The Elm Tree Inn

1 Swanwick Ln, Southampton
01489 579818

Recent Reviews

Mike Slack

Nice "ye Olde" country pub. Pork was a little tough.

J C

Have visited this business a few times.Our local.The landlady has obviously had a run in with people in their twenties, we went there as a family of four for the 1st time (parents and two sons). She allowed them to stay for that time only, however she wasn’t at all welcoming or kindly, the lady abruptly spoke to them in an inappropriate manner, pointing her finger in our son’s face. They avoid the place now, we certainly didn’t want to stick around, she ruined our enjoyment. We gave her the benefit of the doubt as parents, plus our men like the ‘Flower Pot Ales’?We went before the Christmas period 2023, it was heaving, myself and sister along with husbands.We had a glass of red wine each, our first beverage of the night. Well, both glasses, Merlot & Malbec were past its date, awful taste of vinegar! The women behind the bar serving must have thought we wouldn’t notice the taste. Poor business ethics. Upsetting. This all boils down to the landlady and her management. They must have known the bottles were dodgy.

Sarah Cattrall

Absolutely amazing food, definitely going back, best pub I've been to in ages

Jane Whitaker

Lovely place to spend with friends..staff so accommodating.

Dave Bagg

Great pup with a lovely

Mark

We revisited the Elm Tree after we were unimpressed with it about 5 years ago.The pub is attractive and the bar area is particularly snug, with a woodburner (open fire in the restaurant area). Decent selection of ales and the wine was "a lot better than most pubs".However, we were bemused by being told that they didn't serve food in one bar area (where dogs are allowed) but didn't allow dogs in the other bar area (where food was served). We would have eaten but we had the dog with us. Seems strange, and so I wouldn't really describe it as 'dog friendly'. Contrary to some reviews, we found the staff friendly.

Liz and Si Osborne

We popped in for Saturday lunch after a walk and were so impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. The seafood medley was the kind of dish you’d find in a nice restaurant or on a tropical island. The leek and potato pie was absolutely delicious and came with a large portion of fries and side plate of 4 seasonal vegetables. The staff were very keen to check everything was ok and were very friendly. Definitely somewhere we will come back to, so refreshing to find a pub which isn’t part of a chain!

JULIE Smith

Had the Christmas menu . All served and cooked to perfection. Staff always welcoming and friendly .

John Busby

Great old world English pub, food and atmosphere were 1st

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Food was very poor, it was over cooked, sausages were hard where they were over cooked, chips were not good at all. My friend had a fish platter and that was over cooked. I will not be going back there at all. Recommend to stay away from here.

Jid KP

Excellent Sunday roast with a good choice of meats, excellent service, great choice of puddings & great value for money in a lovely cosy atmosphere (with fairy lights). Highly recommended. We all loved it here & will be going back.

Maureen Sheehan

Lovely pub, food OK,

CHRISTINE VERDUYN (CHRISSIE)

Great cozy atmosphere with lovely fireplace just I've been searching for. Friends meet up bringing their dogs.. Just a wonderful environment.

david mtichell

Great meal as always. Went for the Christmas meal. Staff and food was great, only criticism there were no Christmas crackers, didn't spoil anything but would have made it more like a Christmas

Ligia Wright-Turincio

Lovely place with a cosy feeling. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Their Sunday roast delicious and their service impeccable.

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