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Nº 373 in 876 in Southampton

Nº 9 of 37 American in Southampton

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We occasionally use this restaurant when we have visitors because of the splendid views. Last night was a disappointment. The food was rather bland, even though it looked inviting. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service, which eventually became no service!. Eventually I searched for someone so that we could pay our bill. A rather grumpy male waiter explained that that he had been busy elsewhere in the restaurant, although it didn't seem that busy. As we left we passed a small group of staff chatting happily at the restaurant reception. As I have commented previously, this attractive restaurant needs improved management.

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379Mel . 2025-01-15

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Excellent afternoon tea which was a Christmas Present from family , very nice food and great service, we will be back again.

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Tim S . 2025-01-14

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They really want you to book a table to eat and if you don’t you have to stand at the bar. Service at the bar is very slow as all the bartenders are mixing cocktails etc - curiously they were all male. Can’t women mix cocktails? After waiting forever our bartender was very efficient & knowledgeable. Trendy place - not cheap. The restaurant on the ground floor is the best in Southampton. The upstairs bar has indoor & outdoor areas with sweeping views of unattractive car parks and Itchen Bridge but then you don’t come to Soton for its architecture. Worth a visit.

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Helen . 2025-01-12

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Beautiful location and friendly staff but dinner marred by very loud music provided by a live DJ. It was honestly like trying to have a dinner in a nightclub. Reservation was for 7pm on a Saturday so a reasonably early hour and yet the music was already very loud. It was impossible to have a conversation at our table for a family dinner to celebrate a birthday. We asked to move further from the music but the restaurant was unable to accommodate us. If one of your group has ASD/ADHD, consider whether this is the venue for you on a Saturday evening - music far too loud to make the environment comfortable.

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Karen H . 2025-01-12

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Great food, great people, the only thing was the design of the bar makes it very noisy which carries into the Harbar inside restaurant

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thebritabroadagain . 2025-01-11

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Stunning bar with great views. We visited for drinks for a special occasions and the team presented a Birthday platter. They made the experience really special!

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Jane B . 2025-01-09

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Came here for my Sister in law's birthday for a drink. Nice views with good cocktails and service. Not huge options on beer but that's not the target market

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Tom Francis . 2024-12-31

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Very nice view,best coffee in town guys ,trust me🙃

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Dimitar Minchev . 2024-12-29

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Came here for the first time for a Christmas work party. The food was amazing, I loved it all and very tasty!

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Rebecca Benham . 2024-12-29

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We had an amazing Christmas party last Saturday at the HarBAR on 6th! DJ Rosseb was absolutely on fire, spinning incredible tunes all night. The atmosphere was electric, filled with great vibes. Definitely looking forward to coming back soon!

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Marcia Mateus . 2024-12-23

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Tried to give my fiance nuts on her ravioli despite being told of her deadly allergy in advance

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Djamel Makhlouf . 2024-12-21

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Loved it, great staff, really enjoyed our meals and cocktails.

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Empirical Events . 2024-12-20

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Such a fun bar to meet up with friends, delicious ‘Double’ Bloody Mary’s, a great V&T, unctuous olives, crispy popped corn & pork scratchings. Good service, great views over the marina, thoroughly recommend!

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Rochelle Mourgue (Roc) . 2024-12-17

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We had an absolutely Christmas themed afternoon tea with delicious sweet treats as well as savoury sandwiches and - of course - fluffy tasty scones with cream and jam.

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max werner . 2024-12-15

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Food was amazing portions were good size not stingy

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David Palmer . 2024-12-09

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Very slow service, food very good

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Mike Ferrett . 2024-12-03

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Great view and comfortable surroundings. Decent drinks and service.

