Reviews of The Guide Dog. (Pub) in Southampton (Hampshire).

The Guide Dog

353 Reviews

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38 Earls Rd, Southampton SO14 6SF, United Kingdom

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Information of The Guide Dog, Pub in Southampton (Hampshire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Guide Dog

C. A.

A Southampton institution. Fantastic cask beer. A real pub interior, convivial conversation with space to chill on your own. Great service. What's not to like?

R. E. (.

The best real ale pub in Southampton by far. Great service and a friendly atmosphere. It's so good I wish I lived within walking distance!

C. D.

Really super clean and really enjoying lovely lovely beer back here. Still friendly and nice :-)

M. C.

Five stars!!! Stunning beer and brilliant cellarmanship!! All the beer was of an exceptional quality! If you want to try real ale, then this is the place to go. Real ale. Real pub. Lovely landlord, who knows his beer!

A. C.

Excellent pub for real ales, very good food, friendly atmosphere.

T. L.

This is a wonderful pub. They have an excellent selection of real ales on tap. Staff are friendly. Table service is good. Well worth a visit if you are in Southampton

D. B.

Excellent range of beers. Not a pub to drive to. Friendly and well organised staff look forward to my next visit

D. H.

Lovely place for a quiet drink or two, quality ales

P. R.

This is a lovely, popular pub, chock full of delightful punters and great service. But, like a few other 'real ale' pubs round here they persist in serving almost entirely Pale ales. No, Ruby's, Amber's, Milds etc it's winter, I don't really want to drink hoppy, citrusy drinks. They all seem to think that this blind obedience to pale ale is satisfactorily offset with Porter. It isn't.

P. M.

Good selection of real ale friendly and welcoming. decor is good old pub.I have been back many times..

D. K.

Proper pub. Good beer, no games/invasive tv/music. Friendly regulars.

M. K.

Another old style pub with a nice atmosphere and a superb range of beers. Highly recommended.

s. m.

Good local beer well priced a bit quieter than it used to be quite friendly no cash payments may put up some off not so many real ales as used to have no larger but the place is still a good local you can pay in cash now pub still ok still no larger though

T.

A great selection of beers etc, but would be nice to have some non alcoholic choices too, theres still plenty of money to be made from these types of drinks and there are some great choices now. Please consider expanding your fridge stock!

H. M.

Lovely homely, welcoming pub. Great ales. Amazing curries on a Wednesday but it is first come first served.

D. H.

Fantastic atmosphere although the back room can get a little noisy if there is a group of enthusiastic people in there. The selection of real ales is very good and the beer is well kept. The landlord is very knowledgeable and obviously takes great pride in his beer keeping.

D. R.

A terrific bar with a great atmosphere. Always ensured of a great welcome. Huge selection of real ales at a great price. On Thursday nights authentic Thai curries..highly recommended. Even though it is a small pub it has a little function room, aptly called the Dog House, and music is a feature on certain nights. Overall a great experience.

p. g.

This is quite simply the pub Southampton has been missing for 30 years. It's friendly, well run and has the finest beer in the city at reasonable if not outright cheap prices. Walk in the door and you'll remember what pubs used to be like!

J. T.

Best pub in town! A real find. Excellent beers, they even serve thirds if you want to try all of them without falling over. Quirky little backroom too. Love it - will be coming here again.

J. “. W.

Really good choice of real ales nice friendly pub , service good

R. M.

The Guide Dog is the best pub in Southampton. The beers are flawless and the staff are lovely esp brilliant landlord Gary. It is the kind of local that you can wander into when you are on your own and always find someone interesting to talk to. It hosts music clubs in a little back room. And for smokers, it hss good covered outside seating. The pub does Thai Curry on Thurs nights - you have to book....

S. S.

Really sweet little pub, they specialise in the Ales and I loved all of them. If you ask the lovely staff they will let you have a taste test before commiting to your pint of choice. Would definitely recommend here for a few drinks with your mates to chill out and have a natter. Would definitely go again!

