The Bugle Hamble in Eastleigh

Fantastic waterside gastropub nestled in the charming village of Hamble. Extremely good menu and can great wine list - but not exorbitantly expensive in terms of value. Very friendly service capped a memorable Sunday lunch.

Return visit and not disappointing. To cold to sit outside this time, but wonderful atmosphere inside this traditional public house. Staff attentive and both my wife and I had beautifully presented and tasty lunches. Pleased we decided to return.

We had a delicious Cocq au vin with wild mushrooms. Tasty and generous portions. A short walk from the marina

Fantastic services and food to match, partridge was to die for, loved the madeira pears! Will come back soon with my family!

Very relaxed and friendly team lovely foood will be back again .

This was a great lunchtime experience. We had 2 items from the prefix lunchtime menu for £20, which was great value. The prawns, onion bhaji and hamhock egg and chips were all delicious. The Fourtyniner beer was also a great option. A highly recommended dining experience! 👌

Lovely Sunday roast. First time visit, party of seven, food and service was very good. Would definitely recommend and revisit.

Quite disappointed this evening. We regularly stay in Hamble and eat in The Bugle but tonight the manager was a let down. My fish was cold in the middle so I sent it back, the waitress was apologetic and I got a replacement 10 mins later although by that time my wife had all but finished her meal. I would have expected the manager who was standing at the bar to talk to me and ensure I was happy and also offer a reduction as I basically ate alone while my wife just sat there. He did not approach me until the bill was due and made no effort to address my food issue. I removed the tip to knock £8.50 off my bill, close to 50% of the cost of the fish & chips which was a shame as the waitress was good. Maybe he needs to learn a little more about customer care. Having eaten in the King & Queen also this week I will probably use this pub as first choice in future. The one positive was my wife’s food was nice.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bugle, and it exceeded all expectations! This isn't just a place to eat—it's a destination. I’d go out of my way to return, I can say with confidence that it's absolutely worth the trip. The atmosphere at The Bugle is charming, blending cosy, rustic decor with an inviting and friendly ambiance. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel at home, with impeccable service that made my meal a real treat. Every dish I've tried (second vist) was thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavour. The ingredients tasted fresh and locally sourced, and each plate looked as beautiful as it tasted. Worth going out of your way for. I'll be back.

Four of us just walked in for lunch with two small dogs. The staff were wonderful and the food was excellent

We moored up in the Hamble overnight and decided to eat in the Bugle. This pub is fairly big and has a nice atmosphere. There were plenty of choices on the menu. The padron peppers weren't the best, but the chicken strip starter was fabulous. We had the Bugle burger and the moules for our mains, and the burger was the standout dish. The moules were cooked really well and were plump and juicy. The sauce was ok but lacked depth, with plenty of cream but only a hint of white wine, garlic, and shallots. The biggest issue with this plate was actually the price at over £1 per mussel (£16 for 15). This could have been justified had this been a truly wonderful dish, but the sauce was rather average. On the other hand, the panacotta was absolutely delicious, and the cheese board was exceptional, with a really good selection, including some cheeses that I'd never tried before. Overall, this was a worthwhile visit, but I would avoid the overpriced moules next time.

We had the Sunday roast at The Bugle and the food was exceptional - good quality and plenty of it. Service was impeccable. We had a great experience.

I ordered the Burrata which the menu stated came with Isle Of Wight tomatoes (which are a particular favourite of mine). Plate arrives, not one tomato in sight! I spoke to the waitress who went to the kitchen and returned with a couple of red tomatoes which had been cut into quarters and put in a bowl (definitely NOT Isle Of Wight tomatoes)! The kitchen’s excuse “we haven’t made one in a while..’ !!! So it’s safe to say, they don’t even know their own menu - doesn’t inspire confidence…

Had a Birthday meal for my husband. Food was delicious, service was brilliant, staff were very friendly and helpful. My husband had pigs ears for starter and chicken stuffed pigs trotter for main both lovely dishes. Was a lovely evening.

The prices you charge for average to poor food and mediocre to normal service/cleanliness are more than sufficient to pay decent fare wages to your staff with out extorting your patrons an extra 15% service charge!! We are not in the USA!! NEVER AGAIN!! There are plenty others!

