The Talisman Pub Park Gate, Southampton

We ended up here at the recommendation of another pub who didn’t serve dinner past 8pm. What a lovely place and service was great as well. You have different rooms with different atmosphere which was really nice. Tye fish and chips was the best we ate in UK and my wife took the vegetarian tagine which was excellent as well. Highly recommend the food there

Went with my friend today. Wasn't keen on the brunch so we waited for lunch so we could order something else. I had a fishfinger sandwich which was great. The service and staff was great as well. The only reason for the low rating was because they don't accept cash, which I think is totally wrong. Although everything else was good, I am afraid I will not be going back because I want to pay in cash.

The Talismans food quality has always been up and down as with the service and atmosphere. Not sure if they have had a more recent change but everything seems to be on the better side of things now. Great outside seating area with lots of cover and always very busy with good atmosphere. The small conservatory area is great for a private small function too, recently visited for a birthday and is a good spot for this. Ate here too ordered an array of starters and picky bits, everything was cooked well, tasted great and was presented well. The service was quick and attentive too. Have a lot more events on now too which is good for the area, visited on a Ibiza chilled day was extremely busy but they had more than enough staff so waiting times to get to bar was extremely quick also. Only downside is the cleanliness of the men’s toilets needs more regular cleaning and no downstairs toilet? Visited with my disabled brother and when I asked at the bar if there was a downstairs toilet they said no? Not sure if this was the case or they did not believe I needed to use that. Maybe a miscommunication.

Great place for chill out with family or friends. Wheelchair users: Most of the restaurant is accessible. There is a step at drawing room area where the fire is. And there is another step towards ens of he restaurant. Accessible bathroom is on site.

Made reservations for New Year's Eve and so happy we did!! The food was absolutely fantastic and the service could not have been better!! To top it off there was a live band and they were just great!! Definitely looking forward to our next time at the new and improved Talisman!! Thanks so much for an excellent night!!