The Horse and Jockey in Eastleigh

We had visited the Horse & Jockey before for drinks and meals, where we had always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. But in September the staff were wonderful enough to help us host our wedding reception in their outdoor barn venue. The management were incredibly accommodating and helped us plan a wonderful event. They put on great appetisers and a main meal and kept us supplied with plenty of drink. All of the staff did a fantastic job and we couldn't have been happier with how the reception turned out.

We were a large group (30+) that booked at the last minute, due to being at the campsite down the road, and fed up with a day of solid rain. Staff were exceptionally helpful, fitting us all in and getting all the food out at pretty much the same time. Beer was also good, always a bonus.

Had a 10oz steak to die for it was out of this world plenty of food staff are fantastic very friendly 👌

First time that we have visited your establishment for years but we are already planning to return. Staff very friendly and helpful and the food was all excellent. I had the wild mushroom risotto and it was probably the best risotto that I have ever had. I am a wheelchair user and the pub is accessible with plenty of room to manoeuvre my chair between tables. Prices were fair for the quality of food served. I think that we may have just found ourselves a new favourite place to have lunch!

We had just paddle boarding up the Hamble and needed a placeto stop, have a drink and a spot of lunch. This place seemed perfect as it’s right next to the river so we planned to stop here. Upon arrival it’s obvious they are set up for river dwellers as there is a paddle board rack and a specific area for river users to have food and drink. It’s a Fullers so you come to expect a good pint but food is pub specific and this place makes it close to the top of the list. We both had a pasta based dish and it was homemade with a good helping of both pasta and sauce. What so makes a pub decent is the service you get and the staff here are attentive and polite. All in all I’d make the paddle board journey again just to stop here for a pint.

Fantastic food clearly cooked by people who know their food. Chicken calabrese was a delight. Would highly recommend as restaurant quality food in a pub setting. Staff are so welcoming.

We went for my mother in law 80th birthday party. Very friendly, kind , wonderful service . Charlotte and the lady at the bar ( sorry cannot remember her name ) both are absolutely great , they made my mother birthday. Food was very good , tasty, full of flavour and good reasonable prices . We are looking forward to return .

23 family members got together for lunch at the Horse and Jockey on Sunday. 14 adults and 9 children. We were so impressed with the food and the service was excellent. We were given our own room and there were side tables for the children to eat together if the wished to. The menu choice was very broad and my dish - sirloin beef was beautifully tender and well presented. The bill at the end of a wonderful day was great too. A big thanks you to all at the Horse and Jockey Well done to all and thank you very much.

A rather disappointing experience. Having visited several times in recent years we expected more The food was only average. I, for instance had a steak and ale pie which was mostly pie with limited content. Wine was of poor quality but service was friendly and attentive. The price was extortionate given the food and drink quality. A great pity.

Had been travelling all day with 3 kids from the North ready for our cruise the following day and (stupidly) hadn’t booked anywhere for an evening meal. Phoned this place as was near to our hotel and I’m so glad we did. So welcoming, didn’t make us feel bad for not booking and told us to to come and they’d find us a table no problem. Food was delicious and much very much appreciated after such a long day. On our next time down there we will definitely go here again and will be sure to book too just in case!

We went here for Sunday dinner. We had a delicious roast. Generous size portions or good quality products. The waitress who served us was helpful and very friendly. We left very happy and full.

Very enjoyable lunch today. Despite being busy the serving staff were charming, helpful and relaxed.. Even getting the cricket score for some of our group! We will be back.

Friendly, happy and attentive staff, food was good quality and reasonably priced. Good selection of beers, adequate parking.