Overall.... Disappointed. I so wanted a Sunday lunch to be one to remember for the right reasons, unfortunately not. The service was good, however the roast beef was £22 and dominated by vegetables with an ridiculously oversized slice of swede, three potatoes and a huge Yorkshire pudding... Which was clearly designed to hide the three small pieces of very thinly sliced beef! Another surprise came in the price of a pint at £7.50, this is Hamble not Mayfair! So all in all, two mains & three pints = £73.00. I'll leave it to you to decide if this is acceptable to you.

Proper pub. Friendly staff. If you are in hamble and getting thirsty, this place will sort you out!

Great pub with great real ales and great food and great service! That's my review but apparently I have to add more characters before it's acceptable, so here are some more words to waste your time and mine!

It was OK, nothing special. The chips were the tastiest things we had. 12.5% service charge automatically added to the bill and frankly the waitress was not very pleasant. Wouldn't go again. Jenny cafe around the corner was lovely though. Service with a smile, it doesn't take much!

Lovely authentic pub overlooking the harbour. The food is good but expensive. I guess you pay for the ambience. I ordered a burrata dish, which was overloaded with tomatoes & was a bit disappointing.

Table sticky, overpriced average food with a hidden service charge that appeared compulsory. Will not visit again.

One of us had fish & chips which was a good sized portion and very tasty. The other had John Dory followed by Knickerbocker Glory . This was tasty but the portion size was very small, and they ended up going home hungry. The John Dory fish was very small, barely a child’s portion really and the dessert was half the usual portion size. The drinks were expensive and there was a service charge of over £9 ! The waitress was very attentive and passed our comments onto the chef. Shame because it’s a great venue, full of character but I don’t think we will be eating here again .

Decided to visit a few pubs in Hamble with friends. Have to say was shocked at the cost of a round in The Bugle. £25.55 for 1 pint of ale, a small Sauvignon Blanc, Small Malbec, packet of crips and peanuts.Not expecting to pay Wetherspoon prices but come on, 8.00 for a small glass of Sauvignon Blanc? Will not be returning any time soon

Lovely setting which I guess is what you pay for. Didn’t have any flavoured Ciders which was a bit of a let down. Food was good. Wasn’t happy with the extra £5 on the bill as a service charge. But overall nice area would visit again.

Excellent welcome from all the staff. What a great place for a drink and a meal. Really close to Hamble quay/ beach. Really nice pint on the terrace.

We went for drinks but very disappointed with atmosphere only if you were in for food and yacht's persons ready to pay stupid prices for one zero half beer and one Savoign Blanc £13.99.attmosphere

We had every intention of having one drink and moving on as there are a few pubs within the same area to explore! But we ended up staying the rest of the evening there due to the excellent service and warm welcome by the staff, especially by a man named Norbert. It was very busy when we arrived but they made space for us at the bar, we got chatting to a few locals, time flew by and the next thing we know were nearly the last ones left. At this point we had a very nice conversation with Norbert and you could tell how passionate and enthusiastic he was about his job and how much of an expert he was in his craft. He made the best espresso martini I’ve ever had! Would highly recommend this place.

Lovely spot and a very nice atmospheric pub with pleasant and efficient service. That said, the set menu £20 for two courses, £25 for three is poor value with the portion sizes - especially the mains, being pretty meagre.

We had a fantastic dining experience at The Bugle in Hamble! The staff were incredibly attentive, kind, and lovely, especially with our 4-year-old boy, making the visit truly special for our family. The food was excellent—every dish was delicious. We can't fault a single thing about our visit. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend The Bugle to others! Oh and the music playing was on point!!

We ordered veg burger and hot dog and the taste was overall good. We really love the fries, they were different but soft and one of its kind. Would love to visit again because of its fries ;) service was good too may be add live music for the lively atmosphere.

£50 for 4 double vodka lime sodas !!

I came here with a group of friends. I am a vegetarian and gluten free and there was plenty of choices. Norbert the manager was really good and pointing things out on the menu for me and very accommodating. Lots of us had the roast which was absolutely delicious!!! The service was fantastic, nothing was too much, offering us blankets and checking we were comfortable. The food came out quickly and all the staff were really friendly and efficient! Would fully recommend!

