The Rockstone

We are both vegan and so were excited to try their vegan burgers which sound great on the website. However, when our food arrived it was bland with an overpowering onion taste and didn’t seem any different from the food you’d get at any other run-of-the-mill pub.

Good, generous helpings of burger, but I think the recipe may have changed recently as it has not been as well seasoned the last few times I have been.

Lovely burger and chips. No mango cider available unfortunately... but delicious meal out and the 2 for £22 offer is well worth it for the huge portions. The garlic mayo is amazing, but the ketchup tastes a bit cheap and too sweet.

Great food, hot hot hot, and a nice selection of booze.

Unfortunately due to shortage of staff it took 40 minutes for our order to he taken, also tried the new hush puppies and didnt think much of them, weird texture, BRING BACK THE ONION PAKORAS!

Accidentally booked the wrong day. They still found space for us on a busy night. Food was okay, but they did fill our table before we had even finished paying. I accept this may be because they had to squeeze in us between two bookings.

This pub is a must for all, a varied menu to suit everyone. They are always changing there ales, a great choice. Make sure you book though or you could be disappointed. Can’t wait to go back!

Easy booking through Quandoo website for a group of 9 of us 2 weeks before at 7.45pm on a Friday evening. Did not realise this pub had no parking till I called them 2 days before, as it was not stated on their website. Thankfully, there is a car park opposite (24 hr pay and display) which was handy. My friends had arrived before us, therefore they were seated first (near the entrance) and when we arrived, the waitress took our orders for food soon after. I tried to order the sirloin steak, but it had run out! In the end, I ordered the squid/calamari which was very tasty and a good amount for £7, and my mains was the chicken breast, which came with fries, onion rings and slaw. The chicken was a bit tough, but everything else was lovely and a large portion size. A glass of white wine spritzer costed me £6 though, which I thought was quite expensive! As for the bill, I had to get up to ask for the bill, as after the first request, the bill still did not arrive after 15 mins (one of my friends had to catch the last bus home), and so I went up and asked for it again. The bill was given to me in the end (!), and then I had to go up a 3rd time to ask them to bring a card machine over. All in all, it was good for its location and availability of parking, alright service for drinks and food, average for the bill, and expensive for the drinks. It was still a good night had by all, as they had a good selection of food for vegetarians.

Good service and great food although the pub first does look a little Spartan. Loved the range of cask ales. Would return again for the burgers and ale.

Booked an early table online with no hassle. Good food and service. Friendly staff and loads of choice. Will definitely be returning in the future.

Food was amazing. We had a great seat but it was very hot as there was no aircon/couldn't open the windows.

Great food and great atmosphere. Love the different ciders on offer!!

The food was amazing as usual but the restaurant was loud and we were crammed in a corner so close that the people at the next table were trying to get involved in our conversation. We waited a long time to be served then gave up and ordered at the bar. Not up to the usual standard!

More expensive than expected even after deal. Food was a bit bland. A very large portion though which is a plus. Ok environment and mood

Excellent, great food, great beers especially the Porter Stout which is my favourite and great friendly staff and service. Thank you for a lovely lunch

My husband chose to go to Rockstone as it was his birthday treat and he had heard how great the burgers were. Personally, I am not a great burger lover but I have to say these burgers were very tasty. Be sure to go hungry though because the burgers are a fair old size...

Now that really really is a tasty burger, lots of choice and good choice of real ales. Service was quickly, we’ll definitely be back soon

Was surprisingly busy for a Monday which just proves how popular this place is. Amazing food, reasonably priced drinks, will be coming back again soon for certain!

Fantastic food and service. Such a lovely atmosphere and the portions are huge. Well worth the visit. I had travelled an hour just to try the burgers.

Great food and atmosphere! Burgers were too big to finish. We really enjoyed our visit to the Rockstone and will look forward to visiting again in the future.

Great food - amazing choice of burgers and good quality

Great food and service. Really like the menu choices they have a great head chef. Friendly staff very welcoming and inclusive. Nice atmosphere. Good selection of beers.

Another great burger from the rockstone and especially at 2 4 £22

This is the Best burger I have ever had. They have a very big selection of burgers and beers. I would recommended to any burgers lovers.

Genuine old pub atmosphere the beer was excellent as was the food however the portions are exceptionally large so make sure you're hungry or share

Amazing food, livey atmosphere. The burgers are amongst the best in Southampton. The pub is a little on the cosy side and was very busy when we visited, so booking a table in advance is a must.

Waited over an hour and a half for the starters which never came. Left without eating. Very under staffed will not be returning. Would not recommend.

As always the food was great, the portions are always massive. Always a great time at The Rockstone with friends. Also have a great bar selection!

Prob the best burger I’ve had , great atmosphere, staff are Loverly .prebooking is a must . Highly recommended a + + + + +

Can't recommend The Rockstone enough. The staff are super friendly, the food is delicious (and the menu names extremely punny), and their selection of drinks is wonderfully vast. A fantastic place to visit for meaty and vegan food!

Superb food and great lively atmosphere for a Tuesday night. We had a party of 15 of very hungry runners after a big track session. a mix of veggies, vegan and meat eaters. we all got food envy with each others huge burgers!

Great pub. Top nosh. All round lovely evening. Burgers are immense, and the funky flavours are brilliany done. Delicious beers on tap, and friendly staff.

Burgers are great, lots of interesting combinations to try (e.g. peanut butter and apricot and chilli jam) and really big portions. Good selection of drinks as well and good atmosphere.

Lovely food and staff will be back! Efficient service didn't wait too long for food - great menu choice new addition of hot dogs as well!

Tasty food as ever, slight problem (with their suppliers not the restaurant) but handled superbly by the lovely staff behind the bar. The pub was decorated with a Halloween theme which was nice!

Great cosy pub with a decent menu and a great selection of ales, gins & rums! The food menu has plenty to choose from and the burgers are BIG... certainly some of the best in Southampton! Have a go at the Volcano Burger if you're feeling brave! 🌶🔥

Awesome food, super creative menu for vegans-carnivores. For people with dietary issues or who can eat anything. Inside looks like bog standard old pub, and it’s super small... but none of this matters because the food is magnificent and the service great

The food was as expected, incredible! Knew it would be. The young lad behind the bar was pretty uninterested with anything but talking to his mate behind the bar. As soon as we walked in, he looked at us and continued to finish his conversation with his mate before asking us we wanted and at the end of when we were ready to pay, he took our payment whilst talking to his pal again, handed back our card without looking at us with a quick bland goodbye. Let’s just say, it’s not that he was rude or anything but I’ve had warmer welcomes from a frequently used toilet seat.

Our visit to the Rockstone was as good as it always is. Table was ready and waiting for us when we were arrived and we were quickly served on entering. Food was excellent - I particularly enjoyed the calamari starter - and there was a good selection of ales on tap. We’ll be back soon :-)

Amazing food as per always. Friendly stuff. Great drinks selection. Will always be a favourite for us to keep coming back to. Om nom nom