The 30 Best Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Southampton

“I always love our lazy lunches at Josie's. Consistently good quality across the brand with great staff who diligently check for allergies and provide awesome service. Never skip the loaded tots!”

“Even though it was very busy, we were served by friendly staff. I had a sandwich which tasted great and I thought good value. Will be visiting again.”

“Great coffee! I bought a large round of coffees last Saturday, really enjoyed them as did friends. Also bought a bag of coffee to take away and brew at home - quite superb! Highly recommended and brewing with the V60 really bought out the flavours.”

“Excellent coffee and service. I have been regularly buying from Mozzo for the last 4 years. Orders have always arrived promptly.”

“Came here for lunch and I was completely blown away! Situated outside of the main town, this gem of a place was a really great find. Quality of ingredients was superb, especially the salmon. Prices were reasonable. Definitely recommend the peking duck roll, eel unagi & salmon nagiri. The menu has a ton of items so be prepared to be overwhelmed at first! There’s something for everyone. Server was really nice and attentive during our visit. 10/10”

“Delicious food lovelly staff and a home cooked cakes, possibly the cleanes food anniversary ever seen worth the visit .”

“Outstanding!! The staff are quite frankly amazing! We had amazing food, Prawn Pad Thai, Jungle Curry and Jasmine rice...it was absolutely beautiful. My only complaint is that I don't live near Winchester so I'll have to wait until my next visit before enjoying this lovely restaurant again. Go, it's amazing!”

“I've been using Henry's for over 18 years. Great food, large portions & very reasonable prices. Henry & his staff are always friendly & helpfully. Lots of different food to try, meats & salad fresh every day. Try the chicken kebab, you won't be sorry. Bob.”

“Come down here from time to time with the kids. Food is lush! Great portions. Good value. Really well cooked. Friendly staff & it's fun to sit on the bus and eat too!”

“We really loved Kesarum- it has a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff and most importantly, the food is so tasty. Every dish we had was a feast for the eyes and tastebuds. Fully recommend a visit.”

“Great little find in Romsey. The food was good quality and tasty, lots of options and the cafe seems to cater well for Vegetarians, Vegans and GF. Kids options were a good size, and you can't beat bottomless tea for £1 in 2025!”

“Delicious, quirky cafe with a lovely 50’s theme decoration. Food was exquisite and the coffee was excellent. Vegan and vegetarian options available, which are always appreciated! Very good sound track as well and the staff was very friendly. I’m definitely coming back when in this part of the world again! My eggs florentine were novel and delicious!”

“Top-notch french cooking in a relaxed ambience. Informed and friendly service. We left with a smile on our faces.”

“The food and the special hot chocolate was delicious. The Barnaby tesm are great very special people always a great wellcome every time we have visited well done to you all and thank you”

“Lovely staff, nice vibes with vinyl music, good quality coffee. And cheap!”

“Thanks to chef Andy and the whole team at High Tides for another top notch supper club. The food is always highly original, delicious and very unique with obviously lots of passion and creativity gone into producing the supper club evenings. Absolutely superb.”

“This place truly is a gem tucked away in an industrial park! We came across this by accident browsing Google maps, and it’s clearly loved by locals as it had a fairly constant flow of people. We had some pour over coffee, and a couple of sweets that which were both delicious. The coffee wasn’t quite to our taste this time so I think I would have appreciated a bit more forwardness in the staff on the kinds of coffee beans they offer at the counter when we ordered, but they gave good advice when we asked about it upon leaving so I’d be happy to come back and try something else. The decor was very eclectic and cozy, though the sound of grinding coffee beans echoes in the warehouse style space - not necessarily a good place for reading or working but definitely a nice trip out. If you’re a coffee fiend and know your stuff you’ll definitely appreciate this place! It’s also dog and kid friendly.”

“Such lovely food. All cooked fresh. I had bubble and squeak with bacon and poached eggs. The bacon was thick and cooked to perfection. The poached eggs were delicious and just runny enough. Very tasty. Will definitely visit again.”

“So lucky to have such a wonderful place that we can walk to for coffee, lunch or a sweet treat. My favourite place for coffee. Small menu but it is well made, fresh and tasty.”

“We met up with friends so there was 7 of us in total. England football was on so it was busy. We decided to order food and we were so impressed. Everything came out at the same time and was piping hot and really delicious. With two staff members on, they did a great job and full credit to them.”

“Went on a Thursday afternoon, was welcomed and seated within seconds. Luckily a table became free and it was very busy. Impressed with the speed of food. Delicious burger and milkshakes are given to you with the extra bit thats made so u can top it up. Really happy with the meal overall”

“10 of us ladies arrived no booking but it was no trouble for them at all, unlike a nearby empty pub that couldn’t take us? Food was amazing staff were full of fun and helpful beautiful toilet a great atmosphere we will be back”

“An excellent independent coffee shop with healthy food options combined with treats as well, all round better than the processed food found in chain stores. You can buy their coffee beans along with other healthier produce. Outdoor seating set within the courtyards peaceful surroundings. Lots of open parking spaces. A go-to coffee stop if your travelling through Hursley ☕️”

“Lovely place for coffee and breakfast. Delicious food, really well prepared. Good gluten free options. Excellent teas and coffees, served really nicely. Friendly welcome and a nice cosy space to eat and drink. Lots of toys for the kids to entertain themselves. Lovely teas and coffee beans to take home with you. Really enjoyed it, look forward to visiting again.”

“Excellent Chandler's Ford micropub pub in a former shop in a modern building. Eight cask beers on handpump when I visited together with a dozen real ciders. A few tables outside. Very friendly and helpful staff.”

“The burgers were to die for, great modern and fresh decor, sweet rock tunes at a pleasant, casual volume and the friendliest staff ever? Anywhere? I'm sad I don't live nearby!”

“Great vibe. Lovely staff. Tried not to take personally the fact that two beers in a row I wanted had just run out both times. Very nice place.”

“A lovely micropub in a shop unit, with a surprising amount of seating space and plenty of excellent beers available. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is also very sociable.”

“Cossy with really friendly staff and atmosphere. Great range of ciders. We had a large group of us and they could not have been more engaging and helpful.”

“Nice bar with a decent selection of drinks for a small venue. Was served quickly and staff were friendly.”