Passing by and the horse & Jockey looked very inviting. My partner & I stopped and went in for dinner. We were met with friendly faces and welcoming staff. Dinner was fairly priced, presented beautifully and tasted lovely. Staff were attentive and made sure we were comfortable the whole time we were there ❤️

This was our first time at the Horse and Jockey having driven past on numerous occasions and we decided to come with family for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It all started well getting drinks but it then took about 20 minutes for someone to come back and take our order. Three of the party had starters the rest not, but it then took about 30 minutes for starters to come out. By the time we had our mains we had been there for an hour and a quarter, a long time for those that did not have a starter. The chicken calabrese was very nice but the cannelloni dishes were just ok. Two of the party had steak and they weren't wowed by it given the price. One of the issues was that nothing was served on hot plates which means it doesn't stay hot for long. The cost of the meal was high and sadly the food did not live up to the price. We were all left feeling underwhelmed which was a shame as we all wanted to come and eat here. We can't see ourselves going back unfortunately.

Arrived, without a booking, quite late for lunch, but were warmly greeted and told food served until 3pm. Plenty of dishes to chose from and we both had a starter with a shared side of salad and chips, which gave us a decent sized meal....

We visited this pub/restaurant a few days ago. Although living a few miles away, and often travelling around, we always place this as our eating venue and have been coming here for some years when we are home. We like the variety of English and...

We came as a group of work friends to the lady gaga night! Great food and atmosphere. Singer was great! It was pretty busy so we had to wait a small while to get our food but otherwise it was a brill night had by...

We eat at the Horse and Jockey frequently and had a family lunch there yesterday. Billy and Anita who run it were very welcoming as usual. We had potato and bacon croquettes as a starter which were very hot and tasty. We then head, Steak,...

All I can say is 10/10! The staff were amazing, the food was amazing and our expirence was amazing! We attended the lady gaga evening with friends and we loved it! Can not wait for the next one! We WILL be back! Thanks H&J!!!!

Lovely meal. I really enjoyed it. The server was so lovely as I was worried the food would be too spicy but she reassured me. Fantastic service. Had a lovely hour or so without the kids. Friendly, lovely area and would recommend.

Spot on. Great location by the river, the kids loved it. The staff where very helpful and very welcoming! Food was amazing although of choice and even better they have a new menu!!! We will be back to try more of the new dishes!

I purchased a ticket for the lady haha tribute to attend with friends. The singer was very good the rest of the event was disastrous to say the least. We queued for nearly a hour for food. They ran out of pasta salad/rolls & cheese...

We are regular visitors to this wonderful pub. The staff are all incredibly friendly and will ensure that you always receive a warm welcome. This beautiful pub is conveniently located next to the river Hamble. As such, it can be busy at times, particularly when...

We chose the Horse and Jockey for a family meal, our first time there. We sat down ordered our drinks and food and then waited and waited and waited a little more. After 45 mins i asked if our food was on its way and...

I often go past here and sometimes stop for a beer but we decided to meet friends and eat on this occasion. The pub is in a great spot and our welcome and service was friendly if at times a little haphazard!! We all had...

We had a dinner reservation on a Saturday night for four. Our food was lovely, fresh and arrived quickly but what was really impressive was the service. The staff were friendly and attentive and the manager even gave us a lift home to avoid us...

I had heard about this Gastropub from friends who had enjoyed their visits, we had booked a couple of nights earlier and arrived just before our booking. It was noticed by my wife that the 5 or so tables were all occupied by women. 2...

What a great pub! I made a very last minute call to see if I could make a booking for dinner for later the same evening, and as luck would have it the lovely lady that answered managed to get us in. We headed straight...

Great location, great staff and delicious food. The welcome was lovely and we started with a drink in the bar, which was welcoming and some friendly interaction from some regulars. Alwasy nice to feel that it's frequented by friendly people. We were then shown to...

Just had a quick mid week evening meal which was the best pub meal I have had in ages! Great variety in menu and the service was great. Well done H+J we will be back!

Amazing roast dinner, with exceptional service. Beautiful pub with a great atmosphere. Thank you for a memorable Mother’s Day

Had a family meal, took over 1hr from ordering to food being served. We were only the 3rd table that had customers sat down. Meal had obviously been sat under the heat lamps as was dry and over cooked. Same was seen on other meals....