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Trevor Gardiner . 2024-11-18

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I’ll start by saying the staff were very nice and professional for meals (breakfast and evening meal) but when it came to drinks in the bar there need to be another 4 bar staff/servers. The bar service was SLOW. Breakfast was nice but the continental was limited. Change the coffee you serve! It’s terrible.The staters for the evening meal ranged from good to very bland. The mains ranged from bad to sent back . Duck was rubbery and the fat had not been rendered at all, was 5mm thick. The monkfish did not work as meal at all and was sent back.. now .. the bar! What a waste of an evening. Slow slow slow service. No parties or big crowds of people to crowd the bar so don’t understand slow service. If you are going to set up as a cocktail bar you need a lot of bar staff as cocktails are labour intensive. Loud one trick dj in the corner and the place was full of what looked like ‘working girls’ …. 2 drinks and left.

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Drew . 2024-11-17

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Lovely relaxed atmosphere with superb views. Service was fantastic, nothing to much trouble The food is top quality and presented beautifully.

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Dot w . 2024-11-15

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The afternoon tea was fabulous and the service was very efficient. We were meeting family but, they had a DJ playing in the bar area and the loud music could be heard in the dining area therefore, we had a shout to be heard! It was a real shame as we had already asked to move tables and it was still noisy at the other end of the room. Our chilled afternoon tea was anything but relaxed and I wouldn’t go again! Why doesn’t the music start at 6pm and not 3pm??

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Dee P . 2024-11-11

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Last night I went out with my friends for my 20th birthday and had the BEST time! The vibes were immaculate. Very boujee but very fun. The staff are great, amazing attention to detail and very professional. The dj Ross E B is fab! Music definitely made the night… We got up, danced and had the best time. Nights like that need to happen more often!!

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Passport44134586420 . 2024-11-10

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Lovely place for families but disappointing roast. Potatoes weren't cooked all the way through. Love this restaurant usually.

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Em C . 2024-11-04

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I booked the HarBar for Afternoon tea for my birthday on 2 Nov with some family. This has become a bit of a tradition now. Tea, food and service didn't disappoint as always. Love the little handmade edible desserts. Didn't get my special birthday treat this year, despite me telling reception that it was my (actual) birthday when they asked. Love the atmosphere, the view and friendly staff. Will be back!

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Lara . 2024-11-03

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Amazing. Staff environment atmosphere food and drink all rop notch. Loved it.

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Liza E . 2024-11-01

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Fantastic food. Mind blowing service. This is a must go location. Despite being busy. I felt catered and cared for.

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Anthony Downey . 2024-10-22

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Exceptional Food, Service, and Attention

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Alec . 2024-10-21

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If there's a better destination for Sunday lunchtime in Southampton than this?.....we haven't found it !

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John “Shippers” Shipton . 2024-10-20

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Disappointed, went out for a birthday meal for my partner for 6 people, all but one of us thought the food was bland and very average. Chicken supreme is like something you'd get from a cheap Christmas dinner a rolled up sausage of chicken. Duck was dry and fish flavourless. We asked for a bottle of sparkling rose which was £72 and they gave us 3 glasses of sparkling rose. Not what you'd expect when you ask for a bottle. Starters were okay but very small. All in all it was a very average meal we paid £450 for starters/mains/drinks for 6 people (£50 service charge) and it wasn't worth anywhere near this. I would expect this kind of food in a cheap pub not in a high end restaurant. The restaurant and setting is nice but it is not worth it at all.

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Dan James . 2024-10-19

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Wonderful place. Nice views. Afternoon Tea was great.

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Mawat . 2024-10-18

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i have been there before. No one aswers my calls. No comments are made about the food. Waiters skimmy away shamelessly. you would assume the customers are drunk but yet the waiting staff challenge that statement. When trying to switch reservations the staff simply don't repsond.

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Nikolay Ulybin . 2024-10-17

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This rooftop bar is located on the top of a hotel. The atmosphere is really nice with views across the harbour and ocean village. Recommend coming here for some food but I would say don’t have too high hopes on all dishes. Service is okay but they don’t bother topping up your wine if you order a bottle. our waiter spilled it a bit which is okay but it wasn’t busy at that time. Overall a lovely experience and nice location. I had a tropic negroni but it didn’t particularly stand out. Along with a chicken supreme which lacked flavour and was instead boiled and covered in chilli as there was no flavour to it. Could be better but the best part was the wine 🍷 3 hours free parking for guests. Would come back for drinks.

