HarBAR on 6th in Southampton

Lovely relaxed atmosphere with superb views. Service was fantastic, nothing to much trouble The food is top quality and presented beautifully.

The afternoon tea was fabulous and the service was very efficient. We were meeting family but, they had a DJ playing in the bar area and the loud music could be heard in the dining area therefore, we had a shout to be heard! It was a real shame as we had already asked to move tables and it was still noisy at the other end of the room. Our chilled afternoon tea was anything but relaxed and I wouldn’t go again! Why doesn’t the music start at 6pm and not 3pm??

Last night I went out with my friends for my 20th birthday and had the BEST time! The vibes were immaculate. Very boujee but very fun. The staff are great, amazing attention to detail and very professional. The dj Ross E B is fab! Music definitely made the night… We got up, danced and had the best time. Nights like that need to happen more often!!

Lovely place for families but disappointing roast. Potatoes weren't cooked all the way through. Love this restaurant usually.

I booked the HarBar for Afternoon tea for my birthday on 2 Nov with some family. This has become a bit of a tradition now. Tea, food and service didn't disappoint as always. Love the little handmade edible desserts. Didn't get my special birthday treat this year, despite me telling reception that it was my (actual) birthday when they asked. Love the atmosphere, the view and friendly staff. Will be back!

Absolutely delightful. I took my daughter here as a treat for finishing her exams and this place is honestly one of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. It was super creative, full of surprises and plentiful, we had to take a goody box home. The staff were polite and attentive but gave you space to enjoy your time. The views are exceptional here too. I cannot wait to return, thank you so much for an incredibly beautiful day.

The food was very tasty, the restaurant was vibey, loved the atmosphere..The service was okay but overally my friends and I had an awesome time

The service was average, and the food didn’t come at the same time. Last person didn’t get their food until 10/15 mins after the others. Views were good but definitely expected more from the food and service.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant with amazing views with helpful and very attentive Staff Lovely food, definitely would go back again

What an amazing place this is . Everything about it is a 10/10 . A must to visit , I had the calzone which was amazing

The host at reception (Adam I think...) was fabulous. 5*. I'd booked to be in the bar not realising the music would be far too loud for any conversation, so I asked if we could go into the restaurant. He tried but was only able to offer us a booth in the bar which, actually, was perfect. The service of the waiting staff was good and they were friendly. However, the food was very average. The soft shell crab taco came battered which wasn't mentioned on the menu and it was pretty tasteless. There were no broccoli florets in the smoked salmon pasta, only tough stalks and the pasta felt like it'd been microwaved. Apparently the fish and chips and the beef tataki were good.

This was very disappointing. We went for an afternoon tea given as a gift by family. Afternoon tea is a traditional, quiet cultured experience, enjoyed with traditional English food in a quiet and pleasant environment. So, five minutes wait for the lift, nobody around to advise. Greeted pleasantly in bar and shown to table by the window. The noise was so loud, it was impossible to have a conversation. The waiter was helpful but it was very hard to hear him as he spoke softly. He offered some water...more about this later. We asked him about the tea as this was our first visit here and we were already unimpressed by the atmosphere. He was as helpful as he could be and brought us pots of tea. Then came the food. Not much of the savoury was to our liking, but that's a question of taste. There was certainly enough food, but the large scones were very dry and contained too much bicarb. I know it's heresy, but there was no butter. Yes we could have asked, but getting the waiters attention was not easy. They are understaffed. We finished what we wanted and asked for the rest in a box to take away. They had run out of boxes and brought one small one and a small piece of foil. We had handed over our gift token. We were stopped at the lift by the waiter who told us we had to pay extra for the water. £5.59 for a bottle of water which had been offered to us at the start. I'm not sure why anyone would want to go here. It's a very mediocre place all round and to risky for a really special occasion. This one is off our list.

The waiting staff were excellent and attentive, I was offered tea 3 separate times! it’s a lovely restaurant with beautiful views. It was sadly let down by the breakfast which was dry and flavourless, and the buffet selection somewhat limited. I’d actually had a better breakfast at a worse and lower ranking hotel the night prior. The roast I had on Sunday was ok, visually looked great, lovely glaze on the gravy but the gravy needed more flavour and some of the vegetable dishes didn’t taste right, red cabbage compote was too sweet and not balanced, and the roast potatoes were dry and not heated properly. The pork was cooked well but the skin wasn’t crispy enough and couldn’t be cut. But overall I’d give the roast 7/10. They also accidentally served me a Yorkshire pudding, when I’d told them I was allergic to eggs. They apologised quickly returned with a new plate of food.

