Good urban local in residential area by Riverside Park in Bitterne Park. This 1930s pub has two bars with separate entrances, and interesting internal architecture where it seems no two walls meet at right angles. The lounge bar is divided by a central fireplace and is decorated with jugs, painted plates, pictures and china ornaments. The modern-style public bar houses 2 dart boards, pool, table football and a jukebox. To the rear of this is a small covered patio area with benches, leading to a hidden garden with more benches and children's play equipment. Reasonably priced home-cooked traditional pub food is served Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings (not Sat).