Nipped in to the Horse and jockey on a whim to see if we could get a last minute roast dinner on a Sunday afternoon. We were greeted by a smiling staff member who was more then happy to accommodate me and my partner and...

My daughter and I had lunch yesterday and we were both blown away by the food and the service! I had the goats cheese and caramelised red onion flatbread which came with fries and salad. I could not fault one thing on my plate and...

Popped in on a whim for lunch. Having heard a few bad things from a while ago when it was under previous management we were delighted to find that everything was good. We will go back and explore the menu further.

Great staff and service. Love the new water feature they added recently, really allows my kids to connect with nature instead of being on their phones while mommy drinks.

This place came into its own in the pandemic when they built the magnificent outside barn. However after a few visits the menu became boring and it is overpriced for what you get. We have found much better value elsewhere

Waiting staff miserable. Asking whether it was Coca Cola or Pepsi was made out to be a chore. Family were forgotten about when wanting to order food. They took the orders of 2 tables who came in after us. When we finally got to order...

We attended with my mum in law children and their partners Amazing hospitality from Tracy Franco and the team The food was superb an all round lovely stress free Christmas lunch Highly recommend

8 of us for an ABBA tribute night two nights before Xmas and what a fantastic night! The venue is ‘outside’ but very well heated and the service for food and drinks exceptional. Given its mass catering and outside you’re always apprehensive however service was...

This has got to be by far the Most friendliest pub, the team go out of their for you to accommodate your needs. At last minute gave us a table. The food was perfection. Beautiful setting thanks to Franco, Anita & Billy you make are...

6 of us came for our family Christmas dinner on Christmas day! We were in the earlier sitting and needless to say it was fantastic. Even though we were earlier, we did not feel rushed or pressured to eat any quicker or try to be...

I First of all it was a pity, We were not made aware that you did 2 settings, as I would have told my son and daughter-in-law to not to bother. Due to this, we did not have the time to order our drinks that...

I booked a table for lunch for 3 over a month ago, but when we arrived today we had been seated right next to the door (which constantly opened and closed, remember it is minus 5 outside !) Needless to say we were frozen and...

We last visited the Horse and Jockey some years ago and remembered that it had good gluten free provision. We were not disappointed when we visited this week. The menu was varied and had a great selection of gluten free dishes, in addition to pub...

Beautiful hiden gem . Great service wonderful atmosphere . Fabulous Food will definitely return.Even got to see Mr and Mrs Santa .

Went for Sunday lunch. From the minute we walked in we were made to feel welcome. Service was very efficient. Staff were lovely and the food was hot and delicious. The chocolate orange cheesecake and the strawberry pavlova were to die for!!. Nikkiwas her usual...

From the moment we walked in the staff were so friendly couldn’t do enough for us through our duration fab ! The Sunday roast was so good tasty and lots of it and great value for money would definitely return soon

Had a private party here in the outdoor area. It was a great venue for food, drinks and entertainment. We had live music from ABBA stars who have played here before on the tribute nights, they were fantastic and everyone had a great night, so...

A great pub right by the river, a group (16) of us visited today, we were met with excellent friendly customer service in the restaurant and from the bar and even from the Owner. We had a timescale to meet to be able to get...

Really enjoyed our work meal here. Staff were friendly and all 3 courses were delicious. I am a veggie and everyone else meat eaters and we all got a good meal.

Love this place very different pub being on the river there's plenty of seating inside and out i prefer by the river. they have great drinks of course(it's a fullers pub) a great place to chill with friends And the roast look amazing tho am...

We parked in the car park and saw the female manager barking orders at a young waiter - no please or thank you. Not a great first impression. Went to the bar to order a drink - ordered one lime and soda and one lime...

From the moment I stepped in here the service was fantastic - greeted with smiles and a friendly hello, the service was quick and efficient, the food was amazing and piping hot: All in all, 5 stars

Was really pleased with everything, so happy to be around. Food was lovely and the staff were very polite.

