From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel welcome and the excellent experience began. The room was comfortable and unique, every interaction with the employees was genuinely friendly, and the food was exactly what we were hoping for from a British tavern. In particular, the fish & chips were the best we have ever had. And future stays in Southampton will be at the White Star Tavern.
ahh thats so lovely to read and makes us very happy. we can't wait to welcome you back and thankyou so much, bridget and the whole team
Very helpful young man on reception helped us with cases . Room was pretty good on arrival but really had not been cleaned , thick dust on bedside tables and lampshade. !!
Disgusting toilets in lobby and waited 30 minutes for a very mediocre breakfast. The hotel had lots of Titanic memories but let themselves down .
hi there, we have spoken and sorted out everything the guest is returning which is the main thing. everything is fixable...bridget
Overall, a very pleasant welcoming stay at this Fuller's Pub and Hotel. Well located on a street lined with good restaurants and bars (the restaurants were sampled, not the bars as I was upstairs from one already). This was a pre-cruise stay and I enjoyed being able to look around Southampton for a couple of days. My room was decently sized and would be more than adequate for a couple. It was well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom was large, but truth be told, equiped with very little shelf space. The communication from the staff encourages visitors to check their larger bags downstairs as there is no elevator (lift). Breakfast was included and consisted of a small buffet to get started and then a menu for ordering food and coffee/tea.
hi thankyou so much it was a pleasure looking after you and thankyou for writing this lovely review! it helps us so much with our overseas guests so that they can trust the place they are going to stay. hope to see you back next time, bridget and the whole team
Visited recently with a friend and our girls. We had a particularly testing morning with them and the staff's friendly faces and rush to help us through the door was very appreciated. Bridget and the staff quickly seated us, found colouring bits for the girls and took our order quickly. The children's menu was great, we ordered garlic flatbreads, chips, cucumber, carrots and houmous that all arrived quickly whilst we caught our breath with a glass of Bolney! It's such a warm and welcoming environment and we felt really comfortable with the children (4&2y) there. Thank you for saving two tired Mums!
hey alice! thankyou so much you definately walked out much happier than you walked in which makes me happy. the girls were being very testing for you that morning but you both kept smiling...well done. I remember those days very clearly...lovely to see you as always, bridget and the whole team xx
My friend and I (66 & 71) booked #9 Shamrock ☘️ Room (on 2nd floor but 3rd floor for US people) for 2 nights pre-cruise (Cunard Queen Anne) on a Wednesday-Thursday; checking out on Friday and Uber to Southampton Mayflower Terminal.
We flew into Heathrow and took the National Express Bus from Terminal 3 to Southampton. We did have to walk a block on an uneven parking lot to where the taxis were located.
We booked the 1/2 board which means we got a wonderful breakfast: both hot food from a menu and a table of pastries, yogurts, fruit & juices. AND we got a delicious dinner every night too. The fish & chips were huge and so tasty. Was nice to know we didn’t have to worry about morning or evening eats as we were jet-lagged. You can also eat or drink out front under the canvas awning. Great place to people watch, too.
The steps are very narrow, we just do carry-on. But did have a little help but do not count on it. They recommend you leave your bigger suitcase on the 1st floor. There is a cute little living room on their 1st floor by the Oceanic Room. Every room is named after the White Star Fleet. It used to be called the “Alliance Hotel” back in the day. If you want the Titanic Room, please book way ahead of time.
The room had 2 big windows that looked over Oxford Street which no cars are allowed on. The room has USB ports which was terrific for US people. The bathroom was a nice size, too. Our room was configured for 2 twin beds.
One of the most amazing tours from VIATOR: “WALKING THE TITANIC TRAIL” with Brian. He will meet you at the Town Quay by Starbucks which is about a 20-minute walk. I highly recommend this and it ends right on Oxford Street where this Inn is. Perfect.
Another fabulous place for a mystical cocktail is The DARK ARTS POTIONS! Another must. It is located on 125 High Street by St. Michael’s Street. They have so many kinds of cool 3-D drinks!!! It’s all decorated inside, and we got to wear a witch hat, too. Say hi to Zoey! PS. You will walk right by this place on the Titanic Trail. It’s about a 7 minute walk from White Star. Also there is a COOP on the same block, so you can purchase your 1 bottle of wine for the cruise.
We didn’t hear any noise, but I have a tiny white noise travel machine. Would definitely come back here if I cruise out of Southampton again!!! In fact I would stay a few days longer to see Stonehedge and Highclere Castle.
hi rnovicki! what a fabulous review and full of information for everyone to read thankyou so much for this. it was wonderful having you to stay and can't wait to see you again to do the rest of the fun things around the city and the south. bridget and the whole team
