The Dancing Man in Southampton

Visited last night for dinner on recommendation of the friends we came with. Firstly, what a beautiful place. It was absolutely stunning. The lighting upstairs in the restaurant gave a truly beautiful ambience. Food was delicious and it was so lovely to see such a varied and different menu to most other pubs. Service was fantastic....each member of staff really looking after us. Would we come back? Without a doubt!!! There are so many other things I would like to try from the menu!! Thanks DMB. for making our night perfect.

Staff were brilliant, Rag n bone was gorgeous. We also ordered the baa baa black sheep, but there was no shredded lamb. The 3 chops were all inconsistent, one was perfect. One was a little dryer and was was a little too dry. It was very busy, but disappointed with the lamb meal especially at £27. Some other items we wanted had run out but I'm not surprised by this by how popular this restaurant is and the atmosphere is incredible.

Popped in here for a couple of hours and wished we could have stayed longer. A really good selection of IPAs and my wife loved the Necessary Evil lager. Bar staff were really friendly and helpful- I will be back!!

What a great venue. The building and the way it is decorated is amazing. Great beers and service downstairs. Great service in the restaurant upstairs. Unfortunately the food was shocking. The starters were ok but the mains were awful. We left 2 of the 3 mains we had. Overcooked conjealed mess. We gave feedback but paid our bill regardless as we are not the ones to normally make a fuss. It was very busy, and alot of food was going back to the kitchen. Definatley worth a visit for the beer, not so sure about the food.

Not the first time I’ve been here. The staff are simply awesome, the food is delicious and being a micro brewery, the ale is by far the best I’ve sample. Here’s the kicker though, dogs are welcome, in the bar or in the restaurant…they even serve a dinner for dogs. Outside, warm day& the staff bring out water and treats for the dogs….how could you not absolutely love this place 🤷‍♂️

We read reviews on this place and we were expecting great things. Unfortunately it was dreadful. The food was substandard, tasting like it was warmed up microwaved food. We would certainly not return. We waited for ages for the bill and we brought this up with the waiter, he said it was Because it was the Boat Show Weekend. We found this odd, because there were groups of staff standing around? Talking to each other. Their Stout is excellent , but avoid the food.

The beer is good but the food on our visit was awful , two thin lamb chops and a plate full of peas , we will never eat in this place again , service also very poor , staff standing around chatting to each other and the young tall waiter leaving the toilet without washing his hands , AWFUL .

With so many places in Southampton to eat this is one of the best for first class food, don’t be fooled by the fact it’s an ale house the beer selection is amazing and all in house and the chefs create some amazing food options (even for doggies!) it’s not your standard pub grub it’s more gastro restaurant food well worth a visit, it’s worth booking as it busy but definitely worth it. Tributes to all the staff they are all very welcoming and great at their jobs and deserve a tip. 6 stars our of 5

Lovely evening family meal upstairs in the seating area. Great to have a selection of in-house craft beers to compliment food. Had the Rag'n'bone beef which was excellent, well cooked and very tasty. Others had burgers which were good as well. Finished with an Affogato and some great ice-creams.

Been going for years drinks only. Decided on Sunday lunch last week. Online booking very fiddly so we called to book. Staff were lovely. Food amazing very good portions and FRESH so fresh. Good drinks and lovely decor

Frist time at the dancing man brewery with my family staff very nice service was amazing food was lovely would go back again

So we came to have some drinks on the hill after work and we were greeted by the best staff I’ve experienced in Southampton. Abbie, was so lovely and helped us with all the different drinks.

My wife and I had a drink here while spending the day in Southampton after a cruise. Great variety of craft beers on offer. Lovely looking pub with great wooden staircase. I would have liked to have spent more time and drunk more beer. Polite and friendly service. Look forward to visiting again when in Southampton.

What a beautiful pub. Came Saturday evening for a wedding reception and didn't want to leave. Great staff, great food and great Beer. Pubs like this are becoming harder and harder to find. Definitely one of my new favourites and you've got to try the 'Necessary Evil'

Beautiful venue, friendly staff, delicious food and great drinks! There was a live band playing which was lovely.