Went with family for lunch and drink. Everyone seemed happy with food. Register your car at HarBar and get 3 hours free parking.

I had a wonderful breakfast at the Southampton marina, made even more enjoyable by our server, Ana. She spoke to us in Portuguese, which made the ordering experience so much smoother and more comfortable. Her beautiful manners and attention to detail were impressive. Despite our group being in a hurry, Ana expertly sped up the service without sacrificing quality. Her warm and efficient service truly made our morning. Highly recommended!

So we went for a long over due family get together and had I had a roast pork belly. Was this worth the money? No, so the pork belly came as a rolled 1inch thick rolled up joint, which to me was reheated and dry, and the skin or rind what ever you wanna call it was soft and chewy, if it's a roast wouldn't the skin be crackling?? Also we in a better quality food place so when you ask for some apple sauce to go on the pork being served apple sauce from a pre bought jar (similar you get in a cake or donut) rather than homemade with a richer flavour is pretty piss poor to be honest. Our waiter was really good and was the only saving grace really from our visit, really disappointed as thought this was one of the better places to eat in Southampton.

Very unfriendly waiters. Rubbish selection of beer

Sun's out, great atmosphere and service. Very enjoyable!

Very nice views and cheap drinks I came from London just to go here and it didn’t fail to impress me

Excellent atmosphere and service and a great view.

Gorgeous location overlooking the boats. Friendly staff. A little on the expensive side. Would recommend.

Amazing restaurant in the hotel. Service is a bit slow but the ambiance and the views are worth the wait.

Afternoon tea was good as a preference I would have liked more savoury sandwiches. Second tear was all Lemon I love lemon so it was ok. Service was ok. The waiter didn't look very clean and his clothes had seen better days

Great place to sit outside and enjoy the view. Service was friendly and attentive. We had a lovely seat overlooking the harbour. Enjoyed a couple of spritzes followed by a delicious salad and a bottle of yummy Gavi. Overall a lovely experience!

Cool atmosphere and vibe. Good for a cocktail, not a good dinner place. Slow service and mediocre food. My food came out after everyone else finished eating. Drink service was slow after dinner so I went to the bar and was told I need to order from my table—which had no service. I wouldn’t come back here again for dinner. Maybe a cocktail.

It was good very noisy at the bar plus was a Saturday . Service slow because running behind we had a table at 7.30 we didnt sit down till after that . Disorganised. Drinks expensive. Food tasty . Pizza restaurant looks nice . Good views harbor. Attracts younger crowd.

A great place on the top floor of the Harbour Hotel. Grear views of Ocean Village and the Solent. Modern interior with good spacing between generously-sized tables. There is also a wrap-around terrace with plenty of casual seating for after-dinner drinks. The restaurant also shares the space with a bar, which we found pretty noisey when trying to have a nice quiet dinner, but this was the only down point. The food was very good. My wife had a chicken supreme and I had duck's breast, and both were excellently cooked, succulent and very tasty. The dessert's were also very nice too! The service is top notch. We were served by a lovely young lady (Laura) who was friendly, courtious, efficient and attentive. The other waiters were also very competant and polite, and we enjoyed speaking to all of them. All in all, a very good experience and we are likely to return when we've moved to Southampton permanently.

*updated for disappointing breakfast* I tried to give a better rating because I regularly frequent this location, but I’m going to stop eating here when all possible until they improve their vegan options. When there is no vegan cooked breakfast option (other than changing the smashed avocado to be without egg), I’ve got to be honest with my rating in that this restaurant is way behind others in Ocean Village for their consideration towards non-meat eaters. :( £22 for this sad overcooked toast with avocado & chilli flakes. 😞 *Dinner review* After discovering the head chef is vegan, I must ask how there is only 1 veggie option on the main restaurant menu of a 5-star hotel, other than salad, when you have such skills available within the kitchen? This isn’t a good leverage of knowledge or expertise and shows a lack of awareness into where the world is going. If I was a meat eater, like my partner, I’d have sent back the chewy, overcooked lamb rack. But since I’m not, and the salad was ok (though was my only option, other than gnocchi :( ), I have to say how unfortunate it is that they don’t seem to be leveraging the inside skills of their team to create a more innovative, inclusive menu. Every other menu for restaurants in Ocean Village have several options for vegan/veggie diners, knowing that’s what more people want, and even offering to make anything on the menu vegan, if required. Seems like Harbour management might need to follow the lead of their smaller local counterparts, as they don’t seem to be reflecting a sustainable, eco-friendly image through their menus. :(

