The White Star Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3DJ

  • 17 bedrooms

Beautiful Bedrooms near Southampton's Waterfront - Ideal for Cruise Stopovers

The White Star stands on vibrant Oxford Street, close to Ocean Village Marina, the city walls and Southampton’s cruise terminals. It is perfectly placed whether you are setting sail, exploring the South Coast or enjoying a cultural city break. Rich in character yet thoughtfully modern, each room offers a relaxing retreat after a day discovering Hampshire’s waterfront or the nearby New Forest. This popular pub offers a warm welcome, comforting food, great beers, and an enviable city-centre location.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Meeting Space

Bedrooms

The White Star has 17 beautiful bedrooms, each combining comfort with the building’s historic character. Each room is thoughtfully furnished with luxurious pocket-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton linen, Nespresso coffee machines, and en-suite bathrooms. Room categories range from cosy options for overnight stopovers to roomier comfy cabins. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement – nominal additional charges apply. In the morning, wake up to a cooked breakfast.

Telegraph Travel wrote: “A characterful tavern with rooms on Southampton’s vibrant Oxford Street. The restaurant is a destination in itself, serving innovative cuisine from an up-and-coming chef. Rooms are stylish and cruise ship terminals are a suitcase-draggable distance away.”

Food & Drink

Food and drink are at the heart of the White Star experience. The pub is particularly well known for its handmade pies alongside traditional favourites including fish and chips, refined seasonal plates, sandwiches, bar snacks, and a roast on Sundays. Behind the bar you will find Fuller’s award-winning cask ales, including London Pride, alongside premium wines, craft beers, spirits and soft drinks, making it an excellent destination pub from breakfast through to evening drinks.

Nearby

Ocean Village Marina – Vibrant waterfront marina with restaurants, bars and luxury yachts (0.3 miles)

Solent Sky Museum – Discover Southampton’s rich aviation heritage, including the iconic Spitfire (0.4 miles)

Tudor House & Garden – Southampton’s most important historic house with over 800 years of history (0.5 miles)

Southampton Town Walls – Impressive medieval walls surrounding the historic old town (0.5 miles)

Westquay Shopping Centre – One of the south coast’s premier shopping and leisure destinations (0.7 miles)

SeaCity Museum – Tells Southampton’s fascinating maritime and Titanic story (1 mile)

St Mary’s Stadium – Home of Southampton FC (1 mile).

Southampton Port – Gateway for major international cruise departures (1.5 miles)