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..

Walked in the rain from our hotel for dinner, but they were out of food by 4:30 pm a Sunday night .read more

Been to Southampton 4 times and don't know how I missed this place before this year. Great…read moreambience, great food and plenty of craft beers. Definitely a must go when in Southampton!

Duke of Wellington in Southampton is your quintessential old-school neighborhood pub that has…read moresurvived through the ages - cozy ambiance, historical furnishings, and that classic British charm. I started with a half pint of Folly Road lager (recommended by the server), which was refreshing, light, and super easy to sip. Then came the fish & chips, and honestly it was one of the best I've had anywhere. The portions were wildly generous, and the fish was perfectly golden-fried with crispness that creates a loud crunch as you bite into it. The plump fish was tender, flaky and moist. The dish comes with mushy peas too. I appreciated that they set you up with salt, pepper, and malt vinegar so you can season everything to your taste, and you can request tartar sauce that's light, creamy, and great for dipping. Service was friendly and efficient, making the whole visit feel warm and effortless.

Yes, it's a classic English pub nestled in back street of downtown scenic Southampton, walking…read moredistance from Titanic dock, centre of town, high street shopping and everything else worthy of visiting in Southampton. Classic pub ambiance, limited outdoor seats, wonderful food, frequented by locals. I'm an American merchant mariner, I come to Southampton regularly on ships, this is one of my go to spots when I need a break from the ship.

What an amazing spot. History surrounds this quaint spot and it really is surreal to be in a…read morebuilding this old. While planning our vacation, I added this spot as a must-see location and I'm glad I did. There's very little seating in this place, so if you get there while it's busy, you might not find a place to sit. We were early (4:30P) and had no issues. Kitchen doesn't open until 5:30P, so we just enjoyed beer until then. When we were able to order we split the steak & ale pie. Really, really good and huge portion. Thanks to reviews we knew that the portion sizes were huge - so splitting was already something we wanted to do. Service was really good / quick. The ladies that work there are amazing. Seems to be a good mix of locals and tourists. Highly recommend.

Visited the Red Lion on recommendation from our innkeeper. My wife ordered the roast chicken and…read moreI had the steak and ale pie. Both were extremely tasty and accompanied by perfect sides. The meals were huge. Service was exceptional and the ambiance of this old building made for a perfect lunch out.

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

Awesome place, phenomenal service!…read more We spend a couple of days here before getting on a cruise ship, so the tavern and inn need to be reviewed separately. The tavern was a quaint English pub style place with eclectic decor and an amazing atmosphere. We had dinner there one night and breakfast there each day (since we were staying at the Inn). All of the food was outstanding but the fish and chips were the best I've ever had! The servers were friendly and knew their menu well and we enjoyed each meal. The Inn is upstairs and can be accessed via the tavern during business hours or a private outside entrance all of the time. Our room on the second floor was a beautiful corner room with a big bay window and full bathroom. We really loved staying there. Fully stocked fridge that we were free to enjoy too. The only slight downside (and it's not the White Star's fault, so no reduced score for them) is that the bar across the corner got a new sound system and plays it loud until 0200. Every. Bloody. Night. The manager said that the police were going to be checking noise levels after many complaints, so hopefully it's been resolved! But again, that's not White Star's fault and we heard that other rooms didn't have that issue. Regardless, if you're in Southampton, you need to drop in for a pint, a meal or spend the night!

This historic inn/tavern is in the heart of Southampton, the major cruise port of the UK…read more It was formerly known as the Alliance Hotel and is where some of the Titanic passengers stayed before boarding that fateful voyage. The inn feels like an old ocean liner from the early 1900s without the opulence found later. Some of the rooms are named after former ocean liners, and thus named the White Star now for England's most famous line, owners of the Titanic and many others, now called Cunard. We had a delightful dinner. It has a pub atmosphere but a bit more upscale as a restaurant or tavern. To celebrate we got a bottle of the sparkling wine from Kent. It was quite good and went well with the meal I ordered a pheasant croquette on a bed of peas and Brussels sprouts. It was excellent My main was the chicken dish which was very well prepared and delicious. The sauce was good and the preparation better than expected for this type of establishment. The portions are substantial and I was quite full and unable to have a dessert. The waitstaff are cordial and really hustle when the crowd appears. A bit on the pricier end, especially with the wine selection, but the quality is good.

be aware of the use of facial recognition with your id and a photo taken onsite... with no…read moreinformation on how long these are kept and who by. service was good but i couldnt stay with the big brother nonsense and will never visit again.

I feel like if you're from Southampton or a student there then you'll have all sorts of happy…read morememories of cheap nights at The Hobbit. The inside area is larger than you think, with a dance floor downstairs. There's also a huge outside area. It was very busy on the Saturday night we were there and I didn't find the atmosphere particularly friendly. I can say all that though and still give it 3 stars because I can see it isn't for me (too old/not alternative enough) but I've given it 2 stars because of the 'cocktails'. They make a big thing of doing 'fellowship' cocktails in pint glasses. They basically are made of fluorescent coloured sugars and low percentage cheap alcohol. They made me feel more sleepy and grumpy than anything- not exactly how you want to feel before you go out. They would be better getting a variety of decent cider/ales on tap which they could also charge £5 for but would actually taste like something. But if you're a student you'll love it, so this is just proof that I'm now incredibly old.

The cricketers is the pub like a boutique clothes shop is to TK Maxx! Its a wonderful little place…read morewith so much character in the venue and the staff! A great variety of drinks available, Lots on tap (including Becks) and loads of bottles (Duval, Hoegaarden, Kriek) and a wide selection of spirits, with some stuff that I can't usually find anywhere else. Loads of seating including sofas, can get a little tight around the bar when its busy. The DJ in there on a SUnday night is usually very mellow and soulful and really creates an atmosphere. They've now got a nice outdoor space as well with some tables and parasols and a barbeque.

Great pub. Good burgers. Great choice of beers. A good way to spend an evening before seeing the…read morefleet foxes.

Roaming up and down the strip deciding where to drop and take a break made Yate's an easy choic…read more They offer large and spacious floors to sit and catch your breath. A great bar of beer selections and friendly staff to help pick what's good in their hood. I couldn't leave the UK without some fish and chips, which were very good and their wings were flavorful. Barely breaded, just the way I love them.

On the main High St in Southampton, not usually frequented by students at all..generally by local…read morepeople. They do have sport on and the beer prices aren't too bad, the couple of times I have visited the atmosphere hasn't been too bad.