Reviews of The South Western Arms. (Pub) in Southampton (Hampshire).

The South Western Arms

367 Reviews

187 Comments

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Gastropub

40 Adelaide Rd, Southampton SO17 2HW, United Kingdom

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Information of The South Western Arms, Pub in Southampton (Hampshire)

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Reviews of The South Western Arms

E. M.

Very nice garden to enjoy your drinks, A jukebox to select your own music and an excellent pizza truck outside the pub with delicious pizza 🍕 😋

O. W.

Great pub, great selection of ales. Lovely beer garden and a very comfy inside. With a pizza van outside it's very hard to question whether its the best pub in Southampton

A. M.

Always used to visit to enjoy a pint with a Pizza thing, now it's back its like I never left. Good ales in a proper pub

K. B.

Very pleasant staff and polite. Garden is a pleasant environment too ideal in the summer.

D. “. V.

Went to see my friends,Gary & Ann Todd DJ,a great atmosphere and night.Saw a few old friends there too.There was a good choice of real ales to chose from

E. H.

Wonderfully quirky local pub with tons of character and an amazing courtyard garden. Large selection of well kept ales on offer, the bar staff were really welcoming & happy to let us sample a couple before deciding on a pint. Very relaxed atmosphere, a proper old fashioned pub. Would definitely recommend a visit.

S. O.

Great selection of real ales and a very very good juke box. What more could you want!

P. A.

Good ale pub feels like a good local.

S. M.

I'm definitely coming back to try some more ales soon !

D. H.

A Good day today, nice crowd, friendly people & an excellent choice of ales.... x

S. A.

Good local ,no thrills out fashioned pub,with good range of ales

J. W.

A rare and delightful traditional pub packed with character along with a warm friendly welcome. This pub has all the charm you would expect from a long established local pub. A fine selection of ales, ciders and wines. Though it has a spacious bar area it affords areas of seclusion for more intimate gatherings. The surprisingly extensive garden affords a welcome retreat in summer and has a covered area for all weather relaxation.

G. P.

Great ale selection at bargain prices. Beautiful interior and garden. Possibly my favourite pub ever!

T. H.

Really nice traditional style railway pub. Lots of wood and open areas. Plenty of ales on tap and a jukebox installed. Sometimes has live music and has a lovely big garden that's perfect to sit in on a hot day. Pool table upstairs with comfortable sofas. Sometimes outside is a pizza van that does wood fired pizzas that you can take into the pub. A great place to visit

C. S.

lovely boozer, caters for regulars as well as the drop ins. Worth a visit between trains if you're heading to/from Eastleigh or Portsmouth

K. S.

Proper pub in the suburbs of Southampton, if real ale is your beverage of choice then this is a fantastic place to visit. There is often 8 or 9 well kept real ales on pump, unless you visit it during one of the beer festivals which have too many different beers to count. This pub has a real country feel, plenty of outdoor seating in the beer garden, perfect on a summers evening. Only niggle is the reduction in seating recently due to chairs being replaced with large sofas so not so ideal for larger groups, not that this should detract from the overall experience, in what is one of the best pubs in the area.

G. D.

Cool decor, pool table upstairs. My only complaint is limited parking. Fantastic pizza truck outside too. Edit: Pizza Truck is now a bar five minutes away, called Paddle & Peel.

G. W.

One of my favourite pubs in Southampton. A good range of ales and nice staff in a cosy atmosphere. Good acoustics for a gig and especially enjoyed the Pink Floyd tribute band. If this pub were a band it could well be Pink Floyd: British, classic and unpretentious. Top pick for a pint

P. G.

Best pub in Southampton beer selection is unmatched and cider is great. Also the pizza van outside (Wednesday to Saturday) is the best pizza in Southampton. The upstairs can also be booked for events and the owners are really great about it. Very dog friendly.

N. B.

Good selection of beers. Beer garden. Often music playing at weekends (sometimes not great for chatting). Excellent wood fired pizza outside that you can take inside.

D. P.

Nice pub with a reasonable selection of real ales... the selection is not nearly as good as it's been in the past and doesn't pass as a craft bar. However, the beer garden is nice and the interior is very welcoming.