T. D.

Lovely pub, beer and atmosphere! I enjoyed my visit.

S. B.

Visited this pub for the first time this evening for their Thai curry night. An excellent meal, good value, with friendly staff and a lovely cozy venue. The landlord seems very supportive of the local music scene and they had a good selection of ales at cheaper prices than any of our usual haunts. We'll definitely be back.

H. H.

Always have a dark beer on, either porters or stouts. Well kept and reasonably priced.

T. Y.

A nice quite pub filled with friendly people. The owners are very friendly and can often be found working at the pub. Thai curry is amazing and spicy (mild versions are available) this is served every Thursday.

N. S.

Doesn't every one know about this place yet :) It's a proper pub that is no nonsense but just sells a great range of great beers, if you like ale and you like a good choice then this is the place for you. HOWEVER, i've noticed more and more kids about the place and I mean 3-4 year olds with foreign parents, hope it's not going to spoil the place for us drinkers !!

G. C.

Excellent selection of well conditioned beers, knowledgeable and attentive staff. Thursday is Thai night so book a table or get there early you won't be disappointed. Thanks Gary and the team.

J. W.

Found The Guide Dog via the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for a free late afternoon/early evening during a conference this month. It provided everything I was hoping for: quiet conviviality, beautifully-kept local ales and an owner both welcoming and knowledgeable. This place is a labour of love: the fruit of dedication, inspiration, and hard work. Thoroughly enjoyed my three hours there, and would recommend the Guide Dog to anyone.

m. a.

Lovely authentic pub a little bit hidden away but worth the effort. Good choice of beer but strangely No IPA on tap. I will be returning next time I am in Southampton

T. D.

What a pub. Offerings of 11 fresh and fine local cask ales, acoustic music sessions and a mighty friendly traditional 'pub' setting. Once you've been it'll be your favourite local, no question!

R. H.

This is a little gem of a find! Brilliant atmosphere -very welcoming to humans as well as dogs! It is a real Ale pub and the one I had was wonderful. Give it a go and see for yourself :-)

S. P.

Single room back street pub. This place is all about the beer range. Seven to nine casks. It's not a place to bring the family or the kids or your wife or girlfriend. It's a place to come to sample a few beers, and perhaps have a chat with fellow men. It's friendly enough and quite harmless, but if you're not interesting in ticking beers, then it's unlikely to be the pub for you.

D. M.

Always great beer in this gem. Try it out Thursday evening and enjoy some of June's excellent Thai cooking. Children are welcome to eat as well.

K. R.

Good old fashioned pub selling real ale doorstep sarnies a selection of snacks crisps nuts ect, meat draw Friday night a no frills place clean and tidy. Great for the old fashioned beer drinker

N. P.

A small corner pub slightly Off the Beaten Track. Good choice of real ales. Two rooms pub ,slightly smaller room with funky decor. Too small outside areas. Friendly staff and friendly local pub......

N. L.

Has to be a near perfect pub if you want a traditional pub and a wide choice of ales all in excellent condition. Sorry, no loud music, TVs or fruit machines, just people chatting. Heaven.

R. G.

Very Covid safe. Good selection of ales and friendly staff. Good traditional local pub. Reccomend if you are in the area.

S. D.

Thursday nights has become Thai Curry night in our house now we have discovered The Guide Dog. They do the best Thai curry in Southampton and its a shame it’s only a Thursday night. The staff are super friendly and welcoming and I love the fact the curry is available to take away as well as eat in as it means that if I’m not feeling too well or the pub is busy we can still have our favourite Thai curry.

T. P.

Great little pub with a nice atmosphere and good ale selection.

D. J.

The Dog. Beautifully independent. Try finding a bad pint - you won't. They know exactly what they are doing here. Expect good beer, good company if you want it and relax... except on a match day! Then go for beer and football atmosphere.

