The Red Lion

A unique pub full of history and excellent food. The beer is well kept. A few 'local characters there.
My only criticism is that I'd like my egg yolks runny next time please.

A beautifully typical local pub! Good drinks at really good prices, everyone seemed to know everyone else, the service was friendly, and the food was excellent. We made several friends over the course of a few hours one evening. The clientale were also friendly and took an interest in us because we were from elsewhere. It was just an overall wonderful time and we are definitely going back!

Wow wow wow. Such a great place steeped in history. Food and staff fantastic.

This was a pub that made you feel like you were transported to the Tudor era. They were welcoming and you could tell many of the patrons were local and regulars. So glad I ran into this place while visiting Southampton.

An amazing experience in a pub steeped in history and clearly one which values its history. We had a great meal there of fish and chips and bangers and mash. Portions were large and the food excellent. The barmaid was friendly and managed a busy workload very well.

Popped in here on a Saturday evening, a rare night out for me and the husband.
The Red Lion is great! Everyone chats to everyone, the music is chosen by the customers and everyone was singing no matter what the song. Bar staff were friendly and polite. We didn't eat so can't vouch for the food, but I'm planning on going back there for lunch soon so will edit my review accordingly!
Would definitely recommend The Red Lion if you like a small, friendly, local feel mixed with a lot of history.
Can't wait to go back 😊

Old school pub on the outskirts of Winchester with a beer garden. Nice array of options, especially for me as a vegan. Had the vegan roast, which was a pie (not just a pastry lid), which was very tasty, and lovely rich gravy. Pleasant staff and big portions. Very dog friendly too!

Wonderful pub, with a history dating back hundreds of years and I believe it is the oldest pub in Southampton and indeed the country, worth a look , it's very small and dark but giving it that atmosphere, the food was great , I had steak pie and it was full to bursting with very chunky steak

A blast from the past for me.
Revisiting my birth city from Australia.
School group lunch reunion.
Drinking warm English beer and their excellent Steak and Ale pie with definitely fresh veggies, none of this boil in a bag stuff.

Good place to visit, sit down, have a drink and soak up the atmosphere.

Went for a trip to home town today, a history reminder of Southampton. This beautiful old public house has so much history. The staff were so happy and helpful, polite and funny. The food was good quality and reasonably priced. A clean friendly place to go. Bar billiard's table upstairs and a lovely parrot called Molly. If your in Southampton and want history and atmosphere visit this old pub.

The outside doesn't really give you a clue to the inside... It seems really small as you walk through the door but then it opens up to the ceiling, quite incredible and completely unexpected
It has more of medieval hall vibe than a pub
It has a large open fireplace at one end, above there are 3 knights in armour.... Exposed beams and lots of original details...It's dark and atmospheric.... I loved it, just didn't expect it
We didn't eat here but the food looked amazing

Went in tonight i.e the 19th and who ever that absolutely gorgeous bar lady is i hope her partner respects and values her . What a great young lady .. she refused to give me any more beer just so i wouldn't miss the last Redjet 👍I don't know your name but I made it 😂 beautiful lady looks and attitude

Great little pub with a lot of history. Food excellent and very well priced. Very nice atmosphere aswell, will be back again

Lovely welcome,character of the pub was great,the steak pie was like what grannie made full of meat unbelievably delicious 😋

Monday thru Thursday any 2 big meals off the list€12 good and a bargain. Historical, friendly barkeep and great beers.

What a great place! The quintessential British pub! Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff and just to make things even better delicious food! Building has incredible history as well. Would definitely recommend!

Steak and Ale pie.
Lovely wedge of steak&Ale pie all tender bits of beef that falls apart In your mouth and full of flavour along with some nice crisp pastry. Very filling and tasty, been having this for years now 😋

Can't get a more archetypal British Pub this...history dating back to 12th Century..
Food was tasty and wholesome..had steak and Ale pie...delicous

If visiting Southampton on a cruise liner you must stop at this pub. Loads of history and a very nice setting for a beer or two. Henry 2nd liked it too.