We met some friends in Southampton and decided to try this brewery/pub for dinner. Turned out to be an excellent choice. We each had one of the evening specials…broccoli and chicken pie. Absolutely delicious and served with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The guys enjoyed the...

If you have all night to wait for dinner, you don’t mind putting up with a grumpy waitress, do not turn up early and then get a meal that is not what you ordered and uncooked then this is the place for you. Such a...

The location is in the shell of an ancient wool warehouse having been there, more or less, since the 1300s; there’s tables outside and nice spaces inside. When we visited, there was private party sucking up all the kitchen time, so we did not get...

A restaurant with a difference a unique building and decoration with a menu also with a difference. Different dishes not the usual pub fare. And for the beer aficionado a delight but plenty for the non beer freak

Visited late afternoon for a solo drink...or 5. Absolutely nothing to fault about this place. Top marks to all the staff, especially the guy who offered to carry my pint to a table, because I had a walking aid. (Extra points because he asked me...

Amazing as ever! After four years of being away, still the nicest, friendliest pub with the best beer ❤️❤️

An incredibly popular pub serving it's own brewed excellent beer - thoroughly enjoyed the Jack O' Diamonds ale and the Old Fashioned bitter. I suspect you would have to book a table well in advance here as when visiting on a Saturday late afternoon all...

This was the first place I came for a beer between lockdowns, and while that gave it a special sort of atmosphere that only anticipation from a safe distance can give to someone who enjoys socialising with a craft beer in hand - I was...

My dad had his wedding meal here last summer. The theming and decoration was absolutely beautiful. Food was fab.

We went for an evening meal and each with different dietary requirements including allergies. Although they only have a small menu it is absolutely delicious, everyone had a choice and enjoyed it. Even vegan options in the puddings. All ingredients seem very fresh and all...

What a great Microbrewery, driven past many times but this was my first visit. So many different types of ale to try in a very trendy and beautiful old building. We sat outside on the grass enjoying the bank holiday sunshine and it was bliss....

What's not to like - great beer, working brewery, helpful and friendly staff and a great vibe. Just get yourselves there and enjoy it! Food looks good to although we didn't have time for that.....

Great place to have a drink if you’re in Southampton, great atmosphere, good choice of beers, would go again

We were only in Southampton for one night, prior to going on a cruise. We wanted somewhere close to our hotel, and were lucky enough to get a table here. There was a live band playing downstairs, which added to the friendly atmosphere. The restaurant...

Went here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised, had a pint of big casino and loved it !! Served by lad named Tom, friendly chap and was really helpful throughout the evening. Will be heading back soon !

The bar downstairs is great, but the restaurant is one to avoid. Staff and chefs were unable or unwilling to deal with our dietary requirements, and we were both ill after eating here. Prices weren't cheap, and the food wasn't anything to sing home about....

First time and great experience, venue is stunning with great history. Service from Theo especially amazing, with great knowledge of the drinks on offer (all brewed in house!) and fantastic customer service…. An asset to the business and industry! Will certainly be making another visit!...

We visited the brewery tap bar for drinks only on the evening of 28 Feb 2023. These are the things we found disappointing: Very limited range of real cask hand-drawn ales (unexpected in a microbrewery specialising in real ale) Contrasted badly with the impression given...

I visited this pub by chance having revisited Southampton for the first time in 35 years. The pub was lively with an eclectic mix of customers, plus a private function on upstairs. I didn't know anything about this place and was unaware it was a...

3 of us had a Sunday lunch today, cosy atmosphere We all had a nice dinner roast beef and roast chicken and a pie with mash Only comment is my son couldn’t have chips with his pie. Could be more flexible But really nice overall

They have their own real ales. Unfortunately the pint I had was cloudy. (not by design!) Interesting venue decor wise. Spacious bar under the stairs leading to a large minstrels gallery. Not your traditional stye of bar, but nice enough.