The service was AMAZING!!! And the foood. Oh my god. So fresh, so well cooked. Everything was wonderful. Best pub in Southampton.

Great food, nice atmosphere and good service

Had a great lunch here - best vegetarian roast I've had in awhile. Also had a menu for the dogs (which was really cute). Efficient and friendly service. Would recommend!

Very welcoming, clean & good customer service. Food was of good portion size but expensive. £21 for a Roast, chicken or pork only. No red meat option. No hot dessert option. Drinks again were expensive. 1 pint of lager, 1 larger shandy & 2 cokes £19.60. Red cabbage served with Roast overly salty.

A pub with the real old world charm to it with some lovely views of the riverside.

Booked this for food after a boating trip nearby. Lovely pub and really friendly staff - we had booked food for 5pm but after our trip were really hungry so they managed to pull the food forward for us. Some good gluten free options

Most expensive beer over £7.00 a pint !

Best meal ever - even returned the following week!

Made to feel very welcome on arrival. Given a table out on the terrace and with the sun shining it helped make the meal. Food was first class and well presented. Definitely worth a visit.

Enjoyed lunch on the terrace. different things on the menu to the usual offerings in similar gastro pubs. I made the wrong choice with the hot dog - I'd have preferred a less fussy version with the additions (sauerkraut, onions, etc.) on the side instead of within the bun and not to have the drizzle zig zag. I should have opted for the seafood linguine. The tempura prawns (shared) and my wife's scallops were excellent, and the chocolate brownie, very good if a trifle expensive. Overall, a good leisurely experience. My only adverse comment was the 'discretionary Service charge' added to the bill, just as that and no a mention that this was calculated at the level of 12.5%. I think this % should be highlighted on the bill itself.

Hands down the BEST food and service ever. The vegan burger was stunning and the fish and chips the same It's worth traveling to!

Really scummy Sunday lunch. Excellent service from a friendly team will definitely be back. I had a very tasty nut roast and my husband had pork belly which he really enjoyed too.

Fish and chips were excellent, my Big Tasty flatbread was lacking in flavor ... there was no Big Tasty sauce the bbq brisket was dry and there was a smear of butternut squash puree on the flatbread which did nothing for the dish and I think a drizzle of harissa mayo. Most of the flavour came from the gherkins scattered on it. I love flatbread but was disappointed. I have to add that I did not complain as this is just my personal critism and taste. Staff were very friendly but at £7.50 a pint of Estrella and £6 for cider plus a service charge don't think we will rush back.

The portions were smaller than expected and over priced.

A very nice own branded ale great food Good all round

Lovely old pub. Scallops starter followed by Moules Marinaire special was fantastic.

This was the best roast I can have since I can remember. If you are thinking of going anywhere else, do not. These guys saved the day when we had been forgotten about and left without food after an hour at a popular eatery on the waterfront. The smoked cauliflower cheese is out of this world. The veg was all cooked to perfection. The Yorkshire pudding is massive and homemade and crunchy! Beautiful private dining room upstairs. The pub has lots of character and a lovely outside area for warmer days!

Customer service here is excellent and the food is good too we booked a table arrived slightly early but a not problem we order our food from a wide choice menu un be known to us a large party was also in there was a bit of a wait till our food arrived but the staff did everything to say sorry they couldn’t have done enough it was appreciated that they understood that we had waited thank you The food was excellent and very much worth the wait

Lyburn Garlic and Nettle cheese soufflé was scrumptious and I would definitely have it again. Any one thinking of going should book as it was fully booked.

Wonderful food and such a warm relaxing atmosphere. We both had the Lyburn [local producer] garlic and nettle cheese souffle with wholegrain mustard sauce, radicchio & walnut salad. It was absolutely delicious, two plates licked clean. It was really busy so we sat at the bar but not once did I think I was uncomfortable which bar stools can be, these had upholstered seats and backs.

