Reviews of Duke of Wellington. (Pub) in Southampton (Hampshire).

Duke of Wellington

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36 Bugle St, Southampton SO14 2AH, United Kingdom

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Reviews of Duke of Wellington

J. F.

I love this place! I may be an impressionable American but this is EXACTLY what I'd hope to find looking for an English pub. Met one of the owners,super friendly. Food's good enough, beer's delicious!

B. R.

Went for Sunday lunch. It’s a traditional British pub through and through with a good range of Wadworth beers. The staff were outstandingly friendly and pleasant and the food was generous and decent value for the location. Adults had roast belly pork that was good with well cooked veggies and my son had a very nicely battered fish with chips.

K. B.

This historical place located close to the Red Funnel terminal is a must for visitors and locals. Easy to find it is close to lots of historical landmarks nearby. The food is very popular and a good selection of well known beers on tap. Early booking is recommended for meals. In the winter months a lovely log fire is a great feature to sit beside. Highly recommended it.

J. D.

Only popped in while passing but a great little pub! The only thing that smelt better than the lovely fire was the food the next table had - unfortunately I didn't have time to eat... Next time. Definitely next time!

R. D.

Awesome portion size on this Sunday lunch. Choice is 4 meats. Plenty of vegetables which is nice to see. The back room was historic and had real old world charm. The beers on tap were great too.

P. P.

Excellent venue. Food was fabulous, great music and friendly welcoming staff. Highly recommend.

K. U.

Great Traditional Pub and a fantastic Roast Dinner, lots of other choices on the Menu too. Definitely recommend you visit if passing by.

K. B.

Rusty and Rob are the new owners of this historic pub. They gave me and my dog Rocky the best welcome. Different beers and generous meal portions, very good value. They do meat and veg for your dog. I would make the long journey again just to visit this pub.

S. D.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch with family, incredibly impressed with the quality and quantity of the roast! Staff were friendly, and managed an unexpected influx of wedding guests as well as possible. Would definitely visit again for the roasts!

S. J. B.

Simple food but delicious. The best funny sarcastic staff in a good way and grate table service for food. It's 2 hours away from where I live but I would travel that far to go there again . The staff made from place . Great little pub . Thank you for such good fun and laughter. That's right

R. R.

This pub was recommended to us by some people living in the area. We had some pub food and local beer. Both were very good and reasonably priced. We had great conversations with other guests at the pub. If you are in this part of old town Southampton I would suggest stopping by and having a pint, you will enjoy it.

B. C.

Haven't been here for years until last week when I went to a birthday party. Really cosy old fashioned pub, friendly staff and the buffet was great. Would definitely go back.

A. T.

Absolutely fantastic pub landlord and locals 👍 I popped in because i got lost and ended up staying for over 3 hours . Highly recommended 👍 👍 👍 👍

O. S.

Beautiful historical pub with a good choice of beers and ales. Has few tables outside. Staff was very friendly and efficient.

S. V.

Great, plentiful food and wonderful service

M. S.

Awesome proper pub in old part of Southampton. Just randomly stumbled upon it. The great beer selection was only outdone by the building's history. Apparently some travelers on the Mayflower may have stopped here for a drink pre-travel. Bartender was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Was kind enough to give me a tour of the 800 year old venue. Kegs are kept in the basement with no refrigeration. Too bad I missed food service, looked like a place I wanted to try. Keep up the good work...like you have for 900 years.

N. W.

We have been to this pub before and it's still lovely and cosy like it was in the Summer, the only difference was a real log fire!! The real ale has plenty of choice and the food freshly cooked to order! We had Beer Battered Fish and chips with mushy peas! It was very good!! Prices are very good too!!

A. F.

Excellent food, roast beef and roast pork dinners....just a bit better attention to service needed, but will definitely visit regularly

A. M.

We absolutely loved it. Sunday roast was truly exceptional, all members of staff were really friendly and the atmosphere is something else. We had a lovely meal. The only thing that was a bit of a downer was the dessert - chocolate fondant. Nothing special, the apple crumble they ordered next to us looked way better!

r. s.

Lovely little cosy pub with beautiful Tudor features. The fish & chips were fantastic, light crispy fresh fish and lots of well cooked chips and peas. Recommend it as well as the beer!

R. C.

Old and classic English pub found by chance walking through the old part of Southampton. Room perfectly furnished in authentic old English style. Good selection of beers all served with a pump method. Definitely a great place to have a pint and eat something.

S. L.

Staying at the Leonardo hotel and rather than drink in hotel bar with absolutely no atmosphere came across the Wellington. So glad we did , lovely traditional pub with a wide selection of beers. I'm a Guinness drinker which they do not sell but they do sell a Stout.. which was lovely and can vouch for it. Lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly and made to feel really welcome. Spent 3 nights in there and eat twice . Just recovering from stage 4 throat cancer and have to be careful with food and my taste at moment is about 50% what it should be ,but the Lasagna was just what the doctor ordered. Loved the time we spent there and highly recommend it.

p. m.

A proper pub with friendly staff and wholesome pub grub. A good selection of beers and when we were there live music which was well supported but not crowded.

S. S.

Stopped here as part of a big group the night before setting sail on the NCL Bliss cruise ship and we are were treated very well! I am pretty sure we met the entire staff from owner to chef and all the wait staff so it was fun. We had the upstairs booked for eating arranged in two shifts which went very well. I had my first experience of real fish and chips here which I enjoyed, very large portion of fish that filled me up. The night we were there they also had a jazz band playing that night (Friday night). I will definitely be stopping here again next time I find myself in Southampton.

K. S.

Nice little traditional English pub. We stopped for a drink here as part of a wedding party and it was a great little place to have a drink in. The fire was on so it made it feel very cosy and staff were friendly.

R. L.

Lovely old 12 century pub owned by Wadworth brewery. Selling a good selection of Wadworth ales. Menu looked good, but didn't get to try.