13 of us had our Christmas meal at the Dancing Man Brewery and it was a smash hit. We were very looked after throughout the night by Hannah and her team, with a drink on arrival and a DJ playing all night long. The food...

Excellent food, vegetarian pies were lovely. I'm not a veggie but the mushroom bourgignon pie was delicious with mash and vegetables. Great setting for our sons wedding afters. Beers were good but other drinks were available.

Tonight was our annual Christmas Staff Party. We usually party ‘til the very end and have fun. Tonight the music was SOO incredibly loud, that none of us could hear each other. And it was just house music - not very Christmassy. Literally, just house...

We love this place and usually go for drinks, great beer and great atmosphere. Today however we had a meal in the restaurant and were very disappointed. We had a roast. Veg was a bit undercooked, pork was tasty but more fat than meat on...

Restaurant was absolutely dead with only one table who had already been served but there was absolutely no way they could squeeze a table of two in, even when I said we'd plan to be quick. Disappointing as I've had good experiences here before, but...

The best roast in Southampton! Very doggo friendly even have dog roasts ! Service its excellent too !!! We will be going again we had forgotten about this place !! Such a stunning place too

Read reviews months ago plus proximity to hotel, but wouldn’t eat here again. Place has history great atmosphere and bar scene. As for food not very good plus expensive. Hamburgers walking by looked good though £19.50? Wife had special meat pie for £18.00. I had...

Everytime we get a cruise we call in here for a few craft beers. Great atmosphere and worth a look if your into craft Ales ECT...

This very unique place has excellent beers, great atmosphere. I tried lemon cheesecake beer and loved it. The building has a lot of history. The building is very old and has so much caricature.

Brilliant place to come for ales, friendly staff and an enjoyable experience. Not tried the food - but lovely place regardless

Easy to book online, the restaurant is on the first floor and although the pub appears very busy, the stairs up to the restaurant welcome you to a nice uncrowded restaurant with well spaced tables. A good menu including speciality pies.

My husband and I are over here from Australia and came here for a meal Omg the food was nothing short of amazing, Honestly the best pork crackling I have ever had, the rag and bone was so tender, 5 stars without a doubt.

We ate at this pub in the hopes to find a family friendly eatery however this was not the case. The food was average and the service deteriorated as the evening went on. Sadly the staff were not impressed with us bringing our very young...

I love the dancing man each time my family visit Southampton I must insist we stop in for a drink it's a beautiful building with a great atmosphere they also Brew there own beer (Big casino 10/10.)

Always wanted to visit this pub having heard so much about it. Big casino was amazing, and the other beers, inc Jesus hairdo were worth waiting for. My only gripe was that the toilets were really grimy and the bar staff weren’t particularly friendly and...

We have eaten a lot of Sunday roasts in our time, but this was top drawer. We were welcomed by a knowledgeable barman who really knew his beer and cider and were treated to a first class meal in a lovely ambience. Credit to all...

We found ourselves here based on a recommendation from several local residents. We were happy with their advice. The building is quite historical. The staff had some informative tidbits to share with us. we were invited to sample several beers before ordering. Our sandwiches were...

We came for a beer and light lunch and were not disappointed. The bar staff greeted us and were very helpful in choosing beers. We both ordered chicken in a bun - light bar meal version. The food arrived very promptly with a smiling happy...

We had a private party upstairs in the restaurant area, it has a separate bar with a good range of drinks and the loos was lovely. Definitely recommend this venue.

We met as a family here today for Father’s Day lunch. Everything was perfect, it was a delicious meal in a fabulous venue and the young energetic team at the Dancing Man are a true credit to the business.

Visited the Dancing Man on a warm evening for drinks. Very busy but service was good and quick. Staff were very friendly and despite being busy were able to advise on what drinks to try - they did infact, surprise us with a sample of...

Locality close to the cruise terminals, busy and friendly venue with a wide range of beers and lagers

We were recommended to the Dancing Man and if I said it was perfect, it would not do it justice. This building known as The Wool House dates from the 14th Century, used to store Wool for export to the continent, then used as a...

