Bar pub in Southampton

“Relaxed pub atmosphere with good food. Meeting friends here for a drink and something to eat now and then. Recommend a visit.”

“Excellent dinner and first class service. Highly recommend this restaurant. We especially enjoyed the jackfruit filo pastry parcel. The beer battered cod had a super crispy batter with homemade chips and crushed peas would definitely return to have this again. The presentation was very good. Recommend booking.”

“It was a dreadful wet windy and fairly chilly day but we had booked a gathering of friends and I had to go out! We had a warm welcome. Very good Christmas meal quickly served which was also good value for money. No roast potatoes kept hot for ages. These, together with lovely veg were hot and fresh. They also managed to sort our 11 bills separately with no hassle. I'd definitely go again”

“We booked Sunday dinner for 10 people and ordered ahead. The service was attentive, friendly and efficient. The food was hot and delicious. Two of our party were quite late due to their young baby and staff kept their dinners back until they were ready with no drama, as soon as the couple arrived the dinners appeared and were still hot and delicious. A big thumbs up for the Southampton Arms. Thank you.”

“Everyone knows Jesters if you are a student in Southampton or even the locals. Jesters is half night club, half bar (Clowns). Jesters is underneath and houses good music, cheap alcohol and a mosh pit type dance floor. It is nowhere near as bad as some festivals but definitely an experience. If you haven't been, go! It deserves a 5 star because its Jesters! Haha!”

“Came in for a Sunday roast today. The food was absolutely to die for with great friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended”

“Slightly biased as have been coming here since the early 80s, and although we miss the old style pub, it could have ended up much worse than it is design wise. Food quality is back on an even keel and is consistently of good quality and presentation this taking away that level of apprehension you feel when you go to so many restaurants these days. Shout out to the young ladies and men of the service team who provide a very professional level of service in a pub / restaurant which I know for a fact can suffer from some challenging customers at times...”

“Food was really nice.. Staff were very friendly and professional. Good choice of different foods too. A little expensive on some of the steak meals, but they are speciality meats..”

“A warm welcome on a cold and wet day. Started with a lovely bottle of delicious Zinfandel wine. The food that followed was divine! The best Chowder I’ve ever had, (better than Boston USA). Sandwiches are lovely too, with pre seasoned fries, scrumptious. My partner’s pulled Beef bourguignon starter and pizza were lovely. Portion sizes are generous. the prices very reasonable. Great selection of food on the menu. Bonus, loving the playlist background music. Lots of free parking, as per signage, you simply need to give your car registration. Lots of outside seating too, (for warmer days). Toilets very clean. We’ll be back for sure. Highly recommend!”

“Seashells is a real favourite. We booked view of the pier and shore for 6 adults. The specials were impressive. Great staff, well trained and attentive. The steak pie was excellent and my friend loved his fish pie. All served with chips if you want. Their coffee is great. The Baguettes are yummy.”

“The host greeted us by assisting with the door as we approached. Very friendly, showed us to our table and let us pick where we'd be most comfortable. Assisted with removing the chair so I could sit in my wheelchair. Got us started with water and nachos, then sent our server over to take our order. Service was great, very efficient. Server ensured we had exactly the food we wanted. Cleared empty plates in a timely manner. Overall great service”

“Great pub. Great staff. Great food and they have gone really out of the way to make you feel safe and protected under current COVID-19 restrictions.”

“Very much enjoyed a quiet pint here - 21/08. The happy hour prices were very reasonable e.g. £3.90 for a Madri. Polite, friendly service. Clean, spacious premises.”

“Just had a great Sunday lunch cooked by Chef Luke. Friendly service from Sam. Roast lamb was great and my wife had a half a roast chicken which she failed to finish - just due to the volume - and to ensure she could fit in some dessert. Cracking crumble and excellent bread and butter pudding with homemade vanilla custard. Great way to end a weekend away. Hoping to book the place for a birthday party next year...”

“Fantastic dancers and brilliant atmosphere which made me and my stag feel 100% comfortable with our stag doo shenanigans. Chloe is the best manager I have ever met. She deserves more than a pay rise. She deserves a stand with her name in lights. Best stag do ever”

“Nice selection of drinks. Not crowded for a Friday night. Nice music free pool”

“Stayed here with family before our cruise. We were able to park and leave our car here for 7 days. Pryia in reception was so helpful, spoke to her a few days before arriving on the phone with a few questions I had. I then met her on check in and she made check in so easy and is a credit to hotel, the staff in the restaurant were also great, the 2 guys and young lady who were working on Saturday 25th Evening were friendly and very attentive. Simmi on sunday morning was lovely, very nice chat with her when ordering drinks . Staff here at all amazing but couldn't name everyone. Rooms were lovely except for too hot and couldn't override the system to change to cooling. Will definitely stay here again when we cruise in the future along with parking.”

“Stopped for lunch during a long walk, and just had the nicest cheeseboard ever - pickles, dates, grapes, delicious Christmassy relish, 4 nice cheeses, lots of biscuits. Staff and ambience fabulous. So beautifully done - thank you for a lovely experience!”

“The food was amazing very good value for money but it was our waiter that made our night so friendly took the time to talk with my partner and I very funny young man. Will definitely be going again”

“The Empress of Blandings Pub & Restaurant is a fantastic spot that strikes a great balance between a classic pub and a quality restaurant. The menu offers a wide and varied selection, with something to please everyone, and the portion sizes are very generous-come hungry! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal. Don’t skip the puddings-they’re absolutely delicious and a real highlight of the experience. A great place for hearty food and a cozy vibe.”

“Came across River Bean and Bar by chance Great find. Quiet while we were there early afternoon. Friendly staff. Good menu but can recommend very tasty fish finger roll. Will visit again soon”

“My regular place to drink, Love the atmosphere, staff are very polite overall a great place to be .”

“A nice place for a night out in the city centre. It’s a chain restaurant offering a wide range of Italian-style dishes, with generous vouchers to help offset the bill. I recently had a pleasant dining experience there, and our server, Ewalina, was very friendly and provided excellent service.”

“Great atmosphere & an amazing range of latin inspired cocktails & shots, live music, & plenty of seating downstairs. Didn't make it upstairs other than to use the bathrooms. Happy hour on a Friday night was fun! Not cheap & cheerful like some other places, I suppose this is a reflection of how expensive everything is. Friendly service, long waits at the bar during busy periods.”

“The decor at Mbuntu is cool with fun wall art that makes it stand out. The staff were great and the place was clean. Perfect for a chill night.”

“Had a very enjoyable meal for Mothers Day. My Mum's seafood platter looked incredible. The waitress was very helpful and informative, especially in regard to my Mother-in-Law's gluten allergy. We had a very cozy table tucked away from the main restaurant. A very nice night all round.”

“Super tasty breakfast for a great price with an amazing view. Not the first time here and definitely not the last one. Highly recommend.”

“Had a fantastic meal here last night with friends, fantastic food and drinks selection.. and our waitress/host Meg was so accommodating nothing was to much trouble for her . Will definitely come again”

“Great Sunday roast here today. It was hot, fresh with loads of flavour, lovely bar staff and Chef was very friendly. Cost £8.00. Will definitely return.”

“I've been coming to the edge for a few years and have always had great fun. On Saturday night my friend unfortunately became unwell though and I just wanted to say how grateful we are to the security staff for all their help. I think the guy that helped us the most was called Craig. Thank you so much for helping my friend. Just to update, we got her home safely and she made a full recovery ❤️”