South City Si Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Right, new forum new thread. State where you live (area, town) and your local or good pubs near you! I live in Shirley/Regent Park and my local is Shirley Park Inn, but also frequent the Hobbit in Bevois Valley adn the Alexandra in Town off London Rd.
saints_is_the_south Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 My local is the Falcon in Fawley. Probably the best pint in the waterside area along with the Old Mill IMO.
saint1977 Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Hayling Island - so my local pub is God-awful and full of Skates. Nearest local pub I would consider drinking (although the Olive Tree is OK) would the Ship at Langstone. Most of my time is spent in Sussex so my favourites there are the 4 Chesnuts in Chichester and the Selden Arms in Worthing. When I lived in Southampton (left there 2004 and lived in London area before that) my local pub used to be the South Western Arms which will the starting point for another exile's stag weekend coming up!
stevegrant Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Local is the Winston on the corner of Archers Road and Hill Lane. Not too bad, although for a predominantly student-oriented pub, it's pretty expensive.
Jillyanne Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Nearest pub to me is The Arrow in Boyatt Wood, never been in there though, usually drink in The Chamberlayne in Eastleigh, not that I ever go out anyway.
Master Bates Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 I live in Sholing, my local is the Bedfords, then The wine Bar, then Goblets.
CabbageFace Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Hedge End - Chavelhurst Barn (lost its late night licence) But the missus works in the Barleycorn Hedge End, so i visit there sometimes.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Eastleigh - Eastleigh Working Men's Club, Top Club, Irish Club, Hogs Head/Stones (whatever it's incarnation) Chamberlayne Arms, Good Companions. Also! on my decking, crazed by the Magner's.
saint_stevo Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Hedge End - Chavelhurst Barn (lost its late night licence) But the missus works in the Barleycorn Hedge End, so i visit there sometimes. Also of note, Fountain been closed down
CabbageFace Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Yeah the law did a little under 18 test, the only place that passed in Hedge End was the Barleycorn and my missus served them, lol. The Web and Shablehurst lost there late night licence and sacked the peeps that did it. The Fountain will reopen soon.
Ponty Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Also of note, Fountain been closed down Some big fat bastard bit my arm, deep enough to leave a scar, in the Fountain.
Dicko Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 I have 2 places & split my time between both. When in Jersey, my local is 'The Goose' in Beaumont When in Ocean Village, my local is 'Pitcher & Piano'
70's Mike Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Also of note, Fountain been closed down 20 years late, always a rough place
saint lard Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Gosport, "the Fighting ****s" preferably known as the "battling Bantams"
Michelle Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Live in Shirley, closest pub is The Brass Monkey. Never been in it. Would much prefer to go to The Osborne, The Winston or venture around to London Road (where I work) and pop into Varsity.
exit2 Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 20 years late' date=' always a rough place[/quote'] Not as rough as the maypole.
saint_stevo Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Some big fat bastard bit my arm, deep enough to leave a scar, in the Fountain. Really? The fountain is only 2mins from my house, used to frequent as a 16yr old. 20 years late' date=' always a rough place[/quote'] Too true, seen many a fight Not as rough as the maypole. Bit before my time but remember some story
exit2 Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Really? The fountain is only 2mins from my house, used to frequent as a 16yr old. Too true, seen many a fight Bit before my time but remember some story Thing is Hedge End has changed. When I grew up in Hedge End, everybody knew everybody and there was no trouble at all (going back 20 odd years)unless you came from Thornhill / Eastleigh / Bishops Waltham . We used to drink in Shamblehurst / Barleycorn / Maypole / Fountain no worries. But it seems there is friction amongst various groups now. There was always a pecking order and and you knew where you stood but now I dont think so. But then there was respect, which now there isnt, which is UK wide
Junction 9 Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Right, new forum new thread. State where you live (area, town) and your local or good pubs near you! I live in Shirley/Regent Park and my local is Shirley Park Inn, but also frequent the Hobbit in Bevois Valley adn the Alexandra in Town off London Rd. What's the Alex like on a matchday? Was thinking of giving it a go this season.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 Not as rough as the maypole. Now that was a Pikey fest in there! The last time I drove by, some 12 years ago, it was all boarded up with the car park entrances blocked. I presume it's history now and housing?
