Popped in here for a couple of hours and wished we could have stayed longer. A really good selection of IPAs and my wife loved the Necessary Evil lager. Bar staff were really friendly and helpful- I will be back!!

What a great venue. The building and the way it is decorated is amazing. Great beers and service downstairs. Great service in the restaurant upstairs. Unfortunately the food was shocking. The starters were ok but the mains were awful. We left 2 of the 3...mains we had. Overcooked conjealed mess. We gave feedback but paid our bill regardless as we are not the ones to normally make a fuss. It was very busy, and alot of food was going back to the kitchen. Definatley worth a visit for the beer, not so sure about the food.More

Not the first time I’ve been here. The staff are simply awesome, the food is delicious and being a micro brewery, the ale is by far the best I’ve sample. Here’s the kicker though, dogs are welcome, in the bar or in the restaurant…they even...serve a dinner for dogs. Outside, warm day& the staff bring out water and treats for the dogs….how could you not absolutely love this place 🤷‍♂️More

We read reviews on this place and we were expecting great things. Unfortunately it was dreadful. The food was substandard, tasting like it was warmed up microwaved food. We would certainly not return. We waited for ages for the bill and we brought this up...with the waiter, he said it was Because it was the Boat Show Weekend. We found this odd, because there were groups of staff standing around? Talking to each other. Their Stout is excellent , but avoid the food.More

The beer is good but the food on our visit was awful , two thin lamb chops and a plate full of peas , we will never eat in this place again , service also very poor , staff standing around chatting to each other...and the young tall waiter leaving the toilet without washing his hands , AWFUL .More

With so many places in Southampton to eat this is one of the best for first class food, don’t be fooled by the fact it’s an ale house the beer selection is amazing and all in house and the chefs create some amazing food options...(even for doggies!) it’s not your standard pub grub it’s more gastro restaurant food well worth a visit, it’s worth booking as it busy but definitely worth it. Tributes to all the staff they are all very welcoming and great at their jobs and deserve a tip. 6 stars our of 5More

Lovely evening family meal upstairs in the seating area. Great to have a selection of in-house craft beers to compliment food. Had the Rag'n'bone beef which was excellent, well cooked and very tasty. Others had burgers which were good as well. Finished with an Affogato...and some great ice-creams.More

Been going for years drinks only. Decided on Sunday lunch last week. Online booking very fiddly so we called to book. Staff were lovely. Food amazing very good portions and FRESH so fresh. Good drinks and lovely decor

Frist time at the dancing man brewery with my family staff very nice service was amazing food was lovely would go back again

So we came to have some drinks on the hill after work and we were greeted by the best staff I’ve experienced in Southampton. Abbie, was so lovely and helped us with all the different drinks.

My wife and I had a drink here while spending the day in Southampton after a cruise. Great variety of craft beers on offer. Lovely looking pub with great wooden staircase. I would have liked to have spent more time and drunk more beer. Polite...and friendly service. Look forward to visiting again when in Southampton.More

What a beautiful pub. Came Saturday evening for a wedding reception and didn't want to leave. Great staff, great food and great Beer. Pubs like this are becoming harder and harder to find. Definitely one of my new favourites and you've got to try the...'Necessary Evil'More