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White Star Tavern

28 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ, England
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White Star Tavern
Ranked #11 of 32 Southampton B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Hampshire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

Salmon Fillet was absolutely stunning. Pork loin with potatoe cake stuffed with black pudding wss incredible. Service wss good friendly and relaxed. Live band to end the meal was atmospheric even if slightly loud. A wonderful lazy sunday lunch.

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Southampton
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12 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

Stopped here for lunch whilst walking around Old Southampton. Good choice on restaurant menu, with some daily specials. good value and excellent service. Also has a bar menu for pub part of the Tavern. Plus has an outside terrace, when the weather permits! Would like to try the rooms sometime.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Stayed here for a Saturday night while doing a boat coarse at Ocean Village. Very handy location and clearly in the action of central/old town Southampton. Lively pub with attentive and very friendly staff. Very busy and quite feisty after 10'ish but locals appeared to be enjoying themselves. Food was acceptable, our one complaint on the food was dealt with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Stayed here overnight ahead of a cruise holiday– thoroughly recommend staying the night before as it meant a leisurely morning and ease of access to the cruise terminals. Alert bar staff found the manager on duty just after we arrived and then we were shown upstairs through a coded door to the reception area for check-in. I wish I could... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013 via mobile

I don't like the term Gastro Pub, but this is what the White Star bills itself as. The atmosphere is lively, and the music a little loud. The food is good by pub standards and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food and drink are reasonably priced. Probably not a place for a quiet dinner for two - but... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Although White Star seems to get a lot of good reviews for the pub and the food, there aren't as many reviews for the accommodation. This review is for the accommodation. My experience with White Star was not super positive. It was difficult to find someone to initially check me in (I had to go to the bar at the... More

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Lystrup, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

Although this is listed as a hotel there is a very popular tavern attached to this hotel. My husband and I had lunch here recently. The tavern is situated on Oxford Street where there are a lot of restaurants and pubs. We had read good reviews of the tavern so thought we would try it out. We were pleased to... More

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4 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Went here last night for cocktails and dinner with my boyfriend.Service at bar was excellent and food was just yummy , i haven been there for years but I will definitely be back soon and will recommend it.

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Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

I ate here with my wife for Valentines Day and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoint. The menu was not what I would typically order but I had cod cheeks to start followed by the lamb. Both were exquisite and I would happily order them again. We'll be back again and again.

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WhiteStarTavern, General Manager at White Star Tavern, responded to this review
February 21, 2013

I thank you very much for your positive feedback following your recent Valentines Dinner at The White Star. It is clear that you have dined with us on a number of occasions and you have always found the service and food quality to be of a high standard. You have indicated that you will be back 'again and again' and... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

A great place to come & have either a chilled evening, meet up with friends or just a bite to eat. It gets very busy on Friday evening & on football match days but a nice place to visit. They also have live music in the corner of the bar which is very chilled & always good

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WhiteStarTavern, General Manager at White Star Tavern, responded to this review
February 21, 2013

The fact that you had a 'Chilled' experience is very much the way that we would like our clientele to feel when they are at The White Star and so I thank you for your feedback. It is great that you enjoyed our Live Music, please note that this is available both on Friday Evenings (6pm - 8pm ) and... More

 
 
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  • Very friendly(9)
  • Oxford street(5)
  • Great night(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)

Additional Information about White Star Tavern

Address: 28 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Hampshire > Southampton
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 32 B&Bs / Inns in Southampton
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
White Star offers a unique mix in the city centre of Southampton, with an award winning restaurant and rooms and accommodation. Our boutique style rooms have been awarded 5 stars and our restaurant boasts 2 AA Rosettes for food and dining, plus our vibrant and animated bar offers the very best drinks and cocktails. The relaxed and informal ethos sits well amongst the cosmopolitan and colourful Oxford Street location. Food is cooked with care and skill, using fresh locally sourced ingredients to produce classic modern British dishes. Diners can choose to eat in the contemporary restaurant or spacious bar area, or even alfresco in good weather. Style and quality extend upstairs to each of the 13 individually styled luxury guest rooms. ... more   less 
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