The Four Horseshoes
“The Four Horseshoes is a premium pub, bar and restaurant centrally located between Southampton and Romsey. Situated in the Hampshire village of Nursling, The Four Horseshoes Pub and Restaurant if full of character and charm making it the perfect destination for a memorable brunch, lunch, or dinner – or a drink with friends! Embrace the great outdoors with The Four Horseshoes great selection of garden areas, from our al fresco terrace to our huge outdoor space overlooking the pub. The Four Horseshoes should be your first choice for a lively lunch with friends, a drink in the sunshine, or a delicious three course meal prepared by our superbly talented chefs.”
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About The Four Horseshoes
On Nursling St in Southampton, The Four Horseshoes operates as a gastropub with a menu spanning 36 dishes. A heated conservatory extends the garden seating area, giving diners a covered space to eat outdoors regardless of weather. The kitchen's starters include Roasted Chorizo Bites and Charred Flatbread with Chickpea and Tahini Houmous, alongside a rotating Soup of the Day. Vegetarian and gluten free options run through the menu, and a vegetarian roast is offered alongside the standard Sunday roast, which often requires booking ahead. Table service brings drinks and menus to the table rather than counter ordering. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome throughout. Reservations are recommended given the daily opening pattern. Live music has featured during Sunday service, and a large car park across the road serves customers arriving by car.
Menu & Prices
36 dishes · mains £1–34- Farmhouse' Bread & Butter£4.75
- Roasted Chorizo Bites£6.95
- Charred Flatbread, Chickpea & Tahini Houmous£6.50
- Marinated Olives£4.75
- Soup Of The Day£8.50
- Bang Bang Broccoli£8.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken supreme, sticky toffee pudding, roast dinner and crème brulé.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken supreme, sticky toffee pudding, roast dinner and crème brulé.
Featured reviews
- Amy and Jack
“Delicious vegan roast, will definitely visit again! Large nut roast with lots of veggies. Atmosphere was chill and decor inside the pub is lovely.”
- D W
“It took a while to come but great food and staff. Lovely tent space out in the gardens. Would be perfect if the weather was sunny and hot. Would have a party here if I was popular enough :)”
- Sarah jane91 B
“What a lovely pub with great food. You do pay a bit over average but it is worth it and all the food tasted amazing. We had the roast dinner which I must say was cooked to perfection, the gravy was very very tasty! They had a great range of gluten free options which was a highlight for myself. We would definitely visit again. 🙂”
- Daniel Marsh
“Is more of a restaurant than a pub with now a large proportion of it put over to meals. This must have been a success as on Sundays you do need to book to get a table. The food is of good quality and presented well, though this is reflected in a higher than average price. The generosity of sides is only minimal however. The pub has done its best with its location as it can, with a genous car park and outside seating, though there is some noise being next the m27. Overall I would recommend this pub for food but need to try a few different meals before saying it is fully worth it's costs (the steak for example was smallish, 7 chips, a mushroom and a tomato for £33?”
- Niki Nolan
“Excellent lunchtime meal, for myself & daughter, soup was great flavour, fresh crispy onion rings, and flavoursome chicken wrap , would recommend and look forward to going back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
The chicken supreme draws repeated praise, reviewers describing it with dauphinoise potatoes and leek sauce as "delicious" and one returning for it twice, calling it "so tasty." Close behind, the Sunday roast earns mentions for its gravy and gluten free options, while other standouts include the crème brulé with berry sorbet, the king prawn linguini, and a birthday party's belly pork and tiramisu. Several note the pub reads more as a restaurant now, with good quality food reflected in higher prices, one citing a steak served with minimal sides for a notable cost, and portions on sides described as minimal by another. Service draws mixed but mostly positive reports: many call staff attentive and accommodating even for large groups of 25 or more, though a few describe waits for drinks, a lost order, or a waiter who "seemed fed up." One reviewer's Sunday visit was disrupted by loud live singing that made conversation difficult, including for a family member with hearing difficulties. A large birthday party of over two dozen reported the manager and staff going out of their way to accommodate everyone smoothly.
Amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Has toilet
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has live music
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- Facilities· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
Location
Bars near The Four Horseshoes
- The Salmon Leap4.67061.5 miWheelchair accessible
kids play area, family fun day, beers on tap
- Vine Inn3.82,0212.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
soft play area, korean bbq burger, breakfast
- The Wellington Arms4.53643.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ales on hand pull, beer garden, sunday roast dinner
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Horseshoes | 4.41,087 | — | £15–30 | chicken supreme, sticky toffee pudding, roast dinner |
| The Salmon LeapWheelchair accessible | 4.6706 | 1.5 mi | — | kids play area, family fun day, beers on tap |
| Vine InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.82,021 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | soft play area, korean bbq burger, breakfast |
| The Wellington ArmsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5364 | 3.2 mi | £10–20 | real ales on hand pull, beer garden, sunday roast dinner |
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