M. H.

Most friendly pub I've been to in Southampton. No matter what day or time of day you visit you will always drum up a conversation with someone. Great variety of real ales and all the usual pub games. Large beer garden with good over head cover for the smokers amoungst us, which is also great in the summer months. Live music typically about twice a month depending

A. K.

Great old school pub with good ales and cider. Darts, pool and other games available with a very functional garden even if not a pretty one. Good space inside too

I. S.

Not much fancy about the place but the beer's kept well and it's comfortable as an old misshapen cardigan. Try the pizza van too it's awesome. Enjoy talking in the beer garden or bar games inside.

G. N.

Been drinking in the Southie on and off for years, probably 25 years since I first visited. Was a local from 99 to 08, now back there occasionally as my partner lives nearby. It's had its ups and downs over years, but fundamentally it's a bloody good real ale boozer! The young man who has it now seems to be making a decent fist of it, and I wish him well.

S. G.

Traditional looking pub with a large selection of guest ales and ciders. I can't fault the selection they have on tap which seems to be updated fairly regularly. There is a large beer garden to the rear and plenty of pub games indoors. There is usually a mobile pizza van outside if you need a bite to eat.

S. M.

Best burger I ever ate hands down. The beef minced in front of you from steak. Make sure to season it up and just enjoy the purity of a real pattie.

C. C.

Great selection of beers, lovely staff and a great, chilled local pub atmosphere. Pool table, darts, and a nice beer garden are all bonuses

G. B.

Good traditional ale pub

T. D.

Some of the best beers in town. Cosy, little bit grungy, pool, darts and table football. Also, use the top rated (unaffiliated) pizza van that parks outside and sit in the pub to enjoy. Cracking.

s. M.

It was a master stroke having the pizza van outside, now you can trick friends and family into going to the pub under the cover story of trying the best pizza in southampton!! Well played TSWA. Once they're in, there's a world of ales to help the pizza down. Good back garden in the summer, upstairs is good if there's a few of you(bit more space to spread out). Customers aren't a bad bunch either.

B. S.

First time at this pub as a pre-match watering hole. Fairly olde worlde back-street place which provided all the requirements - especially if you like real ale (which I dont particularly). Its a bit of a trek to the football stadium - which was made extra challenging by being an unfamiliar route, in the dark and slightly hazardous by the misty & freezing conditions. Would probably try it again prior to a match. I guess ut could be quite inviting on a sunny afternoon

R. P.

This was one of 3 'locals' I used when resigning British Rail stations through 1966-1968. Today it is a true local. Very friendly staff and locals, excellent cellar, decent menu and live music. Full of character and characters, small garden, free WiFi and nearby parking, although VERY limited...and might be chargeable?

B. N.

Nice pub good atmosphere

S. P.

Outside it looks like a traditional railway station pub, inside it’s a bit like a Hobgoblin pub - lots of wood, painted walls, leather sofas, and a modern student feel. There’s an upstairs room with pool and football tables. Lots of focus on the beers with around 10 on offer, including a house ale, Nellie’s Nob, which is a rebadge of Bowman’s Yumi. Holds beer festivals. Friendly customers, which on our Friday afternoon visit were mostly young males. This has a lot more life, character, and interest than the Guide Dog. As it’s almost next door to the Junction Inn, the two can be visited together. I am more inclined to the Junction Inn as it does food, is more family orientated, and has more of a traditional pub look and feel, but there will be those who prefer this place. Considered together these two make one of the best beer destinations in Southampton, second only to the Platform Tavern (which has its own brewpub).

M. B.

Great range of ever changing ales, relaxed cozy pub inside and lovely garden outside. Friendly staff, clean toilets - what more could you want?! Good for Cornish beer too :-)

A. V.

Excellent selection of beers in this pub, good atmosphere too. Would recommend buying a pizza from the truck outside and eat it inside. Best pizza in Southampton!

A. G.

A lovely quirky pub set in the middle of residential terrace houses. It’s lively, serves real ale, it has an outdoor area to sit and there’s plenty of space to park.

D. G.

Great pub and very convenient for the station. You get a good crowd in here after Saints games and there's always are large selection of quality ales.

K. O.

Brilliant "proper" pub, especially because you can buy a delicious pizza from "Its a Pizza Thing" van parked outside and then eat it in the pub! Wonderful atmosphere!

R. T.

Lovely pub, very nice little beer garden

R. A.

Good atmosphere nice garden and it sells alcahol perfect

R. J.

Good old fashion pub. Fair price beer if you want food try pizza waggon on car park brill. 😀

t. m.

