Reviews in Southampton

Looking at the other reviews we must have been very unlucky. There were a group of people shouting & knocking a chair over outside when we arrived. The pub was dead inside and were surprised as food is between 6-8 and we arrived at 7pm and live music was due at 8:30. Unfortunately the fish & chips wasn’t very nice and the chips could have been wedges but reheated a few times and very dry. The Thai Crab cakes were sloppy and didn’t looked fully cooked. The koftas were tasty & spicy though. We did complain about the crab cakes and were given free drinks, the chef admitted they could have been crispier. Overall not a great experience and at 8:30 no sign of being setup for music so left. Toilet needed cleaning!

Unfortunately have not been able to get to the Platform for a while . Am glad to say that we weren’t disappointed on our return. Atmosphere, staff , live music, all take some beating ! Perhaps the loos could do with improvements though ! The menu is not as large as it once was, and we both ordered burgers . They were delicious so no complaints there ! Perhaps a bit more choice for mains would be better - the tapas menu offered a varied and interesting choice which is good but no knowing if they would be as substantial as our burgers meant we were reluctant to try them ? As ever though, a thoroughly enjoyable evening at this lively pub !

Wasn’t over impressed with having our table by the loo, busy! A2 seater would be better there. Plus experience would be nicer with more decor in eating area. Very plain? More plants Peehaps? An Ivy or vine? Been to the platform many times but have never eaten. Service very good Great food. We all enjoyed and must say the special, Sea bass, was best ever! Yes we will eat again there but spruce up the dining area please

Very tasty and plentiful Sunday roast meals were served to our group on 30th July 2023. All of the roasts had plenty of meat as well as fresh vegetables, cauliflower cheese, roasties and gravy. Both waitresses who looked after us were friendly and patient.

We really enjoyed our meal at the Platform Tavern which is a relaxed and comfortable pub with a great atmosphere and lots of live music on offer. We decided on an early evening dinner and had the steak and guinness pie with mash and seasonal vegetables. It was absolutely delicious, very obviously home made with lovely gravy and loads of mash and fresh vegetables. It was the epitome of a great pub meal - delicious and very generous portions. It was amazingly good value. Can certainly highly recommend.

Very disappointing. Food not too bad, but would have been good if we had all received our food at the same time.

Great pre theatre meal at the quater lounge, lovely meal as always and great service - well done team!

The service we got from start to finish was excellent. The food was fantastic would highly recommend it

Great pre theatre meal, really good value and excellent service from the waiter upstairs

Food and service were great. Only disappointment was a very long wait for dessert

Amazing place to eat. We were running late as stuck in traffic called ahead expecting to cancel our reservation but asked if I would them to hold the table, which pleased my daughter. Obviously this was a mid week booking might have been different if it was a weekend, nevertheless was very much appreciated. Food to brilliant and delicious and service was top notch. This is the 2nd visit here and would recommend to anyone wanting good food especially if your heading to the Mayflower afterwards.

Food was great, and the margherita pizza was amazing. Definitely the best one I’ve tasted in ages. Staff were really on hand, and the soundtrack to the musical we were going to was playing in the background so this establishment knows it stuff! Really great atmosphere, and we will be back.

Can I suggest you change your booking system online Booked a table last Sunday as tables showing available. Then got the confirmation email - turned up Sunday evening after getting a taxi down and there was no knowledge of the booking and food had finished The response was also that they don’t see the bookings in the day which isn’t helpful and shouldn’t have an online system in that case

Had a lovely catch up with some visiting out of country friends over a tasty pub meal and drinks. I chose the Platform Tavern not only because of the reviews about the food and staff, but for the ambience of a traditional pub with an updated local flare. The fish and chips were awesome and the chorizo and lamb koftas tapas were tasty. The seafood tapas a bit less so (our only very slight disappointment) Super service from our friendly, attentive waiter made for a great evening.

Fantastic food - tasty, well-priced, and good portions - great service, good selection of drinks, and very enjoyable live music. Nothing not to like! My partner and I are regulars here and I often take friends visiting Southampton here as well.

A very friendly pub staff always friendly & helpful, we had a good Sunday lunch & really enjoyed listening to Steve on the guitar fantastic! Great Atmosphere!

Fantastic meal as always, great atmosphere and music. Absolutely love it here.

We had a Sunday roast and it was fantastic. I had beef and my wife chicken. We both could not fault the food in anyway, good quick service and excellent ales. I just needed a hammock to go to sleep in afterwards for a nap before the music began, but you can’t have everything?