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Finnuala Q . 2024-10-12

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Lovely afternoon tea; friendly staff; great views.

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Lesley Cookson . 2024-10-08

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I had an extremely disappointing experience at HarBAR on 6th for my birthday meal. Despite booking weeks in advance, my table was given away to walk-ins. The staff were incredibly rude and dismissive, making no effort to resolve the situation. We waited at the bar for 40 minutes without being served, and when finally seated, we had to ask for menus ourselves and wait 30 minutes before anyone came to take our order. On top of that, we were charged for drinks we didn’t order, and when I raised the issue, the staff were rude and dismissive. For a "luxury" venue, the lack of professionalism and respect was shocking. Would not recommend, and I’ll definitely be sharing this experience further. — A very disappointed customer

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Jessica Ashley . 2024-09-30

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Great location, atmosphere and food. Had a very enjoyable evening at HarBAR.

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Keith Turner . 2024-09-24

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Looked lovely but the bar decided to shut at 12.30 even though they should be open till 2am

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jon mason . 2024-09-22

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Great location, fabulous views, good food, excellent service. What's not to like? Comfortable tables and sofa areas, balconies with table seating if you still need to smoke or vape, prices a little high but it keeps it exclusive in the main. Would hugely benefit from being a piano bar rather than a DJ station for music which can be a bit invasive in volume, especially if you're not feeling a genre vibe. All round though, a smart venue, and a well deserving 8/10.

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Nick Lean . 2024-09-22

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The food was lovely. Good atmosphere and great customer service.

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Manoj Bhardwaj . 2024-09-20

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The atmosphere was lovely, and the service was friendly. However, when we first sat down, we had to get up to find someone for assistance, though the staff remained pleasant throughout. The food was decent but not outstanding. The prosciutto pizza was tasty, but a few more slices of prosciutto would have improved it. The cheese was good, and the crust, baked in an outdoor stove oven, was decent, though a couple of slices lacked prosciutto. The beef tataki, while flavorful, wasn’t truly tataki—it was a small, medium-rare steak, thicker than the typical thin-sliced, seared style. The fried onions were stale, but the ponzu sauce and greens were a nice addition.

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Vic Wong . 2024-09-16

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Booked this for our special wedding anniversary. When we arrived we were seated at a table in a room that looked nothing like the pictures on social media with the afternoon tea! The space was like a noisy tea room, no ambience or lavish decor. If I'd have known where we would be seated id have not booked. I asked the waitress who explained afternoon tea isn't served in the other part of the restaurant (the lovely looking part thats advertised !) and she understood the frustration and felt a bit awkward I think. The afternoon tea itself was beautifuly presented - no issues there but I have to say we were again disappointed, not enough savoury atall, its basically chocolate eddible stuff which made us feel very sick & uncomfortable which as big afternoon tea fans was unusual. The chocolate didn't taste very quality in my opinion either. A bit like the cheap Christmas calender chic you get. Anyway we were very disappointed & sad that we didn't get to experience the restaurant as the pictures on social media shows.

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26emmac . 2024-09-13

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It was so disappointing. We have always recommended this to people because we live in OV and has been here many times. We went here on 07/09 for a birthday lunch. But from the start they had the coffee wrong. Then they started moving chairs around us which made us not hear each other due to the noise. They were dragging them all around. Then when the mains was served, the battered fish still had skin on it. I asked the server if the fish and chips really come like that and he said it does which is weird for a fish fillet. We have been here so many times and was our favourite restaurant but after this, maybe not anymore. We might come back for afternoon tea but not for mains anymore.

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Jymalyne Fajardo . 2024-09-11

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Impromptu visit here for a Sunday roast. Excellent service, delicious food and good views even on a bit of a grey cloudy day. Will definitely return to try the other delicious sounding dishes on the menu!

