Reviews in Southampton

Great food and amazing service. Will definitely go again when in Southampton.

Discovered The Platform in 2021 when we based the yacht in Southampton TQ. Such a well run place, with regular friendly on-he=ball staff, serving a great changing variety of beers, decent wines and the food is above pub average too. But the real plus is the astounding level of live music here - check out their website. Stuart the manager is clearly very well connected and brings in some amazing musicians.

Excellent customer service. Staff very attentive and food and drink. Arrived in good time. Very friendly atmosphere and enjoyed the live music.

We booked lunch (Sunday Roast) for 6 people. TIP Initially shown to the wrong table in the restaurant, asked very nicely to move to another table. For me the only problem was that it was in the bar not restaurant and not so light. Lady manager suggested we should specify where we want to be seated when we book next time The food was blooming delicious, best roast I’ve had in ages! We all enjoyed our meal! Thanks to everyone

Decided to try this restaurant for lunch before the theatre on Saturday the 23rd of July. We turned up a little early whilst the lady was still setting up for opening. However rather than turning up the way she offered a seat and to look see the menus in advance, she had a nice chat with us and made us feel very welcome before we even set foot in the building. I quite fancy the burger for a change and it was really good. The place was very clean, staff very friendly, and very well priced. Will definitely go back again next time I'm in Southampton at the theatre.

Good all round food. The Pork Belly was outstanding. All this with good service and at a fair price.

I was recommended to come here and was not disappointed. The venue had just reopened 7 weeks ago with new owners and has had a total refit and looks fresh, clean and vibrant. Our party was welcomed by 1 of the new owners, who was polite, courteous and friendly. We discovered during our visit that all the staff we encountered were just as attentive and friendly. Our food arrived quickly and was flavoursome and plentiful. Most of the dishes were homemade and you could taste that the ingredients were fresh and of high quality. There was also plenty to choose from and the menu catered for our parties dietary needs and allergens. Our party of 10 managed to eat 3 courses and have time for a cheeky cocktail with plenty of time to get to the theatre which is just across the road. The cost was very reasonable, I have not found food of the same quality at a better price in such close proximity to the Mayflower theatre. We would definitely eat here again and I will recommend this restaurant to my friends. Thank you and keep up the good work

So very disappointed in our visit. The owner did apologise. It took 1 hour 15 minutes to serve 2 starters and 4 mains. Not accessable for wheel chair users, informed on booking and was originally going to be seated upstairs. Was told could have carrots with my meal, but when it came out all I git was meat and potatoes. Ordered the mozzarella and chorizo stuffed chicken It was dry and goodness knows wher the mozzarella was because there was none on my plate nor my husbands. No communication about no having carrots my daughter shared her peas in the end. The waitress was rude when I asked about the carrots. We were eventually offered drinks on the house but declined. My daughter was told there was a 20% reduction on the bill but no receipt was offered so could not check this. The owner did again come and speak to us, and there seems to be a lot of work to be done to make this establishment suitable for disabled people, this work really should have been carried out before you opened. We were not the only customers upset by the length of time it took for service, the table across from us walked out after waiting for nearly 20 minutes for staff to take their dessert items. First and last visit, sorry would not recommend nor would I visit again.

Really impressed. Lovely venue, lovely staff, lovely food. Definitely would recommend. :0)

Average meal really, could have been tastier for the cost.

My partner and I have booked a table at The Platform Tavern for dinner with friends on Saturday night multiple times now. Every time, the food is excellent, the service is stellar, and the live music is just what we were looking for. We will definitely be returning!

My husband and 2 kids visited the Platform Tavern as yesturday during our trip to Southampton. What can I say other than wow! The ambience was great, quirky old world pub with culture. We intended to have Sunday dinner but was swayed by the kind host suggestion of having the pie. It was hands down the best pie we had ever had. My son had the pork loin roast dinner and he was very impressed. On top of the delicious food we were pleasantly surprised by the live band which I would describe as a mix of Sting and Santana. We had real ale and wished we had more days and nights in southampton to go to one of the best pubs we had ever been to. Also hats off to the staff who were friendly, and made a fuss of the kids ans made the experi3nce even more pleasurable.

A real discovery. Came for the music on a recommendation, but never expected to get food of this quality. The staff are great if a little rushed at times, but that's to be expected in such a bustling and vibrant environment. You will not be disappointed.

Popped in for dinner one night and the steak and ale pie was brilliant. I would say the food is really good gastro pub food and probably the best pub food in Southampton, even if the pub has a strong shabby chic vibe.

had 'yet another 'Sunday roast and a great gig at the platform tavern the roast pork loin was tasty and nicely cooked the same for roast sirloin of a beef lovely selection of veggies with the roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. great value with the live music iv been a regular for nearly 25 years.

Music brilliant, atmosphere welcoming. The food was ok, but not as good as on previpus occasions our roast spuds had seen better days! Service was a little disorganised, but ok. I'll be back, in the hope that the spuds have been cooked a little more recently!

Excellent sunday lunch with good beer and nothing was too much trouble good value for money

Honestly the food is very good been there twice in a month and had the burger it was so good had to go back again for it. Often stop here on the way to a game, but never realised how good the food was. The staff are all friendly and attentive and has a great atmosphere on game days. Very impressed