T. B.

Absolute beauty of a pub I'm actually gutted I didn't get any pictures. Lovely decor with a very polite barman.

J. M.

Excellent beer, great food and the two guys behind the bar had a brilliant sense of humour, would definitely return

A. P.

Great food..great staff, great beer Thank you .Duke of Welly..

T. P.

Great pub at Southampton's old town. The historic building and its decor are lovely, the food and drinks were great, while the staff was extremely kind. On Sunday, there is often a roast menu with great choices.

I. S.

Great service good food and selection of fine beers

T. B.

Lovely building.. very friendly staff, good drinks

T. P.

Fantastic food (especially Sunday roasts), great music and probably one of the best pubs in Southampton! Definitely recommend! Only slight criticism is the slow WiFi! ;-)

N. D.

Very friendly & helpful bar staff, lovely atmosphere.

C. D.

Really enjoyed our drink here last night. Very welcoming

X. S.

If it comes to places worth visiting in Southampton, this one definitely belongs to one of them. Charming atmosphere, outstanding works of art hung on the wall, reminders of Titanic which started its tragic journey in this town and precise and very kind service. Cordially recommended to all those who wander BUT are not lost

A. P.

Top service, top food, very friendly staff . A totally enjoyable evening . Thank you 😊

S. Z.

We liked The Duke of Wellington: warm atmosphere, cosy, excellent staff. We eated a traditional fish and chips, drinking a good beer, of course! :)

R. F.

A hidden jem in Southampton's Old Town! Great ale selection, wingback chairs, roaring fire and reasonably priced. It is everything you would imagine from a quintessential English pub. Well worth a visit!

s. s.

Booked here for a Sunday roast must admit all 3 of us agreed this was the best we've had out,lovely very old pub with a very good selection of Ales,highly recommended.

j. j.

Great little pub. Like stepping g back in time. Fabulous live music & atmosphere.

T.

Cozy and authentic place. We didn't spend too much time there, but it was a nice experience to have a beer in such an old place full of history. They sell local beers. The barman was very friendly and happy to help me to decide which beer was the best.

L. G.

Staff are great, food and drink are great too and a hell of a lot of history. The pub is older than America!

I. S.

The Duke of Wellington is one of the most historic pubs in Southampton. It was originally built upon Norman vaults and cellars in 1220 and was first leased out to a Benedict Ace, one of the city's earliest mayors. In 1494 the building was converted into a public house after being bought by brewer Rowland Johnson who named it Bere House

O. S.

Good honest food with decent portions, good beer and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

M. P.

Looking for somewhere in town for a Sunday roast and stumbled across this well reviewed pub. Tucked away on Bugle Street, it is a beautiful old fashioned English pub. The roast beef was just how your grandma would make it which was stunning. Attentive and friendly staff. We will be returning. £12.95 for a roast is superb value too.

J. S.

Small friendly pub. Great fish and chips!! Must go if you find yourself in Southhampton!

P. R.

Olde worlde beautiful pub with 4 excellent Wadworth beers. Very enjoyable experience. Highly Recommended

I. W.

Best Sunday roast in town.

A. D. R.

Traditional old style environment that is rarely found around. Classic options for food. Large selection of beers. Toilets are available on the ground floor. WiFi is also available. A function room is found in the upper floor, with a capacity of about 30 persons.

S. M.

Good local beers. Good food. Food arrived 10 minutes after order. Not real busy when we were there.

S. T.

Huge portions of food and nicely prepared. Friendly bar staff too. Lovely pint of Wadworths Swordfish. Will be back soon.

J. P.

Great pub! Nice clean beer lines and good selection of beers lagers and ale. Food is good and very large portions. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

b.

Lovely proper pup. Not many left around these days. Highly recommended.

D. B.

Wonderful pub. Julian was a terrific ambassador and historian. Sat at the bar as tables were full/committed. Wouldn't have changed a thing.

A. M.

Fantastic pub food with large servings. Girls working behind the bar were really friendly and attentive. Short walk from the Holiday Inn and other area hotels. I shall definitely return for a meal next time in Southampton

O. R.

Very cosy, nice music and the best BBQ ribs and sticky toffee pudding! I would definitely recommend it!

r. w.

Excellent pub friendly staff good cooked food and drink

J. N.

We stop and had an snack load a ham and mustard sandwich, which came with salad and real chips. Tha beer was Henry IPA excellent. Recommend if in the area drop in and try the menu.

J. S.

Lovely pub, friendly staff, very good service. The roast dinner was absolutely amazing, big compliments to the chef! Pudding was lovely too. Will definitely be back.

D. C.

No better example of a quaint old fashioned English pub in town. Lovely lasagna, plenty of ales, crackling log fire and comfy armchairs. Like stepping back in time.

s. b.

Good burger, good service and good beer.

R. E.

Lovely old pub in Bugle street. We were getting married at Westgate Hall which you can see from the pub. We had a few drinks before the ceremony and everyone in the picture is part of our party. We got some amazing pictures here too.

T. P. P.

Stunning medieval setting, solid pub grub, decent ales!

K. B.

Lovely Sunday lunch here. Good value.

S. H.

Lovely staff great atmosphere fantastic food

R.

We went just before Halloween and the place had gone full tilt spooky. Amazing to see such a great effort made and the staff were very friendly. 2 spooky 4 me.

V. L.

Fun local pub with nice folks and great food

M. P.

Great pub, didn't eat in there but saw the food others ordered and looked lovely. Great pub for atmosphere and staff brilliant

G. C.

Stopped by this amazing little pub for a nightcap after a night out. The girl behind the bar was really friendly and welcoming even though we turned up 20 minutes before closing. The building itself is packed with history and there are a few seats outside for a bit of Al fresco drinking on a nice evening, really worth a visit if you're in Southampton

D.

Brilliant pub with great pints and good atmosphere

c. b.