Dicko Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 Now that was a Pikey fest in there! The last time I drove by, some 12 years ago, it was all boarded up with the car park entrances blocked. I presume it's history now and housing? Where was the Maypole? It's name is familiar, but i can't picture it
70's Mike Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 Where was the Maypole? It's name is familiar, but i can't picture it on the roundabout coming out of Hedge End towards Botley, old aged pensionisers home now. i used to play in a dominoes team years ago and the Fountain was a rough place in those days but was made to look like a playgroup compared to the Rising Sun in Botany Bay Road , Sholing
saint1977 Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 What's the Alex like on a matchday? Was thinking of giving it a go this season. The Alex is a genuinely decent boozer, and not ruined by an IKEA-style refit as yet either. Good Timothy Taylor Landlord served and nice garden if it's a good weather day as well. Popular with Saints fans but also friendly away fans as well.
saint1977 Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 on the roundabout coming out of Hedge End towards Botley, old aged pensionisers home now. i used to play in a dominoes team years ago and the Fountain was a rough place in those days but was made to look like a playgroup compared to the Rising Sun in Botany Bay Road , Sholing I was too young to go into the Rising Sun but my old man and his colleagues used to go there in the 70s so I've heard that it could get a little lively! Sun Inn and Seaweed at Weston are two other pubs gone into the history books as well, remember going past the Seaweed boarded up 10 years ago or more and there was a huge fire. Ice House at Shirley Warren and Tramways at the top of Shirley High St always had a reputation for trouble and of course the infamous Windsor Castle!
Jillyanne Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 Thing is Hedge End has changed. When I grew up in Hedge End, everybody knew everybody and there was no trouble at all (going back 20 odd years)unless you came from Thornhill / Eastleigh / Bishops Waltham . We used to drink in Shamblehurst / Barleycorn / Maypole / Fountain no worries. But it seems there is friction amongst various groups now. There was always a pecking order and and you knew where you stood but now I dont think so. But then there was respect, which now there isnt, which is UK wide My mum and dads wedding reception was in The Maypole, that was in 1974.
saint_stevo Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 My mum and dads wedding reception was in The Maypole, that was in 1974. Nuff said
scott_saints Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 My "official" local- The Welcome Inn. Been in there once and was pretty sh1te. The "actual" local- Teh George in Fair Oak. Great pub.
South City Si Posted 5 August, 2008 Author Posted 5 August, 2008 The Alex is a genuinely decent boozer, and not ruined by an IKEA-style refit as yet either. Good Timothy Taylor Landlord served and nice garden if it's a good weather day as well. Popular with Saints fans but also friendly away fans as well. V True. One of the last proper 'pubs' in city centre! Good for night out, nice on warm days and match days. Run by a couple youngish lads who seemingly love sci-fi and films (movies posters and film statues/toys above bar). Very friendly atmosphere especially on match days, can be very very busy though if hot day.
saint richie Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 my local is the king geaorge in regents park good clean pub with good larger and garden
La BoIS Saint Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 White Horse, Epsom. In Southampton it's the Guide Dog.
saintrich Posted 6 August, 2008 Posted 6 August, 2008 ...pop into Varsity. It's not too bad in there I live in Netley and the pubs are gash.
Sfc90 Posted 7 August, 2008 Posted 7 August, 2008 My local is Teh Eagle, Although ****ing expensive in there these days.
Saint Luke Posted 14 August, 2008 Posted 14 August, 2008 My local is Woodies in New Malden. Hidden round the back. It's an old sports pavillion and the walls and ceilings are covered in sports memorobilia. It's got a beer festival this weekend and the wife and kids are away . . . . . .
Master Bates Posted 14 August, 2008 Posted 14 August, 2008 My local is Woodies in New Malden. Hidden round the back. It's an old sports pavillion and the walls and ceilings are covered in sports memorobilia. It's got a beer festival this weekend and the wife and kids are away . . . . . . While the cats away.............
