Lively spacious pub with scrubbed wood tables and lots of seating. I came here after work to meet…read morefriends and it was perfect. Set back from the road and offering a good menu, it's somewhere I'll definitely be coming back to. Next time I'll be staying for dinner as the smells emanating from the kitchen were very tempting!

This was my local pub for 5 and a half years, after work outings for birthdays, a quick drink at…read morethe weekends or a meal after work with the hubby. This place has a lovely interior and exterior decor, has plenty of seating, outdoor seating in the front and at the back and a great menu. There is a good choice of drinks including some ales. Often there are food deals for two meals for 9.95. This runs every weekday evening. My personal favourite is the Yorkshire wrap (roast beef wrapped in Yorkshire pudding) served with chips and gravy.

Cozy classic local pub nestled in back streets residential area within walking distance of high…read morestreet and docks. I'm a merchant mariner and come to Southampton on cargo ships for work. This is my new pub spot because it's hidden from the crowds and frequented by locals. Great food, beers and cozy ambiance either for small group, couple or solo diners.

We walked here from our hotel in search of a good dinner, and we found it. The fish and chips were…read morehot, the batter was crisp, and the fish was juicy, served with fabulous thick, cut chips. Our guest had the veggie burger and thinly cut fries And she enjoyed all of it. The wine was delicious and service was outstanding..

A nice selection of meat that you can get carved for you, as well as some wonderful sides. The…read moreYorkshire pudding and gravy was sublime, and the deserts were fantastic. The beer is also quite good with a wide selection.

Lovely food staff & surroundings very impressed would definitely recommend make sure to put your…read morenumberplate in at the entrance of the pub.

Love it!! Marked as closed today (Saturday) but it wasn't!…read more It's a quaint little pub in the marina side, porter potties, draft brews, and a sitting area outside consisting of hills and boulders (when the tables are full). It was a great way to spend a sunny day in Southampton. The crowd is diverse and super cool, there were families out on the hillside enjoying the sun and the marina view, there were a bunch of younger people enjoying the good weather as well. I hope I'm back soon :0)

This bar was bumping, so many people sitting outside and at the bar and the restaurant upstairs was…read morepacked the whole time we were there. Service here isn't that great. We walk up to the host stand and are immediately told it's reservation only. "Great! I have a reservation." "Oh sorry! Head upstairs and they will take care of you." We go up a gorgeous staircase and find ourselves just standing there for a while. Someone finally comes over, confirming we have a reservation and we sit. Our server comes right away, drops two empty glasses (for water) and menus and immediately asks if we are ready. Nope, you just gave me the menu right now, I am not ready. She leaves and never comes back. She forgot about us. She apologized but it never got better. It was half an hour before we got our pints. Our appetizer came 15 min after this and our food came in another 30 min. It took an hour and 15 minutes to get a burger and chicken. Thankfully, the food was good. Oh, and those empty glasses for water, stayed empty until they finally remembered to bring us water, about 1 hour in. And before you ask, yes, I hailed other servers and asked for the water and the status of our meals. They seemed annoyed they had to pick up her slack and maybe kind of took it out on us by doing things for their tables first before ours, which I understand but still kind of sucks. Would I come back? Absolutely not. However, it's so pretty and such a cool building and the beers and food were good so I do recommend checking it out.

If you want good beer and a friendly atmosphere then you can do no better than come here. A dog…read morehappy pub on the edge of a park, so can be tired but happy.

Excellent pub in Southampton for Fish & Chips! Fun atmosphere of a typical English pub. Our server,…read moreCharlie did a great job of taking care of us and making sure we had all that we needed. Highly recommend this small pub. Ask for Charlie!

This building itself is from the 13th century and we came here on a Sunday to try their Sunday…read moreRoast. We also tried their vegan dish and fish and chips. The service was fast and the food was good. Overall I liked all the dishes and would say to try them out. They also have some beer on tap and a variety of different drinks. This is like a pub and it just sells pretty tasty food here.

If you are a traveler you will find all of England contained in this one micro pub. The Butcher's…read moreHook set in premises of a Victorian village butcher's shop All of the cask ales are excellently kept and better value than ANY other pub in Southampton. The young landlord Anthony is a sharp entrepreneur who has converted this once butcher's shop into a warm spot for regulars and visitors of all ages. I say that you will find all of worth in ENGLAND here because of the spectrum of customers across all ages and classes. The gender balance is also refreshing to see with groups of smart, sharp young women meeting and drinking together sans partners. What's Anthony's secret? How did he succeed in making The Butcher's such a successful and welcoming environment? The answer is profoundly simple: no sports screens, no music, no quizzes. Instead the longish tables, because of the shape of the pub, are set in a row so that customers have no choice but to face opposite either their friend or a stranger. So you will meet college professors, students, scientists fraternizing with labourers, shopkeepers , software engineers and artists, all together like a congregation devoted to the superb real ale. People on their own such as myself, come to drink here because the environment literally forces human interaction and conversation. I met good and lasting friends in this pub every night I went. The Butcher's Hook is a conduit for conviviality and warm human relations. It gives myth to the notion that the English are cold, remote or indifferent. On the contrary, if you are a visiting foreigner such as myself, it is a visit to the heart and soul of this Emerald Island. Absolutely worth going out of your way to find. And please mention my name to the attentive staff and/or Anthony so that I can get a pint on the house next time I visit!

From the owner: The Butcher's Hook was the first micropub in Southampton & has helped launch the craft beer scene…read morein the city. With up to 4 cask ales, 6 craft keg lines & an exceptional bottle range, it's one of the best & friendliest places to drink beer in the city. Located in a small converted Victorian butcher's we also serve a quality range of cider wine & soft drinks as well a range of seasonal gin & tonics. What we love most though is the community and the friendly & welcoming atmosphere we have developed. With communal tables it's easy to get chatting to new people. After all what good is the best beer in the world without someone to share it with!

Great atmosphere and great food options for a family with picky kids. Food was great and we didn't…read morehave to wait long, even on a busy Saturday evening with a championship soccer game on. Very impressed with the service.

This is mine & my gf favourite local pub.all staff are really helpful & friendly especially Sarah…read morewho often serves my drinks she's a lovely girl / Megan & the young Hungarian lad he's really funny & helpful to us both .Good choice of seating & t.vs to watch from plus my gf sometimes eats here & always says food is good.music is good @ weekends .good job guys & girls great manager too

Great visit with my partner. We were met by friendly staff …read more . Service was good . Great atmosphere large portions of food. Over all great value for money. Definitely recommend a vist

All good .. Lovely food . And excellent staff tow and very friendly as we'll with the kids . It's a…read moreshame more pubs where not like this one I whould go out more often