is created in partnership with Duppy Share.
Beer
Atlantic Pale Ale
Carib Lager
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Happy Hour. All day. Everyday. Our non-alcoholic cocktails are 2 for £10 (£11 in London), all day, everyday. Non-alcoholic beers also available (not included in Happy Hour).
Passion Paradise
Lyre’s White Cane, passion fruit, lime, guava
Strawberry Non Daiquiri
Lyre’s White Cane, strawberry, guava, demerara, lime
Virgin Colada
Lyre’s White Cane, coconut, lime, pineapple
Coconut & Grapefruit Mojito
Lyre’s White Cane, lime, mint, grapefruit, coconut
Virgin Raspberry Reggae
Raspberry shrub, raspberry soda, guava, lime
Beers & Ciders
Island Press Cider
Vegan, Vegetarian
Madri Lager
Lucky Saint IPA
Vegan, Vegetarian
Madri Zero
Soft Drinks & Shakes
Gingerbread Milkshake
Vegetarian
Solero Shake
Vegetarian
Matcha Milkshake
Vegetarian
Matcha & Pineapple
Vegan, Vegetarian