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Lindsay Brennan . 2024-09-09

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Absolutely delightful. I took my daughter here as a treat for finishing her exams and this place is honestly one of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. It was super creative, full of surprises and plentiful, we had to take a goody box home. The staff were polite and attentive but gave you space to enjoy your time. The views are exceptional here too. I cannot wait to return, thank you so much for an incredibly beautiful day.

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Selina M . 2024-09-05

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The food was very tasty, the restaurant was vibey, loved the atmosphere..The service was okay but overally my friends and I had an awesome time

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michelle m . 2024-09-02

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The service was average, and the food didn’t come at the same time. Last person didn’t get their food until 10/15 mins after the others. Views were good but definitely expected more from the food and service.

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Zoe C . 2024-09-02

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Absolutely beautiful restaurant with amazing views with helpful and very attentive Staff Lovely food, definitely would go back again

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Ann B . 2024-09-02

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What an amazing place this is . Everything about it is a 10/10 . A must to visit , I had the calzone which was amazing

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robert strowger . 2024-09-02

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The host at reception (Adam I think...) was fabulous. 5*. I'd booked to be in the bar not realising the music would be far too loud for any conversation, so I asked if we could go into the restaurant. He tried but was only able to offer us a booth in the bar which, actually, was perfect. The service of the waiting staff was good and they were friendly. However, the food was very average. The soft shell crab taco came battered which wasn't mentioned on the menu and it was pretty tasteless. There were no broccoli florets in the smoked salmon pasta, only tough stalks and the pasta felt like it'd been microwaved. Apparently the fish and chips and the beef tataki were good.

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Sarah L . 2024-09-01

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This was very disappointing. We went for an afternoon tea given as a gift by family. Afternoon tea is a traditional, quiet cultured experience, enjoyed with traditional English food in a quiet and pleasant environment. So, five minutes wait for the lift, nobody around to advise. Greeted pleasantly in bar and shown to table by the window. The noise was so loud, it was impossible to have a conversation. The waiter was helpful but it was very hard to hear him as he spoke softly. He offered some water...more about this later. We asked him about the tea as this was our first visit here and we were already unimpressed by the atmosphere. He was as helpful as he could be and brought us pots of tea. Then came the food. Not much of the savoury was to our liking, but that's a question of taste. There was certainly enough food, but the large scones were very dry and contained too much bicarb. I know it's heresy, but there was no butter. Yes we could have asked, but getting the waiters attention was not easy. They are understaffed. We finished what we wanted and asked for the rest in a box to take away. They had run out of boxes and brought one small one and a small piece of foil. We had handed over our gift token. We were stopped at the lift by the waiter who told us we had to pay extra for the water. £5.59 for a bottle of water which had been offered to us at the start. I'm not sure why anyone would want to go here. It's a very mediocre place all round and to risky for a really special occasion. This one is off our list.

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George Bell . 2024-08-26

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The waiting staff were excellent and attentive, I was offered tea 3 separate times! it’s a lovely restaurant with beautiful views. It was sadly let down by the breakfast which was dry and flavourless, and the buffet selection somewhat limited. I’d actually had a better breakfast at a worse and lower ranking hotel the night prior. The roast I had on Sunday was ok, visually looked great, lovely glaze on the gravy but the gravy needed more flavour and some of the vegetable dishes didn’t taste right, red cabbage compote was too sweet and not balanced, and the roast potatoes were dry and not heated properly. The pork was cooked well but the skin wasn’t crispy enough and couldn’t be cut. But overall I’d give the roast 7/10. They also accidentally served me a Yorkshire pudding, when I’d told them I was allergic to eggs. They apologised quickly returned with a new plate of food.

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Rebecca Batty . 2024-08-26

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Went with family for lunch and drink. Everyone seemed happy with food. Register your car at HarBar and get 3 hours free parking.

