The Grand Cafe Southampton

This is the Grand Cafe Southampton, a venue steeped in history located within the Grade II listed building, South Western House.... more

by Terri Waters

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The Grand Cafe Southampton

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Terri Waters

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This is the Grand Cafe Southampton, a venue steeped in history located within the Grade II listed building, South Western House.
Once Southampton's grandest hotel, it was used by first class passengers of the Titanic, history dates back to 1865.
The design if the buildong was heavily influenced by the French Renaissance. The windows are elaborately framed and many of then fronted with little balconies with fancy ironwork.
Its grandeur reflected the wealth of the shipping industry at that time. The public areas are particularly beautiful, with a great deal of marble and elaborate ironwork. The main staircase was the prototype for the grand staircase on the Titanic. The building still shows evidence of the grandeur of days gone by. Outside the hotel building is still linked by a fine canopy of steel to the original station terminus building. The hotel served many passengers using the London & South Western Railway.
The Grand Cafe Restaurant offers an exciting dining area and relaxed atmosphere day or night and is the perfect venue for English High Tea with friends.

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August 13th, 2013