Drinks on the slightly pricy side but a nice pub for food.

S. G.

Great atmosphere, fantastic range of beers.

D. S.

Love this pub. Great atmosphere, lovely Xmas decorations and a real fire on the go.

S. A.

Superb roast dinner. Cooked to perfection. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. You need to book! Best roast ever!

K. D. S.

Authentic cozy pub. Great food lovely atmosphere definitely worth a try.

M. R.

V ery welcoming old pub. Good range of beers. Great food

D. G. F.

Great food and service even if we got there a lil late

A. P.

Food is fantastic, the ambient is great and they have a couple if alternatives for vegetarians and for vegans

S. B.

Came for lunch and drink. It's a nice traditional British pub, can't fault that. The beer isn't necessarily local and is largely Wadsworth beer which is good, not particularly better than any other breweries in Hampshire (or Wiltshire in Wadsworth's case). Price wise it isn't really worth it. £4.30 for a pint of cask ale when you can get a pint of quality locally brewed IPA on draft literally down the road for cheaper. The food is nice pub grub. It's reasonably priced and decent sized portions. If you're looking for quality British pub food, I'd recommend here. However the service wasn't the greatest. Considering all we ordered was two sandwiches on a Saturday afternoon, it took over half an hour. It wasn't until I asked at the bar where our food was and was told that there was a backlog of orders. It would have been nice to have been told this beforehand. Maybe come here for a beer and some food. If you're looking for somewhere to go for a decent beer however, there are much better places to go very nearby.

B. M.

Nice historical pub. A great place to visit. Friendly staff and good range of real ale.

H. C.

Booked a Sunday roast here and certainly wasn't disappointed! The meal food was very tasty, freshly cooked vegetables (5 different veg in total), succulent chicken breast, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding a,tasty thick gravy and roast potatoes. Absolutely will be going again with my family/friends.

D. M.

Lovely place great old fashioned atmosphere and food was great

N. H.

Nice atmosphere, and good pub food for the price. Staff could be a bit more attentive however.

K. H.

The food was great, tasty and in massive portions. Good value I'd say. Lovely building too. The barman however was gruff and a little unwelcoming. A smile goes a long way. I also didn't like how he held the glasses right at the top when he poured the drinks but I'm a barman myself and am fussy about things like that. My beer was served in a dirty glass though and that isn't okay. They also had run out of a dish we had ordered he didn't appear to know to tell us until after we had paid. Overall I'd say it was a decent experience and I might come back again, hopefully the barman is having a better day then.

L. S.

Not much going on in terms of atmosphere but it was OK. It just had a moody feel about it.

M. R.

Excellent, it was sooo nice to find a pub that is old school. Govial landlord, excellent beer, good looking food. When was the last time you were greeted by the landlord suited & booted? Was so nice to relive the old days, in an old style pub!

M. S.

Fantastic old style pub with great atmosphere and staff

D.

Good selection of beers ales and spirts, friendly helpful staff, Good traditonal pub food menu in a historic pub with a real fire place to add to the charm

A. L.

Ok, this isn't fine dining or fine prices, just a very friendly pub. We were here for the weekend to celebrate our anniversar. This pub became our local with the help of barman Lewis. He is a star and we wish him well as he will be a credit to any employer in hospitality. The Lakes

J. M.

Good service, good portions and good tasting food. A bit more expensive than I was expecting foe a pub, but other than that, good!

A. D.

A real gem of a pub! Small, cosy, traditional, No Thrills, no loud music and no gimmicks. Just how an English pub should be. The perfect venue fro a quiet chat and a quality pint at a reasonable price (try the Horison ale - an amazing beer). And friendly bar staff as well doing everything they can possible do to remain COVID19 compliant whilst not taking away the joy of the pub experience. Long may The Duke remain.

L. H.

Best fish and chips in Southampton. A traditional pub with great staff, food and drinks.

N. W.

Often pop in here before a match at St Mary's for lunch, good food and ale (the ale is a bit pricey though, £4 a pint for 6X, always well kept). Lovely pub with good service. *UPDATE* *12/05/2019* Ale and food still good but there's a new barman who seems to serve every pint short, not too bad if the beer is cheap but at well over £4 a pint here not very good, see if he stays.

A. M.

Nice little proper English pub. Food isn't anything fancy but they do English pub food to a decent standard with a good portion.. winner of a combination and happy to recommend. Nice choice of ales and on receiving an Ale that had soured the bartender with zero quibles immediately offered to replace and suggested several alternatives. Recommend for a meal or a quiet nice pint.

M. W.

Proper old fashioned pub in the heart of old town Southampton. Wadworth ales, generous portions home cooked meals. Would recommend the fish and chips. Smart professional and friendly staff.

F. S.

Loved visiting. Great atmosphere. Cosy pub.

A. 6.

Rustic pub with long fire but doesn't have guinness on tap

D. W.

Great place to eat. Not a vast selection but very nicely cooked and presented. We had a superb steak & kidney pie with fresh veg and seafood cooked in breadcrumbs with fries and salad. Lovely old Tudor pub with log fire, friendly staff customers.

N. B.

What a great pub ! Good beer and food and friendly staff

M. B.

Service is spicy but warms during the stay - everything is ordered through the bar! Food was EXCELLENT. The Sunday Roast was wonderful and enough for a small army! Fish and Chips on point and there was plenty of space for a party of 12! Our hilight of Southampton!

N. S.

Very popular historic pub thar offers a fairly good selection of wines, spirits, beer and ales. The food is extremely good and not a bad price. The toilets are clean and the pub favours jazz music. Best pub in Southampton to visit in the winter due to an open fire and in the summer seating outside to admire the gorgeous display of hanging baskets and the old town district.

C. F.

Best roast in ages

J. A.

We went there as in theory they serve one of the best Sunday's roast, and it really disappointed us. If that is the best you can cook in Southampton, dudes, you got a problem. Anyways, beers are off the hook and the place is nice.

