The Best Pubs in Southampton

Welcome to the Dancing Man Brewery, a place that loves dogs and even has its own brewery on site. You can enjoy a great range of beers and amazing Sunday lunch, with food menus available for daytime, evening, and dessert. The venue hosts band nights and events, and you might meet Mr. Watson, the friendly white and ginger Jack Russell. Be sure to book a table in the restaurant to experience the fantastic food and welcoming team.

The Rockstone is a traditional-style pub where classic charm meets bold Asian fusion flavors, thanks to a partnership with Woosabi. It serves a vibrant menu of bao buns and craft beers, blending the familiar with the unexpected. This is a place where tradition and innovation come together, one bite at a time, with staff who make you feel like a local from your very first visit.

The Platform Tavern is a vibrant spot offering free live music every night, featuring genres like blues, rock, and jazz. It serves homemade food daily, including famous desperate dan style pies, beer battered fish and chips, and fresh seafood specials. As the home of the Dancing Man brewery, it boasts great real ales and craft brews, with outdoor seating available for a casual lunch or dinner.

Overdraft Craft Ale Bar is a fantastic micro pub that has quickly become the heart of the local community. The team behind the bar is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to guide you through a superb selection of high end craft beers. With regular music nights and a welcoming outdoor seating area, it is the perfect spot for both a casual pint and a special celebration. This place is a genuine gem for anyone who loves great beer.

This is a lively micropub housed in a beautifully converted Victorian butcher's shop, specializing in cask ales and craft beers. It prides itself on an ever changing selection of the freshest and highest rated craft beer from around the UK and beyond, served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. The communal tables encourage chatting and making new friends, embodying the belief that the best beer needs someone to share it with. You can bring your own takeaway to enjoy with your drink, and both well behaved dogs and children are welcome.

Step through the door of The Guide Dog and you’ll find a small, cozy haven that truly celebrates real ale at its best. With a fantastic ten different ales on tap, including a highly praised plum porter, this pub is a paradise for anyone who loves a perfectly kept pint. It’s a beloved local spot that buzzes with energy on match days, yet always feels welcoming for a quiet, quality drink.

Welcome to the Duke of Wellington, a friendly pub known for its great value and beautifully open fire. This welcoming spot serves fine ales and great food, with a delicious selection of tasty options for the entire family. They pride themselves on using locally sourced meats and ingredients, plus offer vegetarian and gluten free choices. With extremely welcoming staff and fabulous hospitality, this is a first choice destination for an exquisitely divine meal.

This late Victorian pub is a brilliant real ale destination, serving up to nine changing ales from national brewers alongside a popular jukebox and regular live music on Sunday evenings. Upstairs you will find pool, table football, and darts, while the large courtyard garden at the back features water features and a partially covered smoking area. The exposed brickwork inside is decorated with quirky wall pictures and bric-a-brac, and the pub is a CAMRA listed venue with a great selection of beers.

Welcome to The Cricketers Arms, a famous and completely independent pub established since 1861. We pride ourselves on a wide range of fine beers, including locally provided real ales, and fresh home food specialising in succulent steaks and homemade burgers, with our T bone steaks being a highlight. Don't miss the Monday steak night for a fantastic value deal of steak, chips, and a beer, and be sure to try the award winning Sunday roast or the popular chili chips. We offer weekly live music, show live sport both inside and in a covered outside area, and have outside dining and drinking areas in a private enclosed patio.

This pub is a true local gem, celebrated for its outstanding selection of real ales and cask beers. The welcoming spot is known for its popular Sunday roasts and the lively folk music sessions that fill the pub every Thursday. With outdoor seating available, it’s a fantastic place to enjoy excellent drinks, hearty food, and the company of good friends.