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The White Star Tavern, Southampton
Southampton
SO14 3DJ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Thuck Phat left this review about The White Star Tavern
Very much a Fullers boozer on busy and fun Oxford Street.
There's a large outside area to the front which was busy on a sunny Saturday with people eating and drinking. Inside doesn't seem to have changed much from the previous review with the overwhelming impression being of wood and leather. The whole is open plan although there are distinct areas.
We found the staff to be friendly and efficient even when busy.
Beers on were all Fullers: London Pride, Oliver's Island and a very passable Wild River.
We stayed here for a nearby wedding and would gladly do so again. It's also a very decent spot for a quick beer or two.
On 11th May 2026
- rating: 7
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Chris 87 left this review about The White Star Tavern
Situated on trendy Oxford Street, which passes for upmarket bohemian in this rather soulless city, the White Star Tavern is a pleasant bar/restaurant which also doubles as a Hotel with some 'boutique' style rooms upstairs.
Inside its all polished leather and tasteful wood furnishing, and busy with suits (such as myself, in this instance) after work. This place is unlikely to become a site favourite, with only 2 ales on - Ringwood Best and Palmers Dorset Gold, a tasty golden ale which I quaffed two pints of (though at £3.10 a pop I'd expect quality). Standard lagers e.g. San Miguel are available but the emphasis of this place, as evidence by the carefully arranged bar area, is on cocktails and exotic spirits.
It was highly enjoyable to sit outside as Oxford Street has very little traffic and my only gripe would be with the staff, who seemed more interested in flirting with female clientele than serving me, but otherwise this is quite a nice bar and I'd happily go again.
On 15th April 2009
- rating: 6
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