The staff were welcoming and happy. Nothing was too much trouble and service was quick despite the heat and how busy it was. Good food and good atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Wasn’t a very warm and inviting environment. Staff were cold. Flies everywhere - had to swat them away while eating. Table was sticky to the point the cutlery had to be pulled off the table. Burger was average (not worth £16 at all) and the...

We visited the Horse & Jockey last night for the very first time and we loved every minute of our visit there. Anita was in charge for the evening and she & the staff that was serving our food and drinks were spectacular and very...

Arrived with a couple of friends midweek lunctime via The Hamble.When I explained that some of us would like lunctime food I was told by female bar staff, we can't serve you there (i.e. by the river). Instead of saying we have a dining area...

On arrival the hostess was very helpful and we were able to choose our own table in the garden room having pre booked. It was a hot day and service was excellent from the start with water being brought to the table for both the...

Wonderful food and attentive and helpful staff. Went on a hot Saturday meaning the area near the river was chaos with all the boats and paddle boarders but the staff helped us get a decent table and prevented us from having to queue at the...

This was our second visit as we loved our first time in 2021. The pub is lovely in decor staff are friendly and helpful. Go the extra mile. The food was excellent. We couldn’t fault it. Ollie, front of house and also our sever was...

We went for a lovely sunny walk at the National Trust Hamble River and decided to treat our friends to lunch at The Horse and Jockey. From the moment we entered, we have had a wonderful experience. We all enjoyed our lunch tremendously. My Chicken...

Just came to the horse and jockey after having a bad experience. As soon as we arrived, guy on the door greeted us and found us an unreserved place. Food was delightful. Lovely service- thank you very much!

me and my parter regularly come down for a few drinks and some food and all of the staff are so welcoming and lovely. food is something else! mushroom risotto is my favourite and the calamari is always a win🥰 safe to say we will...

Beautiful location, amazing pub and excellent service! Food was amazing! What a team!!!!! Definitely worth a visit

So disappointing! I hate to leave a bad review as I know how hard hospitality is. But…… We were looking forward to having a lovely family meal together so chose the horse and jockey. Some of us ordered starters which came out fairly quickly and...

Reception on arrival was super friendly. Food okay and ambience excellent. Girl who waited our table was the most humourless taciturn individual which somewhat spoilt our visit which otherwise was excellent

Can highly recommend the homemade pizzas, freshly cooked and delicious. Excellent service, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings. What more could you want on a lovely summer evening

Perfect Sunday Roast. Service was excellent even although it was Father’s Day and very busy. Staff make you feel like you are the only customer and nothing is too much trouble. There was a mix up over our booking but we were made to feel...

Rang ahead to check they could do gluten free before going, said the offered options. Informed them that we needed gluten free before ordering, menu also says they offer alternatives. Ordered the prawn and crayfish cocktail which I assumed would be replicated with GF bread,...

Parked here 2 hours before the ‘pub’ opened to go paddle boarding and have breakfast and a drink on our return. On our return we were told by a staff member that the car park was for customers only (at the time the car park...

We were surprised how quiet the restaurant was, so pleased that we could get a lunch on a sunny Sunday without booking. As we both like our beef pink I asked our server how the meat was cooked. She assured us their beef was always...

I would just like to say a huge thank you to Franco, Tony and Tracy for helping us to make Dad’s send off so special. We have moved out of the area and hadn’t seen the Horse and Jockey for quite a while. They have...

We got here and had a drink here before paddle boarding the staff were very friendly and attentive. So decided when we got back we canceled our other resovation and had dinner here, it was amazing, they have a great range in main menu and...

Came today for Sunday lunch. Food and service was outstanding. Was a very busy day for the staff which was clear to see but they were very friendly and efficient. Would defiantly recommend 100% and will be back very soon.

Went with friends for Sunday Lunch very disappointed, very slow service and when we tried to get the attention of a member of staff we got snapped at “ I’m busy”. The roast beef was like shoe leather and the overall wait for the meal...