G. C.

Excellently kept real ales. The pub is getting a bit 'tired' and in need of a redecoration - and new carpet (or different floor covering). But the beer is kept very well. Nuff said my

D. T.

Proper pub no music good very reasonable prices called in before Saints game with Newcastle place was packed but rapid service because they had plenty of staff on.

T. W.

A nice comfortable pub with no airs or graces. A good selection of good ales. A place to go for real ale drinkers.

D. C.

Great pub serving great selection of ales in great condition. Also a choice of 1/3 pint glasses. Close to Southampton football ground for there fans.

N. P.

This is a proper pub! Excellent selection of great beers, with local breweries well represented, too. Well worth a visit.

m. p.

Great landlord. Fantastic beer! A proper local pub, with a real welcome even if you’re not a local!

A. M.

Excellent proper pub. Exceptional beer and friendly atmosphere

I. P.

Lovely homely pub with great beer.

T. J.

Great pub. Fine selection of ales and other drinks. Friendly staff and regulars. Clean as a whistle.

N. T.

This pub has to be one of Southamptons best. Great range of Bowman Ales. Well deserves it's place in "the book". If not a little cosy on match day!

S. F.

Lovely local pub, very friendly with great beers and very reasonsbly priced

A. M.

A wonderful little pub with a cozy back room. Reasonable drink prices and excellent food. Would definitely recommend as an unappreciated gem in Southampton.

J. O.

Great real ale pub. The beer is very well kept and changes often enough to keep your interest.

M. B.

Lovely fresh beer in a great little pub.

G. S.

I pop in occasionally when I'm marooned at shamrock quay. This is a cracking boozer serving well kept ales. It has a very convivial atmosphere. I wish I was more local.

D. J.

The beer and service are excellent Well worth a visit when it's quiet in weekday afternoons and after matches at St Mary's. Do not bring a friend after the football, they will be lucky to find a place to stand.

G. S.

Great pub ! the best choice of well kept beers in Southampton a worthy winner of Pub of the year, staff great too. Curry night is a must !

J. V.

Lovely beer. Very friendly and relaxed local pub

H. F.

Brilliant cosy, local pub. There's a weekly Thai food evening, meat raffle, and a great selection of fine ales :-)

m. t.

Love this place. Fantastic choice and quality of beer and owners and staff are always friendly. Great for a chilled midweek pint

N. L.

Excellent choice of ales, at great value for money. Exceptional cellaring means the drinks are in top quality and perfect temperature. Recommended :-)

D. C.

The range and quality of the beer is always excellent. Thursday Thai curry night is highly recommended. Friendly proper pub

A. E.

Very old school pub with a great selection of ales. Great pub walk from Butchers Hook, to South Western, Dolphin, Crafty Fox, Bookshop to Dolphin!!

s. o.

Been coming weekly for over a year now, don't hesitate to come here. Friendly staff and landlord very welcoming and the beers great! Mines a hophead!

A. C.

Outstanding pub. Proper beer. Great atmosphere. Very good prices.

R. H.

Proper old school little pub, full of little delights. Friendly service and a good bar. 2 small rooms, and dog friendly.

R. P.

Excellent value real ales

M. P.

Old school pub, very welcoming locals. Great choice of beers and dog friendly.

A. M.

Excellent pub with great beer, and good food.

A. M. H.

Lovely pub for a beer and a natter with friendly bar staff!

I. N.

Friendly local pub with a wonderful selection of real ales, great Thai curries on a Thursday, and occasional music sessions in the Doghouse!

M. E.

Great pre/post match pub. Excellent choice of local ales well presented. If they just did food........

S. M.

Great local ale pub. A hidden gem. Well worth a visit.

R. T.

A great, proper pub with a fine selection of real ales. Music quiet enough to chat, perfect.

A. F.

Good beer, helpful and efficient staff and good company.

N. F.

One of the few pubs that sells Goodens Gold, one of the best ales on earth.

A. C.

Great friendly local pub, good beer.