I have mixed feelings about our visit, albeit we did visit on a Tuesday evening so my review may not be reflective of a typical day at The Bugle. Firstly, the food was great - I had the fish and chips and they made such a simple and traditional dish so very tasty and it even came with a homemade curry sauce which was great. According to the rest of our party, their food was great too and it definitely looked the business. Despite this I did find the menu to be hugely limited with only about 6 things to choose from which was disappointing and they lacked vegetarian options which was a shame given one of the party doesn’t eat meat. Furthermore, it is not cheap. Yes, the portions are big and yes it is all freshly cooked but if you’re branding yourself as a pub then I would expect more family friendly prices. Lastly, there was little to no atmosphere. We were the only people in there eating and there was only two others who were just having a drink. Due to this we felt a bit rushed in and out because they were obviously wanting to close given the lack of customers other than ourselves. I’ve worked in hospitality so I can understand the feeling of wanting to go home and hoping that the last table will hurry up and leave but it did make us feel a bit awkward as we were in no hurry ourselves (and, it was only 8pm). As I said, mixed feelings. Overall: great and innovative food, cosy setting - downside would be prices, lack of atmosphere and limited menu. Would return again but probably on the weekend where I can expect a better sort of atmosphere.

A pie to me is something with a pastry top, not a shank in a pie dish with a bit half an inch of mash on it. After my colleague asked if the meal came with sides or had to be ordered extra was told it had to be ordered as an extra . Extras were ordered only to find small portions of BOTH of the extras were actually included in the dish in the first place. I also do not like the trend in some places to add a service charge and then be told it can be removed if you want it to be, hoping to embarrass the customer into saying it can stay on the tab. The meal apart from the above complaints was enjoyable.

Very quaint, thought smaller than I expected but the atmosphere was excellent

Really awesome food at a great price very friendly staff. Lovely pub at a great location. I could not fault the food if I had to pick a favourite it would be the scallop and monkfish! Deffo a night to remember, cheers!

Wonderful lunch, great staff , very fresh fish dishes , easy parking

Lovely old pub, good food and friendly service, not cheap tho...

Had the most amazing lunch yesterday. The food was delicious and the service faultless, even the dogs were spoilt with treats and sausages! Highly recommend. We’ll definitely return!

Great place indeed. Visited to celebrate my wife’s 50th. Lively atmosphere, great energy and great hosts. The scallops and the steak were absolutely delicious, and the cake. What a cake. We will be back!

Had a lovely meal we book the captains table which was perfect. Staff were very attentive. Only fault is one of or group was vegan and there wasn't a lot of choice maybe would be better to have a couple more options on the menu.

This was our first visit to The Bugle. We started with the Tempura Prawns then I had the Scallops and Black Pudding and my Wife had the Mussles. The food was outstanding and we felt good value for the money. The combination of the scallops and Black Pudding with the sauce was amazing. The staff were good and looked after us well. The restaurant was oldy worldy and had a good atmosphere. Hamble was a stunning port town.

My wife and I decided to give The Bugle a try, we normally frequent Ye Olde Whyte Hart. Was busy when we arrived but no mention of waiting time, we ended up waiting over an hour for our food, there was an apology saying that people had turned up early for a booking. Food to be fair was excellent, great quality and a good sized portion, what wasn't so good was the 10% discretionary charge added, as we were just a couple, I feel that was excessive.

Always a warm and welcome place to spend a good time with friends and family

Visited friends who live in Hamble. Had a fabulous meal which was delicious. Pub was full of diners and the atmosphere was excellent. The server we had was delightful and her constant smile and attentiveness was very much appreciated. All in all a wonderful experience and we'll hopefully go again when we next visit. Highly recommend.

Amazing place and delicious food. Thank you Alexa, Norbert and the staff for the perfect time with my family. We'll be back soon. Thanks again

Waoo, what an amazing experience, the food was incredible and the service outstanding, we had a baby with us and they have a great kids menu. The managers were super attentively, we definitely coming back for more.

It was more than wonderful to have lunch in this place. Alexa, Norbert and their team are more than professionals and they're so so kind. They care a lot about the customer. Also the food was delicious and the place is so nice and cozy. I recommend it 100%.

Fantastic meal, good wine and nice team. We had prawns and mussels to start, all delicious. Then Hunters chicken and plaice, which was excellent. So good we’ve booked for the seafood evening.

Dropped in on the off chance hoping for fish and chips. We had no reservation and they were fully booked but managed to squeeze us in, politely saying they needed the table clear again within 75 minutes, which was fine. The decor and atmosphere were lovely, the service was charming and attentive, the food was generous in quantity and beautifully cooked. Prices were a little on the high side but we didn’t begrudge a penny for a fabulous experience which exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be going back.