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Peter Harding . 2024-08-25

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I had a wonderful breakfast at the Southampton marina, made even more enjoyable by our server, Ana. She spoke to us in Portuguese, which made the ordering experience so much smoother and more comfortable. Her beautiful manners and attention to detail were impressive. Despite our group being in a hurry, Ana expertly sped up the service without sacrificing quality. Her warm and efficient service truly made our morning. Highly recommended!

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Maria Amalia Cruz . 2024-08-24

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So we went for a long over due family get together and had I had a roast pork belly. Was this worth the money? No, so the pork belly came as a rolled 1inch thick rolled up joint, which to me was reheated and dry, and the skin or rind what ever you wanna call it was soft and chewy, if it's a roast wouldn't the skin be crackling?? Also we in a better quality food place so when you ask for some apple sauce to go on the pork being served apple sauce from a pre bought jar (similar you get in a cake or donut) rather than homemade with a richer flavour is pretty piss poor to be honest. Our waiter was really good and was the only saving grace really from our visit, really disappointed as thought this was one of the better places to eat in Southampton.

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stewart harder . 2024-08-20

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Very unfriendly waiters. Rubbish selection of beer

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Sara Boland . 2024-08-14

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Sun's out, great atmosphere and service. Very enjoyable!

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Kirky . 2024-08-14

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Very nice views and cheap drinks I came from London just to go here and it didn’t fail to impress me

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a patwal . 2024-08-13

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Excellent atmosphere and service and a great view.

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Will Berry . 2024-08-12

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Gorgeous location overlooking the boats. Friendly staff. A little on the expensive side. Would recommend.

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Paul Ansell . 2024-08-09

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Amazing restaurant in the hotel. Service is a bit slow but the ambiance and the views are worth the wait.

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K Q (KQ) . 2024-08-08

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Afternoon tea was good as a preference I would have liked more savoury sandwiches. Second tear was all Lemon I love lemon so it was ok. Service was ok. The waiter didn't look very clean and his clothes had seen better days

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Silvia Wing . 2024-08-08

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Great place to sit outside and enjoy the view. Service was friendly and attentive. We had a lovely seat overlooking the harbour. Enjoyed a couple of spritzes followed by a delicious salad and a bottle of yummy Gavi. Overall a lovely experience!

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Abigail Nanson . 2024-08-06

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Cool atmosphere and vibe. Good for a cocktail, not a good dinner place. Slow service and mediocre food. My food came out after everyone else finished eating. Drink service was slow after dinner so I went to the bar and was told I need to order from my table—which had no service. I wouldn’t come back here again for dinner. Maybe a cocktail.

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Drew Lichtenberger . 2024-08-03

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It was good very noisy at the bar plus was a Saturday . Service slow because running behind we had a table at 7.30 we didnt sit down till after that . Disorganised. Drinks expensive. Food tasty . Pizza restaurant looks nice . Good views harbor. Attracts younger crowd.

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Georgie . 2024-07-28

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A great place on the top floor of the Harbour Hotel. Grear views of Ocean Village and the Solent. Modern interior with good spacing between generously-sized tables. There is also a wrap-around terrace with plenty of casual seating for after-dinner drinks. The restaurant also shares the space with a bar, which we found pretty noisey when trying to have a nice quiet dinner, but this was the only down point. The food was very good. My wife had a chicken supreme and I had duck's breast, and both were excellently cooked, succulent and very tasty. The dessert's were also very nice too! The service is top notch. We were served by a lovely young lady (Laura) who was friendly, courtious, efficient and attentive. The other waiters were also very competant and polite, and we enjoyed speaking to all of them. All in all, a very good experience and we are likely to return when we've moved to Southampton permanently.