K. T.

Took a friend for lunch Lauren was really friendly she took our drinks order. We ordered 2 jacket potatoes which took about 30 minutes to arrive. The chairs could do with a clean Covid 19 track and trace is in place. I don't think we will be rushing back anytime soon.

R. P.

One of Southampton's hidden, historical gems. I was introduced to this pub, back in 1995, when my friends held their wedding reception there. Nothing fancy, just the bride and groom, parents and myself and a sister. I've since visited over 50+ times and yesterday was just another example of this wonderful little pub, pulling out its magic. Very friendly and welcoming staff and even the regulars make you feel welcome. Superb food and beer and for the price, good value. Highly recommended.

K. A.

Nice cosy & welcoming atmosphere for non locals. Had large roast on Sunday. 9 different vegetables as well as stuffing & Yorkshire's. Just great. A few ales on draught for my Dad to enjoy & some decent wines. So glad we found this haunt. So close to Westquay but away from hustle & bustle. Will be back.

J. M.

We had our wedding reception at The Duke of Wellington in Bugle Street. (14/07/2012) The pub itself is beautiful, very historic and full of character and Vic and Lynn have created a very welcoming atmosphere. The food was exceptional, very fresh and of a high quality. I had comments via text and email from people all weekend telling me how much they had enjoyed their meal. One person told me that the food was better than they had at their wedding which was at a very upmarket hotel!! The service is outstanding - I cannot praise this place highly enough and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, be it for a Sunday lunch or a full celebration. The landlords pay attention to every detail and go out of their way to make the experience special. The prices are very reasonable and we will definitely be visiting The Duke of Wellington again. Lynn and Vic, thank you both so much and we wish you every success - you certainly deserve it!

C. M.

Lived in Southampton for a long time and this was my first vsit here, Sunday Roast was great. Plenty of meat, 5 vegetables as well as lovely roast potatoes plus yorkie. Staff friendly and service good.

M. K.

Great food, nice beer, brilliant service. Top in Southampton.

P. D. C.

Great classic style pub. The staff is nice, the atmosphere and the place itself is wonderful, in this historical building. Good choice of beer, and food at honest prices. One of the best place for a Sunday roast in Southampton.

p. d.

One of the oldest drinking holes in Southampton, been a watering establishment here for over 600 years.. it has still the old beams and fire places, most else has now been covered up with a strange combination of early 20th century replication furniture mixed with a maritime theme. A reasonable selection of largest and beers, a more in-depth selection of wines, all quite expensive. The menu is good as are the serving size, which again, goes with the expected costs, all and all very pleasant, good lunch time clientele, but not a budget sensitive establishment.

A. V.

The Duke of Wellington is one of my favourite English pubs in Southampton. Just like the Tudor style outside of the building, the inside has a authentic feel to it, and the fireplace is often lit. There is a good selection of beers and cider to choose from. Excellent to have a drink with some mates. If you want to have a nice Sunday lunch, the place does excellent classic English pub food, for a reasonable price. Always a delight to visit, I do recommend.

A.

Highly recommended! The food was delicious and at extremely reasonable priced. Portion sizes were very large too. The landlady was friendly & helpful too. Seemed like a 'locals' place, but we were welcomed in anyway

L. G.

Great food and beer! Amazing service and the gentleman who took my table reservation had a top notch customer service skills! Because of the delay of my train I arrived 30min late but was greeted with a smile and my table still waiting! Great experience and will visit again!

L. H.

An absolutely delightful little boozer. I'd never been to Southampton before, found this place on the first night and went back 3 times over 2 days. The landlord is a perfect host, great beer, great food, and an unbeatable atmosphere. And the hook and hoop game will literally have you hooked for hours! A must visit if you find yourself in Southampton.

L. A. H.

My first time visiting this lovely pub. I organised a social evening here for a local language school and my international students got to have a traditionally british experience in a building steeped in history and atmosphere. We tried the local ales and all ate fish and chips which we thoroughly enjoyed!

R. S.

One of my favourite pubs in Southampton now sorely missed as I no longer live there. The staff were always wonderfully attentive and service was always quick at the bar, It is the perfect place for a cold winters day when they have their log fire roaring.

A. G.

Old old pub. Cosy. Nice semi-private room at the back for a meal with friends and family. They have a small selection of games like Jenga. Beer selection is quaint and good quality. Food is same-y. Their dessert was well appreciated by my friends. Clean toilets. Street parking limited.

I. W.

Nice and quiet drink with friends. Good service . Nice coffee

D. L.

This is a historic pub in the heart of old Southampton. It is mainly a drinking pub although they also serve food. It is small with a back room for dining. We were with a group of about a dozen people for lunch on a rainy Saturday when the Saints had a home game so it was very crowded.

M. H.

Lovley pub with nice staff, found this pub by chance they had just stopped serving food but kept the kitchen open for us. Please stop here if your in Southampton.

R. D.

Excellent food and beer. Atmosphere was wonderful.

M. K.

Lovely choice of bears on tap. Swordfish %5.0 vol on draft. Worth stepping inside on the right for a look at the specials food menu. It was a lovely charactor building with old history, to rest from a walk round the old town, a short walk to the ferry crossing to Hythe. The sun shines to the front seating pavement area in the afternoon. Our dog was welcomed which is a bit of a rareity of Southampton pubs unfortunately.

N. S.

Very nice pub lovely staff and food was great. Even got a bench outside in the sun

B. G.

Having just missed my ferry to the Isle of Wight I had an hour and half to spare and more by luck than judgment I found myself in this lovely traditional pub with what certainly looks like a friendly crowd. It was jazz night and there was around nine gentleman playing traditional jazz standards and frankly, it was a glorious find. This is likely to happen to me again and this will be my go to place to stop in rather than sit listening to the car radio for 90 minutes.