I had my first English Afternoon tea here and it’s an absolute dream. Great food, great view, 💯 ambience! The service is amazing and the staff are wonderful!!! Please visit while in Southampton! You will not regret!! 10/10 my best experience in Southampton !!

We came here for a 60th birthday afternoon tea on a Saturday afternoon. The bar was heaving as the England match was on aswell! The afternoon tea was outstanding! Everything tasted amazing and our vegetarian guest was catered for well. We had the tipsy tea which included a cocktail and there was plenty of choice! All the staff were friendly and very quick to serve you. Would highly recommend!

Popped in for a few very social drinks with friends after they had spotted us walking past this is no doubt because of the fantastic views the bar boasts, once in we were waited on constantly and attentively by various staff, we enjoyed the cocktails and the beers they had on tap. Would definitely return here once more for the same treatment.

Can’t fault the view or drinks but the service, despite being super friendly and warming, is so slow. The bartender noticed us before the waiters, with three waiters and only ten-ish tables. Not a deal breaker for coming back but it happens every visit!

Fabulous day at Harbar 6th floor with my party of 10. In my party was Mike Christie from the amazing band G4 who are currently on their 20th anniversary tour. We had a fabulous time great service, food was amazing, great time had by all...thank you x

Complement to the chef perfection on a plate

One of my favourite places to go in Southampton. Amazing staff and awesome food/menu. Views across ocean Village are wonderful too. Indoor seating and also outdoor when the weather is good. Oven backed pizzas and great drinks menu with all the best stuff. If you don't go here then it's your loss. Please get the lobster and crayfish roll back on the menu. They're incredible!!!!!

Fantastic location for a drink or meal overlooking the water

Booked a table months prior for drinks on the terrace and a table in the restaurant after for 7 people. Waited 20 minutes to even be acknowledged after seating, let alone have the order taken. Overall a 45 minute wait for a round of drinks. Took our drinks inside to go to our table in the restaurant, to then be told by the host that they have over booked the restaurant and we had to sit in the bar for our meal, which was very loud with music and dirty tables. There was no apology offered, no clear explanations and when charging at least £25 per main and £14 a cocktail, this service was appalling. I was with my elderly grandparents and we specifically put in our booking to be in a quiet area, let alone the bar with blaring music. Luckily, the Jetty restaurant downstairs made up a table for us and they could not do enough for us. Night and day difference.

Love the atmosphere But cocktails not great

Saturday lunch was booked for 10 of us. The 3 pizzas came out after the mains. Drinks took over 10 mins arrive when re-ordered. The excuse of "there are alot of afternoon teas next door" is not something that should be passed to a customer and should have been better staffed. The restaurant was less than half full at the time. Pizza was decent when it arrived. I would avoid the lemon cheesecake again...the smattering of crumbs does not constitute a base of a cheese cake and there was no hint of ricotta, more akin to cold lemon custard piped from a large toothpaste tube.

The food was excellent and the service we had from our waiter, Ethan, was excellent too. We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Started well with a lovely cocktail then went down hill. Our table wasn’t ready and we were waiting in the bar and had to remind them we were waiting. Starters were nice we had gravalax however the main pasta dish of peas and mint tortellini was bland and dry. My wife asked for Parmesan but his never came. I asked for butter for my bread and they brought me flora ! This was a celebration meal and I was treating everyone however the waiter decided to announce to my table how much the bill was when I was about to pay. Very odd. Lovely setting just the good and service needs attention

2 adults for business breakfast - £22 per head for buffet plus a cooked breakfast. 1 x eggs royale and 1 x eggs, halloumi, mushrooms, GF toast - tea and coffee - good food and good service - inc service £49. Very good views, so ideal for a business meeting

I recently celebrated my wedding anniversary at the restaurant with my wife and I can honestly say the service was first class and the food was delicious.I will definitely be visiting again soon!