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Martin K Head . 2024-07-27

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*updated for disappointing breakfast* I tried to give a better rating because I regularly frequent this location, but I’m going to stop eating here when all possible until they improve their vegan options. When there is no vegan cooked breakfast option (other than changing the smashed avocado to be without egg), I’ve got to be honest with my rating in that this restaurant is way behind others in Ocean Village for their consideration towards non-meat eaters. :( £22 for this sad overcooked toast with avocado & chilli flakes. 😞 *Dinner review* After discovering the head chef is vegan, I must ask how there is only 1 veggie option on the main restaurant menu of a 5-star hotel, other than salad, when you have such skills available within the kitchen? This isn’t a good leverage of knowledge or expertise and shows a lack of awareness into where the world is going. If I was a meat eater, like my partner, I’d have sent back the chewy, overcooked lamb rack. But since I’m not, and the salad was ok (though was my only option, other than gnocchi :( ), I have to say how unfortunate it is that they don’t seem to be leveraging the inside skills of their team to create a more innovative, inclusive menu. Every other menu for restaurants in Ocean Village have several options for vegan/veggie diners, knowing that’s what more people want, and even offering to make anything on the menu vegan, if required. Seems like Harbour management might need to follow the lead of their smaller local counterparts, as they don’t seem to be reflecting a sustainable, eco-friendly image through their menus. :(

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Mel White . 2024-07-25

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I had my first English Afternoon tea here and it’s an absolute dream. Great food, great view, 💯 ambience! The service is amazing and the staff are wonderful!!! Please visit while in Southampton! You will not regret!! 10/10 my best experience in Southampton !!

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Grace Mahinda . 2024-07-24

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We came here for a 60th birthday afternoon tea on a Saturday afternoon. The bar was heaving as the England match was on aswell! The afternoon tea was outstanding! Everything tasted amazing and our vegetarian guest was catered for well. We had the tipsy tea which included a cocktail and there was plenty of choice! All the staff were friendly and very quick to serve you. Would highly recommend!

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Rhiannon Freemantle . 2024-07-23

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Popped in for a few very social drinks with friends after they had spotted us walking past this is no doubt because of the fantastic views the bar boasts, once in we were waited on constantly and attentively by various staff, we enjoyed the cocktails and the beers they had on tap. Would definitely return here once more for the same treatment.

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Anthony Robertson . 2024-07-23

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Can’t fault the view or drinks but the service, despite being super friendly and warming, is so slow. The bartender noticed us before the waiters, with three waiters and only ten-ish tables. Not a deal breaker for coming back but it happens every visit!

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Alex Smith . 2024-07-23

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Complement to the chef perfection on a plate

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liz riding . 2024-07-22

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Fabulous day at Harbar 6th floor with my party of 10. In my party was Mike Christie from the amazing band G4 who are currently on their 20th anniversary tour. We had a fabulous time great service, food was amazing, great time had by all...thank you x

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Christine Martin . 2024-07-22

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One of my favourite places to go in Southampton. Amazing staff and awesome food/menu. Views across ocean Village are wonderful too. Indoor seating and also outdoor when the weather is good. Oven backed pizzas and great drinks menu with all the best stuff. If you don't go here then it's your loss. Please get the lobster and crayfish roll back on the menu. They're incredible!!!!!

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Mark Smith . 2024-07-22

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Fantastic location for a drink or meal overlooking the water

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Tony Angeletta . 2024-07-20

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Booked a table months prior for drinks on the terrace and a table in the restaurant after for 7 people. Waited 20 minutes to even be acknowledged after seating, let alone have the order taken. Overall a 45 minute wait for a round of drinks. Took our drinks inside to go to our table in the restaurant, to then be told by the host that they have over booked the restaurant and we had to sit in the bar for our meal, which was very loud with music and dirty tables. There was no apology offered, no clear explanations and when charging at least £25 per main and £14 a cocktail, this service was appalling. I was with my elderly grandparents and we specifically put in our booking to be in a quiet area, let alone the bar with blaring music. Luckily, the Jetty restaurant downstairs made up a table for us and they could not do enough for us. Night and day difference.

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Megan Owens . 2024-07-18

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Love the atmosphere But cocktails not great

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bana Tabdiliazar . 2024-07-13

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Saturday lunch was booked for 10 of us. The 3 pizzas came out after the mains. Drinks took over 10 mins arrive when re-ordered. The excuse of "there are alot of afternoon teas next door" is not something that should be passed to a customer and should have been better staffed. The restaurant was less than half full at the time. Pizza was decent when it arrived. I would avoid the lemon cheesecake again...the smattering of crumbs does not constitute a base of a cheese cake and there was no hint of ricotta, more akin to cold lemon custard piped from a large toothpaste tube.