A. D.

Very nice place, lovely beer and bar staff

G. S.

A traditional back street pub great staff great beers for an international cruise destination if you want to see an old school great English pub come here !!!!'

B. M.

Simply the best pub I've ever been to.

I. M.

Friendly atmosphere with a great landlord, the Thai Curry on served on Thursday is delicious and served to resteraunt standards, interesting architecture on the inside

S. O.

The owner, Gary, is really passionate about his beer and happy to talk you through his great selection of craft beers and ales

J. C.

Lovely pub with a good selection of ales and very friendly staff

D. L.

Lovely little pub, friendly atmosphere and staff. Honestly, top notch. :)

J. H.

Don't tell anybody! It's great, if you like good beer, friendly staff, and somewhere you can relax.

M. W.

Excellent selection of ales and a really good monthly folk steady session in the back room. Would highly recommend!

T. H.

Cosy corner pub with a range of ales at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere

D. B.

Great proper pub good beer excellent service worth a visit anytime

P. W.

Great beer and snacks. Friendly locals and staff. Got me drunk in the afternoon, awesome

B. B.

Proper pub with a good selection of real ales and a knowledgeable landlord Gary who was very helpful.

p. g.

Best pub in Southampton, excellent real ale and atmosphere.

J. M.

Superb beer, great staff, friendly atmosphere .. what more could you ask for?

D. P.

Good beer selection in a pleasant pub.

D. K.

Lovely pub. Good selection of beer. Good curry night

J. R.

What a fantastic selection of beers. Highly recommended if you are ever in Southampton

M. L.

Small local pub, good ales and very friendly.

C. P.

A real Real Ale pub. Huge choice. Great

d. p.

Great pub with some really good beers , & a very good landlord 😎

J. P.

Amazing selection and we'll kept beer with an even more friendly vibe!

P. R.

An absolutely fantastic pub that serves brilliant real ales in great condition...

A. J.

Always a great selection of real ales. Worth seeking out for the beer buff.

D. D.

Proper Pub full of nice people. Exellent staff knowledgeable about real ales, and dog friendly.

n. p.

Great proper old pub with landlord dedicated to providing a great pint

r. w.

Best beer in town. Landlord is a bit odd but in a good way.

R. H.

Excellent beer selection including Hophead which is always on.

C. R.

Best pub in town, beer ace, curry night brilliant.

M. G.

Lots of cask ales at very reasonable prices. Really great pub.

n. p.

Great proper old pub with landlord dedicated to providing a great pint

S. P.

Single room back street pub. This place is all about the beer range. Seven to nine casks. It's not a place to bring the family or the kids or your wife or girlfriend. It's a place to come to sample a few beers, and perhaps have a chat with …

R.

My favorite pub after work. Good all round

A. B.

Another great real ale pub no need fir music here pkenty of chat ans socialising

D. D.

Proper Pub full of nice people. Exellent staff knowledgeable about real ales, and dog friendly.

d. p.

Great pub with some really good beers , & a very good landlord 😎

S. B.

Great Ales, great staff. Always use the Guide Dog before going to a Saints match.

T. P.

Great little pub with a nice atmosphere and good ale selection.

N. S.

Great selection of beers. Possibly the best in Southampton.

B. F.

Was a nice quiet pub. Decent ales and dog friendly.

P. T.

Been in a few pubs in the good beer guide in Southampton by far the best

m. h.

Very lovely pub very friendly

d. h.

Excellent real ale pub. Top 3 in Southampton.

K. T.

Wonderful stout. Great atmosphere Knowledgeable staff

A. B.

Another great real ale pub no need fir music here pkenty of chat ans socialising

R. H.

New lunch menu is delicious. Sage & onion soup very tasty!

R. P.

Nice pub with good choice of real ales

A. M.

A nice pub catering for a lot of real ale connoisseurs.

D. F.

Great pub with good ale

G.

Very friendly and cosy pub, great ales, and sometime with pies..