2 adults for business breakfast - £22 per head for buffet plus a cooked breakfast. 1 x eggs royale and 1 x eggs, halloumi, mushrooms, GF toast - tea and coffee - good food and good service

10 of us booked the outside terrace for a Saturday lunch, but due to high wind we were sat inside, in the rather nice surroundings. The menu is primarily bar food with us choosing a variety of dishes. Two Calzones from the outdoor oven were decent, the Burrata was also well received. However, the other dishes such as Mackerel and the prawn sandwich were not great. The service and the great views went some way to make up for the inconsistent food. This is a nice venue for a drink and snack, but not somewhere I'd recommend for a good meal.

Absolutely terrible experience, went this evening to celebrate my dads 70th birthday, restaurant was half empty but still took 40 minutes to be served a drink, food was poor, the over priced chicken looked more like a sausage, waiter had no clue about the menu, failed to serve the correct order, waiter serve was extremely poor, finally brought the second round of drinks, waiter did not bother to clear the empty glasses or refill the water jug unless asked, it like there’s zero training given, then the crooks top it off by adding a service charge for their own sh1t service!!!

My wife and I stayed at this lovely hotel for my birthday, booking the Sunday dinner bed and breakfast package. We checked in around 3pm and was treated well my the great checking staff. Our room was clean and modern, with a small balcony overlooking the harbour and cruise ship dock. We spent an hour in the Spa facilities, there were limited loungers inside by the pool, but luckily the weather was OK enough for us to lay outside when not making use of the pool and various rooms. We had a cocktail in the Jetty bar downstairs, this was very nice and the host provided us with great service. We then headed up to the HarBar on 6th floor for another drink pre dinner. We were surprised to see “The Sunday Menu” for dinner, since I had called in advance and was told this was only for lunch and the standard menu would be available. This was a bit disappointing since the Sunday menu was limited to basic things as well as a roast, which isn’t something we’d usually choose when out for a fancy dinner. Anyway, we chose the roast, one beef and one pork belly. Both were rather fatty and nothing to write home about. For desert I had the cheese which made up for it 😀 We had some complication when checking out, since we needed to highlight the fact that the breakfast was covered in-part by our prepaid package, but this was sorted and the correct amount taken. All in all, we had a great stay and loved the place. If the menu was standard on a Sunday evening, we would have preferred it. Thanks!

We were served by Joshua who was such a lovely waiter, so accommodating and a brilliant host to our evening! The food was absolutely divine, and the cocktail slushie that I had was amazing too. Atmosphere is top notch here - can’t wait to come back soon!

From rooftop lunch and sundowners to afternoon tea, HarBar is a great place to be. Never let down with our experience!

Delicious food and good service. Only issue is if you want to eat outdoors you are seated in smoking area, otherwise this would have been a 5 stars recommendation. For non smoking side, no food served just drinks.

Perfect little seaside pub with a lush view

Went just for drinks , we sat outside but it was a little cold however they could not accommodate us inside, staff were friendly but service was very slow, we had a cocktail each and decided we would move on somewhere else, we waited ages then decided to approach the desk to pay as couldnt wait any longer when we got the bill it was £27 I was a little surprised to find the bill had service added for just a drink. I found this really distasteful and unnecessary. I think service charging per drink is disgusting. I haven't visited this place for a while as service was bad. I definitely would not recommend it and will not be returning

Beautiful location and food but the price does not reflect the quality or size Me and my friend were served by a lovely lad named Alfie, he was friendly, professional, helped us choose what we wanted, was never put of sight and always made sure we were happy and catered for. He is a credit to your team and should be told this!

Slow food delivery. Very noisy. Great venue for a hen party but not our family birthday celebration.

We were at a family dinner to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and maybe we weren't lucky with the dishes, maybe we ate in different places but we weren't impressed, the dishes were rather average, definitely not wow, I eat duck quite often and it didn't impress me here, it was dry, even the chicken from the children's menu was too browned and dry and the children left it because they didn't like it, only the Brulee cream was very tasty. Reading the previous reviews, I felt a bit disappointed because I saw that guests celebrating a special occasion receive some sweet little thing with wishes to make the evening special, but as you can see, this is not the rule. The location is very good, but we won't remember anything about the menu like we did in other places. We expected something more at this price. The service was fine, not intrusive.