Awesome place and great beer. Particularly enjoyed the pina colada inspired beer as we’ve just got back from the Caribbean a month before we came to the brewery. Food was pretty crap thought tbh. Myself and my friends wife had the Smokey meat and new...

Absolutely lovely place and stunning decor. Shame about the service. We waited about 15minutes for a drinks order to be taken. We ended up going to the bar ourselves. Glad we did as the barman was extremely helpful, very attentive and informative when deciding on...

Our first visit was in 2018. We were so looking forward to it as last time it was amazing. On this visit, we had a very good meal. The venue is great, the bar experience was superb. The in-house ales and wine choices were excellent....

As we are not from the local area I looked on Tripadvisor for places that served Sunday roast and the Dancing Man was highly recommended and so I attempted to book a table for 9 including 2 elderly family members. Completed the online form and...

Always live Dancing Man for top notch beer and enjoyable food. Would like to see more veggie options but Head Chef Dan provided a great meal and great hospitality

What a refreshing experience. Good food. Wonderful caring staff. Oh, the beer, great! Atmosphere, vibrant, sparkly. Happy dog eating his special food. Child friendly, happy kids enjoying their evening. Loved it, oh yes, we're ancient but felt at home there.......

A wonderful pub, definitely my favourite in Southampton. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Delicious food, great wine menu and although I don’t drink beer my other half said it’s great. They welcome dogs which is the icing on the cake.

Been here whenever I’ve visited friends in Southampton and it a brilliant bar……….but can’t believe how poor the toilet facilities are in the downstairs bar always a queue when busy……..one single toilet for men & one for women ? it’s not like the place isn’t...

Looking forward to a return visit for Sunday lunch but left a little disappointed. Service was friendly prompt taking our drink order at midday but it was almost an hour before our meal arrived, no attempt by staff to explain there was a delay or...

Our lunch was booked for 1.30, but it was an hour before our food order was taken. There were eight of us and when the food arrived two were almost cold and another had the wrong meat, most were covered in so much gravy that...

This place has gone down hill, we were in there for 2 1/2 hours managed to get one course and gave up. Asked for desert menus which eventually arrived, we were then ignored so we eventually asked for the bill. This arrived after waiting another...

great atmosphere in the bar downstairs and an amazing barn style restaurant upstairs right in the centre of the city close to the ferry terminal

We arrived a little early, were told we could sit at our table but would not be able to order our food until our time slot. Thankfully we took a drink upstairs with us as we had no service till 10 minutes after our time...

Arrived tonight at 22:28 to be told last orders had been called and the bar was shut as they weren’t busy. It’s a bit confusing as the advertised opening hours state they are open until 23:00. This is really sloppy business if people cannot rely...

We popped into the Dancing Man Brewery while on a long weekend break in Southampton at the beginning of December. All i can say is "Fantastic" !! Great Ales, Great Building and Great (and knowledgeable" staff! Loved the "Jack O'Diamonds" ruby ale :-) :-) Shame...

Booked for my partners birthday weekend break. Originally tried to book for Saturday night but was full, so booked for Sunday lunch instead. Arrived and loved the pub from the minute we saw it, beautiful building. Went inside and it felt magical. Staff were all...

Can’t say much about the place. Very nice atmosphere and staff very friendly. Also not overpriced for what they serve. Only concern is don’t visit when cold out as there not much seating inside. Very much a summer pub when you can enjoy sitting outside...

The Dancing Man Brewery is, by far, the best pub in Southampton. I'll happily contend that it's the best pub in England. The owners are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Their dedication to the establishment is immediately apparent. The atmosphere is beautiful and vibrant, with subtle...

Me and my partner have wanted to visit here for a long time as it looks so beautiful from the outside, We were taking his parents (over 60) and his son (13yrs) out for a curry across the road at Kutis, so thought what better...

