3 Best Pubs in Southampton, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Pubs in Southampton, UK. All of our pubs actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

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THE COWHERDS

The Common, Southampton SO15 7NN, UK Directions

Since 1762

Speciality:

Peroni Nastro Azzuro Thornbridge Jaipur Peroni 0.0% Alcohol-free Lager Corona Extra Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime Silverland Malbec Luisella Pinot Grigio Blush Luisella Pinot Grigio Aguaribay Malbec and Argentina Signature Burger Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Burger Butternut Squash Chickpea Burger Seared Fillets Of Sea Bass Chicken Vegetable Penang Curry Rekorderlig Peach and Raspberry Guinness Stout Keg Lucky Saint 0.5 Lager Big Drop Pine Trail 0.5% Pale Ale Aperol Spritz Courvoisier With White Peach Hendricks With Blood Orange

The Cowherds provides various menus, such as a celebration set menu, a children's menu, and brunch. They create the perfect setting to provide the seasonal pub cuisine featured on their menu and enjoy their bar's carefully curated selection of cask ales and fine wines. The Cowherds offer seasonal dishes and a well-stocked bar, including cask ales and fine wines. You can also try their Beef Rib Bourguignon, which is served in a rich red wine, mushroom and pancetta sauce. The Cowherds provide gift cards, collection, takeaway, outdoor seating, dogs allowed, and online orders. You can also make a table reservation at The Cowherds.

2025 Update: The pub features a well-stocked bar with cask ales, fine wines, and British gin to suit every taste, best enjoyed in their beautiful gardens or beside the warm, crackling log fires.

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Price:

Mixed Olives (VE) £3.75
Mini Chorizo Sausages £5.50
Padron Peppers (VE) £4.50
Chicken Liver Pâté £8.75
Devon Crab Cake £8.75
Garden Pea Falafel (VE) £8.25
Today's Soup (V) £6.95
Scallop, King Prawn & Crab Coquille £11.95
Garlic Oven-Baked Mushrooms (V) £7.75
Salt & Pepper Calamari £8.25
Tandoori Chicken Skewer £8.75
Sticky Platter £19.95
Honey & Truffle Baked Camembert £15.95
10oz Rib-Eye £29.75
7oz Fillet £32.75
Garlic King Prawns £4.25
Beer-Battered Onion Rings (V) £4.50
Mac & Cheese (V) £4.50
Garlic Ciabatta (V) £3.75
Rocket, Tenderstem & Pink Onion Salad (VE) £4.50
Garlic & Cheese Baked Mushrooms (V) £4.50
Moroccan Chicken Skewer £19.50
Grilled Halloumi & Aubergine (V) £18.50
Tender Lamb Rump £19.95
Hummus & Flatbread (V) £6.95
Slaw & Flatbread (V) £6.95
Feta Salad & Toasted Tortilla (V) £6.95
Signature Burger £19.25

Contact:

023 8055 8405

Mon-Sat: 9am - 11pm
Sun: 9am - 10:30pm

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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE HOBBIT PUB

134 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton SO14 0JZ, UK Directions

Since 1989

Speciality:

Chocolate Apple Cherries Berries Colider Mocktails Rum Cider Strawberry Tropical Woo Woo Toffee Apple Banoffee Pie Raspberry Ripple Very Perry Fire Dancer Whisky Cask Farmhouse Scrumpy Crazy Goat Vintage Dry Bee Sting Perry Cloudy Vintage Darkcider Cocktails

The Hobbit Pub has an extensive range of drink varieties and multiple delicious dishes on their menu at reasonable prices. The Hobbit Pub staff members welcome the customers and fulfil all their needs. Upstairs, there is a pool table, and on the backside, there is a vast paved garden. The pub has a colourful and joyful ambience, an excellent place to hang out with friends and family. The pub has live music and is famous on Friday and Saturday. The venue has exposed brick walls and a large terraced garden. The Hobbit Pub offers outdoor seating and great cocktails.

2025 Update: This Tolkien-inspired pub is the city's only fantasy-themed alternative pub in the heart of Southampton.

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"Best Pub" award at the Southern Daily Echo's "Best Bar None" event in 2007

Contact:

02380 232591

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 1am
Fri & Sat: 3pm - 2am
Sun: 5pm - 11pm

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O'neill's Southampton
O'neill's Southampton
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O'NEILL'S SOUTHAMPTON

130-132 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DU, UK Directions

Since 1994

Speciality:

Limoncello Sambuca Jose Cuervo Silver Sourz Apple Smooth Talker Merlot 19 Crimes Red Silverland Malbec Hardys Vr Cabernet Sauvignon Casillero Del Diablo Pinot Grigio The Ned Sauvignon Blanc Rossellini Trebbiano Pinot Grigio I Heart Chardonnay Barefoot White Zinfandel Rossellini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Rosato Le Bijou Rosé Freixenet Prosecco Mini Freixenet Italian Sparkling Rosé Mini House Prosecco Moët and Chandon Brut Impérial NV

2025 Update: O'Neill's Southampton is a relaxed chain pub featuring big-screen sports, live music, and Irish-inspired food and drinks. The pub is a place where good times flow as freely as the drinks, offering a welcoming spot in Southampton for a night out, a big match, or a hearty meal. O'Neill's Southampton serves great food and offers live sports to lift your spirits. With exciting drink deals, lively music, high energy, and everything you need, it’s the perfect place for unforgettable moments. They have everything you need for a great night out, including deals on shots and drinks, student offers, Bottomless Brunch, and special drinks packages. O'Neill's Southampton also offers loyalty cards and gift cards.

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Price:

Crispy King Prawns £6.25
Spicy Chicken Quesadilla £5.95
BBQ Pulled Beef Tacos £6.50
Houmous & Flatbread (VE) £5.75
Snack Nachos (V) £5.75
Calamari Strips £5.75
Drunken Mushrooms (V) £5.50
Halloumi Fries (V) £6.25
Cheddar & Jalapeño Doughnuts (V) £5.95
Cheese Burger Spring Rolls £5.95
Crispy Chicken Tenders £6.25
Shiitake Mushroom Tacos (VE) £6.50
Guinness® Dirty Tato Pops £5.75
10oz Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings £6.25
Garlic Pizza Bread (V) £4.95
Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread (V) £5.95
Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers £6.50
Sweet Treats
Salted Caramel Profiteroles (V) £4.95
Pizzas
BBQ Chicken Supreme £10.50
Margherita (V) £9.50
Margherita (VE) £9.50
Ham & Mushroom £10.75
Pepperoni £10.95
Meat Feast £11.75
Chorizo & Red Pepper £10.50
Double Mushroom (VE) £10.50
Dip It Real Good – £1.00

Contact:

023 8022 5464

Mon-Thu & Sun: 10am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 1am

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