P. B.

Fantastic place,oldy worldly, historical pub. Lovely food, Home cooked ham is gorgeous.

C. B.

Not bad but can't give a accurate review as I only had a pint, that was nice.The food menu looks good,lots of variety. The pub is very old inside, well worth a visit, treat yourself :-)

L. H.

Sunday roast was best we have had in a pub. Friendly staff and environment was very safe. Excellent all round!

L. L.

Best roast in saints.... bar none

D. L.

Well run bar. Good value for money food, lovely ambience. Made to feel very welcome in this well established local gastropub that still has an authentic feel running through it. Will definitely be back.

I. P.

Lovely old pub with bags of character, decent beer and food. Recommended.

J. M.

We looked online for a pub restaurant near the Red Jet to Isle of Wight and this one popped up. So glad we went there as food and service was excellent!! Beware portions are huge but food is of a quality not seen in a lot of pubs now. Staff are very nice and friendly. Highly recommend it!

T. C.

The only pub in town that's authentic, friendly, has good beer, and does good sized portions of food. 😎 Plus it has history and entertainment. Kind of like Cheers for the locals. 👌

L. A.

We really enjoyed our dinners and jazz jams and drinks here ! Everyone so friendly and welcoming for our 6 night stay nearby ! Thanks Vic and Jessica for the great memories with our nights spent with your wonderful restaurant!

T. C.

Excellent historic pub in the Old Town area of Southampton. Dating back almost 1000 years. Staff are excellent, good selection of real ales and the home cooked food is good. Try the Fish & Chips.

M. W.

A quiet, old-fashioned pub (in a good way) where we enjoyed good beer and tasty food.

M. O.

Lovely place it's one of those hidden gems, great drink and food serving real ales and traditional food I recommend the ham and eggs and the pub has got really fascinating history behind the place going back to 1220. Well worth the visit.

N. H.

5 different beers on nice choices the staff was friendly and helpful.

M. O.

The pub is very inviting, nice atmosphere and great place to relax after a visit from a beautiful Tudor house. The food was very good and customer service was great. The serving time is enough time to down a few pints.

M. C.

Lovely old traditional pub oozing with history and artefacts, food is good, great selection of beers and wines. Would have given it five stars but quite a long wait for the food, but was worth it when it arrived.

G. S.

Lovely food, served in a very cosy, oldie-worldly and relaxing environment. It is an unpretentious and classic pub, with a lot of charm. Plus a couple of log fires when it's cold.

J. N.

Atmospheric friendly pub. Nice meals too. Proper home pub food always fresh not microwave really recommend can get busy on weekends with tourist.

A. G.

A good city centre pub but just off the main track, so not too busy or loud music blaring. Tudor style building with open beams inside & out. Seating out on the pavement & in a sunny spot, even late into the evening.

C. J.

A genuinely warm and inviting pub with very pleasant grub and enchanting decor. Most valued moment of the night was my realisation they served Stowford Press. A real treat for myself!

S. P.

If you like the olde' world open fire and comfy chair pub coupled with great beers and atmosphere then this is the place for you. Full of character and charm. A true delight in the side streets of the city.

J. N.

The place has plenty of interesting décor, artworks, and pictures that you will surely amaze. The rope that hangs above the bar is a great originality for the name of the pub. Very satisfying picturesque that you will enjoy.

B. M.

Absolutely gorgeous pub just off the beaten track. Well worth visiting

J. C.

Quiet local pub where we always have our first beer when we go to Southampton. 👍👍

p. h.

godd traditional pub. comfortable bar area with open fire.

J. B.

Friendly, cosy pub with excellent beer range

M. C.

Popped in as just passing by, very old traditional pub. Warm and friendly. Would love to visit again, fine selection of ales.

F. R.

Lovely food , lovely people , lovely pub! Warm and welcoming ...will deffo be back ❤

P. S.

Pub with old soul interior. Prices bit high

R. S.

One of the best pubs in Southampton, had a very good evening and the food is excellent, good choice of beers and ciders, lovely open fire in the winter months, fully recommend this pub if your in the area...

M. J.

Had a great Sunday lunch, good price and excellent service. Great old fashion pub service excellent home cooked food.

R. G.

Lovely old pub in the old town area. Nice ale selection and good food. Very quiet for a mid week lunch.

M. S.

Nice people and beautiful place!

K. L.

Lovely pub, lovely friendly staff too.

P. D.

Brilliant traditional pub. Good selection of Wadworth ales

S. e.

Very nice old fashioned haunted pub. Been around years but now with a south African couple that love the place and are entertaining and serve brilliant food especially Sunday dinners. Xx

M. P.

Good but missing the old landlord who gave it that extra special touch and warmth. Current landlords are stand offish and the atmosphere as dropped. Food still good.

t.

Simply superb, if you are after homemade cooked food and local ale! Want honest british food? You can't go wrong here! Cheers Vic & wife (never got to know your wife)! - a bloke by the fire on the 14th November '17! Cheers

A.

Old fashioned Englush pub, serving a variety if drinks. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Card payments taken as well as good old fashioned cash! 😉

R. L.

Very nice old pub. Great selection of real ales. Traditonal pub games. Freindly staff. Great food and generous portions. I visited on a friday night and they had a live band.

D. S.

Had fab afternoon drinking with friends

M. N.

Nice pub, very calm area. Great for a drink or a pub bite. 1400s building with a nice atmosphere and good selection of beers and Ales.

D. F.

Beautiful looking pub. Not been in but seating area out the front is genuinely stunning.

R. S.

Nice very old pub, but lacking in atmosphere.

J. W.

Food good. We had the function room upstairs and this was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Plenty of room too. Dog friendly.

H. P.

A proper British pub! Great food, fantastic beer and lovely, clean decor! It really is like stepping back in time when it comes to pub culture.

