Pub dining in Southampton

“The shared appetizer had super craveable items like the fried small fish and calamari. The pasta was super tasty with excellent bacon. The staff was very attentive and mindful for us! The restaurant itself was also quite cozy and had a bit of a rustic feel to it.”

“Been here a few times and it will become our new local, good vibes and lovely staff. Connor could not have been more attentive and willing to help, a real credit to the team. Look forward to our next visit!”

“We recently visited a different Beefeater and thought twice about trying this one. But don't think twice about here. This was one of the best pub/restaurants we've been to in years. Very helpful staff when asked about milk allergies. The portions and food presentation here were great. Very friendly staff and reasonably priced. When our food arrived it was hot, my med/rare steak was nicely cooked and all 3 meals were tasty. Tasty coffee and the option for a jug of iced tap water wasn't an issue. A great pub would call in again if we didn't live 200+ miles away”

“Lovely pub very friendly staff. We booked a table and then asked if we could stay in their car park over night in our camper which they said was fine as we had booked a table. Food very good, we ordered , a couple of acholoic drinks, a grazing board and then a main each but we had far too much food. They have an amazing ice cream parlour but could manage this time, Reasonably priced would visit again.”

“this was our first visit to Harpers steak house in Southampton and we were not disappointed! From the ease of booking online to receiving the bill at the end everything was exceptional! The staff member, Driton was extremely friendly and welcoming, making us feel at ease as soon as we arrived. The food was absolutely delicious, one of the best steaks we have had in a restaurant in a long time! Not only that but each course came out quickly, was a good portion size and hot! We would definitely recommend Harpers and will certainly be returning.”

“Really lovely food, very filling, very good staff who were so busy but honestly couldn't do enough for you, would definitely recommend”

“Nice food, good portion size, friendly staff and atmosphere. Only thing I didn’t like is another customer brought their dog in at lunchtime but that’s just me I personally don’t like animals around when I’m eating.”

“Come here every week for breakfast, and always bring my children in the holidays as they love it too. £11 for an all you can eat breakfast is so worth it and the food is lush. The staff are lovely and so welcoming :)”

“Just had a lovely roast today at The Old Farmhouse. Food was lovely and hot, tasted really good and the service was first class. I think the young lady who served me was called Libby. She is an absolute credit to the company, very smiley and nothing was too much trouble.”

“Amazing atmosphere and service. Best veggie breakfast I ever had. Must try in Southampton.”

“Beautiful Christmas meal and a lovely waitress. Unfortunately experienced some problems with the table beside us but the waitress we had was so lovely that we are happy to look past this as it’s our local. Some bad seeds shouldn’t define a thriving pub.”

“Quick service, friendly staff, reasonable price and good ambience, went in the afternoon mid-week, so no rush.”

“Nice pub, friendly staff, very good fish and chips. We came at mid-afternoon. Not very busy. Practically empty.”

“Roast turkey today, hot plenty and nicely cooked.at £9 eatch.would highly recommend, food always good.”

“We decided to choose from the smaller portion menu, which all three of us were very pleased with. Good food, excellent and friendly service. We will be back again.”

“Myself & my family visit this pub regularly and it doesn’t ever disappoint. We are a family of 4 and always feel warmly welcomed and enjoy spending time here. The staff are all very welcoming and attentive and always trying their best to please the customer. It’s a wonderful, family run pub and we will continue to support them for a long time yet. Thank you so much to everyone at The Fox & Hounds who always make our visits a real pleasure. Highly recommend.”

“Had such a wonderful time dining here with a big group of friends. The food was top quality — every dish was delicious and well-prepared. But what really made the experience stand out was the service. From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and incredibly patient. A big thank you to Manager AJ and our lovely waitress Dina — both were so attentive and genuinely friendly. There were also two male waiters who helped us a lot throughout the meal, though we didn’t catch their names. Still, their service didn’t go unnoticed! With a group our size, things can get messy, but the team handled everything so smoothly. Orders were taken clearly and accurately, and when it came time to split the bill, it was done in such a neat and organized way — really appreciated that. We all left full and happy. I’ll definitely be back, and won’t hesitate to recommend this place to my friends!”

