THE PIG-in the wall

The Pig in Southampton is a real gem. It’s tucked beside the old city walls just off the main road, but you’d never know it—it’s peaceful and quiet, with no traffic noise. The location is perfect: just a short walk to shops, local history sites, the marina, and parks. There’s something nearby for everyone. The staff were fantastic—helpful, friendly, and attentive, from booking over the phone to our time at the hotel. Our room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and spotless, with a large comfy bed, great shower and bathtub, and well-stocked snacks and drinks. The food was absolutely delicious. Every time we stepped out of the room, the smell from the kitchen reminded us we made the right choice staying here. If you plan to dine in, definitely book dinner at least a day in advance—it’s popular for a reason.

Stayed 2 nights here before it cruise and so happy with the choice. Absolutely lovely staff, amazing breakfast (not included), and a great room full of character and charm. When I compare it with the lifeless looking hotels around here this is the best pick. Superb location for trying to the cruise ship and restaurants and the old town too.

I was very excited to be staying at a Pig hotel and it lived up to the reviews for cleanliness, quirkiness and very friendly,helpful staff.|We booked a “Larger Bedroom” using the “Free Range Bed and Breakfast”rate (breakfast included in the price) on-line booking option.|The room was certainly clean and lovely, but really quite small for a “Larger Bedroom”.|Went to breakfast expecting not to have to pay anything to find that the “Inclusive breakfast” rate wasn’t actually for the full cooked breakfast….just cereals or pastries. We had to pay an extra £5 each to have the cooked breakfast….bit cheeky really! Never found this before in a hotel. Especially as mine was a vegetarian version.|Overall it was a lovely place to stay but rather overpriced. Not sure I’d go again.

We had a great pre-cruise stay at the picture perfect inn. If you are a foodie this place is for you - I fell asleep and missed dinner but the breakfast was a delight - all fresh and local products. We had a room facing the street but it was very quiet. The decor was unique and the room itself was spacious with a large bathroom. Hoping to return if we cruise from Southampton again!

Stayed here for 2 nights pre cruise . What a super welcome when we arrived . Wonderful quirky place , spotless rooms decorated with character and style . |Harvey served us most of the time in a professional charming manner . Food was so good especially the fresh fish in the evening. Recommend The Pig without hesitation.

Stopped for a drink and after ordering could not wait to leave. The young woman behind counter was so rude. I asked "do you have cordial" it was a sharp NO. What orange juice do you have "it's just orange juice" with a look that could turn milk..|no customer service skills at all. However the younger girl that brought out our drinks was lovely. Quickly drank and sharp exit to the hotel over the road where there actually was a better service

This place was such a good find. The food was great. The room was very cute. The best towels and bedding. I loved it! It is in a perfect location and the staff was amazing. If you are going to Southampton, try this place first. I will definitely go back.

A Charming Boutique Stay with a Few Minor Hiccups I recently stayed at The Pig – in the Wall during a short business trip to Southampton, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. This charming boutique hotel offers a cozy, rustic atmosphere combined with modern comfort, making it an ideal retreat after a long day of meetings. From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm and welcoming, ensuring a smooth check-in. My room was beautifully decorated with vintage touches, a comfortable bed, and a well-stocked larder, which was a delightful surprise. The attention to detail in the design really makes this hotel feel special. One of the highlights of my stay was the food. The breakfast was fresh and delicious, with locally sourced ingredients that added to the charm of the place. While the hotel doesn’t have a full restaurant, the deli offers tasty small plates, and the sister hotel, The Pig in the Forest, is just a short drive away if you’re looking for a more extensive dining experience. The location is another plus – nestled within Southampton’s medieval walls, it’s perfect for exploring the city or catching a ferry to the Isle of Wight. Despite being central, the hotel maintains a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. The only reason I’m giving 4.5 stars instead of 5 is that the Wi-Fi was a bit spotty at times, which was slightly inconvenient since I needed to get some work done. Additionally, while the rustic charm is lovely, the lighting in my room was quite dim, making it a little difficult to work comfortably in the evenings. That being said, The Pig – in the Wall is a wonderful place to stay, blending history, comfort, and great service. I would absolutely return – though next time, I might bring a small desk lamp!

A good option for lunch, different than other Southampton lunches. A relaxed yet classy setting. Limited menu but good options. Had some pork scratchings while waiting for my friend, they were tasty with ample apple aauce. Shared with my friend a pork roll and toastie. Both were above and beyond the stanrd. Pork roll with large with high quality, not ground pork. The toastie was also two steps above typical fare. Ser ice was both professional and friendly.

The Pig in the Wall is a delight! One of a line of boutique hotels/restaurants in southern England that offer eclectic rooms and menus. The "Pig" in Southampton is literally in the wall- the medieval city walls that protected Southampton's port area from French attacks. The 12 rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. All are unique. Ours was #12, up under the eaves. Ancient timber beams exposed and dormer windows giving a nice view of the cities cruise port on one side and the city rooftops to the other. Water boiler, coffee maker, glasses and fridge. Very good WiFi in the room and lounge. The lounge/ restaurant has a full bar and very nice cocktail, cider, beer, and wine selection. The dinner menu was small, interesting and delicious. The Chef went over my wife's allergy list and "revised " a menu she could order from just for her. Everything we had was excellent. Service was attentive and helpful. The setting was something we all imagined about dining in a countryside British pub.