P. F.

Lovely little pub. Wonderful beer, friendly staff. Very handy for a quick one, or a small session.

S. W.

Stumbled across tgis bar while registering Death of my mum. Lovely cosy bar easy listening music. Lovely friendly couple running bar. Food was really good. Give it a go.

R. W.

Quaint pub in the back streets of Southampton, bar service was very quick.

R. L.

Lovely old pub, with great food. Shame the outdoor seating is a little scarce, but the inside is great. Would recommend the fish and chips.

A. H.

Great little pub, tucked away from the main high street in Southampton. Very friendly staff and a good selection of drinks.

D. R.

We had a great meal (traditional roast and fish and chips). The place is extremely cozy and the staff is exceptionally friendly. Highly recommended...

M. A.

The good was perfect, beer was good but there was a negative energy and darkness in the atmosphere that we didn't liked.

R. S.

Lovely pub with nice beer garden. Lo Ely bartender up for a chat. Friendly pub you could sit at the bar and have a natter on your own or with friends

j. w.

Went in there for a roast dinner one of the best roasts i have had will be going back soon

B. G.

Food and drink, indoor and outdoor seating, small place very nice

P. F.

A lovely historic pub in the heart of the ancient town with a roaring open fire. Owned by Wadworths so an excellent selection of their fine Wiltshire ales. 😊😛

P. S. L. R.

Adorable charming traditional pub. Friendly locals and chef came over and offered us vegan options which was nice.

M. F.

Good pub but could do with better staff more welcoming , I was in when cruise ship punters were there , the Americans loved it !

A. C.

Great beer selection, friendly staff, and very good food. Had the sausage and chips and a few pints, absolutely brilliant.

M. J.

What an absolute delight. Staff so attentive and food was beautiful. Even had a mother's day gift for my mum!! Highly highly recommend!!

K. D.

Genuinely excellent Sunday dinner, they serve food till 7:45 and bloody hell the portions were brilliant, great atmosphere, good beer, a proper English Pub!

L. B.

Good choice of Ales and OK lager, looks like a big table is missing inside as benching seems like a waiting area here. Food is good, all of it down to cheesy garlic ciabatta, mm.

A. B.

A friendly pub, 801 years old, which speaks for itself. Will definitely return!

K. A.

Lovely little pub in a quiet and hidden area of Southampton. good local crowd and decent prices. they have amazing bathrooms!!

H.

Nice traditional pub, real good food. Friendly Service.

J. P.

Good quality food with ample portions

C. B.

Really cute little pub, stumbled across this little gem due to our ferry being delayed. only stopped for 1 drink but great friendly service

P. H.

This is claimed to be the oldest pub in Southampton It's a pre Tudor building dating back to about 1220 Lovely quaint old pub with very friendly bar staff Lovely original oak beans and a nice open fireplace It has a small restaurant area at the back which is also very pleasant There is a good selection of real ales which are mostly from Wadsworth Brewery I highly recommend this place for the historical value and the cost bar areas Hence I awarded it a 5 star rating

C. R.

Small, old, personal pub, where they care about their beer and their customers. Nice food as well. This is how pubs used to be and I miss that, this is a very welcome find.

T.

A pub that thankfully sells Real Ale rather than so called Craft Ale. A warm welcome in a cosy pub with the benefit of outdoor seating too.

C. L.

Very lovely pub with beautiful flowery outdoor seating and historic inside. Great beer.

D. J.

A comfortable place for an afternoon pint or a coffee. In the most historic part of Southampton. Southampton is a medieval walled town and resting your feet here, on a seat in Bugle Street in the summer is a pleasure to be savoured.

M. M.

The food is tasty but a bit pricey. The portion is big though. An old traditional pub with a lovely environment.

L. D.

Lovely building. Good beers and excellent food and staff. Lovely touches like fresh flowers and useful items in the ladies'.

M. B.

Good food, good beer, great pub! Highly recommended.

d.

Always a great pub to visit when in Southampton. Nice to sit outside on a summers night having the battered fish and chips. Landlord is a gent.

D. M.

Nice ppl nice pub but very expensive drinks tho x

L. C.

Lovely staff nice friendly pub will go again 😊

I. H.

Excellent great food great service and friendly staff would recommend it anytime

R. G.

Like an OASIS! My daughter found it in her travels whilst a property inspector! I just kept walking as she lead me to the little paradise! Looking forward to going back with her for a meal!

S. N.

Really friendly place--never had food but it looked amazing and plates were clean when brought back-good selection of real ales and ciders so will defo be back

S. H.

Nice little pub , friendly landlord & staff

M. P.

Very small and cosy pub with live gigs. Owner is amazing, very chatty and friendly. Nice location as well.

C. T.

Lovely old proper pub,good food

N. C.

Great food, service and generous portions. Love the live band and friendly staff. A definite must to return there soon.

S. W.

Lovely old fashioned pub in the heart of Southampton. Great service. Cozy fireplace in the winter. Dog friendly too!

J. M.

Great traditional Pub. Good value grub. Traditional ales on tap. N'owt fancy and all the better for it.

E. M.

Great Beer! Wadworths. Cheesy bacon chips are great! Eaten most of the menu now all good and home made.

P. D.

Good town centre pub. Lots of atmosphere. Nice food. Well worth a visit.

E.

Cozy and welcoming with great food and people. Best fish and chips I've had in a while :)

G. O.

Great venue Lovely atmosphere helpful delicious food highly recommend the landlords bloody Mary.The younger bar man was quit tasty too

R. N.

Lovely small and cosy pub with a log fire. Great place to warm up with food and a beer after a long walk!

I. M.

Good beer, good food in an old traditional pub. highly recommend ed

K. P.

Great place, in the old english pub fashion. I'm french and really enjoyed the drinks and diner I had there.

H. W.

Lovely pub. Victim of it's own success and often busy. Book ahead for food.