We heard there was a new chef which was the main reason we went. We didn’t leave a little disappointed though unfortunately, mainly due to the very small portion sizes and there being no vegetables or sides at all with some meals despite the meal being £15-£18 each. One of us got the Hunters chicken which did not come with any sides and only had 5 small bits of chicken, for around £15 you would expect more than chicken and sauce. Pie of the day was really good but the size of the pie was tiny and hardly had any filling which was disappointing, also a small amount of mash potatoes and no vegetables… Desert was very good, actually got decent portions with that so that was a highlight. Overall it was good was overly expensive at £171 for 4 small portions and desert.

We had a fantastic lunch outside on the terrace here on a sunny February weekend - the menu had a great choice of dishes - it was difficult to choose. The staff were great - really welcoming and helpful. We will definitely be visiting again

We had a gorgeous meal at The Bugle today. The staff were so attentive and helpful. It was our first time eating here and we will definitely go again.

Wow what can I say we had the best experience ever staff amazing thank u food was so good highly recommend you experience The Bugle you will not be disappointed.

The staff were so accommodating, friendly and really great. The food choice was perfect. All dishes were a contender. The food was served perfectly. We were 6 and everyone had something different. At the end nothing was left.. We will come back. Thanks to the team.

First time I’ve been here for years. Outstanding food by James. And very good service. Would highly recommend

A great pub for food and drink after a lovely walk around Hamble. Staff were more than helpful with providing child seats, and kids menus. Adult menu a full range of choices with specials. Great drinks choices, and excellent quality food. Service very helpful and nothing a problem. Would return in a heartbeat.

A great experience even with a large table we booked. Great friendly service, nothing was a problem and great food. All round faultless.

Went to the wine tasting dinner earlier in the month, first time back after a horrendous experience 4 years ago, and we were so impressed we booked again. What a mistake, we won’t be rushing back. Hardly anyone in the pub but our food still took an hour to arrive. When it did finally arrive it was obvious that the new head chef had the day off. Over use of salt in the seafood linguine, and over cooked burgers, with only a threat of bacon. Very disappointing.

Wine tasting evening with the new team was fantastic. The wine was lovely and the food was beautiful presented and delicious.

We never usually venture out to Hamble but were here for children's party reasons so decided to come for Sunday lunch at The Bugle. It's really beautifully presented and a nice cosy interior, but by far the most impressive elements were the quality of the food and service. Very attentive and friendly staff who put up with my husband's poor jokes, and the most incredible pork belly roast we've ever had. The vegetables, roast potatoes and giant yorkshire pudding were also very impressive, wonderfully cooked, and everything was piping hot (just the way we like it). We were so impressed that we've vowed to come out to Hamble just to come back for a Bugle lunch. Thanks everyone for a lovely time!

We went too the Bugle for lunch, the place was empty, and we were given a table in the window, the heating wasn't on and it was cold, we had to wear our coats the whole time, The food was average, my Chicken pie lacked Chicken and left me hungry, Estrella £7.20 a pint!, the bill showed 6 items (4 were drinks) and a 12.5% service charge! so effectively a pint was over £8, What is it with service charges in pubs?, there's no table cloths, napkins etc, in the end £67+ for a fish and chips and an inadequate pie, in the cold, I am not surprised there were no other customers, wont be going back!

Never really liked the pub before now it's probably one of the best in the area

We had an amazing afternoon and evening at The Bugle! Norbert and Alexa were very attentive and the food was delicious! Def recommend visiting! We will be back.

We had a lovely afternoon and evening at The Bugle with friends. Norbert and Alexa were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, I recommend the fish and chip - best I’ve had in a long time! If you’re visiting Hamble, The Bugle is a must. We will def be back.

Bugle is a great place for a quiet drink or a nice meal. Food is well presented and tasty. Atmosphere is relaxing. Service is outstanding from the management team of Norbert, Alexa and Amy together with all the staff, front of house and kitchen. Our ‘go to’ pub in Hamble.

