I stayed here for one night mid week. As I booked at the last minute, and we are in the christmas season they unfortunately had no availability for dinner, however I do not view that as a negative on this review. From the moment I arrived I felt that I was superbly looked after. Shown from the bar through to reception, talked with pleasantly and in a friendly manner then shown my room. All of this done in a thoroughly professional manner.
This place is far more boutique hotel than B&B, in fact I wouldn't ever consider it a B&B unless you are looking for a few of the hotel touches such as room service.
The room was small but very clean and well appointed. The bathroom had a lovely big shower and great towels. All in all a great example of making the most of a small space. Even though the restaurant was crowded and noisy, great for a convivial evening drink, the room was quiet, the bed comfortable and I slept like a log.
Breakfast in the bar was superb, a great change from most hotels repetitive and anodyne buffets. You choose from about 10 choices and it is cooked fresh for you using the best ingredients, definitley the best start to a day I have had in a long time.
If I come back to Southampton I will stay here again, but I will try and book the restaurant in advance.

Wonderful food in the pub, great breakfast and w nice room. Overall experience was excellent. Would certainly stay there again.

Popped in here on spec for lunch during a shopping trip to Southampton. Would classify this as a gastro-pub and extremely good it was too, certainly ticked all the boxes. Very interesting menu and about as far removed from pub grub as you can get. The only very minor criticism we might have had was that the food took a bit too long to appear. Entirely understandable though as it was a busy Saturday lunchtime and when it did appear it was excellent indeed, obviously all freshly prepared. I didn't give a monkey's and happily downed another beer. Wife and Sister-in-law keen to get on to IKEA though! Would certainly also mention the staff who were extremely helpful and attentive. Top marks, would go again.

If you want a friendly place to stay, with a pleasant staff, then this is your place. The hotel only has 13 rooms. The rooms have been updated and are acceptable. The location is convenient and you can walk to a lot of sites, close to town center.
What I liked: Great staff, rooms clean, good food(Its pub food with a twist, very good, will review the food on rest.side of this site) . What I didn't like: Room very small(had to store my luggage in bath room). As the rooms are located over a bar, you can expect weekend noise. The tavern is a popular place with the 20 to 30 crowd, mostly young men. No elevator, and narrow stairs. (staff will help with luggage).

You should also know the hotel is not handicap accessible., nor would I recommend it for any family with children.