I visited here today and chose the main course of fish and chips. Looked good and generous portion but very little flavour. Then chose the Biskoff Sundae which was unimaginative, broken biscuits within scoops of ice cream and tiny bit of sauce. Staff were friendly...

It is a pleasure coming here and they have done wonders with the outside space. Good honest pub food, reasonably priced…. Stands out due to the friendly service we received and how attractive the place is. We will certainly come again and more often….dog friendly!...

The pub is exactly what you want for a British country pub. Roaring fires, good beers and great pub food. We were greeted by the friendly landlord and took a table in a room near the bar. We had our dog with us and he...

Yet again, a fantastic lunch, great service and food! The best steak ciabatta I have ever had! Cracking value too! Get yourself down there!

We went twice while staying in the area for a few days, great food and excellent service from 'the Scottish one and the hot one'!

The main thing that stood out when we visited this pub with friends was the friendliness of Angela and Gary. Gary was very generous with his gravy and Angela made a wonderful gin garnished with pretty fruit. Both went above and beyond to be helpful...

We have had several family meals there all been fantastic, but this weekend with family the food was not good it was luke to cold warm and all the meat was overcooked . The restaurant was freezing cold you guys could do so much better.

Came for Sunday lunch, wasn’t overly impressed with the food or service. Roast dinner was luke warm, the gravy had no flavour to it. It wasn’t worth £14. The staff could have been more attentive, I thought it was table service but had to keep...

Found the place by accident but decided to eat there. When we got in it was busy with diners which was a good sign. The place was well set out and clean 👍 We decided to both go for the pie of the day which...

The Barn is a great add-on to this traditional pub. Semi-outdoors, heaters, roof and blankets supplied. Makes for a great venue. The comedy on offer was not bad at all 3 decent acts well compared. Food was a bit of a let down, odd given...

Great menu with so much choice. Delicious, well portioned plates. Plus vegan desserts! Service also exceptional, would highly recommend.

Had a lovely time catching up with a friend. Sea Bass was gorgeous as was the Eton Mess. The pub is fantastic after being renovated. Will definitely be back. Staff were great too.

Arrive in the outside area for a few drinks, greeted by a team member told if we want drinks to make our way inside. Arrived inside, not greeted… asked a team member if we could have a drink in which we got told to go...

We were a table of 7 to celebrate a couple of birthdays. From start to finish the service was fantastic and the food was fabulous. Our 2 waiters couldn’t have been more helpful. We sat in the covered outdoor area and even though it was...

Today we celebrated my children’s christening and had booked a table for 25 at the Horse and Jockey. Ok had liaised with the team and had prebooked meals for everyone. We were given the area at the top of the new outside area and it...

What an amazing place to eat. Had some fabulous fresh food here. Service was fantastic, with really helpful and polite team looking after us. I took my daughter for her 11th birthday and our server made her feel really special and appreciated. My daughter had...

Brilliant location, fabulous food and fantastic staff!!! We have driven by loads and admired the garden eating area. Tonight we went for the first time, love love love it. Will be going back :-)

Fab food, I had the Pork Tenderloin, would definitely recommend. Also staff were lovely and really friendly. Place is quirky and fun

The pub looks very nice and the outside covered eating area is large and well ventilated. Some things aren’t quite right however. The menu says Sunday menu with ‘daily specials - ask what they are’ ; there weren’t any. The Sunday menu has a tapas...

Booked for two adults and three children last night and from start to finish, the standard of service, food and value for money was excellent. Will definitely go back.

I ordered lasagne and it was served with no meat in. Nice taste but meatless. I asked a girl if they had given vegetarian by mistake and she went to ask but never returned. When we paid the bill I asked again if it was...

Lovely lunch, hot and tasty! Steak and Ale Pie perfect, very tasty Spaghetti Carbonara, I personally would have liked another spoonful of sauce, but it was hot and very enjoyable, and there was lots of it!