I’m very happy to report that the Bugle is better than ever under its new manager, Norbert and new chef. We have always enjoyed having a drink there, but had had a couple of disappointing meals there in recent years. So it’s great news that it’s now back at the top of its game. Our party enjoyed fish and chips (“the best pub fish and chips I’ve ever had”) a Bugle burger (“excellent”) and a series of small plates/starters - scallops & black pudding, spicy fried chicken, braised brisket, chargrilled hispi cabbage and onion bhaji, all were beautifully seasoned and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended.

Highly recommend, I only had their local Bugle Bitter beer & main course scallops and chips on the side. Incredible freshness & precisely cooked... Well done to all the staff 😁

As I have been a regular guest of the montagu arms hotel when I heard Norbert was taking over the Bugle and one of their chefs also managing the kitchen, I did not hesitate to book my family new years eve celebration there. Very reasonable price, really attentive service and delicious food. I have seen two 1 star rating and completely unreasonable comment here, so I decided to tell the truth. The evening went very smooth, the service was organised and well timed without being rushed. The dishes were well portioned and presented with a lots of love. Please understand this is a gastro pub not a club or a fine dining restaurant and on that level they did not fail. They delivered everything what they promised and we had a good dance and celebration at midnight. Will definitely recommend and keep visiting the Bugle as a new favourite in Hamble. Thank you for the staff and the management for the fantastic night! Lots of love!

Lovely food set in a fantastic location - The staff were friendly and efficient and made a real effort with a special dietary request for somebody in my group.

Thank you Alexa and Norbert, we really had a wonderful evening sitting at the bar for dinner earlier this month. The food was absolutely perfect and so was the hospitality that you two brought to our evening. We only meant to pop out for a quick bite, but stayed much longer for a 3 course meal because of how much fun we were having chatting with you both! Clearly other patrons that evening felt same!

Attended New Years eve event. Totally mis sold as a New Year event. Very poor value for money. Management not really interested in any feedback. really quite disappointing

My favourite place for Sunday lunch! Always excellent food and service!

Lovely pub , excellent food and service, For info a discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill regardless of the party size

Just delicious, local, well cooked food. The menu lists on the back a map of where (and the company names) they get everything from- including meats and potatoes etc. Had a burger and my god- the Patty was unreal, homemade. The brioche bread and salad- so fresh!! And with so much flavour. Even the fries had exceptional taste. The atmosphere in here is lovely. Cosy for winter - all wooden and fireplaces burning. Lovely. Service friendly, fast and great. Knocked down one point as the dessert (sticky toffee pudding) tasted almost vegan. Artificial or odd tasting (like sweetener) the ice cream a bit over and not as tasty. Also the food is a little pricey, a bit more Gastropub level prices. Would recommend for families, couples, friends. A good all rounder

Delicious Sunday Roast well cooked & i liked that we had different vegetables that usually come with a roast dinner....red cabbage, celeriac, mange tout & a carrot puree. Friendly staff & a lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit😊

We were served by the manger Norbut, not only a fantastic all around guy but fully attentive, the Chef James is amazing also. Party of 10, not one complaint! The food was superb, the Staff are all are lovely people and very attentive. Thank you everyone that served us

Stopped in here by chance on a Sunday afternoon with a large group and they managed to accommodate us in the private dining area . Excellent service and the best roast we have had in years ! Big thanks to Norbert the manager who looked after us and we will be sure to visit again A*

We're local residents of Hamble and been frequenting the Bugle for a few years so, attracted by their marketing of their New Year's Eve party as a "New Year's Eve Spectacular", an "unforgettable celebration", a "sparkling send off" for Yannick, the outgoing manager. We were promised a "sumptuous feast", "tunes that’ll move your feet, and laughter that’ll make the night complete". In reality, the night was a disaster. There was little atmosphere, friends at the next table had a stand up row with the manager over the poor food quality. There was no "spectacular celebration", and the only laughter was when we couldn't believe our bill. £800 for a table of 6. I raised a complaint but the MD was very defensive, claimed other customers had no complaints (we know this not to be true). I was even asked to suggest my own compensation for our poor experience. After spending literally thousands of pounds in the Bugle over the last few years, their NYE party failed to deliver in a big way. Plenty of choice in Hamble, we've struck the Bugle off our list until the time we see "under new management" on the door.

Excellent food accompanied the excellent service. Non alcoholic beer on tap for guilt free lunchtime!