D. “. V.

An a very old pub in the Historical part of Southampton,Tudor style,very friendly.

M. W.

Great oldy worldy pub with great beers and trad food. Look out for the curly fish and the Sunday roast looks awesome.

j. b.

Best buffet ever experienced. Came here after wedding down road. Good choice of drinks and friendly staff!

P. C.

Popped in for a drink after visiting the English Heritage Medieval Merchants House , impressed with the service and surroundings , didn't have the time for something to eat on visit , but would defiantly try some food should we be ever passing that way again

L. J. D. U.

Lovely old building, great staff, wonderful food, roaring real fire, lots of artwork. Worth a visit 👍👌

A. C.

Gem of a pub in the middle of town. Outside seating and nice beer. Wadsworth owned place so reasonable selection of ale.

T. L.

Nice and cozy. Heartening food.

k. c.

Great real ale selection and very friendly staff. Didn't eat here this time but the food did look good

V. U.

Lovely oldly worldly pub, friendly staff, they had a band on when we popped in which were very good. Will be returning!!

A. D.

A very friendly pub serving good beer and nice food.

J. M.

Great pub. Very friendly. Live music. Good range of traditional ales.

A. S.

Super Pub, best fish and chips

R. T.

Good pub with chilled atmosphere and friendly bar staff... make sure you play the hook game!

D. W.

Friendly pub, good beer and good, inexpensive food. Especially recommend the pie of the day.

A. S.

Very Good food , nice served, really good live music and very good bar service, AAA and very good beer :)

E. T.

Great beer, beautiful building, good atmosphere and ok food. Great place to spend an afternoon in Southampton!

P. D.

Friendly pub serving good ales and with a range of live music. The staff are lovely too.

D. M.

Nice cosy bar, good banter with customers but owner is a misery. He would encourage more customers with a smile and a bit of craic.

M. L.

Lovely pub with it's own micro brewery. Really nice looking place

G. V.

Highly recommend, warm friendly staff, great food and atmosphere. Traditional English pub

L. A.

Popped in for a bite to eat and a drink, pleasantly surprised by this charming little pub, good selection of real ales and a lovely open fire. Wish we'd found it sooner :)

J. C.

Great food. Beautiful pub. Service eh, but good enough!

C. p.

Awesome old school original pub. Bartender was very knowledgeable. Have a pint in a little bit of history

J. B.

Always has decent bitters, so pleased to support a traditional pub

N. S.

One of the best fish and chips we have ever had, only popped in for a meal and a drink, but had a great time.

D. C.

First going there as I don't tend to eat in city centre for Sunday roast .. but what a lovely experience it was . History and great food .

G. C.

Nice roasts and other selection of foods good old style pub. Roaring fire in the winter.

J. Y.

Lovely pub Sunday roast lovely great variety of veg and the beef was beyond lovely staff polite and engaging

J. S.

Very nice first visit very spacious could have been quicker on the seating but overall very good food and a friendly atmosphere will visit again

P. F.

Good food. Good old fashion pub. Friendly staff.

C. B.

Lovely roast, we booked last minute but we were fitted in kindly, delicious beef!

S. M.

Awesome pub. Food was good. Beer fantastic and service was wonderful.

a. w.

Brilliant food friendly staff. Great pub

A. M.

Love this pub! Great beer, excellent food fantastic service. Try it!

J. C.

A wonderful pub, originally dating back to the 13th century. Lovely decor and friendly staff.

R. R.

Excellent food, lovely staff if we are ever back in the area will definitely visit again

D. M.

Nice little pub the beer was cold but thw locals were warm

S. A.

Nice atmosphere in a traditional pub.

M. B.

Nice friendly pub & great food. Its a very old building in a nice area.

P. D.

Great venue for ales, they know how to keep them. Went for a function large upstairs room with great buffet.

M. C.

A beautiful old pub. But the price of a drink will leave a bitter taste in the mouth 🙃

r. l.

Lovely food. Busy

W. S. C.

Great pub... Worth the visit

S. H.

Good traditional pub, excellent food and selection of real ales

A. L.

Great old pub. They will find a table for you and the food is great.

M.

What a lovely treasure of a find. Traditional pub , log fire . Nothing short of stunning

R. s.

Lovely pub clean and inviting food looked good would love to come by and try it soon

K. G.

A great little informal pub and a few old fashioned bar games and steeped in history

d.

Lovely old pub. Welcoming and spacy interior. Great beer selection.

d. w.

Really enjoyed a meal in this old pub meal was superb and didn't have to wait long.

J. D.

Nice well kept ale and good classic pub grub.

N. P.

Excellent fish and chips and nice selection of English ale. Definitely recommended!

A. N.

Very old pub, lots of character, good food.

S. B.

I don't know Southampton well but I got the impression this is a hidden gem. Wadworth beer is always a good thing.

M. N.

Wonderful Sunday lunch. All cooked perfectly.

K. J.

Lovely pub and the locals are wonderfully kind.

L. F.

Probably the most authentic pub in Southampton. Very good choice of food and food and beers. Nothing else comes anywhere near.

F. S.

Been for Sunday lunch - Absolutely delicious, generous portions & excellent value for money. I'll be back

p. j.

Great old pub with some very funny clientele 🤣

G. B.

Visited here for a wedding buffet. The spread was lovely. Staff were both friendly and helpful.

K. G.

Amazing looking old pub,. Especially in summer, right in the heart of the old town. Average to high pub prices

d. b.

Great pub with old fashioned atmosphere, which given its age is how it should be.

J. F.

Lovely old pub, enjoyed the atmosphere

a. j.

Tiny front bar, very olde worlde,food well presented and popular, prices average for the area

S. C.

The very best and freshest cod in beer batter chips and mushy peas. Very historic spot.

L. B.

Centuries-old pub with great atmosphere. Hearty food. Function room upstairs

B. C. (.

Armchairs next to an open fire with a good pint in hand... you couldn't ask for a better combination.