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Andy Bone . 2024-07-13

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The food was excellent and the service we had from our waiter, Ethan, was excellent too. We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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Charlotte S . 2024-07-12

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Started well with a lovely cocktail then went down hill. Our table wasn’t ready and we were waiting in the bar and had to remind them we were waiting. Starters were nice we had gravalax however the main pasta dish of peas and mint tortellini was bland and dry. My wife asked for Parmesan but his never came. I asked for butter for my bread and they brought me flora ! This was a celebration meal and I was treating everyone however the waiter decided to announce to my table how much the bill was when I was about to pay. Very odd. Lovely setting just the good and service needs attention

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Stephen Fixman . 2024-07-11

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2 adults for business breakfast - £22 per head for buffet plus a cooked breakfast. 1 x eggs royale and 1 x eggs, halloumi, mushrooms, GF toast - tea and coffee - good food and good service

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JPNewForest . 2024-07-10

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I recently celebrated my wedding anniversary at the restaurant with my wife and I can honestly say the service was first class and the food was delicious.I will definitely be visiting again soon!

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Michael D . 2024-07-10

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2 adults for business breakfast - £22 per head for buffet plus a cooked breakfast. 1 x eggs royale and 1 x eggs, halloumi, mushrooms, GF toast - tea and coffee - good food and good service - inc service £49. Very good views, so ideal for a business meeting

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JAMES PRENDERGAST . 2024-07-10

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10 of us booked the outside terrace for a Saturday lunch, but due to high wind we were sat inside, in the rather nice surroundings. The menu is primarily bar food with us choosing a variety of dishes. Two Calzones from the outdoor oven were decent, the Burrata was also well received. However, the other dishes such as Mackerel and the prawn sandwich were not great. The service and the great views went some way to make up for the inconsistent food. This is a nice venue for a drink and snack, but not somewhere I'd recommend for a good meal.

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DanKimSouthampton . 2024-07-10

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Absolutely terrible experience, went this evening to celebrate my dads 70th birthday, restaurant was half empty but still took 40 minutes to be served a drink, food was poor, the over priced chicken looked more like a sausage, waiter had no clue about the menu, failed to serve the correct order, waiter serve was extremely poor, finally brought the second round of drinks, waiter did not bother to clear the empty glasses or refill the water jug unless asked, it like there’s zero training given, then the crooks top it off by adding a service charge for their own sh1t service!!!

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Jaz Rai . 2024-07-08

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My wife and I stayed at this lovely hotel for my birthday, booking the Sunday dinner bed and breakfast package. We checked in around 3pm and was treated well my the great checking staff. Our room was clean and modern, with a small balcony overlooking the harbour and cruise ship dock. We spent an hour in the Spa facilities, there were limited loungers inside by the pool, but luckily the weather was OK enough for us to lay outside when not making use of the pool and various rooms. We had a cocktail in the Jetty bar downstairs, this was very nice and the host provided us with great service. We then headed up to the HarBar on 6th floor for another drink pre dinner. We were surprised to see “The Sunday Menu” for dinner, since I had called in advance and was told this was only for lunch and the standard menu would be available. This was a bit disappointing since the Sunday menu was limited to basic things as well as a roast, which isn’t something we’d usually choose when out for a fancy dinner. Anyway, we chose the roast, one beef and one pork belly. Both were rather fatty and nothing to write home about. For desert I had the cheese which made up for it 😀 We had some complication when checking out, since we needed to highlight the fact that the breakfast was covered in-part by our prepaid package, but this was sorted and the correct amount taken. All in all, we had a great stay and loved the place. If the menu was standard on a Sunday evening, we would have preferred it. Thanks!