Great place always good beer and friendly atmosphere. The gardens good too!

G. J.

Great place to visit right next to trains. Proper pub with proper punters. No aggro, good selection of beers and some great special events.

A. R.

Nice lil pub. Only downside is some pints can be on the pricey side. Otherwise, lovely scenic design.Great pub garden in the right weather.

D. A.

Not cheap, but the eclectic mix of people draws me here 99℅ of the time! Love the garden, the bar staff, the banter, the range of music, the dogs etc. Love it!! Xxxx

K. H.

Great atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends and dancing to live music. Also has a lovely pub garden.

M. T.

A great pub for Real Ales, so much choice. Just as important a friendly atmosphere too! Highly recommended.

G. N.

Best public house in Southampton serves a wide range of real ales, ciders, lagers and spirits in an awesome atmosphere with regular live music of real quality

J.

A good local pub with a variety of beers and drinks. Not been recently but still hear its worth a visit by friends

D. J.

Good pub. Friendly. Pleasant garden. Fine selection of well kept ales. Worth a visit.

S. N.

The beer is excellent. But the music is horrendous and loud, and requests to turn it down were ignored (others have reported the same). Roll on the summer eh (and that lovely garden).

K. R.

Now this place is a cozy little pub with a great selection of drinks and to top it off there's a pizza van outside most evenings and the pizzas are one of the best we ever had and you can order go in the pub have a drink Go out get your pizza take it back in the pub to eat and drink or go home and eat it it's always good to have the option

S. J.

My favourite pub ever! Pete the barmen is awesome!

M. N.

Great place for real ales, don't do food, but really awesome wood fire cooked pizzas outside most nights.

J. Y.

Visited during the beer festival resulting in a vast range of real ale and cider. Pizza van (@itsapizzathing) in the carpark makes a great food option.

N. W.

Great atmosphere,bar staff really friendly ,lovely big garden ,live music is so good here ,

C. D.

Really good pints, one was off but changed no issue by the barman.

A. H.

One of the best pubs in existence. Huge range of excellently kept real ale and cider, fantastic venue.

C. D.

Great pub with a big real ale selection, large pub garden with plenty of space and sun. Recommended.

L. P.

Nice traditional style pub, good range of drinks available. Staff are lovely

A. E. R.

Great pub. Great selection of beers. Friendly staff

N. W.

Nice pub with plenty of real ale... If you buy a pizza from the trailer outside the pub (Weds-Saturday) you can eat it inside the pub

D. S.

Lovely local pub. Alway feel welcome when you go in

S. L.

A good real ale pub. Friendly staff. Lovely warm back garden.

C. A. B.

Really nice garden & dog friendly pub. Very friendly staff & the BEST pizza In Southampton!!

R. W.

Good beer, kranky landlord, what more could you want?

L. v. a. g.

Great friendly pub been coming here for years never had a bad evening

S. S.

Relaxed and friendly with a good selection of drinks.

J. G.

Not at all what I expected. Really old query pub with good garden. Haven't eaten there but will do.

m. w.

Lovely friendly pub

D. W.

Staff friendly welcomed away football fans good atmosphere good selection of real ales

J. D.

Great pub, great selection of beer and wood fired pizza available. What more could you want.

P. W.

Good beer, good people, a proper pub .... and they have events...

S. F.

Best real ale in the area

N. W.

Decent pub serving a good range of real ales, situated next to St Denys train station.

J. C.

Really friendly pub had many an excellent night there

s. k.

Really good garden in this place, filled with friendly people!

P. C.

Good range of real ales and lively beer garden.

P. S.

Really friendly local pub. Excellent pies served at half time!

J. H.

Good pub, good beer, good staff.

N. W.

Friendly place with a good selection of ales often has live music.

J. S.

Good old fashioned Pub in one of the best communities in Southampton.

A. J.

1st class service thro a very difficult time. Love this pub

R. H. G.

Always a good night, such a friendly place, good atmosphere, good bands, well worth a visit.

I. P.

Good pub with great beer and staff..

A. M.

Great pub love the 🍕 and u got to check some of the music.

P. L.

This place is such a good local. Beer, locals and music are all tops

P. H.

Great pub. Traditional with a great range of real ale

B. T.

Great night at the South Western, friendly bar staff and good beer!