I. L.

Well run local, exceptional real ale, well chosen and kept.

A. D. S.

Very cosy and nice typical English pub!

M. B.

Nice local pub good beer love the dog house.

B. F.

Was a nice quiet pub. Decent ales and dog friendly.

V. R.

Great old fashioned boozer, excellent beer kept well.

S. H.

One of the best places for real ale in Southampton

R.

My favorite pub after work. Good all round

B. C.

Good selection of ales and close to Aldi to calm the nerves.

N. W.

One of the best pubs, if not the best pub, in Southampton.

D. C.

My favourite pub in Southampton

M. J.

Lovely pub with a good range of lagers

G. J.

Proper pub with no gimmicks, just beer and punters.

D. M.

Great beer selection and good crowd

R. W.

Nice little pub with great beer

j. b.

Ty curry served wonce a week

n. h.

Wonderful pub with wonderful beer

A. C.

Excellent pub many great pints

D. H.

I would give 5 stars theres no music

P. C.

Friendly staff excellent beer.

f. b.

Real ale real people, only sandwiches, just what a real pub should be

G.

Fantastic proper back street boozer. A time warp to be treasured.

p. B.

Love the wide range of ales lovely well kept cellar

M. T.

Excellent great value beer as always

I. W.

Awesome place. Brilliant night. Loved it.

D. F.

Nice local pub reasonably priced

D. H.

Cheap and cozy. One of the essentials of Southampton

R. W.

Best beer in town

B. H.

Great range of beers.

D. W.

Great beer at £3!

J. M.

Very good selection of ale

R. W.

Nice little pub with great beer

G. O.

Welcoming, warm and wonderful beers!

L. M.

Best local pub in the area

D. W.

Great beer at £3!

J. C.

Good old fashioned pub

R. H.

Excellent real ale pub

D. L.

Great pub and beer.

J. M.

Very good selection of ale

N. H.

Groovy friendly.little place!

M. T.

Excellent great value beer as always

D. W.

Great welcome. Great beer.

D. L.

Great pub and beer.

T. L.

Old school beer. The best

G. O.

Welcoming, warm and wonderful beers!

L. M.

Best local pub in the area

P. M.

Banging little local pub loads of local ales

E. B.

Lovely place with a lovely landlord

G. Y.

Great pub

P. B.

Excellent range of ales.

G. J.

Great pub

L. B.

Very good

M. C.

Great pub

f. M.

Fantastic local pub.

G. T.

Great selection of Ales

J. C.

Good old fashioned pub

T. M.

my favorite pub

N. H.

Groovy friendly.little place!

F. M.

Fantastic. Proper pub.

P. S.

Great beer.

R. F.

Great little pub

L. K.

Great beer

P. W.

Beer lovers choice

C. W.

Fabulous

L. D.

I don't know, I'm pissed.

J. M.

Excellent

B. S.

Excellent

P. A.

Time thief

J. S.

Proper pub

R. P.

Nice place

A. C.

(Translated) Very nice and cozy pub where there is no background music and the conversation is at the center of everything along with the wide selection of beers. On Friday night there is a raffle where you can win the flesh. (Original) Pub molto carino ed accogliente dove non c'è musica di sottofondo e la conversazione è al centro di tutto insieme alla vasta scelta di birre. Il venerdì sera c'è una lotteria dove si può vincere la carne.

M. J. B.

(Translated) An English pub, something like a bar in Spain, full of lottery, lotteries, etc. Pleasantly spent time with PhD students from Korea, Mexico (Original) Angielski pub cos jak bar na bario w Hiszpanii, pelen luzik jakies loterie etc . Mile spedzony czas z doktorantami z Korei, Meksyku

H. L. G.

(Translated) Very well (Original) Très bien

J. S.

(Translated) class (Original) klass

B. O.

(Translated) Great place, cozy (Original) Fantastisk sted, hyggeligt

C. H.

C. R.

S. H.

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