It’s a beautiful restaurant setting overlooking the harbor. Service is exceptional. Food is very nice. We had fish & chips.

Delicious food with a beautiful view. Nice selection of spirits and wines. Gladly again

Visited for a drink on a Monday lunchtime. I was well looked after and the view is great. Worth the elevated prices? Probably.

First time visiting and very dissapoited. The food was expensive and not what I thought it might be knowing the area and the place itself. ( overpriced , tasteless, even cocktail was disgusting) 🤐 The size of the sharing plater was so small that it wouldn't even feed one person. Gutted to spend £50 and left hungry ...😢

Amazing venue. Staff can't do enough for you.

Bar in very good hotel, lack of atmosphere and service like in coffee shop. Nice views on the Solent.

Lovely restaurant to celebrate an anniversary in. We finished dinner in time to sit out on the balcony and watch the sun set!

Supposedly top end fine dining but marine menu just about average. Matter ordered wrong.

A few of us, went to the toilets, leaving the rest of our table there, when we came back our drinks were gone, we complained and we're told it was ice water. Well it wasn't as I had given most of my ice to my friend and had hardly drunk any, and why not ask if its finished. We also wanted to move outside to a unoccupied sofa and were told to go and ask at reception. No customer service whatso ever. Food was very nice.

Had a grand family meal, food was excellent, the service was a little slow, they took a long time from seating us to taking drinks order's, then again between the drinks and taking the food order. The entrée came out in spits and spurts. However, the food quality was excellent and should be highly recommended.

If you can go on a day with great weather then the rooftop is absolutely beautiful. Can be loud when you go on a weekend evening as they have a DJ etc but great vibes and atmosphere. The drinks were really nice with lots of options and the food was tasty too. Be prepared to spend a lot of money but it's worth it. Only one option per course for vegans but it was great so no complaints.

Really very nice place, great service, quite pleasant !

Was excellent experience, the only annoying issue when we sat in the drinking area we had to pay after every drink , they couldn’t make the tap open till we finish and pay all at once 🙂

Food was delicious but the service from Lewyn was amazing. So helpful & kind. He is a great example of the kind of people who work for Harbour Hotels

Nice view, good service, delicious breakfast

I have heard good things about HarBar on the 6th, so I was a little excited to experience eating and drinking here. I was especially keen to check out the views from the terrace. It was drizzly and cloudy on the day we arrived for lunch, but the views are still worth going for. We hadn't booked, but that wasn't a problem. We were welcomed and shown to a window table in the smaller dining area. This looks out onto the terrace and the Marina beyond. The cocktails were superb and beautifully presented, probably not the usual way to begin a meal, but I had been meaning to try the Martini Espresso for a long time. Our food was cooked to perfection, well presented, and the chef even made a small amount of homemade bearnaise sauce for me. The service was impeccable, attentive, unhurried, friendly. We could have moved to the lounge area after our meal. It looked very inviting with large sofas and soft lighting a lovely place to socialise and enjoy another expertly crafted cocktail, but we were booked to watch a film at Harbour Lights. There were groups of friends and a few couples enjoying the wonderful 'Tipsy Tea' by the time we left, another treat, for another time. I would love to return on a sunny afternoon and enjoy lounging on the gorgeous terrace. I hear that the Sunday lunches with live music are special too.

Myself and my partner got married on the Friday and came to the hotel to spend our little mini moon together. We sat at the bar to enjoy some drinks and Jeremy (Jez) was just incredible. He was polite, chatty, and just amazing at his job. He always had a smile on his face and made our whole experience enjoyable! Thank you for a lovely evening

Wowza! 🤩 tingles galore!! I am positively beaming from my face hole right now! This place is giving sparkles and good vibes left right & centre. From the tops of my head to the tips of my toes I am love love loving this bar 😍 me and the boyzies having the time of our lifes, just mellowing and soaking in all that my lifes has to offer xoxo

We've visited the HarBar since it opened & have put up with the menu hardly ever changing, as we enjoyed its location. HOWEVER, the standard of the food has gone down so much that it's barely edible, as well as the price of wine being crippling high (think London £££!) Sadly, we will not be returning until it radically improves, nor will my partner who has hosted some events there in the past. I think you would get better food at McDonald's or Weatherspoons👎UP YOUR GAME 💯 HARBAR, PLEASE!!!

