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The Rockstone

63 Onslow road, Southampton SO14 0JL, England
02380 637 256
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Ranked #3 of 365 restaurants in Southampton
Price range: €5 - €22
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Rockabilly/Blues/Americana pub in the centre of Southampton's vibrant alternative quarter.Expect live music, parties, tattoos, piercings and merrymaking!Choose from our selection of 8 hand pumped ales, 75 whiskies, 75 rums, 20 bourbons, 20 gins, 20 wines and 12 vodkas! Serving Food 11am-10pm daily.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Rockabilly/Blues/Americana pub in the centre of Southampton's vibrant alternative quarter.Expect live music, parties, tattoos, piercings and merrymaking!Choose from our selection of 8 hand pumped ales, 75 whiskies, 75 rums, 20 bourbons, 20 gins, 20 wines and 12 vodkas! Serving Food 11am-10pm daily.
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Southampton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The food here transcends your standard pub meal. The prices are a little higher than you'd ordinarily pay for a pub lunch, but do not be put off (unless you really are on a tight budget). I would rather eat at The Rockstone once than eat at any other food-serving pub twice, so it is definitely worth it. First of... More

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Southampton
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I like meat. And they serve it here. WELL. Other things are served, but I’m not obliged to eat all the things on the menu, so that’s awesome. My mum used to make me eat all the things on my plate, so I’m glad The Rockstone know I’m an adult, with choices. And it’s a treat not to have someone... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

From the outside you'd be forgiven for thinking that the Rockstone is just your average watering hole. But get inside and you'll discover that this is a real Gem of a pub that you rarely find these days. The pub has a warm welcoming vibe which is added to by the real log fire. I would describe it as a... More

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Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I've eaten several times at the Rockstone, and I have been impressed every time. Their burgers are incredible! So many choices, and all of the ones I have tried so far have been excellent. They also have the option of having either a giant beef burger, a chicken breast burger or a veggie burger for each set of toppings on... More

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Newport, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Called here a few times while working away in Southampton, there is a different special every night, I have attended both Mexican and Burger nights. The burgers are excellent! Cooked to however you prefer and very good value for money. Whenever I'm in the area, I make it my business to visit. Very cosy also!

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Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We visited this restaurant after looking at top southampton places to eat and seeing its high ratings and we were happy with what we discovered! My boyfriend and I are both fans of american style food so we were pleased to see the wide range of burgers and steaks on offer. On a student budget - all I will say... More

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Southampton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Me, my Dad and Mum visited for my Dads birthday. I am in my early twenties and my parents are both in their fifties. As the rockstone say in their Menu, the pub is welcoming to everyone from which ever era, from the very young children, to teens, students, parents and the elderly :). They had a great selection of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A village pub? - yes and no,, it probably was once, but its located in St Mary's Southampton. However it does have a great "local" feel A real ale pub? - yes and no. It has I think 8 well kept bright real ales but it has so much more, wine, whiskey, and other draft drinks for the younger drinkers... More

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JeffSheriff, Owner at The Rockstone, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Hi Steve, Thanks for the great review, much appreciated! However I would like to point out to customers reading this that the pub is in Bevois Valley, not in St. Mary's. We do have a back garden, with outdoor seating, a smoking shelter, heating, candles, a back bar and free blankets for if you get chilly. Coming soon, a new... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

The food at The Rockstone is fabulous,imaginative yet with a traditional sence too the staff are very helpful and friendly an made us feel exstreamly welcome.My whole experience of the place was very pleasing and it's somewhere I will definitely vist again very soon.

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JeffSheriff, Owner at The Rockstone, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Hi Emz, Thanks very much for taking the time to write a review. I know you must be busy people! Just wanted to say we really appreciate it! Thanks again, and hope to see you soon! Max, Aimee and The Rockstone Team, XX More

Winchester, United Kingdom
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54 restaurant reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

What a find Rockstone is! It's a decent pub with a good, and imaginative, selection of ales and whiskeys - not to mention the best gin collection I've seen in a while. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food though is a standout. A serious meat temple where your first sight of one of the burgers coming to another... More

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