B. F.

Alright place to get a drink. Big venue, live music and big beer garden

M. K.

Lovely pub friendly people love it x

A. M.

Nice pub with a great selection of ale

J. b.

Warm , friendly pub with good beer .

V. R.

Great range of good beer, pool table, jukebox.

S. C.

Great collection of ale, pizza joint outside is cheap and delicious!

A. E.

Great pub with a brilliant atmosphere. Something 4 everyone.

p. h.

Good beer, friendly staff, reasonably priced

J. H.

Excellent. Good company, good service and good ale.

M. A.

Great selection of beers, friendly staff and great service.

D. J.

Nice atmosphere. Cheap drunk. Live music. A good night!

N. W.

Nice patio with a good selection of drinks.

J. M. (.

It's always a great place to grab a drink and catch up!

T. B.

Great little boozer with a cracking range of beers. Starting to feel a bit run down though

T. A.

A pretty standard pub close to the station

S. H.

Was my favourite haunt until a run in with the staff. As a paying customer, I don't appreciate being insulted by the staff.

D. C.

Great selection of real ales. All 3 I tried in good condition.

S. C.

Great old fashion pub great beers foot bar ban

D. D.

Wow good pub, great selection of ales

W. B.

Characterful place. Good for a drink while you wait for a train!

m. h.

Great beer garden and reasonable beer prices

K. B.

Great beer, great entertainment. Very friendly.

S. B.

Friendly local with great beer. Can't beat it!

T. G.

Nellies knob has been great for 20 years and it stays the same while keeping with the times. How do they do that?

J. M.

opening again. tomorrow .. not been same junction to dolphin southwestern back lovely

G. E.

Friendly place lots of choice for beer lovers.

J. B.

Fantastic local with great pizza Wednesday to Saturday.

B. B.

Best pub in Southampton, proper pub no more words needed

D. G.

That the pizza van is the bollox well worth the money 🦄💜

J. B.

Always great beer and a welcoming place

E. W.

Good range of drinks, funky atmosphere.

J. B.

Had some great evenings of music here.

I. N.

Great pub, great people, great beer!

T. G.

Great staff! Great homely pub.

D. c.

Great atmosphere and very good live bands

J. M.

Cracking selection of ales, huge, well kept beer garden

M. R.

Really nice a historic pub love it

A. C.

Excellent beer, friendly atmosphere.

A. D.

Very good range and very friendly staff and service

R. M.

Great ale pub in Southampton.

M. L.

Friendly pub, great music

H. P.

Real ales, magical walled garden, pool table

C. G.

Not a great drinks selection

J. C.

Brilliant music and wood fired pizza

S. H.

Great ales and good outdoor area

a. t.

Fab pub. Great music

N. V.

Was ok

M. C.

Lady Singer very good..

b. j.

Always a good pub

I. H.

Right by the station. Good selection of ales.

D.

A great community pub.

m. q.

Always a great pint

T. O.

A good friendly pub

B. W.

Lovely place, it is small though

E. A.

Nice patio out the back

C. Y.

Great choice of beer.

P. P.

New landlord, great place.

k. s.

Great live music

s. l.

Good pub

m. h.

All good

T. S.

Awesome pub!

Z. M.

Great local pub

j. g.

Very nice pub

D. H.

Great meeting point

T. B.

Great range of ales.

P. O.

Pizza place outside is insane

D. “. D. C.

Great pub...!

S. M.

Community pub. Its okay

S. C.

Never a bad time to be has

P. T.

Good beer

C. M.

Lovely little local

K. H.

Beautiful garden

R. D.

Great pub.!!!.

P. C.

Love this place

H. O. A.

Cheeper than the junction

P. H.

Great atmosphere

J. L.

Love it

D. F.

Ok

T. R.

Nice not to bad

P. B.

Great beer

F. F.

Great

L. T.

Friendly

J. I.

A proper pub

D. L.

Open again!

M. S.

Classic pub

J. N.

Great place

D. K.

Gem of a pub

h. p.

Good place

P. M.

Currently closed

J. S.

Decent !!!!!

N. D. C.

(Translated) Very good place to drink different types of beer, pleasant atmosphere and a typical British decoration. Highly recommended! (Original) Muy buen sitio para beber distintos tipos de cerveza, grato ambiente y una decoración tipica británica. Muy recomendable!!!

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