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5 Rivers Sports Bar

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243 reviews#4 of 539 Restaurants in Southampton££ - £££IndianBarPub
30 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton SO14 0JR England+44 23 8033 1000WebsiteMenu
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5.0 243 reviews
#1 of 71 Indian in Southampton
#4 of 539 Restaurants in Southampton
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Indian, Bar, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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30 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton SO14 0JR England
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Reviewed 16 November 2020
Annette

Had our first lockdown take away from here and boy did it hit the spot The Butter chicken was amazing the pilau rice melt in your mouth snd the the large mixed grill and salad did not disappoint fabulous helpful staff the flavours were amazing...More

Date of visit: November 2020
Helpful?2  
5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Annette Thank you for the 5* review on your takeaway. Like I mentioned on the last review the Butter Chicken is our popular curry dish and we are glad the Mixed Grill hit the spot. Hopefully will see you at the pub soon. Kind...More

Reviewed 15 November 2020
First Takeaway from here

Just had our first ever takeaway from here.😁 Throughly recommended it the food was absolutely fantastic full of flavour generous portions really recommended the Butter Chicken never tasted anything like it before. Well worth trying 😍More

Date of visit: November 2020
Helpful?4  
5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Rincy8260 Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. Nice to know you enjoyed your takeaway and the flavours hit the spot. The Butter Chicken is a fan favourite at ours. Hopefully we will see you at the Pub soon to dine...More

Reviewed 29 October 2020 via mobile
Fabulous for sports, beverages, Indian Food and especially great service.

If you are looking for a low key place with great service from a happy, friendly and super-quick bunch of girls then look no further. We got the opportunity to be able to watch a bunch of football games and multiple games simultaneously. We had...More

Date of visit: October 2020
Helpful?4  
5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Rob Neville Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback on your experience with us. Food/Drink/Service and Sport is what we are all about. Wow 3 times is one week shows us that you had a great time with us. Look...More

Reviewed 29 October 2020
Welcoming friendly pub/restaurant

If you are looking for fantastic Indian food this is the place to be the food is the best Indian my family has found in Southampton and just keep going back and the staff are lovely an friendly an make you feel welcome we recommend...More

Date of visit: October 2020
Helpful?3  
5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Melanie Thank you for the 5* review. We are pleased to know that you and the family had such a great time with us. The food is our USP so its good to know it was up to standard. Look forward to seeing you...More

Reviewed 27 October 2020
Welcoming bar/restaurant

The 5 rivers gave a clean and warming feel. The staff were friendly and polite and always attentive for further drinks and checking on our food along with promt clearing and sanitising of tables. Food was presented amazingly and tasted delicious. Highly recommended. *****More

Date of visit: October 2020
Helpful?2  
5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Kellie D Thank you for your review. It's nice to know that you had a nice time with us. With Covid we are trying the best we can to keep all customers safe as possible. All tables are thoroughly cleaned between seating's. We are...More

Reviewed 25 October 2020
Relaxed family friendly bar

This place is amazing in every way The staff are so friendly The bar is lovely relaxed and everyone is so friendly The food is just fabulous I don’t think you will get a better Indian mealMore

Date of visit: October 2020
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5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Sarah K Thank you for your review on your experience with us. Those points you made are what we are trying to achieve so its nice to know we are reaching them. Always room for improvement but we are glad we are on the...More

Reviewed 22 October 2020
Recommend

Amazing food amazing staff so polite made me and my family feel very welcome quick service really do recommend!

Date of visit: October 2020
Helpful?2  
5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi John Peters Thank you for the positive feedback on yours and your families experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to seeing you all again soon. Kind Regards 5 Rivers

Reviewed 20 October 2020
Great food and service

Came in here tonight with my family for dinner the food is amazing and staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back

Date of visit: September 2020
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5 RIVERS, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2020

Hi Millie G Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you and your family enjoyed the food and the service. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Kind Regards 5 Rivers

Reviewed 10 October 2020 via mobile
Yummy food & friendly service!

I’ve been to the 5Rivers a few times with my family as we love the buzzing atmosphere & great food. The staff are really helpful and give good advice if you’re not sure on what or how much to order (they have handy takeaway boxes...More

Date of visit: October 2020
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5riverspub, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2020

Hi MissWhizz1 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on your experiences with us. We are glad you and your family have enjoyed your evenings and felt safe with the COVID-19 measures. Its nice to hear the positive feedback on the...More

Reviewed 10 October 2020
Football,Beer & Traditional Punjabi Food 5 Star's all the way

Kips and his team smash it every time,they are following all the Covid distancing measures while also providing great table service. The food is amazing, I highly recommend the Tandoori Mix Grill. Its an absolute MUST. Can't wait to visit you guys again soon.

Date of visit: October 2020
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5riverspub, Owner at 5 Rivers Sports Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2020

Hi Sat Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Nice to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Yes we agree that the mixed grill is a MUST! Look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards 5 Rivers

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I would not recommend it as the TV are fairly load for the sporting activities, and so is the music. Your dog would not be happy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5 Rivers Sports Bar
    Does 5 Rivers Sports Bar offer takeaway?
    Yes, 5 Rivers Sports Bar offers takeaway services.
    Does 5 Rivers Sports Bar offer delivery?
    Yes, 5 Rivers Sports Bar offers delivery services.
    Is 5 Rivers Sports Bar implementing safety measures as a result of COVID-19?
    Yes, 5 Rivers Sports Bar is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.
    How is 5 Rivers Sports Bar rated?
    5 Rivers Sports Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 5
    • Service: 5
    • Value: 5