Welcome to our City Centre Bolt Hole
Welcome to our City Centre Bolt Hole
Welcome to our City Centre Bolt Hole
Welcome to our City Centre Bolt Hole
THE PIG-in the wall is a boutique hotel and deli bar housed in the beating heart of Southampton. With its central location on the medieval Western Esplanade wall, views over the Solent, and excellent access to the rail and bus links, docks, and cruise terminals, our homely 12-room hotel is the perfect place to put up your feet.
A city-centre bolt hole
Our city hideaway is conveniently located between 5-15 minutes away from the Southampton cruise terminals just a short stroll from some of Southampton’s greatest attractions including: Bargate, West Quay shopping centre, Mayflower theatre, and the O2 Guildhall.
If you are making a short day trip to Southampton and looking to supper in a unique central city nook with remarkable heritage, our cosy deli bar offers a selection of fresh salads, light dishes, and excellent wines by the glass set amongst a charming mix of antique collectibles dotted about.
Rustic and homely charm
Upholstered furniture, reclaimed sleepers and our trademark tiled flooring. Our historic townhouse is neatly tucked into Southampton’s ancient city walls offering a memorable stay to bookend your cruise trip from the South Coast of England.
Each of our characterful 12 rooms has been carefully designed to provide a feeling of home through warm interiors and cosy corners.
Choose from a selection of rooms including our Snug third-floor room, complete with original beams and walk-in monsoon shower; or opt for a Spacious room with freestanding roll top bath.
Relaxed Dining
Our deli offers a selection of homemade lunch and supper options with produce from our Kitchen Gardens at THE PIG in Brockenhurst and suppliers within a 25 mile radius.
Our seasonally inspired menu features award-winning cheeses, Hampshire meats, free-range eggs from ethically managed hens, and pure honey from our apiary.
If you’re keen to continue wandering the city and sightseeing, we’d be very happy to create a picnic takeaway for you to grab and go.
Explore THE PIG-in the wall
The building that is home to THE PIG-in the wall has been connected to Southampton’s lengthy maritime and British history for centuries. Built in around 1820 as a private residence for author and playwright, Countess Elizabeth Craven, the wall in which it’s nestled started life directly on the waterfront, with ships anchored right outside the front door.
Take a look around...
Our local recommendations
THE PIG-in the wall is within easy walking distance to some of Southampton’s best independent restaurants and bars. There are also plenty of choices for a pre or post supper drink.
Things to see
Whether you are looking to settle in for a pre or post cruise stay or stopping for a brief shore excursion, there are some incredible sights to see and things to do within the city during your visit.
And if you are interested in learning more of Southampton’s incredible maritime history you can find self-guided walks in the city or plenty of things to see and do below:
This 1-mile route along the Old Town of Southampton features towers, ancient monuments, and more than a few buildings of historical significance.
You can opt to walk the Wall alone or book in advance for a guided tour with See Southampton
Southampton is a treasure trove when it comes to art. The city has spent years developing its Cultural Quarter, which includes the world-class contemporary John Hansard Gallery, and others including Solent Showcase Gallery, Southampton City Art Gallery , The Art House, and God’s House Tower.
Sea City Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic whilst Tudor House Museum is Southampton's most important historic building, revealing over 800 years of history.
Southampton has a thriving music venue collection including The Joiners, Engine Rooms and The O2 Guildhall.
Enjoy touring West End Shows musicals, opera, ballet, music and comedy at The Mayflower, the third largest UK theatre. And it's little sister MAST is a multi-art form cultural hub presenting and producing theatre, dance, musicals, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, spoken word, visual arts and family.
There are many greenspaces to enjoy in Southampton Vokes Memorial, Houndwell, Hoglands, Palmerston, Mayflower.
We have Southern England’s largest area of heathland, ancient woodland and unenclosed pasture on the doorstep of Southampton - The New Forest is well worth a wander.
Visit one of the South Coast’s premier shopping destinations with over 100 stores to choose from at West Quay.
A trip to the maritime quarter makes a memorable outing. It includes a mixed-use marina at Ocean Village, which can be topped or tailed with food from one of Southampton’s exceptional independent eateries in Oxford Street
Useful Links
Below are local links to things you may need when cruising from Southampton - whether that's long stay parking or local taxi firms. And if there's anything we can help with please don't hesitate to contact us.
Taxi Companies: West Quay Cars, Radio Taxis
Cruise Parking: ABParking is the official operator for parking with Saga Cruises, NCL, MSC, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Olsen Cruise Lines
Airlynx Parking offer secure, private, offsite parking for passengers with transfers to your terminal
Cruise Terminals: City Cruise, Ceanos, Mayflower, Ocean Cruise, Horizon and QEII
Southampton Airport is the nearest airport to the port
Train station: Southampton has two stations – Southampton Airport Parkway, which is only 99 steps from the Airport exit or Southampton Central, which is just a five-minute taxi ride to the port
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Cowes crossing
