Smokin' Barrels Pub — Restaurant in Southampton

The Smoking Barrel is a hidden gem that truly exceeds expectations, especially when it comes to service. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming atmosphere. The pub has a rustic charm, with wooden beams and cozy seating that makes it perfect for a casual gathering or a night out.

What stood out the most during my visit was the exceptional service provided by Vanessa. She was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to care about making our experience enjoyable. Vanessa took the time to recommend drinks and food pairings, which helped us make some great choices. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and her enthusiasm was contagious.

The food at Smoking Barrel was equally delightful. Each dish was well-prepared and bursting with flavor. The selection of craft beers and cocktails was extensive, and Vanessa was more than happy to provide samples to help us find the perfect drink.

Overall, the combination of a cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and outstanding service from Vanessa made my visit to Smoking Barrel truly memorable. I can't wait to return for another round of great food and even better service! Highly...

Food

I’d order THE SMOKIN' CHICKEN WINGS were an absolute delight! Very nice and golden, slightly charred finish, while the inside remained tender and juicy with each bite. The seasoning was perfectly balanced. Would recommend for starters. The Mains was SIRLOIN STEAK and the sauce CHILLI HONEY. The inside, though fully cooked through, still held onto a tender, juicy essence thanks to the searing process. The chili honey sauce elevated it beautifully—a sweet, sticky coating that started with a burst of honey’s warmth and richness, before the chili heat kicked in with a slow-building burn. The sweet and spicy combination created a wonderful contrast to the steak’s savory, beefy depth, with the sauce’s heat lingering just long enough to make each bite feel exciting and flavorful without overpowering the meat. Highly recommended.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Drinks recommend

Bailey’s Martin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ICE BLUE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SMOKIN' BARRELS OLD FASHION ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Shots WHIPPED IT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BUBBLY RED SEX ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PINK PANTHER ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PINK BALLS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall Best experience you’re...

This was our first time here and we visited before the match this weekend (15-02-25) and booked our table online during the week, on the booking form there is a request/occasion box and as it was my wife birthday I added this in.

On arrival we were sat straight away and asked for or drinks order, after a few mins the drinks arrived and soon after our server Vanesa came to take our food order, we both had a burger and chips and both were hot and very tasty, I would of liked a few more chips on my plate and lose the paper on the plates as this became ripped when using a knife and fork while eating, as we eat and drunk Vanesa and the other male server would return and ask if we would like another drink.

After we were all done we asked for the bill, I then thought if something like a little birthday cupcake would come out or something small to acknowledge the line filled out when I booked but unfortunately that didn’t happen.

We will be booking again this weekend before the match as we both throughly enjoyed all and we also have 20% discount offer if we return...