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dave . 2024-07-08

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We were served by Joshua who was such a lovely waiter, so accommodating and a brilliant host to our evening! The food was absolutely divine, and the cocktail slushie that I had was amazing too. Atmosphere is top notch here - can’t wait to come back soon!

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Charlotte Mills . 2024-07-07

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From rooftop lunch and sundowners to afternoon tea, HarBar is a great place to be. Never let down with our experience!

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Victoria Hill . 2024-07-02

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Delicious food and good service. Only issue is if you want to eat outdoors you are seated in smoking area, otherwise this would have been a 5 stars recommendation. For non smoking side, no food served just drinks.

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nauki007 chon . 2024-07-01

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Went just for drinks , we sat outside but it was a little cold however they could not accommodate us inside, staff were friendly but service was very slow, we had a cocktail each and decided we would move on somewhere else, we waited ages then decided to approach the desk to pay as couldnt wait any longer when we got the bill it was £27 I was a little surprised to find the bill had service added for just a drink. I found this really distasteful and unnecessary. I think service charging per drink is disgusting. I haven't visited this place for a while as service was bad. I definitely would not recommend it and will not be returning

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Adriana Seagrave . 2024-06-30

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Perfect little seaside pub with a lush view

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Marlski J . 2024-06-30

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Beautiful location and food but the price does not reflect the quality or size Me and my friend were served by a lovely lad named Alfie, he was friendly, professional, helped us choose what we wanted, was never put of sight and always made sure we were happy and catered for. He is a credit to your team and should be told this!

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Jacques bramley . 2024-06-24

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Slow food delivery. Very noisy. Great venue for a hen party but not our family birthday celebration.

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Mike Brown . 2024-06-23

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We were at a family dinner to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and maybe we weren't lucky with the dishes, maybe we ate in different places but we weren't impressed, the dishes were rather average, definitely not wow, I eat duck quite often and it didn't impress me here, it was dry, even the chicken from the children's menu was too browned and dry and the children left it because they didn't like it, only the Brulee cream was very tasty. Reading the previous reviews, I felt a bit disappointed because I saw that guests celebrating a special occasion receive some sweet little thing with wishes to make the evening special, but as you can see, this is not the rule. The location is very good, but we won't remember anything about the menu like we did in other places. We expected something more at this price. The service was fine, not intrusive.

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AGNIESZKA . 2024-06-19

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It’s a beautiful restaurant setting overlooking the harbor. Service is exceptional. Food is very nice. We had fish & chips.

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Alfredo arguello . 2024-06-15

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Delicious food with a beautiful view. Nice selection of spirits and wines. Gladly again

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Leon . 2024-06-12

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Visited for a drink on a Monday lunchtime. I was well looked after and the view is great. Worth the elevated prices? Probably.

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Trevor Woodward . 2024-06-05

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First time visiting and very dissapoited. The food was expensive and not what I thought it might be knowing the area and the place itself. ( overpriced , tasteless, even cocktail was disgusting) 🤐 The size of the sharing plater was so small that it wouldn't even feed one person. Gutted to spend £50 and left hungry ...😢

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Ieva Kersus . 2024-06-01

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Amazing venue. Staff can't do enough for you.

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David Napier . 2024-05-31

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Bar in very good hotel, lack of atmosphere and service like in coffee shop. Nice views on the Solent.

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Mac Jur . 2024-05-29

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Lovely restaurant to celebrate an anniversary in. We finished dinner in time to sit out on the balcony and watch the sun set!

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Charlotte Bramanis . 2024-05-26

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Supposedly top end fine dining but marine menu just about average. Matter ordered wrong.

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ken tan . 2024-05-22

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A few of us, went to the toilets, leaving the rest of our table there, when we came back our drinks were gone, we complained and we're told it was ice water. Well it wasn't as I had given most of my ice to my friend and had hardly drunk any, and why not ask if its finished. We also wanted to move outside to a unoccupied sofa and were told to go and ask at reception. No customer service whatso ever. Food was very nice.

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zoe cashin . 2024-05-21

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