Great Beers, hearty food and big portions, really good service, and nice that the main bar is separate to the eating area

First visit to the DMB and we were not disappointed, great building with lots of character. The food and beers were excellent plus the staff were very friendly. Our waiter who took the drinks order had a great knowledge of the beers and could recommend...

Roasts are no joke here. Absolutely wonderful family time! Ambiance great also, Halloween in one of the most haunted places in the south. The kids loved the music and the fancy dress

We were recommended this place whilst staying in Southampton overnight. The selection of ales was impressive, and some decent tasting golden ales. The staff know the ales well and can make recommendations on taste. The place started to fill up as the evening wore on,...

Having been a few times in the evening for beers, we decided to take my Mother in law and our kids to have a Sunday roast. The building itself is beautiful and we were in the best seat, upstairs and with a view out to...

Had an amazing meal today with my partner- Atmosphere was great, the food spectacular, beer incredible and service was perfect. I can't stress how great the whole experience was. We went downstairs for a few drinks after and the ladies working the bar were great...

Lovely venue, excellent food and what was more special for us, was that we could enjoy lunch upstairs in the restaurant with our dog. I would highly recommend visiting this bar and restaurant whether you have or have not got a dog. I can't wait...

First of all I’d like to say we’d booked a table in advance and had this confirmed, the confirmation warned that if we arrived 15 minutes late we may have to wait to order, if we arrived 30 minutes late our booking would be cancelled....

Been here before pre pandemic and absolutely loved it but returned today for a Sunday Roast and was very disappointed. The flavours were either too salty or too sweet and there wasn’t enough variety of vegetables on the plate in order to be paying over...

Great atmosphere. The decor is absolutely beautiful and really inviting. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend the pies - they are divine!!! Don't need a starter as the pie is super filling.

I was going to write a detailed review but couldn’t be bothered as this place is so dreadful. Unfriendly and poor service. Starters took 40 minutes then another 25 minutes for main course. Allows dogs to be in restaurant / are we in Middle Ages?)....

What a find...stumbled in for a few drinks and became quickly hooked on the atmosphere (and the adorable house Jack Russell ❤️), so stayed for dinner - what a delicious meal with great service! Wouldn't hesitate to come back!

Beautiful building, wonderful staff, and the food is delicious. Charlie kindly found us a table even though it was very busy, that man never stops working, and also never stops smiling, what a star 🙂. Robyn was also lovely, made me the best latte after...

The building is full of character. There is an extensive beer and food menu. We will definitely be going back.

Took our adult children to Dancing Man and was mightily surprised. Great ambiance, an abundance of beers and pretzels by the pint…..fresh pretzels are served in a pint glass! Lovely atmosphere, nice staff, clean and tidy and reasonable prices. Only downside, only 1 ladies loo...

If you want a warm welcome do not expect it at the Dancing man where shortly after you arrive you are asked what you are drinking after telling the staff that you are waiting for two others to arrive then to be asked again what...

Had a little down time, and found this gem, right opposite the ferry port. It's really nice, loads of on site brewed beers and bottled beers and ciders, food was amazing and very reasonable. Staff were very friendly, all in all a lovely visit.

First visit to the DMB and not disappointed. Food was excellent and the staff were really friendly providing great service. Was a little noisy but it was part of the ambience of the place. Will defo go back.

Could this be the only craft beer / real ale establishment in the world where the waiter’s response to a question about the beer is “I don’t know, I haven’t tried any of them”? Standards of service in the UK are pretty poor but this...

Firstly, the food is simply exquisite here, outstanding flavours. Portion sizes were variable on our mains; roasted cod on the slight side, lemon sole more than enough, burger plentiful. Secondly, the service was brilliant, couldn't have asked for better from the three staff members on...

Great bar, with a interesting interior with a great choice of drinks We visited on a Saturday night, was busy covid rules all adhered to

Myself and my partner came to the Dancing Man for a few drinks on Friday night. We both were seated by a server who had a flat cap on (love the style). Another lady came by a few minutes later who I think was the...