Pubs in Southampton

Tropic Bar

25 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ

Fever & Vibe

24 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY

The former 90 Degrees reopened as Fever & Vibe June 2019.

Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis

Ferry House, Canute Road, Southampton SO14 3FJ

Built c.1870 as Ferry House (shipping offices, not a pub!) in the heart of Southampton's docklands, the building achieved Grade II Listed status in 1989 and was shortly after converted to a pub - the Cork & Bottle. Wetherspoon took it on in September 2007 and named it after Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis who laid the foundation stone for Southampton's first modern dock 12th October 1838. Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis was later appointed Admiral of the Fleet. Ferry House was built later, overlooking the since filled in Inner Dock. The main room is high ceilinged with a couple of sturdy pillars in the middle and raised areas either end; the bar itself, with 10 hand-pumps, takes up the whole west side between these two platforms. The entrance corridor is substantial enough to accommodate tables and seating and off this is a another 'land-locked' room with some alcove seating. Decoration has been done in period style including designer ceiling paper. Pictures on the walls celebrate Southampton's shipping past. Arguably, the side of the pub that used to face the Inner Dock (now car parking) could be taken as the front of the building, but in our notes we refer to this as the back and the side fronting Canute Road as the front.

Alexandra

6 Bellevue Road, Southampton SO15 2AY

The Alexandra Beer Emporium describes itself as 'the only traditional pub in Southampton' may be a little bold, but it is probably not too far from the truth in the city centre. It is conveniently located just off the busy London Road. Intrenally it is bare boarded. A raised stage area to the left as you enter hosts frequent live music, and near the is the pool table & food servery. It has a lively atmosphere and the walls are covered with an impressive collection of cult film memorabilia. An enclosed, largely paved garden can be found at the rear of the pub. Food is home-made and cooked to order (please note food hours above). Sport is shown from seven TVs, including one in the garden. There is also a large selection of board games and retro 1980s gaming machines to play.

Anchor

61 Test Lane, Southampton SO16 9BH

A two bar community pub in the shadows of Redbridge flyover. Built when Redbridge was a shipbuilding village and separate from Southampton, the pub was once a courthouse and is reputed to be haunted from that time; some still bear witness to inexplicable noises going on. The lounge and public bars are similarly furnished - carpeted with traditional pub furniture, the public having a pool table and a corner stage area, the lounge a trophy cabinet built into an old fireplace which the pub's cribbage team is busy filling up. There is a large garden at the back. If using public transport, use Old Redbridge Road to avoid crossing the main A33/A35/M271 Redbridge roundabout.

Angel

Palmerston Road, Southampton SO14 1LL

The Angel reopened as a 'games pub' in 2017, and the latest news post 2021 winter lockdown is that they’ve merged with a recording studio and record label and created the first in house recording studio pub!

Beefeater

Romsey Road, Southampton SO16 0XJ

The pub is attached to a Beefeater pub-restaurant with a Premier Inn adjacent. The 'Balmoral' signage has gone and been replaced with 'Beefeater' signage. Open for breakfasts Mon-Fri 6.30am-10.30am; Sat-Sun 7am-11am; Restaurant hours 12-10 Sun-Thu, 12-10.30 Fri & Sat.

Banana Wharf

Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3JF

A modern bar and restaurant in Ocean Village, next to the marina in what used to be Southampton's Eastern Docks.

Bedford

23 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DB

A large pub in the centre of Bedford Place's 'night-time economy' area. A polished wood floor bar area spilt is up with pillars & tall tables. To the front left is padded bench seating and tables and further to the left up a small step is an annex with more dining tables, a pool table and access to the front patio area. Families are welcome up to 6pm after which it is strictly over 18s only. Sports fans are well catered for with plenty of TVs.

Bellemoor Tavern

250 Hill Lane, Southampton SO15 7NU

Reopened 31/10/2016 after a two week refurbishment. Some of the following may be out of date: Large pub opposite Southampton Common in a commanding position on the corner of Hill Lane and Bellemoor Road. Inside, décor is plenty of wood and mostly carpeted. Pillars and part walls separate it into slightly more cosy areas but all served from the same L-shaped bar, which has six handpumps on its central corner. It has fairly traditional pub furniture with a couple of armchairs thrown in. To the left end there's an area with a more 'public' bar feel with high bar tables, fruit machines and dartboard. During the quiet part of the week two real ales are available, with an extra one Friday to Sunday, and perhaps a fourth in high season. Usually 2 hand-pulled ciders. There may be an Ale & Pie in March & a cider festival in June.

Rockstone

63 Onslow Road, Southampton SO14 0JL

The former Bevois Castle re-opened as The Rockstone in December 2011 after a thorough refurbishment and is now one of the best pubs in central Southampton. High-quality home-cooked food (expect large portion sizes!) features alongside seven changing guest ales from the horseshoe-shaped bar. LocAle accredited. Ale Festivals (typically in March and October) are complemented by themed nights throughout the year. For the latest events, it is recommended to visit the pub's Facebook page. A wide variety of eclectic, unobtrusive background music is played.

Bitter Virtue

70 Cambridge Road, Southampton SO14 6US

Tucked away at the end of a Victorian Terrace, this corner shop off licence is run by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team and has been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide since 1997. Around 1000 beers and ciders are available in bottles and cans. These are sourced from Britain, Germany, Belgium, America and Scandinavia. The range from local favourites to rare one-off brews. Usually two real ales available on draught. Brewery-branded merchandise, glasses and books on beer and brewing are also available. It is very close to the top of the national list for best places on the RateBeer.com website.