So cute!!! Very comfy 'home' feeling We popped in here for lunch today based on a friends recommendation. It's like walking into Grandmas house- very comfy and cozy, displayed glassware, and wonderful smells!!! We sat at a window seat so we could people watch, and ordered the goat cheese/croutons as an appetizer, tomato soup and slaw for my lunch and hubs had the 'streaky bacon' which was a wonderfully tender ham steak with apples and roasted veggies. It was all very tasty, I had a glass of wine and hubs had a local beer. 46 pounds total. We love their farm to table meals and we'd definitely be back. Service was friendly and efficient.

First of all, the inside of this restaurant is super cute and cozy! The people working were very friendly and courteous. The food was good. The menu is somewhat limited, but there is something for everyone. Kid friendly, too!

Food was wonderful. Lovely atmosphere. Very friendly waitstaff. Hope to go back soon!

We took an October cruise from Southampton, and had scoured many of the hotel/lodging yelp reviews, as we were able to add a couple of days on the front end. The Pig in the Wall had great reviews, and now we are happy to add ours to those comments! This venue had the B&B feel, but with all of the conveniences of a luxury hotel. The room and bath were very comfortable (excellent shower and water pressure). The food was reasonable to purchase, and definitely all home made! A wonderful coffee and bar selection, too.The staff was efficient and helpful with any transportation needed, as well as directions. We had an easy walk to restaurants, shopping & to the train station. From Southampton, it is easy to take a train, or tour, to many other nearby great cities. We would love to come back to this wonderful place in the future! Thank you!

The Pig in the Wall is quite wonderful. We have experienced the joy that is The Pig nr Bath, so when we were looking for a place to do for my Husband's mid-week birthday, we thought that this would be perfect. We found an excellent deal online, through The Pig's website. I'm pretty sure it was a one night stay with supper and breakfast for something like £180. Absolute bargain. It was tricky to find the parking but we managed (we had to call the hotel whilst parked outside) be we found it. I don't think we were charged for the parking and its gated, so it's nice and secure. The building is stunning, as you would expect from a hotel in The Pig group! The staff were welcoming and perfectly polite. We were shown to our room and we had the usual room tour. There was a roll-top bath in the room and a beautiful shower in the bathroom. Perfect. There was also a Nespresso machine with normal and decaf pods as well as a larder with items that you could buy. We were informed that there was also a half-size bottle of champagne in the fridge that we could enjoy in our room or take to dinner, which was a lovely surprise. As previously mentioned, our package included supper so we booked that for the evening. When we arrived we tucked into some salami and pork crackling, both of which were delicious. The apple sauce was made fresh once we had ordered, and it was beautiful (and warm!). Our supper was very substantial; we had soup and tomato toast for starters, and we both had the sausage roll with garlic cream potatoes for our main course, and desert was stuck toffee pudding and a brownie. Everything was superb. The cocktails were lovely and we took out champagne to brunch and the staff kindly added some syrups to our glasses for us to make champagne cocktails. The sausage rolls were so nice that we took two home to have for dinner the next day (prices at about £13 for two, but tasty). The room was lovely. The bed was extremely comfy and the room was quiet. We borrowed a DVD from reception but we didn't watch it in the end because our TV was dodgy and had a weird yellow tint that we couldn't fix. But that's not really a problem. Breakfast was minimal but lovely. We had some bread and honey, which was all local and tasty. All self serve in a buffet-style. There are no cooked options (but there are boil-your-own eggs). We really did have a lovely time and we are thankful to the staff for making us feel at home. It really did feel like we were family guests rather than in a stiff hotel & that was really nice. Oh and we were allowed a few extra hours the next day for a late checkout, which was fab as it was my Husband's birthday and a lay-in is always a nice treat. Other things to mention: We had robes (but no slippers) The toiletries were lovely (and plentiful) There's a hidden switch on the Nespresso that isn't easy to find, but you'll get there (I heard another guest struggling with this too, so it wasn't just us) There's a hairdryer There are books and magazines in the room

Well - this is a rare and very special place. First and foremost you cannot find a nicer, happier group of people working there, they were lovely. I highly recommend you try this place either to eat, sit and have a drink or stay in one of their 12 well appointed rooms. The food was excellent and as a vegan they were super accommodating. It's a must try when staying in Southampton!

Came here for dinner. Not too many tables to sit and eat. Menu fairly limited. Best thing I ate were some porkrines. Apple sauce tasted homemade and was also very good. The apple pie drink was tasty. The dry salami and sausages were just okay. Nice cozy atmosphere.

The Pig in the Wall was a happy discovery. It has a quaint little dining room as well as a patio with a few tables. The quiches we had for lunch were excellent - tasty and perfect portions. Couldn't resist a cookie and chai latte for dessert. We would come back for dinner if we didn't have other plans!

The perfect place in Southampton for a light snack and a good glass of wine beside the fire. Parking available.

Loved it! was staying at the holiday inn before a cruise & walked over here for some lunch. I got the asparagus & ham quiche it was wonderful!!!! my brother got the flatbread & it was awesome too!