“Went here for a work lunch and was really impressed. Despite being a large group with a pre-order, the service was excellent, attentive, efficient, and well-organised. Our food came out quickly, and the staff checked in on us throughout. The food itself was delicious and, considering the price, offered great value for money. Would definitely recommend for group bookings or casual work outings.”

“We needed a cold drink and a sit down during our visit to Romsey. The Phoenix stood centre stage on the high street. Not very alluring from the outside but just what we needed on the inside. A lovely chatty young lady served us a pint of ale and a lime and soda for a really good price compared to other establishments in the south of England. She chatted whilst she poured the drinks too which also makes a difference to me. Relatively quiet we found a table away from the bar and settled down. A typical old fashioned pub, nothing special, wooden floors, basic tables and chairs, 80s music playing in the background, quirky wall paper, nothing special but it had something, it had the ability to talk to your companion, it felt comfortable, not quite sure what it was but it definitely had something, maybe just the ambiance, who knows. If we were in Romsey again we would definitely pass through its doors again.”

“Service with a smile doesn’t even begin to describe it. The staff were wonderfully warm and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The food was exceptional — every dish perfectly done. Sitting among the locals added a lovely, authentic touch; it truly felt like being part of a family gathering rather than just another meal out.”

“A unique experience. The food is delicious. We ordered steak and chicken burgers. Every time I travel to Southampton, I must go to Kettle Restaurant.”

“Great food, stunning building and fantastic service. One of the best meals in Southampton”

“Much better than your average Spoons. The service is always quick, the food is always well cooked and presented and the staff are always friendly. There's always a good stock of craft beers and gins. A major plus point is that it's not full of the usual Spoons dregs as well.”

“Me and a friend booked a table in the late evening for some drinks and it was great! Had a fab time and really impressed as I haven’t seen The Boathouse since it’s been rebuilt. So popular but good music, able to talk, good vibes. Recommend the lychee martini, insane. Thanks to Sissy and Bronwyn for such a warm welcome and being massively attentive to us! And credits to the chef (Rhys?) for saying hello and telling us a bit about the place and food. Superb!”

“Always love the atmosphere here, relaxed and friendly. The staff went above and beyond and added a candle to my son's Sundae and brought it out singing happy birthday to him. Thea and Junior were lovely.”

“It was a very busy Xmas lunch day, (Sunday 14th Dec) the staff were very very busy. The lady running the bar was the first point of contact and took the brunt of moans and groans from the customers. It took ages to get shown our table, but we could see how stretched the staff were. There were 3 staff on duty to look after a packed restaurant, serve food and clear plates, as well as run the bar area. I love this pub, always, including this visit, had the best customer service. But please help the staff out and put extra on shift, I would hate to see you lose these wonderful people due to being overstretched and basically not giving the customer service they want to Thanks again to those three ladies, you rocked it xxxxxx”

“An excellent dining experience from start to finish. The service was friendly and efficient, and the food presentation was beautiful. The duck breast was tender, with a perfectly balanced sweet sauce. Dessert was also impressive.”

“Had a really good roast dinner at the Melvern, had the duo combo Roast, was spot on not over cooked with the meat, veg was not crunchy but cooked perfectly, Roast potato were spot on, really impressed with the Roast and service was good good, if you want too find a pub with good Sunday Roast Dinner highly recommended The Malvern Tavern.”

“Great food and service with a 2 for £30 deal. There was a good choice with steak, burgers and other options. We were told clearly what was in the deal and served quickly. The drinks came quickly and the food took around 20 minutes to arrive. We had starters and main courses and all was cooked perfectly. The portions were filling and I'd never tasted such tender rump steak. Not at all fatty. The surf and turf burger with the King Prawns and proper grilled beef burger was also full of flavour. I wish there was a Beefeater like this nearer to where we usually live.”

“Great food and decor. Attentive and polite staff. A lovely place for a meal in Romsey. Didn’t have the full menu available but what they did have was very well made and flavourful. A bit noisy due to the bar and restaurant being connected but that’s to be expected in a bar/restaurant venue on a Saturday night. Overall I would recommend The Olive Tree.”