Food was scrumptious, atmosphere and service top notch 👌, view of the harbour from the 6th floor fantastic, 10/10. Definitely will go back there for more.

Chav central, bread with olive oil and balsamic was served with sunflower oil. Good view though.

Very slow service considering how busy it was. Some surly waiters (most were ok, but one individual had poor communication skills and not people oriented).

We popped in the HarBAR on a recommend from our friends. After a stroll around the April boat show Ocean Village has this little marvel to allow you relax and recharge. Wonderful service and perfect light bites. This is a place where you can truly unwind with no pressure to eat big or move on quickly. The view through the clear ice cube will stay in my memory for a very long time and the superb service will ensure that we come back the next time we visit Ocean Village.

Big thank you to Ross E B for recommending HarBAR on 6th for a birthday celebration and for helping to arrange everything for us including drinks on arrival. All the staff were so nice and we had a great time plus the music was amazing thank you so much. We will definitely be back.

Big thank you to Ross E B for recommending HarBAR on 6th for a birthday celebration and for helping to arrange everything for us including drinks on arrival. All the staff were so nice and we had a great time plus the music was amazing thank you so much. We will definitely be back.

Great atmosphere, had a great pizza. Quick friendly service.

Great drinks and a great atmosphere

Not for the first time, we came here for afternoon tea and again it was beautiful and delicious. This time I requested plain ham sandwiches for my daughter which they were happy to accommodate. There’s plenty of food, very beautiful and creative sweet treats and big scones, more sweet stuff than savoury. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that it’s a busy, quite noisy restaurant and I, personally, see an afternoon tea as a quieter, more chilled event. This was a Saturday at 16:15, not a time we’ve been before, so my bad! It was just me and my daughter, and people love this place for special occasions so quite a few groups in. I’m sure there are times when it’s quieter and would be something I’d consider investigating for another visit. It’s definitely worth going though!

We have just been to the HarBar restaurant for our Wedding Anniversary lunch. Apart from the Lamborghini parked outside the front of the hotel nothing oozed 5* luxury or service whether in reception or the restaurant. I’m afraid it will be the first and last visit for us to Southampton and back to Christchurch Harbour hotel in the future.

My family and I enjoyed as always 🙏

Impeccable service, the presentation of the dishes nice, the view good, the food itself not so good..

First time at this hotel and cannot recommend enough. Marina view hotel room was beautiful and classy. The free gin was a nice touch. Miriam at reception was super helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much and all the staff front of house were friendly, helpful and attentive. The gym had everything an avid gym goes would need and the spa area was relaxing. All facilities very conveniently immediately accessible by lift from the rooms. There is a cuisine restaurant on the lower floor but we ate dinner in The Harbour upstairs. Again waiting staff were super friendly and attentive. We had booked a table at Harbar on 6th and the amazing DJ Ross E B made sure we had one of the popular window tables near the DJ booth. The staff were attentive and we were served by a lovely young man running the Southampton marathon the next morning. DJ Ross E B kept us highly entertained with some banging House Music. The bar was busy and the ambience was spot on. Every bit of this hotel from the atmosphere, the staff and the decor was outstanding. After a restful night sleep we went back upstairs for a prepaid breakfast which we had added to our booking from Booking.com. However, despite paying for this it had not come through to the hotel. The staff were amazing and generously gave us the breakfast complimentary. What I would say is do not use Booking.com to book this hotel. It also said that parking was free which it wasn’t. It’s probably best to call the hotel and check the booking. The parking however was on site and a reasonable £16.70 for 24hrs and the staff were on hand to assist and offer help. The breakfast was a sea view with a buffet and cooked option which again was outstanding. Staff super attentive and friendly for a Sunday morning and go above and beyond to help and chat. Whoever trains the staff on customer service at this hotel is on point! The whole stay was faultless and would 100% stay again, just not through the booking provider. A lovely romantic, enjoyable, entertaining and beautiful night away.

