The Horse & Jockey
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About The Horse & Jockey
The Horse & Jockey is a pub on Botley Road in Southampton, with a riverside garden beside the river that boating parties can use. The menu runs to 51 dishes, with Mussels and Whitebait among the starters. The kitchen cooks a Sunday roast with roast beef and roast chicken, and that meal is booked in advance. Gluten free and vegetarian requirements are accommodated. Desserts include treacle tart and ice cream served by the scoop with cream and fruit. Wood burning fireplaces sit inside the pub.
Good to know
“Traditional rural pub with a riverside garden, serving hearty dishes, popular with boating parties.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Menu & Prices
51 dishes · mains £2–25- Homemade Soup Of The Day£8.50
- Mussels£11.00
- Salt & Pepper Calamari£9.50
- Whitebait£9.50
- Loaded Mesquite Chicken Wings£9.00
- Duck & Orange Pate£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast beef Sunday lunch, treacle tart, ice cream scoops and cauliflower cheese.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast beef Sunday lunch, treacle tart, ice cream scoops and cauliflower cheese.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws several reviewers, with roast beef and chicken described as cooked well and nicely presented, and the treacle tart called wonderful. One reviewer found the potatoes and roast vegetables bland and unseasoned, the roast expensive, and the cauliflower cheese an extra charge. Friendly staff stand out, and the chef came out to discuss gluten free and vegetarian needs.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws several reviewers, with roast beef and chicken described as cooked well and nicely presented, and the treacle tart called wonderful. One reviewer found the potatoes and roast vegetables bland and unseasoned, the roast expensive, and the cauliflower cheese an extra charge. Friendly staff stand out, and the chef came out to discuss gluten free and vegetarian needs.
Featured reviews
- Sarah jane91 B
“We found this place by chance and decided to have a roast dinner as it was Sunday at the time. 🍴 The food overall was quite nice but the potatoes were very bland with no seasoning! The chicken was nice and not dry so that was good. The roasted veg also were very bland with no seasoning! (Shame!) The price was definitely up there as one of the more expensive roast dinners we have found so expected a little more wow. The cauliflower cheese I think also should have been on the plate without a further charge. It was very tasty luckily so we didn’t mind too much.”
- Louise Elliot
“We had a lovely evening at the Horse and Jockey. This was made even better by the brilliant service and care shown to accommodate both gluten free and vegetarian dietary requirements. The chef personally came out to speak with us and …”
- Kellie Gilmore
“We popped in for lunch. We've never been here before. Service was quick and the waitresses were really lovely. Professional and friendly. Highly recommend this place. Husband had chicken supreme and I had roast veg tart. Fabulous. Would definitely go again!!”
- Marcus O
“A thoroughly enjoyable visit. We stopped in today for a family Sunday lunch and enjoyed a roast beef each. The food was very nicely presented, cooked well and tasted lovely. Perhaps a slightly larger portion of veg would be better but we enjoyed it either way. For desert we enjoyed some of the great variety of ice creams on the menu. £2 a scoop seemed reasonable and it eas nicely presented with cream and fruit. The treacle tart was wonderful! It was busy and had a busy but comfortable atmosphere with good service and friendly staff. There are wood burning fireplaces so I'll be looking forward to a return visit in the winter for pie and a pint! There's plenty of seating choices inside as well as ample outdoor seating, covered and open. You can even sit near the river and relax. A lovely place to visit with friends or family.”
- Steve James
“First time we have tried this place on Sunday was lovely tbh we did book in advance tbh but the staff were friendly helpful food was lovely tbh lots of yummyness plenty of parking disabled access toilets etc definitely we be back again totally recommend it.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Food at bar
- Restroom
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
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- Facilities· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Horse & Jockey
- The Village Inn4.31,3772 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
sausage and mash, burgers, haddock and chips
- Samuel's Rest4.55802.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pub garden, real ales on tap, pool table and jukebox
- Shamblehurst Barn4.02,1482.7 mi
impossible flat bread, lamb kofta flat bread, mixed grill
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse & Jockey | 4.41,018 | — | £20–30 | roast beef Sunday lunch, treacle tart, ice cream scoops |
| The Village InnReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.31,377 | 2 mi | £10–20 | sausage and mash, burgers, haddock and chips |
| Samuel's RestReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5580 | 2.5 mi | £10–20 | pub garden, real ales on tap, pool table and jukebox |
| Shamblehurst Barn | 4.02,148 | 2.7 mi | — | impossible flat bread, lamb kofta flat bread, mixed grill |
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