A. A.

Nice little pub. Only downside is they charge 50p to pay with a debit card

P. G.

First class pub, old awesome atmosfer good food. Must visit ;-)

L.

Very friendly barman who made me a lovely cup of tea - complete with biscuits

D. c.

Lovely little pub nice and friendly peaceful oasis away from the city in the city

J. R.

Very nice pub , good atmosphere great food .

P. H.

Great city centre pub with a nice atmosphere and good range of beers

D. O.

Lovely traditional pub with wonderful staff.

S. C.

A cosy pub which has a good collection of ales. Friday night jam sessions are lovely!

P. T.

Amazing atmosphere here. Friendly lady serving but the manager is so grumpy, it's amusing

P. L.

New management and it shows. Good beer and excellent food with very good service.

D. H.

Lovely old pub, had dinner in the private room above, really nice

S. S.

Very welcoming..warm n freindly great choice of real ales

T. B.

Food is good, had fish and chips with drink. Price is reasonable.

S. E.

Roast dinner was great especially the roast potatoes

G. &. K.

Go back in time and go to an old time British pub with plenty of character. Food and beer was great...

P. R.

Good old school pub.. Cheesy bacon chips and a pint.. Perfect

M. W.

Very tasty roast dinners and lovely rack of rib and chips

J. M.

Recommend the roast, really good selection of veg. Will hopefully return.

S. S.

Lovely old English pub. Great beer fantastic pub atmosphere

V. G.

Old fashioned pub with all the original beams, great food friendly atmosphere

B. S.

Excellent food, great atmosphere. Couldn't fault it.

T. T.

Very good cask beer and homemade food. Very nice at Sunday when is full of clients.

R. B.

Sat in the cozy bar on the back. Nice and warm, as the front bar was busy with Jazz music.

G. Y.

Nice pub, nice staff, cool interior, just a bit pricey.

R. B.

Homely, and a place that feels like Pubs should be. Food is exceptional and accommodating.

j. g.

As always a great pub and staff you don't keep a pub going for that long unless you are doing everything right!!!!😊

C. B.

An historic pub ŕetaining it's ambience serving good and reasonably priced food and drink.

G. D.

Very tired 😴, and needs a face-lift.

J. C.

Proper frirndly pub atmosphere!

R. T. w. #.

Great place! Great staff! Great local pub

S. H.

Great spot for lunch, a lovely pint to boot. More pubs like this please!

H. L.

Absolutely top notch Sunday Roast , looks and tastes like your Mum made it.

S. B.

Christmas tradition of real ale next to the fire! (Don't tell the Wives 🙊 We were supposed to be Christmas shopping 😂)

C. B.

Owners and staff were so welcoming, we went in to see what it was like and ended up staying there until closing.

I. M.

Great place and real homely feel about the place really great for food and wine alike

E. M.

Great place, friendly and home made food

P. W.

BRILLIANT:) Fantastic food and ambience. Delicious sunday roast. Don't hesitate to pop in.

K. “. W.

Usual quality, always worth a visit.

J. G.

Excellent friendly atmosphere. Well priced food and drinks.

D. L.

Traditional pub, good food and drink. Would recommend.

J. C.

A fine local pub that also does top notch food in generous portions

M. R.

Bar staff very polite. Lovely old pub

D. M.

Good food plesent atmosphere reasonably priced highly recommended 😁

A. P.

Cosy pub with tidy selection of real ales & friendly clientele.

J. v. B.

Real old pub with no television. They do have free wifi. I Love it!

C. L.

Good traditional pub

D. R.

Used the place 20 years ago and it still an excellent place

d. p.

Great historical drinking house lovely beams, good food , nice beer,

S. O.

Fantastic Sunday roast. Definitely worth booking a table.

L. K.

Cute little quaint local pub, staff very friendly.

m.

Traditional Wadworth pub with excellent real ales and all day food.

H. C.

Dark wood. Open fire. A very nice pub but very small, can get crowded quickly. Visit in the early afternoon.

M. M.

Best fish and chips I've had in a while! Especially the fish.

M. G.

A very nice pint in a fascinating place, spoilt by the petulant young girl behind the bar.

F. V.

A classic British. Good food, classic atmosphere, friendly service

A. J.

Atomspheric genuine pub with Jazz on Fridays when it gets busy! It has Wadworth Ales.

A. S.

Food and service was excellent highly recommend

L. P.

Great entertainment

I. M.

Great old pub ... super food and beer

M. I.

Amazing place with lovely staff. Always a pleasure to go there! ❤️

A. T.

Lovely old pub in the middle of Southampton. Perfect for a quiet pint.

B. J.

Limited menu, but what's on offer is tasty and good value.

R. M.

Very nice food, excellent beer, fantastic character

B. S.

Excellent food and friendly service. Dog friendly and great atmosphere.

M. G.

Lovely back street pub. Well worth a visit.

N. P.

Excellent friendly pub, one of the best in Southampton.

B. T.

Good friendly nice meals

L. M.

Excellent food and service, a real English pub!

A. L.

Cosy nice pub. Good selection of real ales

R. C.

Such a great pub! One of the best in Southampton!

J. H.

Had a wedding reception there lovely meal and lovely staff

H. M.

Good place to finish the night in Southampton before calling it a night!

B. J.

Great pub warm welcome.good range of ales.

B. R.

Great pub, great atmosphere, cracking music

K. W.

Great pub. Good service

m. C.

Out for a drink and found this place. Heard so much about it and can undrstad why. Love it

J. S.

Proper traditional pub with really friendly, helpful staff

I. O.

Great selection of Wadsworth beers and cracking pub grub. Hidden secret so don't tell anyone!!!

A. S.

Cracking traditional pub with log fire and good selection of beers

S. B.

Food! Drink! Prices! Staff! All pretty good quality.

g.

always good cod and tons of chips

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