Amazing service We we’re staying in a near by hotel But decided to go for breakfast at the harbar with all the great views and experience It was absolutely an amazing experience Our service from the waiter and waitress was well managed from the leader team manager the lady manager was absolutely amazing on delivering service and explaining all about the breakfast experience Me and daughter and friend really had a 5* service Thank you so much for all your service on a such busy weekend bank holiday Can’t wait to return Thank you again xoxo

Have returned here several times and ambience is great. Staff are always very obliging and helpful. Good for families and always make a nice touch to be very attentive to children. The food is good quality and good value for money.

Came with friends i ordered the pancakes! The pancakes were delicious, although i could use more syrup! Friends also enjoyed their breakfast and the buffet. Service was great too! Very friendly!

Nice views from the top. Good food and great service.

Stopped off for a drink and a catch up with a friend while enjoying the waterside view of the boats coming in and out of the harbour.

After my fabulous experience on  last year's birthday (see my previous 5 star review) I decided to go back to harbar for this year's birthday. How very different the experience was. We were placed on a table right next to a group of 4 people, when there were other table's available. There was no list for tea choices as you would usually get on an afternoon tea. We were simply asked if we'd like coffee, or tea. My cup was chipped and the water jug stained heavily. (Cup was replaced when I asked) The afternoon tea was nice enough, but sandwiches seemed a bit stale & wrap was soggy. Again just not as good as my last visit. There was no offer of more tea or hot water to top up our teapot. which is surely something that should be offered. At the end of our afternoon tea I could not get anyone's attention so I had to go up to reception to find someone to pay the bill. 3 members of staff were standing at the little pod. I discreetly said to the lady that printed my bill, that I was not happy  to pay the service charge as things were not as good as before & we'd not been offered anymore tea. The lady who took payment went straight over to our waiter and told him! It was highly embarrassing as the atmosphere turned quickly sour. We scurried out feeling very awkward. To do this so obviously whilst the guests are still there is extremely unprofessional. I had paid my £60 bill and had every right to not pay an optional service charge on top of that if I choose!

Sadly this place has changed. We left the bar on 6th as the table we were offered was dirty and the seat covers were stained and wet. We went down to the bar in the jetty and again were disappointed. £14 plus service for a large glass of house white wine is too much - significantly more than premium hotels, which sadly this is not, and this is only for house wine. Also they no longer bring any nuts with the drinks. This place has sadly deteriorated.

We came for lunch & drinks. Ordered burger & fries, club sandwich & fries & Mac & cheese side. Burger & fries good. Bacon jam lovely. Club sandwich poor. Mac & cheese ok, primary flavour mustard. We’re divided if we’d recommend eating here! We do recommend ordering their cocktails (on & off menu) - these are very good.

I have been to the Harbar many times and there has been a few mistakes made but none of which really bothered me. But my last visit was absolutely appalling. The waiter was rude when I mentioned the pinot had changed, I asked for the bread to come out as a starter so we could chat and enjoy before the meal (it came out at the same time as the dinner), I had a large piece of bone in my duck pizza, the service was slow even though it wasn't busy. I think for a relatively expensive restaurant their standards have definitely slipped.

Elina (I believe that was her name) was fantastic. The best bartender that I’ve come across in a long time. So attentive and human! Really made our evening. Thank you!

Great food and fantastic service. Brilliant views.

Terrible experience. The only decent food was the roast. The rest was beyond terrible considering the price. Kitchen staff shouting and cheering (at something? Football) My daughter’s pasta had other food accidentally mixed in. Just awful. I know it’s Morhers Day and standards slip but some tables were empty and plenty of serving staff. Almost £1000 spent on a meal you wouldn’t be happy paying a pub for. Avoid!

Great drinks and cocktails, good wine list. Service is generally good, depending on how busy the staff are. Food is abysmal, and averaged over 4 meals here, has achieved a position of worst restaurant in Southampton for me. Key points- Olives, mushy and on the turn. peanuts and scallops - a foolish mix, not well executed. Pea, leak and potato soup - unremarkable, sugary. Gnocchi - 30% garlic cloves, just silly, returned this dish. Guinea fowl - dry, laden with garlic, lack of herbs