StuRomseySaint Posted 14 August, 2008 Posted 14 August, 2008 Baddesley Arms aka Knights Cross aka Steak and Stilton is my 'local' , my mate runs it as well, which helps. Luzborough House is my old local, is pretty sh!te though.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 14 August, 2008 Posted 14 August, 2008 My local is Woodies in New Malden. Hidden round the back. It's an old sports pavillion and the walls and ceilings are covered in sports memorobilia. It's got a beer festival this weekend and the wife and kids are away . . . . . . It would be most rude of you to not attend and support the hostelry at some stage then!
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 14 August, 2008 Posted 14 August, 2008 Baddesley Arms aka Knights Cross aka Steak and Stilton is my 'local' , my mate runs it as well, which helps. Luzborough House is my old local, is pretty sh!te though. Are they both busier than when I lived that way some 18 years ago? Can you answer? Or was that your third post? What's that squeaking noise? Oh! It's you Stu, you're so tight that you need oiling!
saintcrris Posted 15 August, 2008 Posted 15 August, 2008 Mainly down to who I played pool for.. Swallows - Now dead Sportsman - Now dead Maypole - Now dead Target - Now dead Golden Hind - Now dead Old George - Still alive Forresters - Still alive Don't really have a local but know quite a few pepole in the Peartree (boorley green) And the Hinkler.
Pip87 Posted 18 August, 2008 Posted 18 August, 2008 I'm still fairly new to Southampton and don't always spend a lot of time here so still not used to it really :smt053 ... i can't remember the name of my local but it's not very interesting in there anyway. So far I like varsity and the pensioners before a match. Bedfords, 90 degrees and reflex after. Anyone have any suggestions of better places? It's a bit weird being in a new area starting all over again.
sperm_john Posted 18 August, 2008 Posted 18 August, 2008 down the road from fair oak my local is the woodman
Redbul Posted 19 August, 2008 Posted 19 August, 2008 My nearest pub is the Bricklayers Arms in Wimspon Lane but the wife and I often wander into Shirley and wander into the Park or Salisbury Arms if we fancy an Indian at Sultans of Spice, or the Brigh****er or Brass Monkey if going to Oriental Paradise. Used to play darts for the the Freemantle Arms so occasionally pop in there and also some of the other pubs that used to be in the league like The Duchess, Englishman, Key and Anchor etc. So there you have it, er, I don't have a local per se, but a list of favourite hostelries.
Hunty Posted 19 August, 2008 Posted 19 August, 2008 Nearest pub is the Ice House, but mainly use the Park Inn and the Kings Arms in Shirley, and before games the Royal Oak.
Winnersaint Posted 29 August, 2008 Posted 29 August, 2008 The Bull in Arborfield - Good pint of 6X and grub to boot.
sotonjoe Posted 29 August, 2008 Posted 29 August, 2008 my local is the king geaorge in regents park good clean pub with good larger and garden Always dead though isn't it? How are things after the recent change of ownership?
St Steve Posted 1 September, 2008 Posted 1 September, 2008 The closest pub to me is The Oblesik, but I have only bene in there twice in the last year. Same goes for the Bridge not been in there for over a year. We used to walk over the Itchen Bridge and go in the Court Jester but these days they hardly open. Once a week we used to go to the Mailmans Arms in Lyndhurst. I also used goto the Avondale every tuesday for a few years and every friday it used to be the alex (better when run by the lesbos) it was quieter less studenty then, chambers, varsity, cricketers, wine bar, pensioners, harveys, goblits, oxford street and the stanleys.
Saint Keith Posted 2 September, 2008 Posted 2 September, 2008 The Plough, Ifield freemantle was my place when i lived in southampton, or the fitzhugh
equalizer Posted 2 September, 2008 Posted 2 September, 2008 The Malvern in Winchester Road is my local, but I also frequent the Bellemoor, or if I'm visiting family, friends etc. the Bridge in Woolston.
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