The Rockstone

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “The food was good. They have a good selection of beers. The service was great. I have to ding them on the atmosphere as we found it to be a very annoying they had a lot of flies inside the restaurant. We found it very annoying trying to eat our food and keep flies away from it at the same time. Keep in mind they do not serve Bao Buns on Sundays. We were so disappointed. They only have sunday roast on the menu for Sundays.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “The best roast in Southampton. Atmosphere is always nice, relaxing music, food is honestly outstanding and the staff are always so accommodating even on busy hectic days they are still lovely and go above and beyond and nothing is ever too much. Today Ben served us and we had yet another exceptional experience. Definitely will be returning again. And the ales are great too!”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The Rockstone is an absolute find in Southampton! This place has such a unique character – it's a proper, historic pub with wooden floors and a cosy fireplace, but it's been given a new lease of life with a brilliant collaboration with Woosabi Asian Street Kitchen. The result is one of the best pub food experiences around. The food is simply outstanding. You have to try the bao buns – they are, as one reviewer put it, "to die for" [citation:3, 5]. The Korean fried chicken and the classic pork bao are packed with flavour. The burgers are also phenomenal; the "Last 63" burger is a monster and the spicy "Volcano" is a real challenge for heat-seekers. They also have a fantastic range of vegan and veggie options, with plenty of choice. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and cosy, especially when the fire is lit . They've got a great selection of craft beers and ciders, and the two beer gardens are perfect for a sunny afternoon. They also do a legendary Sunday roast. This is a must-visit – I can't recommend it enough!”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Mate I can honestly say that every bit of food i have eaten from here has been 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend. And the staff are very welcoming and friendly especially Laura and Jen”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “I went to the Rockstone for a Sunday roast. We went for early evening/late lunch. As we walked in we were told that the only thing left was roast beef as they had already sold out of everything else during lunch. We were happy with having beef so we sat down as was given menues. The staff told us that they had the beef, possibly veggie? And one starter. So we both ordered a beef roast and drinks to be served very nice and quickly. The roast came out and first impressions was disappointing. It felt like it was missing something, one of the pigs in blankets were black and the beef was mostly grey. I had looked at pictures before coming and the plates were full and the beef was pink. Then I red the menu again to realise they hadn’t told us they had no sweed mash and no parsnips which were both listed to come. We did have pigs in blankets which I guess were a substitute but had I been told half the veg was missing we wouldn’t have stayed. Also no cauliflower cheese which I had to ask about to be let down with none of that either. I am shocked that most of the menu had sold out before 4pm and felt bad for anyone who had a dinner booking. The food we had was nice despite the black pig in blankets. The potato’s were amazing and carrots were cooked to perfection. The beef however was pretty chewy and quite dry. The smoky flavour was great but we could tell it had been sat there all morning after being cooked. The pub was quite empty at the time we went which is expected, but it was absolutely freezing. We sat near the fire which had gone out and I had to wear my scarf the whole time. Given a better day they I’d like to give them another chance. On Sunday, it wasn’t worth my time or money.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review: The Rockstone Pub The Rockstone Pub is such a great spot. The staff are really friendly and always make you feel welcome. The food is tasty, well-cooked, and always hits the spot. The atmosphere is relaxed and cosy — perfect for a chilled meal or a night out with friends. Overall, a lovely place with great people, great food, and a great vibe. Definitely worth a visit!”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “We had a party here last evening and had the venue to ourselves, was an amazing night! With incredible service and unbelievable food. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who asks! Thank you guys”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “We ordered the platter. The fries and other deep fried stuff had a bad after taste. The burger was a bit salty. It's a nice cosy pub but food was okay.”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Wow, we were thrilled to enjoy such awesome Unity beers on tap, a cozy table next to a roaring fireplace and absolutely delicious food here last night. Woosabi Asian Street Kitchen is outstanding, one of the best meals we've had in Southampton. And the pub has great atmosphere, class playlist and fantastic service. Couldn't ask for more, hope this continues and we'll definitely be back to try more flavours of wonderful karaage, bao buns & burgers! This place has got it right. 🙏👍❤️”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “I recently visited The Rockstone in Southampton to try out their exciting collaboration with Woosabi Asian Street Kitchen, and I must say – the food was absolutely outstanding. From bao buns to Wagyu smash burgers, every dish was packed with bold, vibrant flavours that truly elevated the pub dining experience. The fusion of classic pub charm with Woosabi’s Asian-inspired menu is a brilliant concept. The salted fries had a subtle truffle hint, It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into the culinary side of things. However, the experience wasn’t without its drawbacks. The food took a little longer than expected to arrive, which was noticeable given the otherwise efficient vibe of the place. Also, while the venue itself is cosy and welcoming, the lack of music or ambient sound left the atmosphere feeling a bit flat – some background music would have added a lot to the overall vibe. Still, the quality of the food makes it worth the visit and I’ll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Just hoping next time there’s a bit more energy in the room to match the flavours on the plate. Rating: 4/5 – Incredible food, but ambience and speed could be improved.”